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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

PlayStation 3, DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Portable, PlayStation • 2010

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Quick resume

Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle, Platform

Pros

  • Unique and immersive world
  • Challenging and rewarding puzzles
  • Strong narrative and atmosphere
  • Nostalgic value
  • Innovative gameplay mechanics

Cons

  • Dated graphics and controls
  • Frustrating save system
  • High difficulty and trial-and-error
  • Some technical issues on pc port
  • Lack of quicksave feature

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore multiple solutions to puzzles and choose how to rescue Mudokons, including possessing enemies and using different strategies."

  • Competence
    5

    "The game is challenging with precise platforming, puzzle solving, and requires skill and timing to progress and save Mudokons."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal progress and puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report long play sessions, replaying difficult sections, and dedication to saving all Mudokons, indicating habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation
    3

    "Game mechanics involve guiding and commanding Mudokons to safety, requiring indirect cooperation with AI characters."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can experiment with different ways to solve puzzles, including possessing enemies and using environment creatively."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are cooperative or single-player focused."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game for nostalgia, immersion in a unique world, and distraction through challenging gameplay."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "The game encourages trying different puzzle solutions and exploring secret areas, promoting experimentation."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Many hidden rooms and secret Mudokons to find encourage curiosity-driven exploration."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited character customization; focus is on gameplay and puzzle solving rather than avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Set in a fictional alien world with imaginative creatures and a dark, satirical storyline."

  • Fellowship
    -2

    "Primarily a single-player experience with limited social interaction beyond guiding AI characters."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills in timing, puzzle solving, and strategic thinking throughout the game."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of platformers; no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires constant attention and focus due to challenging platforming and puzzle elements."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Minimal social or emotional connection beyond the single-player narrative experience."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Indirect leadership through commanding Mudokons, but no multiplayer leadership roles."

  • Progression
    4

    "Progression through rescuing Mudokons, unlocking new areas, and completing levels."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "High difficulty and trial-and-error gameplay create tension and frustration rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Atmospheric visuals and sound design provide sensory engagement and emotional impact."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual achievement."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with a dark, satirical story about slavery and corporate greed."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Requires careful planning, timing, and problem solving to navigate hazards and rescue Mudokons."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tense moments and chase sequences provide suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly regarded as a classic with good value for price, especially for nostalgic players."

  • Violence
    2

    "Contains combat elements like possessing enemies to cause destruction, but violence is stylized and puzzle-oriented."

  • Survival
    4

    "Gameplay centers on avoiding death and hazards to survive and progress."

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