Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

96%
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In Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus, play as Abe, a lovable Mudokon on a mission to save his fellow slaves. This puzzle-platformer tasks you with guiding Abe through dangerous environments, using stealth and wit to outsmart enemies and rescue your kin. With its unique art style and engaging story, Abe's Exoddus offers a satisfying and challenging adventure.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 804 reviews
gameplay42 positive mentions
stability9 negative mentions
  • A fantastic sequel that improves upon the original with new mechanics and a more engaging story.
  • The quicksave feature makes the game more accessible and reduces frustration from difficult sections.
  • The game retains its unique charm with dark humor, beautiful visuals, and challenging puzzles.
  • The game has aged poorly in terms of graphics and can be frustratingly difficult at times.
  • There are issues with controller support and optimization for modern systems.
  • Some players experience bugs and crashes, particularly when using certain setups.
  • gameplay121 mentions

    The gameplay in "Abe's Exoddus" is widely praised for its creative platforming, engaging mechanics, and improved features over its predecessor, "Abe's Oddysee." Players appreciate the introduction of a quicksave system, a wider variety of locales, and new gameplay elements that enhance the experience while maintaining the original's charm. Despite some criticism regarding pacing and atmosphere, the game is recognized for its challenging puzzles, unique mechanics like gamespeak and possession, and overall fun, making it a standout title in the genre.

    • “The platforming and level design is creative and interesting, even for today's standards, and there are tons of mechanics that keep the 20-30 hour game interesting.”
    • “Exoddus is incredibly fun, pushing the player into solving increasingly more challenging problems that are built on top of simple to understand concepts and mechanics, making one feel very smart for overcoming said challenges.”
    • “The addition of possessing enemies and using them to your advantage adds an extra layer of strategy that keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
    • “About that, the first half of the game almost entirely takes place in same-looking cold-colored caverns, and the gameplay is too slow and too repetitive to make up for it.”
    • “While Exoddus is more than eager to introduce a wide variety of new challenges, obstacles, enemies, and puzzles, it isn't able to build on the strengths of Oddysee that made it a landmark of cinematic platformers, deciding instead to center its focus on providing a selection of new levels and ideas for the gameplay loop established previously.”
    • “Could have been as good as Oddysee but it gets dragged out for a bit too long; overall the gameplay is better though it just leaves a sour taste since the last few hours of the game are so monotonous.”
  • story90 mentions

    The story of "Abe's Exoddus" is praised for its dark humor and engaging narrative, continuing the journey of Abe as he seeks to save his fellow Mudokons from a sinister corporation. While some reviews note that the story may not be as robust as its predecessor, "Abe's Oddysee," it is still considered captivating and filled with satirical elements that reflect real-world issues. Overall, the game is recognized for its unique storytelling, memorable characters, and immersive world, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of platformers and narrative-driven games.

    • “The story is more grim than before and a mirror of our world in a twisted way, and its characters are a nice satire of real-life individuals.”
    • “Abe, an escaped slave who becomes the savior of his people, is set on a quest to take down a massive brewing conglomerate that has concocted a hyper-addictive brew made from the bones of his ancestors.”
    • “Expanding on everything that made Abe's Oddysee such an incredible experience, Exoddus offers an even richer story, longer gameplay, memorable environments, and far more enjoyable progression thanks to a quick save feature.”
    • “Story-wise, this game has perhaps the least to say out of all the series.”
    • “The game is an upgrade to the Oddysee, gameplay-wise, but it's obvious that it was made in a hurry.”
    • “Exoddus is very much a 'level pack' disguised as a sequel, moving the player from room to room in order to solve the next platforming puzzle, without the level of detail and thought that was put into the first game's presentation and storytelling.”
  • graphics76 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and atmospheric environments that have aged surprisingly well since its release. While some players note that the visuals appear dated by modern standards, they still appreciate the detailed, hand-drawn backgrounds and character designs that evoke nostalgia. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a significant strength, contributing to its charm and immersive experience, despite occasional technical issues.

    • “I'll say this about the visuals: even today, they still look amazing.”
    • “The art style in this game and the way the industrial environments clash with the caverns and more natural environments is something the Oddworld series has always nailed, and this game is no exception.”
    • “For nostalgia players, this will be great in your library. I even think for newer players it will draw you in; the graphics still look amazing, so realistic, each panel/screen you see has great detail, depth, and emotion. You would think they took a photograph, but each screen was hand-done and had layers put on them to give off the intended effects of realism, ahead of its time and still holds up to this day!”
    • “If you didn't play this or Oddysee back in the day, this may seem like a weird game, and looking at the graphics, most new people to this would turn away immediately.”
    • “Older title and you will see the graphics suffer because of this.”
    • “The graphics might not hold up today, but the gameplay's balance of fluidity and weightiness with controls is perfect, which makes the gameplay astounding.”
  • humor55 mentions

    The humor in "Abe's Exoddus" is widely praised for its dark, witty, and quirky nature, enhancing the game's engaging narrative and gameplay. Players appreciate the clever cutscenes, funny dialogue, and the incorporation of absurd situations, such as characters affected by laughing gas, which contribute to a lighthearted yet satirical take on serious themes like corporate exploitation. Overall, the game strikes a balance between humor and challenge, making it a memorable and entertaining experience.

    • “Way better than Abe's Oddysee in gameplay but still tells a dark, funny, and engaging story.”
    • “It's humoristic without being obnoxious and breaking the fourth wall all the time.”
    • “Dark, witty, and humorous to a fault - Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus is a must-own.”
  • music38 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting atmosphere, originality, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its cinematic quality and integration with gameplay elements. While some minor criticisms exist regarding specific tracks, the soundtrack is generally described as fantastic, contributing to the game's humor and immersive world. Overall, the combination of great music, detailed art design, and engaging gameplay makes for a memorable experience.

    • “Topped off with a soundtrack that fits the game like a glove and a healthy sense of humor, this game has all you'd want from this genre.”
    • “The atmosphere, the music, the characters, there is nothing about this game I don't love.”
    • “The beautiful, ambient soundtrack will calm you down from the rage-inducing trial-and-error!”
    • “The secret discovery noise is kinda loud and in-your-face, the Mudomo vaults music is definitely off-key, etc., but for the most part, the soundtrack retains its PlayStation qualities.”
    • “Improvements would be the quicksave option, the soundtrack having a bit more life overall, new mechanics being fun additions, and the length of the game being surprisingly quite a bit longer, despite you being able to reset from any point.”
    • “The cutscenes are better, the music is more complex (if not a tad generic), there are more places and environments to see, and there are more types of puzzles based on the emotion system with the Mudokons.”
  • atmosphere33 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its darkly comedic tone, immersive environments, and stunning art design, creating a unique blend of charm and creepiness. Players appreciate the effective use of music and sound to enhance the overall experience, with many noting that it successfully draws them into its alien world. While some feel that newer installments have slightly diminished the original's atmospheric depth, the game's ability to evoke a rich, engaging atmosphere remains a standout feature.

    • “The background, as always, is a work of art and a joy to behold, like a good painting oozing with atmosphere.”
    • “An atmospheric adventure through a truly alien environment.”
    • “The atmosphere and world are great, a dark story with just the right amount of humor.”
    • “The game doesn't take itself too seriously, which contrasts the darkness and drab of the atmosphere.”
    • “If only the newer Oddworld games and remakes would return to this dark, cinematic and often creepy atmosphere.”
    • “A lot more variety in terms of gameplay but the atmosphere is a little less darker.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The stability of the game varies significantly across platforms, with PC users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly when alt-tabbing, while the PS1 version appears to be more stable. Some players have experienced freezing and cutscene issues, but others found the game to run smoothly on modern systems with the right patches. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, many players still enjoy the game despite these technical challenges.

    • “Aged poorly, way more difficult than I remember, unresponsive and buggy.”
    • “I should mention that this particular version for PC appears to have a few glitches in certain areas, but on PS1 these issues are not apparent.”
    • “A word to the wise though, try not to alt-tab, it causes graphical glitches.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    Overall, the reviews highlight a mixed perception of replayability across the games. While many players appreciate the engaging story, unique gameplay mechanics, and the challenge of saving numerous characters, some express disappointment due to a lack of achievements and limited incentives for replaying. However, the presence of secret areas and the enjoyment of revisiting the captivating settings contribute to a generally positive view of replay value, especially for dedicated fans.

    • “Incredible game with amazing replay value.”
    • “With over 300 mudokons to save across various levels, there is plenty of replay value.”
    • “It combines a captivating story, unique gameplay mechanics, stunning visuals, and excellent replay value into an unforgettable gaming experience.”
    • “Sadly there's little replay value (except maybe for saving them all / killing them all), but I enjoy playing it over again from time to time.”
    • “Replayability - 1/10 (no achievements)”
    • “High level of replayability due to lots of secret areas.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to sparse save points, leading to repetitive gameplay upon dying. However, the inclusion of a quicksave feature and new mechanics, like managing multiple followers, alleviates some of this tedium and enhances the overall experience.

    • “As with the other Oddworld games, save points are few and far between, making dying a tedious, repetitive grind.”
    • “Having to remember which number corresponds to which command is tedious.”
    • “Some added mechanics, such as allowing multiple followers and calling all in an area at once, makes the game a lot less tedious when trying to save Mudokans.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game has faced criticism for its lack of optimization for mouse and keyboard controls, despite being available on Steam, which is expected for PC titles. While there are notable performance issues that could be easily addressed, the overall recommendation for the game remains positive.

    • “A game sold on Steam should be optimized for mouse and keyboard as well; I don't care how old it is. I don't care if you are a Dark Souls player using a brick on PC because the devs won't optimize for PC either.”
    • “Despite the questionable performance issues in getting the game started, the majority of which are easily fixed, I recommend this game and recommend it highly.”
    • “A game sold on Steam should be optimized for mouse and keyboard as well. I don't care how old it is; I don't care that you are a Dark Souls player playing with a brick on PC because the devs won't optimize for PC either.”
    • “Besides the questionable performance issues in getting the game going, the majority of which could be easily fixed, I recommend this game and recommend it hard.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players report that the game effectively engages them emotionally, creating a strong sense of responsibility and ownership over the characters through their compelling voice interactions. The narrative is described as a deep and dark journey that captivates players from the start, leading them on an emotional rollercoaster.

    • “You could tell that people were emotionally getting hooked into it, and because the character you were controlling was engaging them through voice, they would obey and do what you asked. You had a different sense of responsibility and ownership over them.”
    • “The game takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, with a deep and dark narrative that hooks you from the beginning.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is enhanced by the game's detailed environments and unique character designs, which contribute to a distinctive atmosphere and a blend of dark humor, making the characters feel more engaging and memorable.

    • “The detailed environments, twisted character designs, and dark humor really make it special.”
    • “Art style, atmosphere, character design— you name it!”
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Play time

17hMedian play time
31hAverage play time
1-76hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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