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Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

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83%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
stability, grinding
92% User Score Based on 1,297 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is a single player casual platformer game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and was released on December 20, 2010. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Rally Oddworld's wacked-out inhabitants to stick it to the evil Industrialists.

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graphics62 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions
  • Great port of the original Xbox game, bringing back nostalgia for fans.
  • Responsive touch controls and good graphics, making it enjoyable on mobile.
  • No in-app purchases or ads, allowing for a pure gaming experience.
  • Controls can be frustrating and take time to get used to, especially for precise movements.
  • The game occasionally crashes or has issues with saving progress.
  • Some audio problems, such as sound cutting in and out or being unbalanced.
  • graphics
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and resemblance to the original console versions. While some noted that the graphics can appear a bit dated or muddy in certain areas, the overall consensus is that they are impressive, especially for a mobile port, and enhance the gameplay experience significantly. Users appreciate the vibrant visuals and smooth animations, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “Fantastic graphics, full story, real game with no in-app purchases.”
    • “The graphics are phenomenal and the gameplay is fluid on my TCL 10 5G UW.”
    • “Amazing graphics that would rival any gaming console.”
    • “The graphics are a little dated, but I don't think an HD version of the game would play well on Android.”
    • “Graphics in-game are excellent, but cut-scenes look like they were made for an older device.”
    • “Graphics are a bit muddy, but the”
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is widely praised for its depth, humor, and engaging characters, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Many players appreciate the connection to real-world themes and the ability to follow the narrative from previous installments, which adds to the enjoyment. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics, the compelling storyline and rich graphics consistently receive positive feedback.

    • “I dig the story and really like that you can watch a video to explain the previous game.”
    • “Incredible storyline that's funny and fun!”
    • “Endearing story, fun gameplay, great graphics, and funny.”
    • “Not many games have a deep story with a viable platform game such as this; most modern games can't come this close.”
    • “Awesome game story with boring battle and gameplay; sorry, I can give two stars on you only.”
    • “Rose-tinted glasses aside, this adaptation of the Xbox original release is true to form and during my playthrough so far I haven't (yet) found any glaring omissions in gameplay and/or story.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, engaging story, and fun characters, with many players appreciating the adaptation from the original Xbox release. While some users noted frustrations with touch controls and specific mechanics like jumping, these issues did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. The game is recognized for its solid performance on mobile devices, with good graphics and a well-executed gameplay experience.

    • “Gameplay mechanics and concepts are very unique and characters are fun.”
    • “Incredible, absolutely incredible! So many times I don't remember hoping a game to be as great as Munch's Oddysee. Great work team... incredible imagination and gameplay.”
    • “Great story, great puzzles, great mechanics, great humor, and plays well on my S5.”
    • “Controls are a little frustrating at times, but that's the same to be said about any mobile phone game. It's just the nature of touch screens; it's never going to be as good as with a proper controller. However, it's not so annoying as to spoil the fun and gameplay.”
    • “The jumping mechanic is so utterly broken.”
    • “Awesome game story with boring battle and gameplay; sorry, I can give only two stars on you.”
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and quirkiness, featuring a cast of funny and endearing characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of silly and dark humor, which adds a unique charm to the gameplay, making it entertaining for both younger audiences and adults. Overall, the game's humor is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to its enjoyment and replay value.

    • “The humor and creative characters make this a good one to experience.”
    • “What an amazingly funny game; the whole world is so outrageously crazy it had me laughing right from the intro movie!”
    • “A hilarious fun game with flair and general amazingness ”
  • stability
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and control issues that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance on specific devices, others have faced significant problems, such as losing progress upon reinstallation and unresponsive controls. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to enhance stability and user experience.

    • “To my delight it works amazingly well, no lag, no glitches thus far, looks amazing, sounds great.”
    • “No glitches or issues with controls.”
    • “This one has nice graphics and runs great on both my Shield tablet and Shield TV devices.”
    • “Fun at times but too hard; glitches got to level 5 then turns off spontaneously, and when I delete to reinstall, I lose all saves and start over. Then after the first level again, it freezes at the end screen to skip the theater part. Also, controls are too touchy; needs to be easier so I can have fun, not torture, and waste so much time trying to beat.”
    • “When I try to save, it freezes then throws me out of the game.”
    • “I was really looking forward to this game, but as soon as I start to move around, the controls go buggy, merging and streaking across the screen, making it all but impossible to play.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and responsive controls on various devices. However, some players experience significant stuttering and framerate issues, particularly in scenes with multiple characters, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Really well optimized too.”
    • “The controls are fresh and intuitive, but everything else looks like it did back then, and it runs smoothly on my OnePlus One.”
    • “It runs smoothly and has good controls.”
    • “Framerate issues and stuttering ruin the experience on my LG G4.”
    • “There is significant stuttering when multiple characters are on the screen at the same time.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, as it features no ads or in-app purchases, allowing players to fully enjoy the experience without interruptions. Reviewers appreciate the absence of microtransactions, highlighting it as a refreshing change from typical games that rely on such monetization strategies.

    • “Absolutely brilliant, no ads, no in-app purchases, just play and enjoy. It's such a good game; just make sure you save your progress each time you're done playing or you'll lose what you had played.”
    • “Fantastic graphics, full story, real game with no in-app purchases.”
    • “It is really refreshing to see this is not one of those in-app purchase games because I won't even install those.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in platforming sections and camera controls, which can be challenging for those accustomed to console gaming. However, many still enjoy the overall experience, suggesting that the fun elements may outweigh the frustrations.

    • “Tedious game for anyone over three years old.”
    • “Platforming sections are tedious with touch controls, but it hasn't outweighed the fun I'm having (yet)!”
    • “The camera view can be a little tedious if you're used to console gaming, and running can get a bit frantic.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its great quality and nostalgic appeal, reminiscent of classic titles. However, one user noted a frustrating experience akin to listening through broken earphones, suggesting some inconsistency in audio clarity. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience while evoking fond memories of old-school games.

    • “The soundtrack is great and not choppy; old school games never get old, and I love that they're bringing them back!”
    • “It's almost the same sensation as having a broken earphone and trying to listen to music.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character development, highlighting the engaging cutscenes, appealing character design, and quality voice acting that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I love the cutscenes and character design, and all the voices are nice.”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
    • “Each character evolves throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some expressing that it moved them to tears right from the start. This suggests a powerful narrative or connection that resonates deeply with the audience.

    • “I cried when I started it up.”
    • “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
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Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is a casual platformer game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is available on iPhone, Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PC and others.

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee was released on December 20, 2010.

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee was developed by Oddworld Inhabitants.

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is a single player game.

Similar games include Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®, Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® and others.