Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

ReleasedSep 18, 1997

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About

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is the first game set in the fictional Oddworld universe. It is a platformer with puzzle-solving elements, focusing on the portrayal of a weak, underpowered character in a grim and hostile world, who has to rely on his cunning to outwit enemies and overcome hazards. The game has pre-rendered background graphics and uses CG movies of similar style to advance the story between the levels. The main character Abe is almost completely helpless: he cannot use weapons and is usually instantly killed by his brutal enemies if he confronts them directly. For this reason, most of the game involves careful exploration, timed movement, sneaking, and outsmarting the foes through various means: throwing stones to confuse them, luring them into traps, etc. Abe can run, jump, climb, tiptoe, crouch, and roll; in most areas these actions are essential to his survival. A few stages involve Abe riding a large animal known as Elum. Abe's only special power is chanting, which he can use to stun certain enemies for a while or possess them. When Abe possess an enemy he gains his abilities: for example, possessing the body or a ferocious Slig allows the player to shoot from his machine gun, communicate with other creatures of his kind, and even commit suicide, clearing the way for Abe.

Developer: Oddworld Inhabitants
Publisher: GT Interactive Software, Sony Computer Entertainment, Oddworld Inhabitants
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Stealth, Comedy
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Side view
Age ratings: ESRB T, USK 12
Time to beat: 15 h completionist
IGDB rating: 91 / 100 (257 ratings)
Also known as: Oddworld : L'Odyssée d'Abe, Abe a GoGo, SoulStorm, Abe a Go Go, Abe's Oddysee

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
DOS	Nov 11, 1997 · North America1997 · Europe
OnLive Game System	Jul 30, 2012
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Nov 11, 1997 · North America1997 · Europe2001 · JapanAug 28, 2008 · WorldwideDec 16, 2008 · Worldwide
PlayStation	Sep 18, 1997 · EuropeDec 11, 1997 · Japan
PlayStation 3	Oct 22, 2009 · North AmericaApr 15, 2010 · EuropeNov 13, 2013 · Japan
PlayStation Portable	Oct 22, 2009 · North AmericaApr 15, 2010 · EuropeNov 13, 2013 · Japan