1997 PlayStation 1 game Abe’s Oddysee is still one of my favourite games. It cleverly blends platforming with puzzles with a rather interesting and unique setting – and is still a blast to play, nearly 20 years on. I’ve been looking forward to the remake for quite a number of years – and that wait is very nearly over.
Just Add Water’s Abe’s Oddysee New ‘n Tasty will be released on PlayStation 4 this week, and on other platforms later, after a short period of exclusivity. PlayStation Plus subscribers who buy the thing within two weeks of launch will be treated to an extra level titled “Alf’s Escape.”
The PlayStation loving continues as the game will feature cross buy, so you’ll only have to pay once to get the game on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
“Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty launches next week on PlayStation 4 for players and fans the world over to experience in the comfort of their homes. After putting so much time and passion into an authentic re-creation of the classic Abe’s Oddysee, we couldn’t be more excited about finally unleashing a new Oddworld game for the first time in nearly a decade.
In celebration of the imminent release, we’ve put together a Launch Trailer chock full of gameplay and movie clips. Brace yourself for white-knuckle action, nail-biting suspense and kick-butt superpowers!”
Here’s a wealth of screenshots for your eyeballing pleasure to accompany the trailer. It looks pretty damned enticing, though I’m not quite sold on Abe’s new-gen voice just yet.
Last Updated: July 21, 2014
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 11:41
Hello
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 11:41
Follow me
b1nd3r
July 21, 2014 at 11:42
WORK!!!
Spaffy
July 21, 2014 at 11:43
lol
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
July 21, 2014 at 11:43
haha
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 11:44
Huh uh
R4ziel
July 21, 2014 at 11:44
*Following intensifies*
R4ziel
July 21, 2014 at 11:45
*Following*
VampyreSquirrel
July 21, 2014 at 11:52
Uh huh!
Sith JJ
July 21, 2014 at 12:06
Okay
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 11:47
hrnnggghh…
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 11:49
*Makes fart noise
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 11:50
huhaahhoo (or however mudokons laugh)
VampyreSquirrel
July 21, 2014 at 11:52
Hello
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 11:59
*Here boy*
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 11:47
Awesome! Till this day the best platformer I’ve ever played, with its unique and gripping atmosphere and ingenious levels (especially those two temples).
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 11:49
So after this one do we get a proper sequel?
Umar Fong Wong
July 21, 2014 at 11:50
We did have Exodus though
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 11:52
O_O completely missed that one. In I go…
http://d3dsacqprgcsqh.cloudfront.net/photo/azbWoyz_460sa_v1.gif
VampyreSquirrel
July 21, 2014 at 11:57
You missed Abe’s Exodus! You deserve to be in the box of shame for that!!!
Salvatore Joseph Sinatra Jr.
July 21, 2014 at 13:24
Was exodus good? I never played that one!
VampyreSquirrel
July 21, 2014 at 14:04
I thoroughly enjoyed it, was good and great fun… I’m not sure about the rest of the worlds’ views though lol
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 21, 2014 at 12:16
See you tomorrow Deon
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 11:50
Have you ever played Stranger’s Wrath?
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 11:51
No, I kinda liked it 2D
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 11:53
It’s very high on my list, not as an Abe sequel, just as another game in that awesome universe. Apparently it’s very good. Munch’s oddyssee on the other hand, seems kindof average sadly.
Ryanza
July 21, 2014 at 11:55
I kinda liked Stranger’s Wrath.
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 11:58
Always felt so bad for that camel/ostrich thing when the bees got to him 🙁
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 11:59
1997+10 = 2014? 0_O
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 12:00
Perhaps he first played it in 2004, for some reason. Either way it is a felony gaming offense.
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 12:00
Agreed. Also, he is probably still looking for all his 0s…
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 12:02
Well he did say nearly. Though I wouldn’t want him booking any flights for me.
Sith JJ
July 21, 2014 at 12:08
Nearly would refer to below and near.
So it’s close, but no cigar.
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 12:30
Yeah, I fear Geoff wouldn’t come in the top 10 in the Amazing Race. Not unless he’s playing that card anyway 😉
Sith JJ
July 21, 2014 at 12:31
Boom
Hammersteyn
July 21, 2014 at 12:48
Oh Snap!
Admiral Chief Saxon
July 21, 2014 at 12:15
What do you expect, it’s Geoff…
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 12:29
Indeed.
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
July 21, 2014 at 12:22
I didnt say it was exactly; I did say it’s nearly. Stop being a twat. 😛 It was also meant to be a 20..but cold fingers 😛
Twat.
Matewis Jubilai
July 21, 2014 at 12:24
Glanced back at the article and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_KmNZNT5xw
Sith JJ
July 21, 2014 at 12:26
I will refer you to my comment below.
And we all know Rince excels at being a twat.
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 12:29
Damn skippy!
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 12:30
I suppose you hear that often? “Nearly 6 inches?”
Rince&pop
July 21, 2014 at 11:59
Really enjoyed this game, great deal of ‘wtf’ and fun works well!
Consumer of Little Rabbits
July 21, 2014 at 13:32
but i just just just bought the old ps1 version for my 3. Have to say though, it looks fucking gorgeous with this remake. I dunno though. That means I’d have spent 300 odd bucks on a 20 year old game. Im not comfortable with that.
nick
July 29, 2014 at 09:31
started this last night. it is exactly like the old ones. i was expecting the menu to be updated but it wasn’t, it the same. things go from pretty easy to insanely hard within a few screens. it forces you to use the stick for movement as the dpad is used for voice commands. this makes precision jumps a lot harder than they need to be.