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Play Overview
Oddworld Soulstorm (1997) is a running and jumping game where you guide members of your species through labyrinthine levels to free them from brutal oppression. It's a remake of 1998's Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus and a sequel to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty. Its thought-provoking and unique depiction of oppression, capitalism and colonialism combined with its difficult yet entertaining levels make the game a fresh offering and experience.
After discovering a plot to turn slave workers, the Mudokons, into food to make up for lessening sales Abe, a Mudokon himself, escapes the farm. He returns to free the rest of the slaves and shut down the factory. The story adaptively changes depending on your choices, which results in several different endings you can collect.
Play involves dodging fast-moving trains, lasers and even flamethrowers in your quest for freedom. You scale chasms and dodge hazards on many different levels, swinging on poles and jumping across platforms.
You can also craft and pickpocket items that can help you or hinder your pursuers. You build up a team of following Mudokons who will match your movement. You not only need to make sure the way is safe for you but that it will remain so until all the Mudokons have passed through as well, a little like The Lemmings. Depending on how many you successfully keep alive, you can unlock extra levels, story twists and more.
This has been the case in all the Oddworld games, but in this one, you can equip your following minions with abilities to help you progress and take on bigger and more challenging enemies.
There have been several games in the Oddworld series on a variety of different platforms:
All the games feature the same focus on capitalism, colonialism and greed, and can help to start conversations about these topics.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Oddworld Soulstorm 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
After discovering a plot to turn slave workers, the Mudokons, into food to make up for lessening sales Abe, a Mudokon himself, escapes the farm. He returns to free the rest of the slaves and shut down the factory. The story adaptively changes depending on your choices, which results in several different endings you can collect.
Play involves dodging fast-moving trains, lasers and even flamethrowers in your quest for freedom. You scale chasms and dodge hazards on many different levels, swinging on poles and jumping across platforms.
You can also craft and pickpocket items that can help you or hinder your pursuers. You build up a team of following Mudokons who will match your movement. You not only need to make sure the way is safe for you but that it will remain so until all the Mudokons have passed through as well, a little like The Lemmings. Depending on how many you successfully keep alive, you can unlock extra levels, story twists and more.
This has been the case in all the Oddworld games, but in this one, you can equip your following minions with abilities to help you progress and take on bigger and more challenging enemies.
There have been several games in the Oddworld series on a variety of different platforms:
- Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (1997) Playstation and PC
- Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus (1998) Playstation and PC
- Oddworld Adventures (1998) Game Boy
- Oddworld Adventures 2 (2000) Game Boy Colour
- Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (2001) Xbox (2003) Game Boy Advance. Later released for PC Playstation 3, Playstation Vita, Android and Nintendo Switch.
- Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath (2005) Xbox. Later released for PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch.
- Oddworld: New n Tasty (2014) PlayStation 4. Later released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, PC, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS.
- Oddworld: Soulstorm (2021) PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
All the games feature the same focus on capitalism, colonialism and greed, and can help to start conversations about these topics.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Oddworld Soulstorm 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 15 hours and 22 hours to complete. Much of the gameplay requires trial-and-error tactics by the player to progress, so the game time will vary. Additionally, if enough of your followers survive, you unlock extra campaign levels which will also increase the time to beat.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content.
Costs
Oddworld Soulstorm usually costs £1.99 to £44.99.
Oddworld Soulstorm
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Game Details
Release Date: 19/09/1997, updated in 2022
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, PS5, PSP, Switch, Wii U, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and iOS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Platform and Narrative
Accessibility: 18 features
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Oddworld Inc (@OddworldInc)
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