they gave them three fingers to avoid referencing the industrial accidents that happened due to poor working conditions in a game with strong references to horrific industrial conditions?
@chuckingreaper8654
4 ай бұрын
The Japanese culture, like any other, actively avoids superstitions. The number 4 is a massive one and they will consistently avoid any media of it (generally speaking).
@Thor-Orion
3 жыл бұрын
They gave Abe an extra finger to make sure people wouldn’t associate him with the meat-packing subclass. But.. wouldn’t him being a meat packer in the game make them think of him in that way..?
@Thor-Orion
3 жыл бұрын
*edit* took one away.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah, it's pretty weird. Traditionally I've always heard the four finger issue is related to the yakuza. Oddworld Inhabitants have insisted it's related to the whole meat-packing thing though, but you raise a good point.
@Alberthoward3right9up
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyVector I've got a ps3. Do you know if you can purchase this in the online store ?
@ElBumbElBee
Жыл бұрын
@@Thor-Orionsuper meatpacker. 2 fingers down, 6 to go.
@ElBumbElBee
Жыл бұрын
I think the four fingers thing is to do with both industrial workers, Yakuza, and shi- the kanji for four and for death. I guess they often skip the 4th floor in Japan, like we skip the 13th.
@davebirch2543
3 жыл бұрын
I'm really hoping soulstorm smashes it out of the park and inspires brand new additions to the storyline. IMO the oddworld franchise is one of the most underrated series in videogame history.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Abe was an absolutely massive star in the late '90s. It's a shame interest in the series dropped for a long time, but Soulstorm is helping to bring more eye-balls to Oddworld again thankfully.
@herrmiseria
3 жыл бұрын
even if the reviews aint that good, I personally have been enjoying the hell out of the game.
@davebirch2543
3 жыл бұрын
@@herrmiseria Same! Installed it on PC over the weekend, picked up a controller and couldn't put it down. The bulk of good reviews are likely going to come from OG PS1 owners which are becoming a more and more niche crowd over time, 14 year olds screaming at eachother through a headset while playing fortnight or COD probably won't be so receptive. Lol.
@Shad0wEIite
3 жыл бұрын
@@davebirch2543 I jut want to see them build more to the world and not fuck it up by going through a "strangers wrath" phase...
@davebirch2543
3 жыл бұрын
@@Shad0wEIite Personally I really liked the fact that Stranger's Wrath changed things up a bit. No, it doesn't really feel like part of the series but I liked it for what it was especially as it expanded pretty massively on everone's idea of what oddworld might look like outside the factories.
@star7communicator
3 жыл бұрын
These games absolutely reeked of late 90's/early naughts charm, pun intended. Had so much fun playing these games with my dad growing up. Excellent retrospective, as always.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think Abe's Oddysee was the first PS1 game I played because it was on a demo disc or something? It also triggers intense nostalgia for me
@taym510Oak
Жыл бұрын
I was 15 years old when the first odd word was released for the playstation me and my older cousin loved that hand it was funny challenging and different great franchise 👍🏿
@dominic6055
8 ай бұрын
@@JohnnyVector same for me, it was my first PS1 game cuz of the demo and I loved that 1st level of Abe in Rupture Farms...but Abe's Exoddus was a much much better and fun game to play
@ArthurPomb
8 ай бұрын
what was the pun?
@RevolverRez
3 жыл бұрын
My favourite game in the series is Abes Exoddus, and it was a shame Soulstorm didn't quite live up to it. As for the future, I can only hope they revisit the idea for Sligstorm someday. A shooter where you play an intelligent Slig trying to escape from the Glukkon's military forces would have been amazing.
@dominic6055
8 ай бұрын
They made Exoddus in 10months, then after many years Oddworld they released crappy games. They could had released extensions of the Exoddus model
@BoredandAngry
6 ай бұрын
Didn't they even give Mudokons more fingers in Soulstorm? 😂
@tomitiustritus6672
3 жыл бұрын
Sooo... Abe, a meatpacking slave escaping serfdom snd being processed to Mudokin Pops had to loose a finger to not be associated with Meatpackers and their lowly status in Japan, because those lost fingers frequently. I feel theres a certain irony in every single part of that story.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
It is beautifully ironic
@wendigx
2 жыл бұрын
Uhh in Japanese culture if you were apart of the Mafia(yakuza) and brought dishonour, you would have to cut of youre little finger. Maybe that's why it was banned as opposed to the latter
@memoriesofgreen6088
2 жыл бұрын
you beat me to it.
@Hero-oz9gx
2 жыл бұрын
@@wendigx yes this sounds about right
@thepants1450
Жыл бұрын
@@wendigx nah man it's literally the meat packers thing. Disney has to pay crazy amounts of money to keep Mickey with the same amount of digits over there
@MrMan-sy4ev
3 жыл бұрын
I really wish they’d expand on Oddworld. It still has loads of potential and they just haven’t entirely tapped into it still
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
That's true. Oddworld is meant to be huge but we've seen very little of it in the games really
@JobForAMaxboy
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see it, but I think the momentum has been lost. When it was a new series it seemed culty and popular at the same time, but now it's just left to its cult fanbase I don't think there's much potential of a big comeback
@-41337
2 жыл бұрын
The first two Oddworld games were (arguably) the first to use an interactive soundtrack where the music morphs based on the action on screen. Strange to see this not mentioned, especially when it was actually marketed at the time as a selling point.
@adrianocollinzo5712
2 жыл бұрын
Zelda
@ptendo64
3 жыл бұрын
I never knew Stranger’s Wrath sold poorly. That was my first odd world game! I remember my reaction when that crazy twist happened. Virtually changed the direction of the game and everything. I’d love a Stranger’s Wrath 2
@mozelath3726
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude same. All the other odd world games look nothing alike it! I’m trying to figure out how they’re connected
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a real shame. It's a really overlooked game and I'd absolutely love to see them work on a sequel
@beelzeboss9631
3 жыл бұрын
You can thank EA for Stranger's Wrath doing piss poor
@FirstNameLastName-is6yb
3 жыл бұрын
I have very fond memories of Munch's odyssey as a little kid, one of my all time favorites. Probably wouldn't hold up if I played it again, but I'll never forget playing it on my little tube TV
@thetzarofthemountain8222
2 жыл бұрын
My borther and I went out of our way to get a copy of that game. Could it have been better yes, was it a good game also yes.
@taimen1992
3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see Abe and Munch back together again!
@Vice_Admiral_Garp
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine if they met up and found the stranger/steefhead from strangers wrath and go on an all out war with the odd world government
@throrgrim6844
Жыл бұрын
dude i loved odysee and exodus, but when i saw munch ? I thought wtf is this bs and i never played the game rofl.
@brucewayne404
3 жыл бұрын
This is hands down the best Oddworld retrospective I've seen on youtube, well done mate. Been a fan of the series since I was a kid and loved every major release, beyond keen to play Soulstorm in a few weeks.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! As an Oddworld fan, I'm very glad you enjoyed the retrospective.
@MCPunk55
2 жыл бұрын
The funniest part in Exodus is when Abe says "Blind ones that couldn't see" in the introduction video. It's hillarious.
@GenerallyGoodMusic
3 жыл бұрын
Anybody willing to cover Oddworld deserves my sub.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@diegobrando3409
3 жыл бұрын
The games do a really good job to make Abe look unnerving but loveable as well. The big expressive eyes of the Mudokons and their goofy voices male you sad and angry that the Glukons enslave and mistreat them. Especially in soulstorm where Abe finds that dying Mudokon and Abe comforts him while apologizing for not being able to save him.
@beautepley8352
2 жыл бұрын
If i had millions of dollars, I'd give it to Lorne and his team so that they can bring us more oddworld and complete the quintology as well as Stranger 2!!
@МагжанЖаксылык-м1с
3 жыл бұрын
I hope we will see Munch and Stranger again
@2097xl
3 жыл бұрын
Probably not now that soulstorm is the new Quintology sequel
@bakuryukenji3802
3 жыл бұрын
@@2097xl not rly. Every main gamr will have a new hero.
@RexSerpentum
3 жыл бұрын
The best Oddworld game is without a doubt Abe's Exoddus. Although I have to say that I like Abe's Oddysee as much as Exoddus. I love all the Oddworld games and I would really like to see Munch again.
@beelzeboss9631
3 жыл бұрын
Munch? Who is Munch? He doesn't exist in the original vision
@RexSerpentum
3 жыл бұрын
@@beelzeboss9631 Munch from Munch's Oddysee. Cool game, but not nearly as good as the Abe games :)
@maimishou
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard of this series before today but this was a fun video essay. Definitely going to check out more of your videos.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the video
@00thpj
3 жыл бұрын
My first console was an original Xbox and I was one of the few weirdos who never had Halo. I adored Munch's Oddysee and I think it's a big shame the core series never got a real sequel. I'm much more interested in that than in any Stranger's Wrath type spinoff. I'm hoping OI does a remaster of Munch, and maybe a true sequel after that, but my hopes for the return of that gameplay style aren't that high as Lanning seems very focused on the 2D thing at the moment. Oh well! As long Oddworld is alive I'm good.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see them return to a 3D puzzle-based style as well. With Soulstorm done, maybe a Munch remake will be next?
@Sombra_zx
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyVector yeah, called oddworld munch new and renovated
@DontTripChocolateDrip
2 жыл бұрын
OddWorld: ~Stranger's Wrath~ - is in a class of it's own. The developer took a risk, tried something new and it paid off. The gameplay was innovative and fun, the characters and setting provided some of the best atmosphere in a game I've had the pleasure to experience. To this day I still think about it all. The talent behind Stranger's Wrath should be proud of their work.
@AbysmalTris
3 жыл бұрын
So I guess now that Soulstorm has been released, there are three completed games for the intended quintology- Exoddus was supposed to be the second installment but because of the rushed process it was considered a bonus game instead of the actual part 2, and Lanning said in interviews that Soulstorm is supposed to be the part 2 he really wanted for the quintology- I've loved Oddworld since the first game came out in '97, although my experience with it was on PC- I had Oddysee and Exoddus on PC and actually preferred playing it that way with the keyboard- Those first 2 games are still my favorite Oddworld games- Anyway, I've always supported Oddworld Inhabitants and hope they find great success again staying true to themselves and completing the quintology-
@ScoutOW2
3 жыл бұрын
Ive never actually played these games but my brother always did, so seeing them again was kinda nostalgic. And now I actually understand the games alot more!
@ScoutOW2
3 жыл бұрын
Also first!
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah for sure, I didn't play them as a kid but I had a demo disc with a bit of Oddysee on and it's so nostalgic
@FizzyMutt
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too!!! (Def not the same person)
@ragedchiller4697
3 жыл бұрын
its a tough one because i really loved the death out of Munche's Oddysee and Strangers Wrath and i really enjoyed having the freedom of having an open world 3D environment to explore in.
@RSxMVxSN
2 жыл бұрын
Had munch's oddysee around 2003-4, left such an impact on me as a child I still think about it to this day. I talk about the game to a lot of my game buff friends and they don't know anything about oddworld whatsoever! Underrated series to say the least.
@RSxMVxSN
2 жыл бұрын
Strangers wrath was also a great game! I do remember it running so damn fluid, really ahead of its time.
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
Both games were good. It's a shame they ushered in Oddworld's dark age. I guess fans weren't ready for the dramatic differences compared to the old formula.
@Nazasu
2 жыл бұрын
I think its really quite something that Oddworld Inhabitants are still going strong in 2021 into 2022. Oddworld is probably one of the more unique game franchises to exist, and it always seems to me that its more of a cult classic than something totally mainstream. Wild that they've carved out a great niche for themselves, regardless of their troubled past with games that didn't perform well in sales. Great video!
@davishickey1465
2 жыл бұрын
I remember desperately looking for a longer retrospective on this game series a couple years ago and coming up dry. I looked for days and couldn't find anything that wasn't obnoxious or just a 3-hour video of all the cutscenes from the different games. So thanks for uploading this. I've been wanting something like this for a long time. I adored this game series as a kid and I'm replaying Strangers Wrath right now.
@kirkpjones
3 жыл бұрын
Strangers wrath was amazing, the whole western style of it & the massive twist!!!! Wish we could get a remake🥺🤞 long live the steef!!!!!!
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
I've got my fingers crossed for a remake too
@davidledbetter8095
3 жыл бұрын
This video codified a huge part of my childhood - and cemented it into existence. Amazing job! I remember watching my big brother (who has since passed) play Abe’s Oddysey in our tiny bedroom. Great memories indeed - you have a new sub!
@code.kool-kid9281
3 жыл бұрын
here because I just coped soulstorm for free and was lost on the storyline. Storyline seems sick though
@smeepUCA
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. As an og Oddworld fan I want more than anything to see the quintology completed
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, it's kind of crazy how many games there are, and yet only two of the quintology have been made! I've love to see it continue too
@Jordii_C
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid man! Never new that Lorne looked like he played bass in a rock band compared to nowadays. Played odyssey back when I was small even though I was shit at playing it, the aesthetic has always stuck with me and is still one of my favorite childhood games. - that and the bards tale on the ps2!
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Oh wow, the Bard's Tale. That's a blast from the past!
@bearmouse9424
3 жыл бұрын
I want to see a sequel to Munchs Odyssey. I loved the first one. Criminally underrated, it is a masterpiece.
@jeanmichealvincent7998
2 жыл бұрын
My first oddworld game was Munch's Oddysee, but Stranger's Wrath is by far my favourite. I love the Stranger and the western aesthetic, and I think it still has one of the best twists in all of video games. I'd love to see an advancement of the series, maybe a new protagonist but with cameos from Abe, Munch and the Stranger.
@thestranger8474
Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping that the team does a sequel to Strangers Wrath, I grew up on that game. And it ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger, I just desperately want to see where they would take that story and Stranger
@TsunaXZ
3 жыл бұрын
Played Abe's Oddysee 1 year ago using an emulator and damn I love its dark theme, very interesting puzzles too.
@3x0ticContent
3 жыл бұрын
The Japanese disliked the the 4 fingers because people with 4 fingers are generally members of the Yakuza (Japanese mafia). If a Yakuza member gets in trouble then he must cut off his own pinky and give to his leader as a sign of repentance. Japanese society dislikes the Yakuza and seeing 4 fingers on abe reminds them of that.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
The Yakuza 4 finger thing is certainly true as well, though I heard about the whole meat-packing subclass stuff from Oddworld Inhabitants themselves. They mention it on their website: www.oddworld.com/faq/
@3x0ticContent
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyVector oh ok, if oddworld themselves stated it on their website, then it's gotta be true.
@codelicious6590
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up on 2D scrolling screens and Oddworld was frickin amazing, a masterpiece! I did get a chance to play New and Tasty years later, after my love for video games had pretty much fizzled out, but it still gave me good vibes and feels similar to how the first ones felt.
@IKARUS-RG
3 жыл бұрын
Exoddus is my favourite in the series; an absolute masterpiece. After playing Soulstorm, I've realised that I want OWI to stop trying to remake or reimagine these games because it was incredibly disappointing.
@MrWildwolf39
Жыл бұрын
I can't speak for anyone else, but Strangers Wrath speaks to me in ways I can't describe. It just feels right 😊
@johnnybayley5597
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just started playing soulstorm so this was a great catch up.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lulub517
3 жыл бұрын
After soul storm I really hope they go back to the idea of something like Hand of Odd. The idea of a tycoon building game based on the construction of oddworld sounds addicting! Like imagine building your own rupture farms from the ground up or a mudoken temple. Expanding the vast universe of Oddworld to levels of creativity and enjoyment.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Oddworld and RTS/tycoon building games seem like a perfect fit
@dabbygleeson4050
3 жыл бұрын
Purple burglar alarm
@jfc9596
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@loganbr98
3 жыл бұрын
Munch's Oddysee was my first Oddworld game. I couldn't stop playing it as a kid.
@moldiworp9143
2 жыл бұрын
15 years after clocking it as a child: Realizing that Elum is Mule backward.
@Vextoz
3 жыл бұрын
thank u for putting in the work here, exactly what i was looking for to catch me up on the series!
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. If you pick up Soulstorm, I hope you have fun with it
@sams3533
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, Oddworld is one of my favorite settings ever. It's weird, dark, and grungy world is so god damn unique. No other series sparked my imagination like Oddworld. I've always been a little disappointed that Oddworld decided to look back than forwards. I wanted to see more different Oddworld settings, different stories, more industry. Ah well.
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how well the two Oddworld remakes did but fingers crossed they weren't the end of the road.
@Noobformer
2 жыл бұрын
Totaly agree. The bigest disappointment for me though is the fact, that they went from the grim and dark to more cartoony kiddy stuff starting with Munch's Oddyssee. Even as a kid i was disappointent with it. Then came Stranger's wrath, which was like not even having much to do with the setting - and remakes.... well they are fine and i don't mind the New n' Tasty, but the soulstorm one missed me again, due to the simple fact of how much better Exodus was. I hope Lorne will find courage to return the setting to a more dark and serious tone of the original game in the future.
@marcusaaronliaogo9158
2 жыл бұрын
@@Noobformer the problem with soulstorm is that its too serious.
@leroybrown6946
3 жыл бұрын
I remember as a kid, having the original ones, I loved so much, but I'm enjoying the remake of new n tasty
@toddlerwit5422
2 жыл бұрын
When I was a little kid around the age of three, my dad introduced me to munches oddysee. I don't think he predicted the effect the game would have to an overly imaginative kid. I still have nightmares sometimes about this universe, but that just draws me into it more.
@jdk_360
3 жыл бұрын
Man oddysee and exodus are two of my favorite games from my childhood. I just started soulstorm on my ps5. It doesn't have the same charm but i'll give it a chance.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard a few people say that. It looks like a good game but has a very different vibe
@TwentyThrill
3 жыл бұрын
This guy deserves waaaay more subs
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm happy to see people enjoy my videos and the games I'm talking about.
@-Tristan-
Жыл бұрын
Love this Series. Always hoping for more.
@DharmaScienceRadio
3 жыл бұрын
This is really cool. When I was younger, I had no idea this series would continue. It seemed to have been derailed. I didn't have a chance to play the xbox games, but I enjoyed the very first one on psx. To see that they are still developing the Oddworld series has me smiling.
@TheFleury
4 ай бұрын
I remember i got oddworld from a jampack demo disc for ps1 from a pizzahut order back in the day I was born in 1995, But i remember watching my dad play that demo over and over and I also remember how the beginning cut scene terrified me as a child...good times
@mister_needles
4 ай бұрын
The commercials scared me far away from this game. I couldn't even tell you a specific reason, I remember not knowing why I was so repulsed by the sounds and how abe looked.
@williamsturgell3294
3 жыл бұрын
A full length feature movie would be nice to see.
@oliveisalive
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine living in the oddworld world
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
That wouldn't be pleasant
@shinigamiphantom1391
3 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyVector Especially if Glukkons find us delicious.
@vadariousb
3 жыл бұрын
You are if you black on this planet 🧘🏿♂️
@darrenjackson4817
3 жыл бұрын
@@vadariousb do me a favour
@vadariousb
3 жыл бұрын
@@darrenjackson4817 look up what occultum is
@ZAGGI777
3 жыл бұрын
You said what was in my head for a long time: that Abe's Oddysee and New "N' Tasty are both great but totally different games. I couldn't decide which one I prefer more: The original has a darker atmosphere which i prefere most and better cutscenes. On the other hand, remake has a way better graphic and some gameplay things just got better (for example: throwing grenades). Thanks to You, from now on I will love both for what they are and not condemn them for what they are not.
@Anasumi
2 жыл бұрын
Oddworld was one of my childhood games on PS1, I loved how some NPCs you tried to save would have categories, some were blind, some were goofy & some were aggressive. I was quite sad when the remake didnt have any of that, in fact a lot of stuff just didnt feel the same idk
@grandgojira8182
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I think it would be interesting if they tried other genres like they did with stranger that would be cool we have platformers and a shooter and I’d be interested if they tried some others like a open world type game I never played oddworld as a kid but I started the journey in mid 2020 with Abe’s oddysee and I now own every oddworld console game even though I haven’t finished any of them lol
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I'd love to see them try some different things.
@satorukuroshiro
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up with Munch's Oddesey, and though the controls were terrible and the game was clearly supposed to be a Mountain Dew advertisement, I have a soft spot for it. I also played both of the Abe games as a kid, though I never got anywhere, so I didn't like it nearly as much. And only recently with my ownership of a pretty innovative mobile port of Stranger's Wrath have I had any experience or love for that game. Personally, I want the series to come back, but at the same time, I'm not sure I'd play it, as I've gone closer to more open games with character creation, many of which don't have a set goal, giving me the freedom to do as I wish with the tools given to me.
@humanoidtyphoon1904
3 жыл бұрын
Great retrospective! My favourite series of games ever made. Moving to 3d was the only mistake in the whole series. The move alienated so many fans of the PS1 titles who really enjoyed the puzzles and slower gameplay. The great story was always there but Munch's odyssey was a let down and I, personally, left the series behind on seeing Stranger's Wrath.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I really disliked Munch's Odyssey when I first played it. Really jarring at the time. Glad Oddworld is back on track, but I'd love to see it get properly dark and gritty again.
@Helmet_Von_Moldy
4 ай бұрын
Starting getting Oddworld (I think soulstorm) videos on KZitem Shorts, and I found your video to try and figure out what the game was. I’ve never heard of Oddworld, your video was very informative, thank you!
@mikeyayers6779
3 жыл бұрын
I never even knew that they had plans to make an RTS game. I love RTS games and I’ve always enjoyed oddworld. As a kid I was lucky to grow up with the Xbox and play Halo and Munches oddysee and those too this day are my favorite franchises. I got Soulstorm and I’ve enjoyed it so far. I’d still love to see a totally brand new oddworld game.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, an RTS game would've been awesome. I genuinely hope they return to that idea.
@fatdad9361
2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea, that ODDWORLD was so expansive. I own the original ABES ODDESSY for PS1. Time to dust off my PS2 & get back to it! Great video. LIKED & SUBSCRIBED 👍🍺🍻🍺😉
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope you enjoy playing some Oddworld games.
@kunturkusilla1933
3 жыл бұрын
bru i jusat saw a gameplay of Soulstorm and got fascinated by the game and his conpect
@bizzarreczar5192
2 жыл бұрын
I have been an Oddworld fan since I rented Abe's Oddysee on a whim one day circa 1998... After an evening of playing, I was completely addicted, decided to not jump ahead by continuing to play it and shortly after bought Exodus to get the full experience. I enjoyed the progression from 2D to 3D. The reason I chose an Xbox over a PS2 was purely because Xbox had Munch's Oddysee! I also thoroughly enjoyed Stranger's Wrath! I even played the Gameboy Munch game and it was....decent. A couple of years ago, I got New N' Tasty for my Xbox One and enjoyed it. Sadly......after reading several reviews, watching reviews and this video.....I am even more unsure of Soulstorm.... I know I need to just play it for myself, but it seems like it has been made more complicated than it needs to be....
@satanicgrizzlypuss8737
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard that chant in forever but I remember it
@KSCG
3 ай бұрын
Mever got o with the platform element, but munch's oddysee and strangers wrath were so.. so good.. Muuuuch love for this video!
@cristhianbenitez5084
2 жыл бұрын
I only ever played Munchs Oddysee for the Xbox and really was stuck on it all the way through. I still remember hearing the Abe commands to a group of his kind to "jump him!" to an enemy. Classic.
@Reddest1000
Жыл бұрын
My favourite Oddworld games are all of them. I was also thinking if Soulstorm Become a hit video game (which it is right now). Maybe Lorne Lanning, Sherry McKenna and all Oddworld Inhabitants crews will make the next Oddworld game and maybe a TV Show too to make their return
@SwiftGale1
3 жыл бұрын
Munch's Odyssey is my favorite, though I'm a bit biased considering it's really the only one I've played. I had it back when the original Xbox was current, and I remember playing it a lot (Though never finishing it). I have New'N'Tasty purchased, I've just never really gotten around to playing it fully.
@saharapanda
3 жыл бұрын
I love this game so much. It’s one of those things that made your childhood better... Well I technically I was a teenager...
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
The old Oddworld games are super nostalgic
@allen8959
2 жыл бұрын
I never had a PlayStation as a kid, but I always saw articles and promos about this game in magazines. It always interested me,and I wish I'd played it growing up
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
It was a great one to play as a youngster. Such a weird atmosphere.
@shaunthesheep24
3 жыл бұрын
An RTS Oddworld game would've been so cool. Imagine what kind of new creatures he game could've had. Imagine having a war between the glukkons and Muddokons.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Hopefully they'll return to that idea in the future.
@BadMarriageKawagoe
2 жыл бұрын
Abe's Oddysee was my very first actual game. Played it on a PS1 demo disc, then got the full game for christmas. I make sure to play it at least once a year.
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I first played it on a demo disc too. It might have been the disc that came with the PS1 console. Great times.
@damiancrowley569
3 жыл бұрын
Soulstorm is awesome, but feels lacking in small ways. Like the missing fart button. Soulstorm brew farts were a whimsical reprieve from the horror around you. Also, feels more like a mobile game the way the levels are divided. The cutscenes are totally keanu reeves (breathtaking) though
@cesarvictoriano8072
3 жыл бұрын
Munch’s Odyssey for being my introduction to the series and having the most freedom as a 3D Platformer
@PatLund
2 жыл бұрын
I had never even heard of this series until Soulstorm was announced. Looks cool though I'll probably check it out.
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah check out the original two games for sure. Really good stuff.
@secret_man2833
9 ай бұрын
Played this as a kid but that's beside the point, props to you man I enjoyed your video and the effort you put in blast from the passed for me
@patricksylvander6551
3 ай бұрын
For me it’s impossible to express how impactful the first two oddworld games have been for me regarding gaming. The atmosphere, artwork, music, story were so innovative, captivating, that it still has me thinking about it at least once a year. Everything that came after Abe’s exodus was just disappointing for me. All I cherished about it was gone. And even after all these years I wish the studio had taken another path than with Munchs Odyssee. Still imho one of the most underrated franchises and it’ll forever have a special place in my heart!
@squadscout808
3 жыл бұрын
just platinumed soulstorm cuz it was free on ps plus collection on ps5 and decided to google its history now im here. i didnt know there were other oddworld games now story hit different. never heard of this game as a kid im a new fan. weve been expecting you abe! letsgo!!
@damiancrowley569
3 жыл бұрын
One of the first games I ever played on ps1, even before spyro. I'm loving these remakes
@evilpig11
Жыл бұрын
we need a sequel to stranger's wrath. That game was pretty short but action packed
@doctorche3ze277
5 ай бұрын
i always felt that game needed a sequel
@nickparks2149
3 жыл бұрын
I would buy an Xbox just to play a strangers wrath sequel.
@joshuavargas1281
2 жыл бұрын
I played munchs odyssee as a kid. I just bought the collection for the switch and look forward to replaying that game
@meseyc
3 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid I loved this game, nobody know what oddworld is anymore.
@jerseylife8701
Жыл бұрын
This one one of my favorite games as a kid. My dad worked in video game publishing and this game came across his desk and we played it all the time ❤
@Fives_ix
3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who found this game fucking terrifying as a kid? I barely know anything about it and decided to come back to it because my dad was talking about it.
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
It did freak me out a little bit but at the same time it fascinated me.
@sealestial1801
2 жыл бұрын
Man- it kinda sucks that this year is the first year I'm hearing about Odd world- glad there are so many videos on it tho so I can catch up!
@ChristianDall-p2j
Ай бұрын
Oddworld soulstorm has revolutionised oddworld story-telling! Its also a really action-packed game, as far as i Can tell!
@cabooey2905
3 жыл бұрын
i loved allstars br, even to this day me and my cousins and brother still play the game, shits a blast
@La-familia-de-Fazio
2 жыл бұрын
Almost a perfect reflection of humanity’s current reality!!!
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it can be pretty grim out there
@RockBoyy1
3 жыл бұрын
The first two games, Oddysee and Exoddus are, in my opinion, the best of the series. The atmosphere is a lot darker, and more grim. You can understand a lot better what the Muddokons are going through. The movement, art and music really cannot be compared to the other ones. I really hope they expand on the game and on those particular dark areas. I think the game needs to be more of a psychological action adventure game and less cartoonish (compared to soulstorm and New n tasty)
@JohnnyVector
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they haven't really successfully captured that raw grittiness since the PS1 days.
@Fusion-Coil
3 жыл бұрын
Abe & Munch was the one I played the most but very close to the original on time played
@westie659
3 жыл бұрын
Just imagine an oddworld movie 😱
@Hallowsaw
3 жыл бұрын
I loved the games of the late 90s and early 00s. Games were very original and actually gave us hours of play time. Nowadays games get boring after a couple hours unfortunately. Dark souls is about the only recent game i have truely enjoyed
@toadinthehole8085
2 жыл бұрын
I remember my friend had it on the PlayStation, I could never fathom the story line, it was unreal.
@m20fuzzle36
3 ай бұрын
Best ever was abes exoddous.. It took me over 20+ years to save u all.. So many good nostalgic memories.. R.i.p jimbo.. Thanks for putting up with my gamer tantrums, lol.. Keep the odditude alive. And real!..
@hugoman21
4 ай бұрын
my favorite game in the oddworld series is definitely munchs odyssey it brings a whole new perspective and 3d environment and the whole essence and even soundtrack is just so good
@noahdean9685
2 жыл бұрын
I hope the next oddworld we make after soulstorm is based off of munch's Odyssey give it a catchy name like oddworld: gone fishing I wonder how they're going to do the game mechanic when they shift from a side scrolling to 3D movement I'm sure they'll figure something out I'm more interested in seeing how they would make a new strangers game.
@JohnnyVector
2 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely be in favour of them focusing on a new Strangers game.
@noahdean9685
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyVector the oddworld lore is interesting as much as the Jak and daxter lore I want to see more sentient creatures like ape or the chicken farmers.
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