Games by Oddworld Inhabitants
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Switch eShop
- 23rd Jan 2020 (UK/EU)
- 23rd Jan 2020 (NA)
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty Wii U eShop
Oddworld Inhabitants / Just Add Water
- 11th Feb 2016 (UK/EU)
- 11th Feb 2016 (NA)
Reviews of Oddworld Inhabitants Games
Review Oddworld: Soulstorm (Switch) - Ol' Abe Still Intrigues, But He's Shackled To The Past
Still stuck in the '90s
The Oddworld series has never quite evolved past its late 1990s roots; the grimy puzzle-platformer was a unique take on the genre for its time, yet hasn’t really made a mark with the handful of releases and ports since its debut. A shame, as Oddworld, with its Mudokon slaves, the half-mechanical Sligs, and industrialist...
Review Oddworld: New 'N' Tasty (Switch) - A So-So Remake Of A Legendary Game
Maybe Abey
What a difficult game to review. Yes, yes, you're thinking. It must be so hard for you to review a well-received remake of a beloved classic. But, you see, it is, because Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty does so much wrong and is in many ways so utterly redundant that it's difficult to keep a cool head when approaching it. Here's the thing; there...
Super Meh Oddysee
The eagerly-awaited second game in the Oddworld Quintology, Xbox launch title Munch's Oddysee had a lot riding on it. Poached by Microsoft to bolster their hard-sold new console, much was expected of this long-awaited adventure; previous acclaimed title Abe's Exoddus promised Munch coming up next, with Squeek's Oddysee to follow...
Review Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath (Switch) - Despite Its Rough Edges, This Is Still Worth A Look
Hunting outlaws in backwater towns never felt so odd
Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath originally released for the Xbox in January 2005. Fifteen years on, we now have a Nintendo Switch version that feels like a fresh and interesting look at the Oddworld franchise, and one that’s aged extremely well. Not only has the game ported nicely to the console,...
Review Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty (Wii U eShop)
Hello. Everybody.
For gamers of a certain age that owned a PS1 (or just 'PlayStation'), Abe the Mudokon is a familiar character, famous for some of the cleverest puzzle-platforming gameplay of the age. With Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty we have a remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, though it's actually more a refresh than remake. Make no mistake, this...
Latest Oddworld Inhabitants News
Monday11th Jul 2022
News Oddworld: Soulstorm For Switch Listed By Dutch Retailer
Stormy weather
Dutch retailer Nedgame has posted a listing for Oddworld: Soulstorm, a remade, reimagined version of Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus that released on PC and other consoles in 2021 (thanks, MyNintendoNews). The listing currently has the game available for pre-order for €49,99 with a placeholder release date of 31st December 2022.
Wednesday8th Jan 2020
News Three Classic Oddworld Titles Are Being Released On The Switch This Year
Stranger's Wrath is first in line
Last month, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD was revealed for the Nintendo Switch during the Indie World Showcase. In the latest update, the game's developer has now announced a co-publishing deal with the French publisher Microids to bring a total of three classic Oddworld titles to the Nintendo Switch this year. The...
Wednesday11th Dec 2019
News Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Coming To Switch Early Next Year With Gyro Controls
Stranger things
Update: 20% pre-order discount also live in the US too. Despite Oddworld creator Lorne Lanning saying that he has no faith in the Nintendo Switch way back in 2017, it seems developer Oddworld Inc has warmed up to Switch over time and we'll see Abe make the jump to Switch early next year in Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD. In this...
Friday7th Jul 2017
News Oddworld Creator Lorne Lanning "Has No Faith" In Switch
UPDATE: Lanning clarifies "poorly phrased" statement regarding Iwata
Update: Lorne Lanning has taken to Twitter to apologise for his statement: Original Story: We dread to think about how many man-hours have been invested in discussing third party support on Nintendo consoles. Back in the days of the NES, SNES and Game Boy, Nintendo enjoyed...
Monday14th Mar 2016
Crikey
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty finally arrived on Wii U recently, which is an excellent re-imagining of the classic Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. Now it seems that developer Oddworld Inhabitants is planning to repeat the trick for its next release. It's announced Oddworld: Soulstorm for a planned 2017 arrival; based on the official website it does sound...
Tuesday2nd Feb 2016
News Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty Has a Confirmed Wii U Release Date
For realsies
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a highly regarded title that's had a protracted route to the Wii U eShop. In 2014 there seemed to be issues with the port as a result of 8GB model limitations, while it was then planned for a 2015 arrival but didn't quite make it on time. Recent confirmation of it
Thursday6th Aug 2015
News Oddworld Inhabitants Is No Longer Working On Wii U Stranger's Wrath, But It's Not Canned
"It's not on our radar right now"
Oddworld Inhabitants may have confirmed that New 'n' Tasty is still coming to the Wii U this year, but it would appear that the studio's port of Stranger's Wrath has been put on ice. Responding to a story posted on GoNintendo, the firm pointed out that while the game isn't "cancelled", it is no longer being worked...
Wednesday5th Aug 2015
News Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty Wii U Screens Remind Us That It's Due This Year
It's happening
Update: Below are another four screens showing the work in progress build for Wii U, with release due in 2015. Original Article: Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a critically acclaimed remaster - it's far more than a simple remake - that's gone down well on various systems. Its Wii U release has been elusive and long delayed,...
Tuesday1st Apr 2014
"We want to get to work on Nintendo"
While other developers and publishers seem to be finding any excuse they can to not bring their games to the Wii U, Oddworld's Lorne Lanning has stated emphatically that his studio's upcoming remake — Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty — will hit Nintendo's consoles, irrespective of its current commercial fortunes...
Tuesday18th Mar 2014
News Expect Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty To Cost Around Thirty Bucks
Title has cost around $5 million to develop
Oddworld creator Lorne Lanning has been speaking to Eurogamer about his studio's forthcoming titles, and has stated that the forthcoming remake of the original game — Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty — will be one of the most expensive download-only releases on the Wii U eShop. Lanning has said that he expects...
Friday2nd Aug 2013
News Nintendo Has Been Fantastic To Work With, Says Oddworld Developer
Nintendo's Dan Adelman asked specifically for Stranger’s Wrath on Wii U
Just Add Water CEO and Oddworld Inhabitants development director Stewart Gilray has been siging Nintendo's praises in a recent interview, and states that the company is "fantastic" to work with. Speaking to Nintendo Everything, Gilray also revealed that NoA indie supremo Dan...
Saturday27th Jul 2013
News Oddworld Founder Would Work With Satoru Iwata "In A Second"
Lorne Lanning admires Nintendo's President greatly
Oddworld Inhabitants has a couple of games heading to the Wii U eShop. During E3 the developer - which has turned its attentions to more indie games in recent times - announced it would be releasing Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'n' Tasty, a Playstation classic, and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD,...
Wednesday12th Jun 2013
News Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD Is Also Coming To Wii U
More Oddworld? Yes please
Following yesterday's announcement that Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'N' Tasty is coming to the Wii U eShop, Oddworld Inhabitants revealed that Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD is also making its way to the Wii U's digital store. The game is a high definition port, with the original already having enjoyed success on the Xbox...
