1998, PlayStation and PCs hosted the sequel directlyAbe’s Odyssey, Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus. The title has marked an entire generation with its graphics, universe and some of its special environments. 2021, Odworld inhibitors (Still alive) decides to remake this adventure. Developers are starting from scratch and developing new mechanics and new platforms to greet the old ones and attract new players. His name ? Oddworld: Soulstorm. A production that has it all? We spent some time with our favorite foreigner, it’s time to give you our impressions.

There are glitches … too many.

Let’s start with what jumps: graphics. During the cutscenes, the rendering is very pleasing to the eye. Skin, gait, ambience … It’s a pleasure to sit in front of your screen. In playOn the other hand, it is another story. In fact, although some textures are detailed and clear, others are vague, arbitrary, and lacking in picture. We think, for example, of small explosions which are represented by a small (and ridiculous) mark of fireballs and black smoke. Other points, The various animations are very harsh, Mudokons Walk like a robot and have facial expressions, Without the ability to blink.

One more point and at least, Flaws He literally takes us out of our world and takes us into an infinite void (Where we are forced to go through the options of starting from a saving point to continue our campaign). They are many. Specialty of one Wrong wordTo try to find the secret route is to search every corner. Obviously, by trying to infiltrate small areas, We got into some very unpleasant bugs. it’s very annoying. Finally, we saw some meltdown when there was a touch of madness on the screen; Like during a supercharged chase.

A bit positive anyway? We enjoyed the design of the levels, The art direction is really amazing. It is pleasant to see our friends doing an action in the background and / or in the foreground. For example, at the beginning of the game, we like to see hundreds Mudokons Escape from all scenes. Also, the landscapes are alive throughout and the play of light and shadow is not at all unpleasant. Shiny particles, moving in the air, also knew how to attract us.

Oddworld: Soulstorm There is a stage game where we must tread carefully to save our friends. Here, 2D is periodically changed to 2.5D to give the image (depending on the phase) a certain mobility. Only here, the camera that automatically follows bad angles to our character, sometimes hiding the locations that allow progress. Then we should blindly understand what is happening and our journey continues.

Despair when you hold us …

Regarding the grip, again, it is not too much pleasure. Simply put, our hero lacks precision and accountability. Climbing or landing on a platform, rolling, walking, jumping in a “T” moment, it can all become a norm! Without forgetting the cumbersome journey Abe Decides to change direction. Who says remake, says new features! Thus, the team changed a lot of small things about our hero’s actions. Around this time, he can hide in a double jump, swing, or locker. But wait, that’s not all! Our blue lover is now … a life time! In other words, We think soOdworld inhibitors Wants to avoid disappointing the “modern” player by providing access In a world known for its fun “die and look again”.

In addition, we have an inventory that allows us to transport and craft items, to neutralize or disrupt an enemy (a) In college Can be knocked out and a sleeping opponent can now be tied); Overall, it brings a touch of freshness to the license. On the other hand, notice that when we change the levels we lose all our hard earned pot. Why? Big question. Then we drag our feet to new places to refuel. Despair when you hold us …

For those who are thinking, yes, it is still possible to control an opponent using physical (missing after a certain time) power in the form of a shiny ball. So it is our goal to help our friends using everything, so that they can be sent to teleportation portals. The problem is, the AI ​​of our peers is not fun. We can give them direction, try to give them the best guidance, most of the time they are killed by the bad people around. So what ? We start again to avoid losing as much as possible, because the more people we save, the better our “karma” is, and the better the game will end.

Without surprise, Oddworld: Soulstorm Is a continuation ofWeird: New ‘n’ Tasty!. Glucon Atrocities on common people and their exploitation, Abe Wants to free them Mudakon Of the oppression of big business that is slowly killing the world. In comparison to Pleasant, this remake goes beyond the title of 98, announcing the end of our own reality in a virtual world, proposing a slightly different scenario.

There are good ideas, but there are some flaws.

The revival of the story is a great idea that may surprise old fans and keep them captivated until the end credits. Also, allow ten hours or so of a bad ending, without worrying too much about the partner being saved in a straight line. If you find all the nooks and gaps of the levels, which are long and inexhaustible, then allow between 15 and 20 depending on your base skill In the joystick.

The last point we want to address is the soundtrack. The various notes we have heard are not all bad and correspond to the action that is displayed on the screen. Some of the sounds of delivery are preserved and the sounds of hearing Mudokons Entertained us. However, we regret that the title is only dubbed in English; The French would have allowed for better immersion, Especially since not all dialogues are … translated. Pity you.

Conclusion? There are good ideas, but there are some flaws. The firm should take a few more months to fix and accommodate annoying insects The gameplay And the camouflaged camera so as not to disappoint the player. However, The artistic direction and plot inspire us to continue the migration in our companyAbe. Oddworld: Soulstorm Turns us off our console / PC many times, but The desire to know the rest is stronger than anything. Let’s just hope that some patches will correct some of the flaws that are making us a crisis.

You can buy Oddworld: Soulstorm on Fnac.