![]() ![]() There are a few strong weapon choices that you can fall back on repeatedly but each type of ammo has had enough thought put into it that you can apply them all to nearly any situation. Freedom of choice is often restricted in modern titles and whilst the path you tread through Oddworld is almost completely linear the way you tackle each situation is entirely up to you. This is one of the game’s greatest strengths. Going in all guns blazing is always an option but you won’t get the most out of Oddworld that way stealth (Stranger cannot be seen in tall grass) and planning will yield better results. Boombats might be a good way to take out a large group of enemies (they explode – obviously) but stunning them and wrapping them up in a spider's web will reap better rewards in the long run.Īs you progress through the story the ammo selection opens up to unveil some ingenious inclusions that cater for a wide variety of play styles. In a sense it’s a furry version of Metal Gear Solid. You get more cash to buy upgrades and equipment if you bring your enemies in alive, which pushes you towards non lethal means of acquiring your prey. ![]() All enemies can be killed and taken in by a special device Stranger helpfully has on him, or incapacitated and arrested before their bodies decompose. You get more bounty if you bring them in alive and it is here that the live ammo system really shines. Once you accept a mission you go off and attempt to capture the outlaw in question. You arrive in a town populated with swearing chickens (which are also pretty funny) with the sole aim of rounding up outlaws to raise cash. Stranger is a bounty hunter with a back-story. Oddworld was always a humorous place but Stranger’s Wrath is almost guaranteed to raise a smile from even the most stony faced player. They are funny as well, which is a running theme throughout your adventure. All the ammo has been given personality, characteristics and dialogue that they mutter to Stranger throughout the story based on how they should talk. Thudslugs are powerful shotgun-esque whereas Chippunks attract enemy attention and Bolamite Spiders wrap enemies up, rendering them temporarily stunned. With your Zappflies you can hunt the rest of your ammo they are the bread and butter of your ammo belt. Zappflies are unlimited they are your standard ‘bullet’ and can be charged up for a more powerful shot. ![]() All the ammunition is based on real creatures and the effect it has in-game corresponds to the real life properties of that particular beast. That's ammo that lives and breathes and must be hunted from your environment. What he does believe in is a double barreled crossbow that can be loaded with a variety of ‘live’ ammo. He runs around laying traps and darting around the environment which sets you up for exactly what you will be doing for next ten to fifteen hours of gameplay and you can just tell you’ll have a blast doing it. You quickly get the feeling that the protagonist, Stranger (a hairy creature in a cowboy hat) is a powerful yet vulnerable beast in his world. ![]() Stranger’s world is a Western full of weird and wonderful creatures and characters. Right from the opening cinematic you know you are in for something special. Just Add Water having given Oddworld a complete overhaul and it’s about time too. Check it out on PS3 while you wait for the portable version.An old Xbox exclusive has been given a fresh lick of paint Stranger’s Wrath is a true cult classic that deserves a lot of attention. Regardless, this game is certainly worth it, no matter what format you buy it in. No word yet if the CrossBuy rule applies, enabling Vita owners to get it for free if they own the previous version. Though a price point wasn’t given, it’s expected to be around $14.99, the same as the PSN version. And they aren’t done yet.Įven though the team is currently working on Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssey New N’ Tasty (which, by the way, we just previewed here) they did get a chance to tell the folks at Eurogamer that their PlayStation Vita port of Stranger’s Wrath is just about done, pinpointing a mid-November release date. The game was poorly marketed when it originally came out on the Xbox, but the developers at Just Add Water gave it a second chance at life when they re-released it for PlayStation 3/Network late last year. Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath is, I believe, one of Oddworld Inhabitants’ greatest triumphs, a thrilling action game with a story that’s deeper than you might expect, along with some creative weaponry. ![]()
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