In the same series as one of the best puzzle platformers ever made (Abe's Exodus). I didn't enjoy this game as much Exodus, but it plays pretty similarly and is worth looking at if you enjoyed Exodus. It's a very solid game, just not quite as fantastic as Exodus was to me.

I was unable to get Oddworld to run windowed (rumors of a DxWin fix did me no good) but even at that 640x480 full-screen resolution Abe's Oddysee does not disappoint. Challenging to the point of frustration and madness at times, this game will keep you coming back for more humorous and pretty puzzles. A classic platformer that passes the test of time.

This is the first game of one of those franchises that mark your gaming life. Lorne Lanning and the excellent artists working at Oddworld Inhabitants did a wonderful job creating these characters and the world they inhabit. Hope the remake will be as good as the original.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is the first Oddworld title and not only sets the tone for the franchise as an entirely new platforming experience, but also provides us with the first look at the warped and twisted, yet still somehow charming, Oddworld itself.

You play as Abe, a slave Mudokon who learns the terrible secret: the Glukkons, his bosses at Rupture Farms (they say it's the biggest meat processing plant on Oddworld), intend to turn all their enslaved Mudokon employees into the latest New 'n' Tasty treat. Upon learning this, Abe realises he has to escape and, more than that, free the 99 Mudokons who work at Rupture Farms with him, before bringing the Glukkons to justice.

As well as being a smartly-designed platformer with a gorgeous and dark art style, Abe's Oddysee also offers a whole new twist. To rescue those unlucky Mudokons, Abe will have to not only solve dozens of challenging puzzles but actually communicate with his friends by speaking to them- what Abe says depends on what button you press. Abe can also possess the bodies of the Slig guards and communicate among that race too, as well as gaining access to the Sligs' guns and pet Slogs.

If you're looking for a straightforward left-to-right platformer, Abe's Oddysee is not for you as the level design and puzzles will tax your wits and challenge your grey matter to its full extent- and that's to say nothing of all the secret areas hidden throughout the game, which are even more difficult. Yet, this difficulty only creates a sense of victory when you save all your Mudokon friends- how many you rescue affects the outcome of the game, so it's worth saving all 99 of them.

Abe's Oddysee is a beautifully realised all-time great and all self-respecting gamers owe it to themselves to see where the Oddworld story began.

An interesting puzzle performer game. The controls are a bit clumsy, kind of like the original Price of Persia, and using the default keyboard setup is even clumsier, so you'll want to use a controller or remap the keys. If you use a controller it may not recognize all of the buttons, it only recognized half mine, so you will have to use a remapping program like Joy to Key. Once you get your controls setup this is an interesting, challenging and humorous game. This game loves death, almost as much as Limbo, you will die, your captors will die, the others you are trying to rescue will die, sometimes you will kill them on accident even.

Outstanding puzzle game. This game will keep you on your toes, with it's unique and challenging puzzles, with a humerus side that will make you laugh. A must play for any action puzzle fan.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is a action puzzle platformer from 1997 and the first game in the Oddworld Quintology.

You play as Abe, the ultimate victim, since everybody and everything else in the game is stronger than you and wants to eat or kill you. So you need your wits, special powers and evasive skills to outsmart your enemies, stay alive and rescue your imprisoned fellows.

The atmosphere with itīs baroque steampunk style in contrast to the uncontrollable wildlife is just spot on. And the CGI is a real beauty to behold, even today. Even if some compression is visible. Also the Oddworld inhabitants are presented incredibly well, with lotīs of character. Animation and movement of all characters is just awesome. This really is among the best of the best. The story is funny, moving and ultimately cruel at the same time, with lots of twists and moments that make you heart cry. This game is coded poetry.

Gameplay wise this is a beast, though. For 1) this cannot be played without a controller. 2) you need a really good controller because 3) the game punishes you for even the slightest mistake. The good thing is, the control scheme is pixel precise. The bad thing is you need it. One failure in timing and you might be in to play at least the current screen again, or the whole section, depending on where you are. You will die, a lot. And I really mean A LOT! But if you managed to complete a section it gives you the real warm feeling of satisfaction. This is because,your know, that if you fail, itīs you and not the control scheme. The PC Version letīs you use the keyboard but I cannot recommend it.

Unlimited lives will help you on your quest though. And you need any help you can get, since there are also many hidden passages you have to find, when you want to rescue all 99 Mudokons to get the special ending. If you rescue not enough fellows you get the bad ending.

As an overall rating: I have played this game (and the 2nd part) on the PSX at least 3 times, costing me maybe 10 years of my life-essence. But yes - it was worth it! If you are willing to put your time and nerves into it, you will be rewarded with a satisfying experience. Even after 14 years this is a gem. Casual gamers should move on, though.

A classic puzzle platformer, a must for any platform fan. Set in the strange and interesting location of Oddworld, our hero Abe finds himself a slave in a meat processing plant. But not for long, as he makes his daring escape all the while rescuing his fellow Mudokons.

Probably one of the greatest PSone games. If you are looking for an interesting, unique and challenging game, look no further.