Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty Reviews
Sadly absent on Nintendo's systems since Game Boy's Oddworld Adventures in 1998, Abe's heroics look slick as ever as he makes a welcome return in Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty. Porting niggles threaten to detract, but this sensational reboot deserves to be relived.
All in all, in spite of its flaws, New 'N' Tasty is well worth a purchase. If you've never played Abe's Oddysee and have a PS4, go and buy this immediately. It's a chance to play one of the all-time classic platform games with up-to-date graphics, as well as keeping Abe's unique sense of humour and mischievous ways intact. It couldn't be clearer that the love and commitment to Abe at both of the teams at Oddworld Inhabitants and Just Add Water is huge, and this really is a remake that's worth picking up.
The developers at Just Add Water have been working on re-creating the PS1 classic Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, now repackaged as Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty. It retains much of its original charm.
All Oddworld: New ‘N’ Tasty! managed to do was frustrate me. However, it did make me appreciate the controls in Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee more. Honestly, if you’re new to the franchise, it might even be better to just skip ahead to Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath. At least those gameplay mechanics feel like something more from this era.
If you are not bothered by the gameplay which is not perfect as with let’s say a Mario release, then this is a game that not a single fan of platformers should miss.
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Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is a great adventure platformer that is now accessible on Switch. It’s definitely showing its age in terms of controls and design, but it still holds up all these years later. Nothing has changed in this release, so it might not be worth playing through again if you already have, but if you haven’t, this is the best time to join Abe and make your escape.
If you’ve been interested in taking this classic franchise for a spin, New ‘n’ Tasty seems to be the best way to do it. Just be prepared for some of that old-school clunkiness.
For gamers returning to the Oddworld series, you will find all the things you know and remember fondly from previous games still intact. For those new players to the series the Nintendo Switch is as good a console as any to try out Oddworld on. Plus you have the added portability that the Switch brings with it. I’ve had a enjoyable and entertaining time revisiting Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty and being reunited with my old friend Abe. It has certainly given me something to chuckle over while playing through the game again, and a good chuckle is something we all need at the moment or at any time!
Unlike previous versions, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New'n'Tasty arrives on Switch with a few graphic stumbles, sacrificing some aspects from a visual point of view. For those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of taking part in this great escape in the role of the nice Abe this version remains a good edition albeit with some compromises that manages to entertain especially thanks to the possibility of using it portable.
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While the Switch has had some entries from the Oddworld series that have dabbled in a variety of styles of play, most of them at best only moderately successful, New n Tasty marks their return to the original…
If you're a 2D puzzle adventure aficionado who doesn't already own Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty on one of the half dozen consoles that it's currently available for then it'll make for a worthy purchase but those who do have it will find little reason to get it again on Switch.
Dodgy pricing aside, there's a lot to enjoy in this remake that is remarkably faithful to the original, while implementing new features that actively improve the experience. The game's as challenging as ever, but it's hard to resist trying to save every modoken from the clutches of the glukkons. Fingers crossed JAW are working on the second game already.
Chances are, if you're aware of Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty!, your mind has already been made up. The feel and art design of the original have been translated superbly to the new generation, and even as a diehard fan of Abe's Oddysee there's little to complain about. This is how remakes should be done.
Whether you want to play a platformer that will make you think or just want to experience a piece of gaming history, New 'n' Tasty should satisfy your cravings.
Compared to the prices being asked for so many rehashes and mediocre titles today, £17.99 is nothing, so support New 'n' Tasty and Oddworld Inhabitants, and show them that Abe's Exoddus must be next on the remake list!
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is great remake in terms of quality, remastering the original experience in a fantastic way. The original story still holds up, and while the gameplay may be a bit too hard for some newcomers, it's still rewarding, despite a few not-so-great aspects, like the sound effects.
In the end, this makes New 'n' Tasty less difficult than the original, but more enjoyable and easier to access this time around. While there are plenty of platformers around, few of them place such a heavy emphasis on stealth and puzzle solving.
It is a lovely 2.5D puzzle-platformer where focusing on your surroundings is the highest priority. If you can forgive a few missteps and love to experiment, you will no regrets playing this one to completion.
New 'n' Tasty is a perfect remake. Paying homage to the original game while still setting itself apart as a whole new game. It should really be treated more as a series reboot and a lowly remake. Fans of 2-D platformers wlll love this adventure as it adds great gameplay mechanics and a lovable protagonist to create a memorable experience for all. The game cannot be recommended to all gamers though as the difficulty of the game maybe too much for some. If you enjoy a challenge though then you will love New 'n' Tasty
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is an incredible puzzle platformer and a stunning update to an already beloved game. Whether or not you own the original, this new version is well worth picking up, offering an equally rewarding experience for new and returning players.