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Metroidvania
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus
By Oddworld Inhabitants, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
- Game Boy Color
What it is
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus is a single-player adventure from Oddworld Inhabitants, set in the Oddworld series. Abe is drawn out of retirement after a vision reveals that the Magog Cartel is taking bones from Necrum, a sacred Mudokon city, to produce SoulStorm Brew. His journey leads through the Mudanchee and Mudomo Vaults, FeeCo Depot, the Slig Barracks and Bonewerks, and finally SoulStorm Brewery. Along the way, Abe gains powers that let him heal Mudokons affected by the brew and turn invisible. The story follows his effort to free spirits, rescue Mudokons and confront the brewery. The listed platforms are Microsoft Windows and Game Boy Color; the Steam listing specifies Windows. The game is described as a Metroidvania and as an adventure, with single-player play and Family Sharing listed among its features.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player adventure.
- Abe can heal affected Mudokons.
- Abe can turn invisible.
- Set across several named locations.
- Steam lists Windows only.
- No multiplayer feature is listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player adventure with exploration and a story about Abe rescuing Mudokons. The listed platform options include Windows and Game Boy Color.
Abe's Exoddus centers on exploration, rescue and a brewing crisis in Necrum. Its listed play is single-player, with Windows and Game Boy Color among the platforms.
