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2D platform game
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
By Oddworld Inhabitants, released 1 Jan 1997
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Color
What it is
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is a 2D platform game from Oddworld Inhabitants, first released in 1997. Abe works as a floor-waxer at RuptureFarms until he overhears owner Molluck planning to turn Abe and the other Mudokons into food. A vision from Big Face sends Abe beyond escaping the factory: he must rescue his fellow Mudokons and protect Oddworld's creatures from the Magog Cartel. His journey includes Temple trials and a crossing of the wasteland with Elum. Abe gains the power of the Shrykull, then returns to RuptureFarms, destroys the slaughterhouse and frees his companions. The game is listed for Microsoft Windows, DOS, Game Boy and Game Boy Color; its Steam listing is for Windows. Steam features include single-player, Trading Cards and Family Sharing. Its Steam genres are Adventure, alongside the broader 2D platform classification.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player adventure
- Rescue-focused story
- Available on Windows, DOS and Game Boy systems
- Steam listing is Windows-only
- No multiplayer feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player 2D platform adventure centered on rescuing Mudokons. The listed platforms include Windows, DOS, Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
A story-led 2D platform game built around Abe's escape and rescue mission. Its listed platform options span several older systems as well as Windows.
