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action-adventure game
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
By Oddworld Inhabitants, released 1 Jan 2005
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
- PlayStation Vita
- first-person shooter
- third-person shooter
What it is
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is an action-adventure game about Stranger, a bounty hunter in the wastelands of Western Mudos. He captures outlaws for bounty money because he needs an expensive operation, while keeping the nature of his illness secret. The job changes when he accepts a major bounty from the owner of the Mongo River. Combat uses live ammunition made from critters: Chippunks can distract enemies, Bolamite can ensnare them, and Stingbees and explosive bats can deal damage. Players take missions from the Bounty Store and can speak with townsfolk to learn where targets are. The game offers first- and third-person play, three difficulty modes, unlockables, and achievements. Its Steam listing is a single-player Windows game with achievements and Family Sharing. Other listed platforms include PlayStation 3, macOS, and PlayStation Vita.
What players like, and what they don't
- First- and third-person gameplay.
- Critter ammunition includes several distinct effects.
- Three difficulty modes are listed.
- Missions come from the Bounty Store.
- Steam achievements and Family Sharing.
- Steam platform is Windows only.
- Listed as single-player.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a bounty-hunting adventure with both first- and third-person play. Its critter-based ammunition and three difficulty modes offer different ways to approach combat.
Stranger’s Wrath follows a bounty hunter whose need for surgery drives his work in Western Mudos. Its combat centers on launching live critters, with both first- and third-person play available.
