Oddworld: Soulstorm

Nintendo Life

Lowell Bell·Oct 26, 2022

Critic50/100

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We like the Oddworld series, and we wish Soulstorm were better. The ingredients are there: the world itself and Abe's story have a uniquely grimy charm. No section of Soulstorm's 15-hour adventure feels quite like the last, with enough new enemies and mechanics introduced to keep things both interesting and challenging. Yet at the same time, technical issues mar the experience much like the dirt and rust that covers Oddworld, and small inconveniences add up to make completing the game much more trying than it should be. We hope one day an Oddworld game will be a must-play adventure worthy of the series' late-'90s prestige, but Soulstorm on Switch hasn't quite freed Abe and the Mudokons from the fetters of poor performance and archaic design.

Game Informer

Marcus Stewart·Apr 15, 2021

Critic50/100

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Soulstorm retains the series' signature charm, but it's not enough to forgive its tedious and dated design as well its litany of swear-inducing technical issues.

PC Gamer

Luke Winkie·Apr 14, 2021

Critic65/100

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A beautiful presentation, but glitchy in a frustrating way.

GameSpot

Mike Epstein·Apr 14, 2021

Critic60/100

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Oddworld’s newest revival looks incredible, but its classic stealth-platforming feels old-school in all the wrong ways.

IGN

Travis Northup·Apr 13, 2021

Critic70/100

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An excellent remake with charm, challenge... and loads of bugs.

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Apr 9, 2021

Critic40/100

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Oddworld: Soulstorm presents itself well and shows a grand vision for the series, but as a modern game in 2021, it's just not where it needs to be. It can be extremely awkward to pull off even basic manoeuvres, some new features miss the mark, and certain levels made us want to quit altogether. Bugs exacerbate some of the gameplay frustrations with wonky AI, and ultimately the play experience can be frustratingly rigid. Fans will love this reimagining of a classic, and the franchise's unique charm shines through, but it's a tough sell for anyone coming to the series fresh.

Eurogamer

Christian Donlan·Apr 9, 2021

Critic75/100

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Lockers: one tap to loot, two taps to hide inside. Clang. And do hide inside them, particularly if you have a bunch of …