[OnePiece]

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January 31, 2011 PlayStation platform-puzzle-adventure Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is being redone with a new 3D physics engine and high-definition graphics, according to series creator Lorne Lanning. Abe HD, as the remake is currently being called, will be a product of UK-based Just Add Water, the same studio working on a PS3 remake of first-person shooter Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath for release this year, according to a teased interview excerpt from the upcoming Electronic Gaming Monthly. The Abe's Oddysee remake won't take the game in any surprising new directions, Lanning said. "They are not trying to reinvent any wheels. It’s like, ‘Can we make that experience in a new engine, with new tech, in the old way?’," he said. It's not immediately clear which platforms the HD Oddysee is being planned for, or what release window the studio is targeting.

So what do you think? Awesome? Don't mess with a masterpiece? We cant be sure of anything until screens are released but I'm excited/apprehensive none the less.

This post has been edited by OnePiece on Friday, Aug 10 2012, 07:49

[Vextroid]

I'm a huge fan of Oddysee and Exoddus, and this news sounds awesome! But I'd rather nicer HD "sprites" rather than 3D models, but if they are also 3D'ing the levels then it might work. Physics engine? Hopefully that doesn't mess up the jumps and rock/bomb throwing puzzles.


But i'll wait for screens/footage before passing any major judgement.

[Long Haired Freaky Guy]

Yes! Used to love this game when I was older, and then bought Munch's Oddysee when I got my Xbox, and only just recently sold it. I must say this was one of my favourite games as a kid to be honest...I was easily amused and this game made me laugh.

Just hoping they don't change too much. Am not too bothered with it going 3D, as Munch's Oddysee was great in 3D.

[Moonshield]

QUOTE (Long Haired Freaky Guy @ Feb 27 2011, 23:21)

Yes! Used to love this game when I was older...

Benjamin Button?

This has me a little hesitant, tbh. I'd agree maybe updated 2d sprites - it'd be weird seeing the game in 3d.

[OnePiece]

The thing is all the sprites in the original game are just 3d models rendered to 2d as are the backdrops, so they could technically keep the game exactly the same only in 3d, OWI may be hesitant about using 15 year old content though, its yet to be seen. Also I do think that adding physics to it would be distracting and wouldnt add anything to the game, Its going to be hard to pull this game off.

[AceRay]

is that the game with all those ugly aliens things, and one of them was called Abe, and you switch between them as you fight robots on 2d levels in an underground cave?
I think I barely remember it from when I was 6. don't remember anything else though?

[Azazel]

QUOTE (AceRay @ Feb 28 2011, 07:33)

I barely remember it from when I was 6.

The game was not out in 1917, so you must be mistaking it for something else.

I picked Abe's Oddysee up again recently, and for a game that's 16 years old, it's still remarkably entertaining. Really enjoy the story and the atmosphere, and the gameplay itself is quite innovative, even today. I must say that I have my doubts about a 3D remake of this, which I have a feeling will be some third person Ratchet & Clank-esque deal, and I doubt that would suit the game. On the other hand, I don't see a full-price platform game doing well in the current market, so something has to change, let's just hope it'll be for the better.

[Vextroid]

For people who my not remember this game



Hopefully the music and sound effects are untouched.

[Rebel]

Loved the game, never actually got passed the 2nd or 3rd level though. Hope it will come out on Xbox if the game looks good enough to try out.

[Nixon]

I also wouldn't mind them remaking it with updated sprites and what not but I don't think I would like this game to be totally remade in 3D. It was definitely one of my favourite games when I was younger, hilarious as hell.

Let's not tamper with the classics.

[Ash_735]

QUOTE (OnePiece @ Feb 28 2011, 06:01)

The thing is all the sprites in the original game are just 3d models rendered to 2d as are the backdrops, so they could technically keep the game exactly the same only in 3d, OWI may be hesitant about using 15 year old content though, its yet to be seen. Also I do think that adding physics to it would be distracting and wouldnt add anything to the game, Its going to be hard to pull this game off.

THIS.

The game was all 3D Model based, just as 2D Sprites instead, the game even switched to FMV for things like changing Stations Departments and Transport, all which could be streamlined into a 3D engine with ease. As someone else has said, as long as they keep the original music and speech, introduce the quick save option from the second, then this could be a great PSN/Steam title.

[d0mm2k8]

Oh sh*t, the nostalgia. This is probably my single most favourite game ever, and I've completed it numerous times. I even got the Oddboxx on Steam at X-mas.

The atmosphere, gameplay, art design and humour were all top notch; sadly the series went downhill when it became an Xbox exclusive (although Stranger's Wrath was pretty good).

I'll get this, especially because they say that the money made from this will go to fund new games in the series, which in turn will go on to fund a movie.


Need Oddworld back in my life.

[OnePiece]

QUOTE (Ash_735 @ Mar 1 2011, 04:28)

QUOTE (OnePiece @ Feb 28 2011, 06:01) The thing is all the sprites in the original game are just 3d models rendered to 2d as are the backdrops, so they could technically keep the game exactly the same only in 3d, OWI may be hesitant about using 15 year old content though, its yet to be seen. Also I do think that adding physics to it would be distracting and wouldnt add anything to the game, Its going to be hard to pull this game off. THIS. The game was all 3D Model based, just as 2D Sprites instead, the game even switched to FMV for things like changing Stations Departments and Transport, all which could be streamlined into a 3D engine with ease. As someone else has said, as long as they keep the original music and speech, introduce the quick save option from the second, then this could be a great PSN/Steam title.

I dont like the quicksave idea. It made the second game so easy it was almost like cheating.

[Garfield 2]

I like Exodus much more but dayum! This is on my to-get list!

[Ash_735]

QUOTE (OnePiece @ Feb 28 2011, 23:43)

QUOTE (Ash_735 @ Mar 1 2011, 04:28) QUOTE (OnePiece @ Feb 28 2011, 06:01) The thing is all the sprites in the original game are just 3d models rendered to 2d as are the backdrops, so they could technically keep the game exactly the same only in 3d, OWI may be hesitant about using 15 year old content though, its yet to be seen. Also I do think that adding physics to it would be distracting and wouldnt add anything to the game, Its going to be hard to pull this game off. THIS. The game was all 3D Model based, just as 2D Sprites instead, the game even switched to FMV for things like changing Stations Departments and Transport, all which could be streamlined into a 3D engine with ease. As someone else has said, as long as they keep the original music and speech, introduce the quick save option from the second, then this could be a great PSN/Steam title. I dont like the quicksave idea. It made the second game so easy it was almost like cheating.

Whilst I'd love it to be as true to the original as it could be, I really don't have the time these days with work and stuff to strictly master those damn sections again, the final section of the Paramite Caves alone must have took me like 4 hours to do, and the entire section is only 2 minutes long!

[Vextroid]

QUOTE (Ash_735 @ Mar 1 2011, 12:36)

QUOTE (OnePiece @ Feb 28 2011, 23:43) QUOTE (Ash_735 @ Mar 1 2011, 04:28) QUOTE (OnePiece @ Feb 28 2011, 06:01) The thing is all the sprites in the original game are just 3d models rendered to 2d as are the backdrops, so they could technically keep the game exactly the same only in 3d, OWI may be hesitant about using 15 year old content though, its yet to be seen. Also I do think that adding physics to it would be distracting and wouldnt add anything to the game, Its going to be hard to pull this game off. THIS. The game was all 3D Model based, just as 2D Sprites instead, the game even switched to FMV for things like changing Stations Departments and Transport, all which could be streamlined into a 3D engine with ease. As someone else has said, as long as they keep the original music and speech, introduce the quick save option from the second, then this could be a great PSN/Steam title. I dont like the quicksave idea. It made the second game so easy it was almost like cheating. Whilst I'd love it to be as true to the original as it could be, I really don't have the time these days with work and stuff to strictly master those damn sections again, the final section of the Paramite Caves alone must have took me like 4 hours to do, and the entire section is only 2 minutes long!

I loved the quick-save. Fail and you had to go right back to beggining and some puzzels were hard/time-consuming.

Dont forget there was always the chance you could quicksave in a spot that you end up ganking your self and have to restart anyway. Maybe there will be an achievment for beating the game without it. (if they do add quicksave.)

Imagine avatar awards for 360. Would be awesome having my own pet Scrab or Slig Armour!


Also quick-poll which do you think is better Scrabs or Paramites?

[d0mm2k8]

QUOTE (Vextroid @ Mar 1 2011, 05:54)

Also quick-poll which do you think is better Scrabs or Paramites?

Scrabs all the way. Unless you're talking about Munch's Oddysee.

[RobsEpicFret]

i have this on my PS3 bought in PS1 game section it was a nostalgia Blast!
they better dont make it So Realistic,seriously and if they have 2.5D backgrounds it be great but if they make it 3D as in Multisided Enviroment i doubt it be good

[OnePiece]

First screenshot released!


And...
ODDWORLD: ABE’S ODDYSEE HD AT EUROGAMER EXPO

[Ash_735]

I'll be at EuroGamer Expo this year again.