Stranger and his cohort of bounties have never looked better, benefiting from the clarity of 4k, high-def technology. It helps that the DNA behind Stranger’s Wrath is already so strong, the story-led adventure presenting one of the most diverse and visually pleasing environments the franchise has to offer. I usually take umbrage with HD remakes of classic titles, especially as, in most cases, they run poorly, but Stranger’s Wrath holds up remarkably well. There’s some familiar platforming and puzzle-like aspects here and there, and players can explore the game’s many nooks and crannies to uncover collectables and Easter Eggs galore, stretching out the game a good 5 or so extra hours.īut if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already played Stranger’s Wrath some 15 years ago, and there’s only one question you need answering – does the game stand the test of time? And it’s safe to say, it does. Bounties can be picked up alive or dead, giving players the ability to sneak and snoop their way to victory if they so wish, and while no Splinter Cell, Stranger’s Wrath can easily be, mostly, played without killing a single enemy.Īnd while the bulk of the players time will be spent collecting bounties around the townships that lie along the banks of Mongo River, there is more to Stranger’s Wrath than a 15-hour shooting and looting adventure. It’s a system that works well and compliments Stranger’s approach to bounty hunting excellently.
Many of these different ammo types can be upgraded or placed in traps, leaving would-be bounty hunters packing an even deadlier punch as the game progresses. Fuzzle’s look adorable but pack a mean bite, while Stunk’s immobilise enemies with their intense smell. Stranger takes down targets with live rounds, equipping his wrist-held weapon with deadly bugs that allow him to hunt his targets any way he pleases. It’s a formula that works well, with praise in particular for Stranger’s crossbow and its quirky ammo. Gameplay-wise, Stranger’s Wrath has little in common with its predecessors, with emphasis on action-heavy bounty hunting rather than the puzzle-centric aspects of Abe and Munch’s adventures.
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Stranger, with his Clint Eastwoodisms and quick-witted absurdist humour is a loud and proud Oddworld inhabitant, while the dusty, sand-draped towns, crammed full of the bird-like critters called Clakkerz help make Stranger’s Wrath bang that familiar Oddworld drum. With nary a Mudokon in sight (at least, no alive ones), Stranger’s world feels totally unique while still retaining the feel of the Oddworld universe. The story follows the titular bounty hunter as he goes head-to-head with squid-like overlord Sekto, as Stranger fights to protect the whereabouts of the last remaining member of a species of creatures called Steef. For the uninitiated, Stranger’s Wrath is part Western adventure, part typical Oddworld fare, packing perhaps the most intriguing storyline out of the whole franchise, with Stranger becoming one of Oddworld’s most compelling characters. have recently received sparkly fresh coats of paint in the form of two ground-up reboots, so far, Stranger’s Wrath has been left somewhat on the sidelines, receiving HD remakes and little else.īut boy, is this a good remake. Exceptionally weird, even by Oddworld standards, the underappreciated first/third-person hybrid offered a welcome respite from the adventures of Abe, delivering a fresh spin on a franchise already renowned for its new takes on old formula. Despite Abe remaining the darling of the Oddworld franchise since its conception some 25 years ago, fans have always had a soft spot for the titular bounty-hunter of 2005’s action-adventure spin-off, Stranger’s Wrath.
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