I love Wild West styled games (like the Wild Arms JRPGs, for instance). If anyone wants to give this game a run, I'm am fully up for it. I can't see it ever replacing TF2, which is probably a good thing. But I would love to give it a shot with you guys.
Looks really good, but with Red Dead Redemption only a month away and Borderlands still highly entertaining me I'll probably forget about this one sooner then later.
For years I have wondered why the Western genre was so blatently neglected and when they do come up with a title, its so poorly concieved. Seriously, the first level of Call of Jaurez is trying to walk down steep hills, seriously, worst level design ever.
Then Dead Mans Hand with a multi player design that was pulled straight from 1999.
They there was Red Dead Revolver, a good game, but not great enough to justify its full price tag, word got out, not enough people played it, they look like they are piling some more meat onto the sequel.
Oddworld Stranger (a western, sort of) One of my absolute favorite Xbox games that absolutely nobody played.
So, I don't understand what it is about the Western Genre and games, but between Lead and Gold, and Red Dead Redemption, the world should be very ready for the first modern Western game that (a) does not suck, and (b) is a smash hit with gamers.
I think they did a good enough job with GUN, which I much preferred over Red Dead Revolver. The problem with GUN was that there wasn't enough to the game overall and the world just seemed really empty. The bits that were there were really good enough that I played through it a few times. From everything I've seen Redemption seems to be more of a successor to GUN rather then the original Revolver. Which isn't a bad thing at all since GUN was a far more open playing experience.
Oddworld Stranger is excellent even though the difficulty in that game ramps up significantly. I still go back and play it from time to time.
I think they did a good enough job with GUN, which I much preferred over Red Dead Revolver. The problem with GUN was that there wasn't enough to the game overall and the world just seemed really empty. The bits that were there were really good enough that I played through it a few times. From everything I've seen Redemption seems to be more of a successor to GUN rather then the original Revolver. Which isn't a bad thing at all since GUN was a far more open playing experience.
Oddworld Stranger is excellent even though the difficulty in that game ramps up significantly. I still go back and play it from time to time.
Never played GUN. Not sure why, just never picked it up.
Oddworld Stranger understood that it needed to do something that gave them an excuse for wilder weaponry and more action. That game was a gem, shame more folks did not play it.
The good thing is you can basically pickup gun now for free if you can find it in the stores. But with Redemption around the corner it would be pointless.
Stranger did several things right. First Oddworld Studio's production values are outstanding even comparing it now to current games the graphics still hold up. But more then that they manged to put yet another spin on their Oddworld, world and brought it to life. The creatures are awesome and their personalities handled so well for that type of game. All their games are top notch and I look forward to what they come out with next, which they've hinted at is going to happen after a very, very long restructuring and focusing period.
Definitely a shame more people didn't pick up on it.
1. I played Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey back in the good ole PlayStation 1 days. Never heard of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath till now. According to Wikipedia, it was originally an Xbox game. Looks like they'll be releasing it for Steam in Q1 2010, if they haven't already done so. I'll be sure to pick it up then.
2. Picked up Lead and Gold for myself and a friend for his birthday. Ready to rock anytime. It's only $15, doesn't break the bank.
1. I played Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey back in the good ole PlayStation 1 days. Never heard of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath till now. According to Wikipedia, it was originally an Xbox game. Looks like they'll be releasing it for Steam in Q1 2010, if they haven't already done so. I'll be sure to pick it up then.
2. Picked up Lead and Gold for myself and a friend for his birthday. Ready to rock anytime. It's only $15, doesn't break the bank.
Oddworld Stranger is coming to Steam!!! Happy, Joy!!!!
Seriously, its a wrong we must make right. Absolutely everyone should play that game. It was one of the five best titles in the entire Xbox library. Its that freaking good.
The game will be re-released as part of the "Oddbox", a newly announced collection which includes all the Oddworld games released so far. It is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2010 on Windows through Steam.
Ever had a game and thought, "it would be awesome if someone would play with me"
Well, the magic of the holiday Steam sales makes it possible. For $20 you can get ten copies and give them to all your pals. Get on it! I enjoy this game, but seriously, it has zero community support. Ten copies for $20! It is the right thing to do. Resuscitate this worthy multilayer offering.
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Then Dead Mans Hand with a multi player design that was pulled straight from 1999.
They there was Red Dead Revolver, a good game, but not great enough to justify its full price tag, word got out, not enough people played it, they look like they are piling some more meat onto the sequel.
Oddworld Stranger (a western, sort of) One of my absolute favorite Xbox games that absolutely nobody played.
So, I don't understand what it is about the Western Genre and games, but between Lead and Gold, and Red Dead Redemption, the world should be very ready for the first modern Western game that (a) does not suck, and (b) is a smash hit with gamers.
I know I will be playing this.
Oddworld Stranger is excellent even though the difficulty in that game ramps up significantly. I still go back and play it from time to time.
Never played GUN. Not sure why, just never picked it up.
Oddworld Stranger understood that it needed to do something that gave them an excuse for wilder weaponry and more action. That game was a gem, shame more folks did not play it.
Stranger did several things right. First Oddworld Studio's production values are outstanding even comparing it now to current games the graphics still hold up. But more then that they manged to put yet another spin on their Oddworld, world and brought it to life. The creatures are awesome and their personalities handled so well for that type of game. All their games are top notch and I look forward to what they come out with next, which they've hinted at is going to happen after a very, very long restructuring and focusing period.
Definitely a shame more people didn't pick up on it.
1. I played Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey back in the good ole PlayStation 1 days. Never heard of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath till now. According to Wikipedia, it was originally an Xbox game. Looks like they'll be releasing it for Steam in Q1 2010, if they haven't already done so. I'll be sure to pick it up then.
2. Picked up Lead and Gold for myself and a friend for his birthday. Ready to rock anytime. It's only $15, doesn't break the bank.
Oddworld Stranger is coming to Steam!!! Happy, Joy!!!!
Seriously, its a wrong we must make right. Absolutely everyone should play that game. It was one of the five best titles in the entire Xbox library. Its that freaking good.
Haha, well I'm happy to be the bearer of good news. You can see the Wikipedia article here.
Well, the magic of the holiday Steam sales makes it possible. For $20 you can get ten copies and give them to all your pals. Get on it! I enjoy this game, but seriously, it has zero community support. Ten copies for $20! It is the right thing to do. Resuscitate this worthy multilayer offering.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/42120/