Oddworld: New ’n’ Tasty is a complete, ground-up remake of the 1997 cinematic platformer Abe’s Oddysee. It breathes new life into the story of Abe, a clumsy and unwitting Mudokon floor-waxer at RuptureFarms. After discovering that his corporate overlords, the Glukkons, plan to turn the Mudokon workforce into “New ‘n’ Tasty” meat snacks, Abe must transform from a cowardly slave into a messianic leader.
The game transitions the series into a beautiful 2.5D aesthetic, replacing the original’s static screens with a seamless, scrolling world. Despite the visual overhaul, the core “Puzzle-Platforming” remains as challenging as ever. You must guide Abe through lethal factories, ancient temples, and vast deserts, using stealth and the iconic “GameSpeak” system to command your fellow Mudokons to safety. The remake isn’t just a fresh coat of paint; it expands the roster of rescuable slaves from 99 to 299, adds new secrets, and introduces modern conveniences like quick-saves. It successfully preserves the original’s biting satire on industrialism and environmental collapse while making the gameplay feel fluid for a modern audience.
Key Features
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Ground-Up Remake: Rebuilt from scratch with stunning 3D high-definition visuals.
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Seamless Navigation: Traditional flip-screens are replaced with a dynamic, scrolling camera.
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Enhanced GameSpeak: Expanded verbal commands to lead and interact with Mudokon slaves.
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Psychic Possession: Chant to take control of Slig guards and turn their weapons on themselves.
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Expanded Rescue: Save up to 299 Mudokons, each with unique dialogue and reactions.
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Modern Controls: Fully analog movement and free-aiming for grenades and rocks.
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Quicksave System: A much-needed “QuikSave” feature to mitigate the game’s high difficulty.
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Atmospheric Sound: Remastered audio and music that reacts dynamically to the action.
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Diverse Environments: Journey from the industrial RuptureFarms to the sacred Monsaic Lines.
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Difficulty Tiers: Choose between Easy, Normal, and Hard (the “Classic” experience).
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7 or higher (64-bit recommended).
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Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 @ 3.30GHz or AMD equivalent.
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Memory: 4 GB RAM.
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 5770.
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DirectX: Version 10.
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Storage: 10 GB available space.
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Sound Card: DirectX Compatible.
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Input: Keyboard & Mouse (Xbox/PS4 Controller highly recommended).
