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It's an odd world after all.

How time flies in this strange world of ours, eh?
Not just in ours, either.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee turned 20 years old yesterday! It's a true testament to this game's strong visual identity and fun gameplay that it has managed to remain relevant and well-loved after all these years, growing in popularity with each subsequent entry and even receiving a remaster in the shape of Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty. It's truly an occasion worthy of celebration and what better way to do so than by offering our tight-lipped friend's debut adventure for free!
Be quick to grab it, though - the giveaway lasts until Thursday, September 21 at 1PM UTC.


What's so special about this rebellious Mudokon, you ask? There's been no shortage of loveable videogame characters over the years, but from the moment we met Abe, his awkward mannerisms and desperate heroism made him instantly relatable and dear to a lot of us. Abe is not exceptionally strong or amazingly fast. He can't shoot lasers from his bulging, constantly worried eyes. But he is gifted in other ways, displaying unusual resourcefulness, determination and kindness that help him overcome the many trials and tribulations involved in saving his people from getting turned into snacks. His follow up adventures only helped solidify his legend, expanding upon this endearingly grotesque Oddworld, and keeping us hooked in Abe's and his mate's crazy shenanigans.

So grab your fellow Mudokons by the hand and join in as we hum a "happy birthday" melody to this timid, unlikely hero, wishing him good tidings and many fascinating adventures yet to come!
Post edited September 20, 2017 by maladr0Id
Just in case someone missed the freebie.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (GOG):

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Still hands down the best platformer I've ever played. But "He can't shoot lasers from his bulging, constantly worried eyes" ? Well, actually...
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Matewis: Still hands down the best platformer I've ever played. But "He can't shoot lasers from his bulging, constantly worried eyes" ? Well, actually...
who cares about the lasers, HE FARTS! :D

and he whistles

which begs the question, is it possible to do both at the same time?
Post edited September 21, 2017 by tinyE
great game
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Matewis: Still hands down the best platformer I've ever played. But "He can't shoot lasers from his bulging, constantly worried eyes" ? Well, actually...
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tinyE: who cares about the lasers, HE FARTS! :D

and he whistles

which begs the question, is it possible to do both at the same time?
No, but apparently farts can be weaponized in Exodus :D
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tinyE: which begs the question, is it possible to do both at the same time?
Please be sure to let the trained professionals handle any attempt.
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tinyE: which begs the question, is it possible to do both at the same time?
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drmike: Please be sure to let the trained professionals handle any attempt.
or else you might blow your asshole out! :D

wait, you're a real doctor, we need your advice.
Post edited September 21, 2017 by tinyE
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drmike: Please be sure to let the trained professionals handle any attempt.
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tinyE: or else you might blow your asshole out! :D

wait, you're a real doctor, we need your advice.
Physics and Math. Highest I ever got in medical was EMT2.
Congrats to Abe. Never played this game, only discovered a few years ago. Didn't go far yet, but I like it a lot. Shame no Mac port, and no DOS version, I'm on a Mac most of the time...
Thanks for an ever endearing game! And a fine addition to my (also) ever expanding GOG library! ;D
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mbunkin: Congrats to Abe. Never played this game, only discovered a few years ago. Didn't go far yet, but I like it a lot. Shame no Mac port, and no DOS version, I'm on a Mac most of the time...
The remake runs on a Mac and is on sale now
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mbunkin: Congrats to Abe. Never played this game, only discovered a few years ago. Didn't go far yet, but I like it a lot. Shame no Mac port, and no DOS version, I'm on a Mac most of the time...
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Dogmaus: The remake runs on a Mac and is on sale now
I know, but I've watched a very extensive youtube comparison of the original and remake, which pointed out little differences that I found important. Since I never played any Oddworld game, I decided to get introduced properly, by the original. It's even a matter of respect :)
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Dogmaus: The remake runs on a Mac and is on sale now
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mbunkin: I know, but I've watched a very extensive youtube comparison of the original and remake, which pointed out little differences that I found important. Since I never played any Oddworld game, I decided to get introduced properly, by the original. It's even a matter of respect :)
Well, I understand this. It looks like an option would be a PSX emulator for Mac. Or crash the house of a friend who has a PS. You might want to bring guacamole in that case. To be honest I am struggling with the controls a bit, maybe because I was used to the classic.
EDIT I realised it's my XBOX 360 controller that is broken! I can't say there is anything wrong with the controls.
Post edited September 25, 2017 by Dogmaus
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Dogmaus: Well, I understand this. It looks like an option would be a PSX emulator for Mac. Or crash the house of a friend who has a PS. You might want to bring guacamole in that case. To be honest I am struggling with the controls a bit, maybe because I was used to the classic.
EDIT I realised it's my XBOX 360 controller that is broken! I can't say there is anything wrong with the controls.
That's a nice idea, thanks! Is it good on PS? Better controls than on Windows? I never owned a console, but I keep feeling that back in the DOS days the PC was more responsive than in Windows... Or maybe I'm just getting old and my reflexes are not what they used to be :)
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Dogmaus: Well, I understand this. It looks like an option would be a PSX emulator for Mac. Or crash the house of a friend who has a PS. You might want to bring guacamole in that case. To be honest I am struggling with the controls a bit, maybe because I was used to the classic.
EDIT I realised it's my XBOX 360 controller that is broken! I can't say there is anything wrong with the controls.
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mbunkin: That's a nice idea, thanks! Is it good on PS? Better controls than on Windows? I never owned a console, but I keep feeling that back in the DOS days the PC was more responsive than in Windows... Or maybe I'm just getting old and my reflexes are not what they used to be :)
This is a Playstion classic, the PSX version is the original. And I suppose it can even be bought online from the Playstation Network or what's its name.
I can't feel a difference with the windows version. Just that if you emulate you can quack save, and that's one of the big reasons why I prefer to emulate console games.
My only problem with controls appers to be that my XBOX 360 controller is broken, so I have ordered an XBOX ONE controller and waiting for it to go on playing! Don't think too much about it, eather version is fine, just have fun.