It was Abe that got me hooked to Oddworld. He was just a unique character. The creepy, dark, and just plain cool-ness got me into Abe's Oddysee. I admit I was scared at AO at first but soon fall in love with the game. Plus the awesome music and graphics. I forgot the odd creatures and how they looked so unique aswell.
Yeah I'm the only one who plays it in my house also.
It's just an awesome game what else is there to say. As long as I shall live I shall forever stay an Oddworld fan!