Stranger90, I think you need to put a bit more faith in the people behind the Oddworld games. They're not perfect; no one is. There are some examples of severe fan abuse in other franchises which we thankfully haven't been subjected to at all. I think you're being overly cautious about the wrong people.
Getting back on topic, the stuff I'd like to see in the next Oddworld game:
- Abe returns, hopefully with a voice closer still to his AO one... I'm so picky... =(
- Sligs! And maybe even a prominent Slig character!
- I disagree with the bit about needing weapons; the ability to possess is in itself an awesome weapon. An ability like that will turn any gamer's eye because it' s just plain cool. Furthermore, (I haven't played MO so I can't speak for it) what made Oddysee and Exoddus great was that you were going in there as this helpless, pathetic guy who had only one defense: the ability to take control of others.
- I love the thrill/frustration of having to sneak at some points and run at others.
- That they somehow heed a warning not to try to fix what isn't broken... Not that they have or I think they will, but I've seen too many games go wrong like that. *cough* Silent Hill 4's inventory system *cough*
- By the way, I think a DS game in the old Oddworld 2D style would be a complete hit.
- Keep the ever-changing style of the music. I am extremely appreciative of the soundwork we've gotten so far and I'm always attentive to when the music changes for whatever reason (when something is nearby vs. when it's chasing you, etc.)
- Most of all, I want to see things which were promised for Munch's Oddysee but didn't make it into the game- the race queens, Name That Trauma, etc.
That's all I can think of for now, I guess I'll edit if I think of anything later.
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