I can't really see Oddworld ever being as dark as the original AO was, either, or even AE. There just seems to be too big of a change in direction overall. Which is kind of a shame, but at the same time, I don't really mind the goofy aspects of New 'n' Tasty from what I can remember.
I get the impression that if any new Oddworld games are actually made eventually, ones that aren't remakes, then the atmosphere will remain similar. There's no way to know for sure, of course, but I just think it's more likely.
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