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this topic, posted just a couple of days ago.
As for features, there are the Vendos which are effectively power ups, various native structures you can use to resurrect Mudokons, 'upgrade' Mudokons and help the environment, possession from a distance (using a Possession Orb - Abe can now also possess Slogs, Interns, Vykkers and BigBro Sligs), the nifty controlling of two characters. They're mostly gameplay elements, I guess. Like I say, for several opinions on Munch's Oddysee, read the topic linked to above.
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