Oddworld: SoulStorm -

Vlam · #**601** 03-29-2016, 08:18 AM

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The only thing I could confidently speculate, is that the 300 Abe saves (900 in NnT? Please confirm!) gets addicted to brew, and he's forced to save them all over again. Who knows, maybe Abe gets addicted too, and the Weirdos snap Abe out of it, and he has to break out of Necrum and gain the ability to save those addicted from the Weirdos?

I also doubt the Weirdos will be the same thing, and might be more serious this time around. If they're even an element at all.

So, if I understand correctly: we aren't exactly talking about "new levels" (only extended).

Moot · #**602** 03-29-2016, 08:20 AM

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So, if I understand correctly: we aren't exactly talking about "new levels".

I don't think it'll be as simple as new levels. I imagine it'll be quite vast changes to the whole game. But that's speculation.

Varrok · #**603** 03-29-2016, 08:23 AM

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The only thing I could confidently speculate, is that the 300 Abe saves (900 in NnT? Please confirm!)

Quality over quantity.

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Dem fast hands betray me!

Vlam · #**604** 03-29-2016, 08:27 AM

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I don't think it'll be as simple as new levels. I imagine it'll be quite vast changes to the whole game. But that's speculation.

I mean, if we were talking about the "reimagining" of MO, I will say "of course". On the other hand, AE... I remain skeptical.

Manco · #**605** 03-29-2016, 08:36 AM

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bling mudokons

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please, allow me

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I'd like to hear others thoughts on what they suspect, and what they want.

I suspect the game will be broadly similar to the original in terms of what locations are seen, how the game plays (based on NnT), maybe even down to the structure of most puzzles. I think the difference will be a more fleshed-out story with a slower opening (the Weirdos might very well be written out or appear later in the story) and more attention paid to the themes of addiction and desecration.

Judging from the announcement, the biggest changes will be in tone, shifting towards a more self-serious and darker tone closer to AO.

Vlam · #**606** 03-29-2016, 08:38 AM

Yes, Manco, so we're talking about a "remake" (like NnT) instead of a "reimagining".

Moot · #**607** 03-29-2016, 08:42 AM

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I hope there isn't a rep-limit, because at this rate I'll be all out.

Manco · #**608** 03-29-2016, 08:47 AM

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Yes, Manco, so we're talking about a "remake" (like NnT) instead of a "reimagining".

The locations visited can be broadly the same, but if the story and tone has significant changes it would be a very different game. Then it would depend on how much of the minute-to-minute gameplay the carry over.

Vlam · #**609** 03-29-2016, 08:47 AM

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and more attention paid to the themes of addiction and desecration.

But how?

HOMINIX · #**610** 03-29-2016, 10:15 AM

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Yes, Manco, so we're talking about a "remake" (like NnT) instead of a "reimagining".

Depends on your definition... how much would have to be different for you to consider it to have crossed the line into a "re-imagining"?

RuptureFarms1029 · #**611** 03-29-2016, 02:44 PM

http://www.gametee.co.uk/category/oddworld

V_O_T · #**612** 03-29-2016, 04:15 PM

Little late there, but yes they are pretty cool prints and shirts.

I hope more merch comes. I'd love a life size slig mask replica. Or even mounted skeletons of oddworld creatures.

Actually, the oddworld pendant as a necklace would be pretty sweet. But a really high quality one made by Cartier or Bvlgari or something.

Mr. Molluck · #**613** 03-29-2016, 07:41 PM

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I hope more merch comes. I'd love a life size slig mask replica.

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES. THIS. I NEED THIS.

It has to come with LED's and sound, as well as optional models (the visor variant and gas-mask variant).

Vlam · #**614** 03-30-2016, 07:14 AM

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Depends on your definition... how much would have to be different for you to consider it to have crossed the line into a "re-imagining"?

You're all overly excited about a remake (like New 'n' Tasty, which isn't a carbon copy of AO, by the way).

Nepsotic · #**615** 03-30-2016, 07:31 AM

It's not. It improved some things and it fucked up some things. Every remake does (besides Resident Evil).

Vlam · #**616** 03-30-2016, 07:34 AM

I think you all understand my point. Even the Manco wasn't able to answer my question.

HOMINIX · #**617** 03-31-2016, 08:46 AM

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You're all overly excited about a remake (like New 'n' Tasty, which isn't a carbon copy of AO, by the way).

Lol anything short of "this game will be bullshit" counts as "overly excited" to Vlam

Moot · #**618** 03-31-2016, 09:27 AM

I'm waiting till I see it before I make a judgement. Like before mentioned, all we know are buzzwords, concepts and some rendering which most likely aren't indicative of what Abe will look like when we're finally playing.

I'm happy there's a new game in the works.

Vlam · #**619** 04-10-2016, 07:18 AM

I've been searching new elements they could add to the game (except Mudombies):

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Lorne didn’t particularly care if we reused backgrounds, shoehorned Elum into the game, or went for the inevitable sequel hook by bringing Mollock back from the dead.

http://oddworldlibrary.net/archives/...s_on_the_Ledge

kjjcarpenter · #**620** 04-10-2016, 06:56 PM

Molluck is dead?

***Nate*** · #**621** 04-10-2016, 07:13 PM

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Molluck is dead?

Missing, presumed dead. But actually not.

Vlam · #**622** 04-13-2016, 10:26 AM

I guess now Alf can't say that he drank his first brew in Necrum desert.

Havoc · #**623** 04-13-2016, 02:55 PM

Maybe he's just a filthy alcoholic liar.

Varrok · #**624** 04-13-2016, 03:00 PM

All info we've gathered from Dear Alfs confirmed false

Fatherbrain30 · #**625** 04-13-2016, 04:28 PM

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or went for the inevitable sequel hook by bringing Mollock back from the dead.

Mollock's trial finally?

Connell · #**626** 04-15-2016, 02:37 AM

What do you think the chances are of "Sligstorm" (as in the fabled albino slig game) being released as DLC to the new game?

SligValet · #**627** 04-15-2016, 03:05 AM

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What do you think the chances are of "Soulstorm" (as in the fabled albino slig game) being released as DLC to the new game?

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Vlam · #**628** 04-15-2016, 03:06 AM

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What do you think the chances are of "Soulstorm" (as in the fabled albino slig game) being released as DLC to the new game?

I don't understand your question.

Connell · #**629** 04-15-2016, 03:11 AM

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I don't understand your question.

Sorry I meant Sligstorm, my phone autocorrected to Soulstorm. Shows how much I've been using that word recently, I've edited my original post to avoid confusion.

Vlam · #**630** 04-15-2016, 03:13 AM

Ah, now I understand. My answer: what will be the point of playing a recolored slig?

We talked about it: www.oddworldforums.net/showthread.php?t=22141