New Oddworld game published by Majesco! -

Esus · #**181** 03-19-2005, 05:15 AM

That's what I was thinking, which would make the area name of Fangustan much better.

***Xavier*** · #**182** 03-19-2005, 05:35 AM

I guess fangus is just the working title...
I hope it will be "Oddworld Fangus' something"

_GrubHunter_ · #**183** 03-19-2005, 06:01 AM

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I hope it will be "Oddworld Fangus' something"

Me too

10 characters.

Software Bug · #**184** 03-19-2005, 06:44 AM

hmm Oddworld Fangus would sound cool

we might end up with this

Notice this is FAN MADE by me and just quick made for fun

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Jacob · #**185** 03-19-2005, 07:01 AM

I wonder why a Sheep Herder would have so many guns? And be so well built...

Mojo · #**186** 03-19-2005, 07:01 AM

If you look closely to Fangus' skirt (another Scottish thing!), you'll see etched marks in the woodeen plating (like in prisons, but there they'se on the wall). It reminds me of the icons fighter pilots used to put on their planes, indicating how many enemy fighters he/she had taken down.

Angalok · #**187** 03-19-2005, 07:03 AM

It said that the game would be rated M for "darker content". That doesn't necessarily mean an M-level of violence and gore. It could simply mean that the story would be way too disturbing for younger players. I mean, a peaceful shepherd who's driven to become a killing machine due to a rabies outbreak? A lot of room for psychological horror there.

These invaders, I wonder if they're the ones spreading the rabies? Perhaps the phrase "all the nations of Oddworld" means that Fangus has to stop a disease outbreak before it starts spreading to other lands? Maybe his quest is to blast all the infected before a plague sweeps Oddworld, although in the end that would mean he has to kill himself and his flock.

Kimon · #**188** 03-19-2005, 07:06 AM

Think about it guys... the only similarity between a Steef and "Fangus" are the fact that they're both beefy and they have "lionesque" features. Steefs hate guns (yes the race) beause Stranger hated guns, and he was the least loyal to his heritage. The Steefs protected the Grubbs with crossbows (I forgot where I heard that) and so it would be silly if Fangus was a Steef. Also, Fangus has claws and two legs, and his body is covered in skin, not fur.

Plus, as I mentioned before, think about Fangustan. It's a totally different place, probably loaded with different species. I highly doubt there will be Steef on another continent of Oddworld. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's just my $.02.

Software Bug · #**189** 03-19-2005, 07:10 AM

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Plus, as I mentioned before, think about Fangustan. It's a totally different place, probably loaded with different species. I highly doubt there will be Steef on another continent of Oddworld. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's just my $.02.

i agree.
it may be just a specie that looks like steefs like humans and monkeys for example

PS: anyone is going to give comments on my artwork?

Kimon · #**190** 03-19-2005, 07:15 AM

I'll do it. Ahem:

Good job, Tim H.C.!

Jacob · #**191** 03-19-2005, 07:56 AM

Yeh, t'is quite a good interpretation of what we could be seeing if this isn't an April Fools joke.

Out of intrigue, are Slegs a different breed of Slog? Because there was one picture i saw that actually looked like a Rottweiler, and it had been titled 'Slog' near the corner somewhere.

Also, what exactly is this?

http://media.xbox.ign.com/media/568/...g_2503634.html

_GrubHunter_ · #**192** 03-19-2005, 07:56 AM

Ok, this is my Idea:

In real world, sheeps, are protected with shepherd from wolfs. So, I think, The Fangus is some kind of Dog Creature (not Steef), his mission is Protect the Sheeps, and his enemy (and ships enemy) are some kind of Wolf Predator Creatures. Think about it

Btw. LOOK AT THIS! He have a tail!

Yeah! Fangus is not a Steef!

Elodie · #**193** 03-19-2005, 07:59 AM

I certainly do like the artwork of Fangus. To me he resemble's more of a wolf like creature. And the sheep/ram like creatures do look very sadistic but cool. However It doesn't feel like it's a 100% Oddworld to me. I mean, lets look at what we know.

Oddworld is signed with EA, and now they're supposed to be with Majesco?

The character has guns. It could be that they don't shoot manmade ammo such as bullets, or the character could be the enimie, or was/still is the hero and now becomes engulfed by a disease. Or it's not an Oddworld character?

The sheep/rams actually do look sheep/rams, a little too earth like. However they are small looking things, and very evil in appearance, so could still be OWI work, or not?

And after reading my own post, its clear that we know absolutely nothing. ha. lol

We can only hope that Gameinformer are telling us the right info and that it's not been distorted in anyway.

Kimon · #**194** 03-19-2005, 08:09 AM

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Also, what exactly is this?

http://media.xbox.ign.com/media/568/...g_2503634.html

I don't know about your Sleg question, but that's a concept of one of the smaller outlaws, or possibly an informant like Scuz, but smaller. See how the caption says "interoggating an outlaw.'

Dipstikk · #**195** 03-19-2005, 08:54 AM

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Ok, this is my Idea:

In real world, sheeps, are protected with shepherd from wolfs. So, I think, The Fangus is some kind of Dog Creature (not Steef), his mission is Protect the Sheeps, and his enemy (and ships enemy) are some kind of Wolf Predator Creatures. Think about it

Btw. LOOK AT THIS! He have a tail!

Yeah! Fangus is not a Steef!

Steef have tails too, theirs ark off of the back of their steef-centaur ass.

But please...PLEASE don't let Fangus be a canine of any kind, or the enemy for that matter. God, I hate wolves. And making him a wolf would send Oddworld's origonality down the shitter.
Don't tell me "Oh, but we had Clakkers!" Clakkers resembled chickens in a very small way. And they weren't the main character.

Besides, Fangus looks more like a cougar anthro to me. PLEASE, don't let this be the final design for him! What about a hulking insect? That would look awesome!

ConkerTribe · #**196** 03-19-2005, 09:00 AM

I think the big question I have to ask of this new character, is that if he has the same 3rd/1st person gameplay, will he also have the gallop move like Stranger? I mean, it would seem logical with the amount of power in those legs of his, but then again, do OWI really want to make a Stranger look-alike? I mean, it would seem that he is just as badass as Stranger is, but he has a different weapons, more hulk-like physique, and he's a different species altogether. I mean, with so much similarities to Stranger, it's hard to distinguish them, even with hooves and other differences because they act the same way.

That being said, I wonder if he'll also be able to ram into enemies in his way. Also, if he is more hulk-like in physique, wouldn't it be logical to assume that he could just plow through whoever's in his path, unlike Stranger?

Also, since he looks so powerful, I wonder if he'll be able to cause more mass destruction to the environments than Stranger could. I mean, the way he looks, he could plow a whole house to the ground by ramming right into it. I hope he can cause that kind of destruction.

Finally, I wonder if OWI will finally put in a multiplayer mode for us to have some extra replay value in. Some bots would be nice too.

MojoMan220 · #**197** 03-19-2005, 09:06 AM

I think it's likely he is based on a sheep dog. You can totally see a dog-like resemlence, and he's a shepeard after all. He could also be related to the steef species, much like how glukkuns are related to octigis.

_GrubHunter_ · #**198** 03-19-2005, 09:10 AM

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Also, since he looks so powerful, I wonder if he'll be able to cause more mass destruction to the environments than Stranger could. I mean, the way he looks, he could plow a whole house to the ground by ramming right into it. I hope he can cause that kind of destruction.

Yup, that's true

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I think it's likely he is based on a sheep dog. You can totally see a dog-like resemlence, and he's a shepeard after all.

Agreed.
In my Opinion, Fangus have Face like Gorilla:

Mudokon Princess · #**199** 03-19-2005, 09:13 AM

that is NOT a steef, that thing is too evil looking, whatever it is...*shudders* i do NOT like the looks of this dude lol

hes kinda cool looking in his own way...but do you all really think this "fangus" is oddworld material, as far as heroes go...a bad guy yeah...but a hero???

Kimon · #**200** 03-19-2005, 09:13 AM

Mass enviroenmental destruction would be AWESOME, and it's not an unrealistic goal, especially if the article's wrong and it's being planned for a next-gen console.

ConkerTribe · #**201** 03-19-2005, 09:18 AM

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that is NOT a steef, that thing is too evil looking, whatever it is...*shudders* i do NOT like the looks of this dude lol

hes kinda cool looking in his own way...but do you all really think this "fangus" is oddworld material, as far as heroes go...a bad guy yeah...but a hero???

You know, I think I'm going to take a page right out of Oddworld and teach you all a lesson, once and for all.

You guys are not giving this guy a chance and saying he's not "right" for Oddworld. Well guess what? You're no better than Caste D. Raider (or whatever) when he didn't except Steef as one of them. You all should be ashamed for judging this guy.

I for one am going to give him a chance to prove himself!

MojoMan220 · #**202** 03-19-2005, 09:19 AM

I doubt this is planned for next-gen consoles, I think it's pretty obvious (if this is real) it will be using the OSW engine (1st/3rd person gameplay). I think they could pop this out in a years time.

I agree people should give the character a chance before jumping to conclusions.

_GrubHunter_ · #**203** 03-19-2005, 09:28 AM

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I agree people should give the character a chance before jumping to conclusions.

Hey, this guy is my favourite hero, so don't attack me

Mudokon Princess · #**204** 03-19-2005, 09:29 AM

ROFL!!! well im not judging him, i was just asking if he would fit in as a hero..of course im gonna give him a try and jumping to conclusions is for pansies

dang lol

Elodie · #**205** 03-19-2005, 09:41 AM

Sure I'm giving him a chance, i'd love to play as this dude. Something just doesnt fit thats all. Looks more like Warhammer than Oddworld to me, but who knows. I'm sure i'll be proven wrong.

Kimon · #**206** 03-19-2005, 09:45 AM

When I first saw that picture, "Gothic" sprung to mind, not Oddworld. While I'm sure this character will have many things going for him, in that drawing it looks like they got rid of the traditional Oddworld charm, which is the thing that has made me love Oddworld the most.

And Mojoman, the problem with the next Oddworld coming out in 2006 is that the Xbox Next is planned for Fall 2005. If it comes out for Xbox, the game will most likely be a dud, even if backwards capability is possible. I'm just worried for OWI's sake.

_GrubHunter_ · #**207** 03-19-2005, 10:04 AM

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When I first saw that picture, "Gothic" sprung to mind, not Oddworld. While I'm sure this character will have many things going for him, in that drawing it looks like they got rid of the traditional Oddworld charm, which is the thing that has made me love Oddworld the most.

And Mojoman, the problem with the next Oddworld coming out in 2006 is that the Xbox Next is planned for Fall 2005. If it comes out for Xbox, the game will most likely be a dud, even if backwards capability is possible. I'm just worried for OWI's sake.

But hey, in Xbox 2 you can play games from Xbox

Kimon · #**208** 03-19-2005, 10:09 AM

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But hey, in Xbox 2 you can play games from Xbox

Backwards Compatability is not certain yet, though it is probable. And besides, even if it's playable, it won't compete with those with better graphics and more memory and features. It's just a bad desicision.

_GrubHunter_ · #**209** 03-19-2005, 10:14 AM

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Backwards Compatability is not certain yet, though it is probable. And besides, even if it's playable, it won't compete with those with better graphics and more memory and features. It's just a bad desicision.

You know, Lorne hates create games for new consoles.

Oddish · #**210** 03-19-2005, 10:51 AM

This game looks like it has a bit of a scottish theme to it. Like:

- A kilt
- traditionanly scottish poeple who where those skilts, were muscler and strong becuase it was hobbie trowing and lifting heavy objects.
-Goats/ sheeps are in Scotland
-High lands
-Clowdy grey skys

Proof me wrong if you must, but it has a connection.

I realy like the cloths and such and very cool guns, but I don't like that he's some kind of cheeta creature.