OddBoxx: AO & AE at higher resolution?

Fred The Fuzzle · #1 12-01-2010, 08:18 PM

I've asked them directly but they replied No Comment. It's almost unbearable on modern monitor's resolutions. Is it being remastered in HD or are they just keeping the resolution they had back in '97-98?

Because it would be pointless for me to purchase the first two if it's the same.

OddChipango · #2 12-01-2010, 08:45 PM

I can only saiy that AO and AE in some kind of HD Remix like SF2T would be awesome. A wet dream for fans of the first two games.

***Nate*** · #3 12-01-2010, 09:10 PM

Not happening.

Fred The Fuzzle · #4 12-01-2010, 10:05 PM

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Not happening.

Damn, well I hope they at least have an option to play in a window.

Taco · #5 12-02-2010, 12:02 AM

They're just getting achievments on steam. There wont be any updated graphics because the in-game graphics are pre-rendered or something and only work at a set resolution. And it doesn't look THAT bad on new monitors. I have a 22" LCD monitor and AO and AE still look decent.

Fred The Fuzzle · #6 12-02-2010, 12:26 AM

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They're just getting achievments on steam. There wont be any updated graphics because the in-game graphics are pre-rendered or something and only work at a set resolution. And it doesn't look THAT bad on new monitors. I have a 22" LCD monitor and AO and AE still look decent.

Well I'm running a 30inch running at 2560px X1440px it's like playing Space Invaders in a cinema

I really hope there will be a window option, I don't want to bring out my very old CRT.

Phylum · #7 12-02-2010, 12:28 AM

I enjoy playing them less with my 16:10 monitor (and resolution).

I now just play AO on my PS3.

MeechMunchie · #8 12-02-2010, 12:37 AM

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They're just getting achievements on Steam.

Not any more. Stranger's Wrath is, though.

Taco · #9 12-02-2010, 03:24 AM

Oh when did this happen? That kinda sucks

Gilrod · #10 12-02-2010, 03:35 AM

There is no updates at all to AO and AE...

"The Oddboxx" is basically a "deal" where you get the 4 games at a reduced rate, as opposed to buying them all separately.

So the versions of AO and AE on Steam are the versions that are covered by "The Oddboxx".

Stew

Crashpunk · #11 12-02-2010, 03:54 AM

so the AO and AE achievements aren't happening?

***Wil*** · #12 12-02-2010, 04:10 AM

Unfortunately not: http://www.oddworld.com/?p=249#comment-247

Paul · #13 12-02-2010, 05:17 AM

I guess rebuilding AO and AE is more effort than its worth

***Nate*** · #14 12-02-2010, 05:56 AM

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Well I'm running a 30inch running at 2560px X1440px it's like playing Space Invaders in a cinema

I really hope there will be a window option, I don't want to bring out my very old CRT.

Try changing the upscaling options on your monitor. Choose some sort of smoothing to hide the pixels somewhat.

OddChipango · #15 12-02-2010, 09:24 AM

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Not happening.

That sucks. Not even an audio remastered version or sth like that? That might work.

Manco · #16 12-02-2010, 10:18 AM

The audio for AO and AE is fine already, your'e thinking of Stranger.

Jango · #17 12-02-2010, 11:30 AM

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I guess rebuilding AO and AE is more effort than its worth

What do you mean, Paul?

NovaMan · #18 12-02-2010, 01:02 PM

Fangames is the only solution.

luke3212 · #19 12-02-2010, 01:13 PM

I'd want them to make the resolution changable, even if delays them by 5 years....

Should i run now?

Gilrod · #20 12-02-2010, 01:24 PM

There are a number of reasons why AO and AE are not being updated, the main one being, that it would need a major update of the source project to get those old tools and build structure to work on todays systems.

Or is there a sexier reason?! Hmmmmmm

Asmoden · #21 12-02-2010, 01:28 PM

I whant new games.
Not something like MO that whasen't really approved by OI.
What's the point in wasting time remastering again and again the same game?
I loved AO and AE, they will last forever in my memories, but new it's time to go on.

Gilrod · #22 12-02-2010, 01:44 PM

What do you mean by "not something like MO that wasn't really approved by OI" ?!

Manco · #23 12-02-2010, 01:47 PM

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I whant new games.
Not something like MO that whasen't really approved by OI.
What's the point in wasting time remastering again and again the same game?
I loved AO and AE, they will last forever in my memories, but new it's time to go on.

Tell you what, you give them the X million dollars it would take to fund a brand new game and they'll get right on it.

The reason we're getting all these re-releases is to drum up some funding for new projects.

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Or is there a sexier reason?! Hmmmmmm

You can't just leave us hanging like that, man!

OANST · #24 12-02-2010, 02:10 PM

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What do you mean by "not something like MO that wasn't really approved by OI" ?!

Careful. He might use his shaman powers to put you into a coma. He can do that, you know.

MeechMunchie · #25 12-02-2010, 02:11 PM

Mull that over.

Asmoden · #26 12-02-2010, 04:34 PM

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What do you mean by "not something like MO that wasn't really approved by OI" ?!

I've read somewere OM was made in an hurry to match xbox relase and that Lorne wasn't really satisfed with it.

smeghead25 · #27 12-02-2010, 06:55 PM

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You can't just leave us hanging like that, man!

He can and he did.

-Sigh-

I'm gonna go to work wondering what ut could possibly mean now...

OddChipango · #28 12-02-2010, 07:23 PM

We need new OI games.

Phylum · #29 12-02-2010, 11:45 PM

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I've read somewere OM was made in an hurry to match xbox relase and that Lorne wasn't really satisfed with it.

A combination of swapping systems and the release date caused a lot of content to be cut from the game.

I don't think that Lorne has ever said that, and I don't believe he would ever say it. You're thinking of those of us that knew what the game was going to be that were dissapointed.

I'm still looking forward to playing it with the release of the Oddboxx, though. It IS an Oddworld game and it'll be new to me.

***Xavier*** · #30 12-02-2010, 11:52 PM

I'm pretty sure Lorne admitted publicly that this game wasn't all he wanted it to be.