Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath (2005)

Developer: Oddworld Inhabitants
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platforms: Xbox, Ouya, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 46 player ratings
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A whiplash mix of platforming and gunplay where you stalk and snag outlaws across a quirky, dangerous world.

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About

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is set in the fictional Oddworld universe, differing in many ways from the preceding installment. The game incorporates two basic genres: third-person platforming action and first-person shooter. The player can switch between the modes at any time by using a melee or a ranged weapon, respectively. The goal of the game, for the most part, is to bag the outlaws and bring them in, collecting "moolah" (the game's currency) in the process. The Stranger can stun or knock down enemies, as well as use a stealthy approach, e.g. hiding in long grass to surprise the enemy.

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