Oddworld Stranger's Wrath

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is an action-adventure game developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and published by Electronic Arts for the Microsoft Xbox. Music for...
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Game Overview

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is an action-adventure game developed by Oddworld Inhabitants and published by Electronic Arts for the Microsoft Xbox. Music for the game was written by composer Michael Bross....

The Bottom Line

In Oddworld Stranger's Wrath, players step into the role of the Stranger, a rough and tumble bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah. Using a special weapons system that gives a whole new meaning to "live" ammo, players encounter deviant species and hostile challenges along the way. Oddworld Stranger's Wrath combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
85/100
score

A great game that brings together a few styles of gameplay startlingly well.

GameZone review logo
91/100
score

It is a great first-person shooter and third-player action game that really tones down the violence, unlike many other first-person shooter games, thanks to the use of the "live ammo" that Stranger prefers to use.

IGN review logo
88/100
score

They've created a challenging and unique title with great game design as its bedrock and superb graphics to make it shine. There are a slew of solid features -- from the unique Live Ammo to the first- and third-person camera perspectives, to the surprise

Game Features

Play as the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah with a twist...a live outlaw is worth more than a dead one!
Live ammo...literally! Hunt and collect 8 unique types of live ammunition including Chippunks, Fuzzles, Thudslugs and Boombats.
Discover or purchase ammo upgrades to increase the power and effectiveness of your live ammo.
Melee attacks including ramming and head-butting to subdue your bounties and collect your moolah.
Expansive and interactive environments ranging from detailed towns, lush forests, and massive industrial facilities all set in the Oddworld universe.
Fully customizable double-barreled crossbow allows for a plethora of ammocombinations. It's the definitive one-two punch.
Employing different gameplay strategies with the touch of a button, smoothly switching between 1st person to 3rd person action.
Non-linear progression: You choose the bounties, allowing you to gather information to get the edge on your adversaries.
With the single touch of a button, GameSpeak technology allows you to converse with the locals to gather valuable information to help you in your adventures.
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath Releases on Xbox Oddworld Stranger's Wrath takes the series in a new direction, combining first and third person gameplay with signature Oddworld humor and storytelling

Game Specs

Audio/Video
In-Game Dolby Digital

Memory
160 blocks

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Microsoft Xbox
Release Date:1/25/2005
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Oddworld Inhabitants
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:T
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Oddworld Stranger's Wrath
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