Oddworld: Soulstorm is a platformer game developed by Oddworld Inhabitants. The game was released in April 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows. In November of 2021, an enhanced edition was released along with ports to the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch release called the Oddtimized Edition, was released one year later. The game was released to middling reviews from fans and critics alike and the game currently sits at a 67 and 73 on Metacritic.
Premise
The title is a 2.5D side-scrolling platformer. The game has revamped mechanics from previous titles Oddworld: Abes’s Exoddus and Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee. The game introduces new mechanics such as inventory management and crafting mechanics. Abe, the protagonist, has new abilities. Now he can double jump, and his throwing ability has been revamped allowing him to move while aiming. The enhanced edition that was released in 2021 features two bonus levels depending on which version you are playing: Vykkers Labs for the Xbox versions, and Toby’s Escape for the PlayStation and Epic Games Store versions.
Main Characters In Oddworld: Soulstorm
- Abe – Once a lowly floor waxer at RuptureFarms, he witnessed his boss’ plan to turn the Mudokon species into the next tasty treat. During his escape, Abe learns he is destined to be the leader of his people and spark an uprising.
- Molluck – The former CEO of RuptureFarms, before Abe managed to liberate all the slaves and destroy the factory. Molluck is now on the run, trying to capture Abe before he causes any more disasters that Molluck’s investors will attach his name to.
- Alf – A simple Mudokon scrub who once ran a small Soulstorm Brew bar deep in the depths of RuptureFarms 1029, before Abe rescued him. His knowledge of the Brew is of vital significance throughout the story,
- Toby – A fellow escapee from Rupture Farms who gained knowledge of train management through a stolen instruction manual. His skills help Abe and his followers wreak havoc across the continent.
More Characters
- Brewmaster – The Glukkon in charge of SoulStorm Brewery 401 and its coveted inventor. He is the most esteemed industrialist in Mudos and is heavily defensive of his position.
- CEO Ludwig von Aslik – The Glukkon in charge of FeeCo Depot, a massive train station, shipping and distribution hub, presumably the only one in Mudos. Known to take naps after Lunch.
- The Keeper – An elderly female Mudokon who archives the true history of Mudokons, deep within the Necrum Catacombs.
- Baron Morguer – The CEO and Bonesman of Necrum Mines. He is skeptical of the Brew and quick to question its reliability.
- Sligs – The Magog Cartel’s henchmen. Relatively stupid but keep grudges.
- Chauffeur – Molluck’s right-hand Slig. He assists Molluck in his efforts to clear his name.
Oddworld: Soulstorm titles in the series
- Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee – 1997 PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, PSN (2008), OnLive (2012)
- Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus – 1998 PlayStation, Windows, PSN (2008), OnLive (2012)
- Oddworld Adventures – 1998 Game Boy
- Oddworld Adventures 2 – 2000 Game Boy Color
- Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee – 2001 Xbox, Windows (2010), PS3 (2012), OnLive (2012), PS Vita (2014), Android (2015), Nintendo Switch (2020)
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath – 2005 Xbox, Windows (2010), PS3 (2011), PS Vita (2012), OnLive (2012), iOS (2014), Android (2014), Ouya, OS X (2015) Nintendo Switch (2020)
- Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty! – 2014 PS4 (2014), Windows & Linux (2015), Xbox One (2015), PS3 (2015), Wii U (2016), Nintendo Switch (2020), PS Vita (2016), Android, iOS (2017)
- Oddworld: Soulstorm – 2021 PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Unreleased and Canceled titles in the series
- Oddworld: The Hand of Odd – A real-time strategy game planned to be online.
- SligStorm – It would have followed the story of an albino Slig who was born in a complex it must escape to avoid infanticide, and would have been included with Abe’s Oddysee and Abe’s Exoddus in a combined package.
- The Brutal Ballad of Fangus Klot – Originally intended to be the next game following Stranger’s Wrath.
- Oddworld: Squeek’s Oddysee – The expected third game in the original pentalogy following the first two entries Abe’s Oddysee and Munch’s Oddysee.
- Oddworld: Munch’s Exoddus – Expected to be a bonus game based on Munch’s Oddysee outside of the original pentalogy, in the same way that Abe’s Exoddus was to Abe’s Oddysee.
- Oddworld: Slave Circus – In an AMA on Reddit, Lorne Lanning discussed a possible future “gladiator”-type Oddworld title, in which the player could purchase and battle slaves.
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath 2
- Stranger Arena – A competitive multi-player game using gameplay mechanics from Stranger’s Wrath.
Oddworld: Soulstorm Cheat Codes
Currently, there is only one known cheat code for Oddworld: Soulstorm.
Level Skip
On the PlayStation versions of the game – Hold R1, and then press Circle, Circle, X, X, Square, Square and you should jump ahead to the next level.
On Windows versions – Hold Shift, and press the arrow keys Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, and Right.