Abe thought he had saved the Mudokons from the evil Glukkons with the destruction of Rupture Farms. However, a new threat has arisen: the Glukkons who run Soul Storm Brewery have created an addictive drink made from Mudokon bones. To get all of the bones they need, Soul Storm has an army of Mudokon slaves excavating the Mudokon City of Death; when one of the slaves is worked to death, he becomes part of the product. The only person who can put a stop to this is Abe. You will guide Abe as he travels through the brewery and tries to destroy the boilers. Along the way, he must also try to save his people. Luckily, Abe can talk to his people and get them to help defeat the enemies and solve puzzles he faces along the way. Help Abe save the Mudokons in ODDWORLD ADVENTURES 2
Editorial Review
Oddworld Adventures 2 offers technical and gameplay enhancements over its predecessor with Game Boy Color support, slightly enhanced graphics, and an increase in challenges found within the game--but those don't necessarily make this a great title. Anyone who has guided Abe through the Oddworld series on the PlayStation or PC will be disappointed with this lackluster translation. Oddworld Adventures 2's graphics are an enormous letdown--this looks bad even by Game Boy Color standards. The Abe series on the PlayStation is famous for its incredible visuals, and this game may achieve an equal level of infamy for its blurry backgrounds, pixelated characters, and overall lack of charm.
The Abe series is also known for the devious action-based side-scrolling puzzles that make up the bulk of its gameplay, and the same style of play is carried over into this game. You can possess enemies and control their bodies to solve puzzles, leap from platform to precarious platform, and manipulate levers, just like in the PlayStation games. Unfortunately, many of the puzzles in Oddworld Adventures 2 require precise control, which this title sadly lacks.
If you were a huge fan of Abe's antics on the PlayStation or PC, you might be able to forgive this game's bad graphics enough to enjoy the mildly challenging puzzles in this handheld version. If you have never heard of this series, Oddworld Adventures 2 isn't the best introduction. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros: Same basic gameplay as the grown-up Abe games Many tricky puzzles to solve Cons: Disappointing graphics and iffy control
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