Stranger’s momentum seems to drop off with no warning and hit detection for platforming is often of questionable accuracy. Unfortunately, while the shooting fares well, the 3D platforming is often rigid and awkward, even by 2005 standards. This mix and match gameplay is inventive and speaks volumes to the perceived need to mature the 3D platformer in 2005. Third person also expands on Stranger’s moveset. You can technically do much of your platforming here as well, but third person is clearly the intended platformer perspective. First person presents a familiar FPS style view and is where you’ll do all your shooting and most of your combat. Technically, there is also loading when entering and exiting buildings, but it is so fast that it is often times imperceptible.Īt any time, you can switch between first and third person perspectives. Loading screens are rare, only really occurring when traveling to an entirely new environment. While the structure of the world is mostly linear with only the path towards your current objective available, it all flows together very well. With a bounty in hand, you venture out into the world to hunt down your prey. You do this by taking on bounties in towns, where you can also purchase supplies and upgrades. Stranger’s Wrath stars the titular Stranger, whose goal is to raise money to fund an ambiguous medical operation.
Like many games of that era, it may not hold up flawlessly, but there is much to be admired in this odd blend of 3D platforming and first-person shooting.
The new remaster on Switch is in many ways a fascinating time capsule in that it brings with it so much of the sixth generation.
When Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath originally released for the Xbox back in 2005, it was a very different time for the industry, that platform, and game design in general.
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