Reviews of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

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List of user reviews and ratings for Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

Total ratings

3.01 (Rating count: 35,814)

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Review summary

Users praise the gameplay and western open-world feel, with nostalgia for the original, but the Android port is plagued by instability: crashes at startup or during loading, graphical shadow glitches, and broad compatibility problems across devices (Android 13/64-bit). The lack of consistent updates worsens the experience.

Pros

Engaging gameplay with a distinctive open-world cowboy/bounty-hunter vibe.
Nostalgic appeal for fans of the original Stranger's Wrath.
Positive perception of the game's concept and feel when the port runs on some devices.

Cons

Frequent crashes on startup/load/main menu and during play across many Android devices.
Graphics/shadow rendering glitches (black spaces, shadow issues) that disrupt immersion.
Compatibility issues with newer Android versions and 64-bit requirements, with few fixes and updates.
Device fragmentation leads to some devices running the game while others cannot.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.90

All time rating average: 3.01

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-29	Ma*****	I have a ROG phone 7 and the game just won't load properly boots me out every time
I have a ROG phone 7 and the game just won't load properly boots me out every time
2026-07-24	Sh*****	This is the funnest game I've played in years, once I got used to the controls and used easy it is definitely worth playing. I love it's on my tv.
This is the funnest game I've played in years, once I got used to the controls and used easy it is definitely worth playing. I love it's on my tv.
2026-07-24	乙エ*****	aweseome!!
aweseome!!
2026-07-23	Ar*****	It needs an Android Version Compatibility Update, it's still on Android Version 13 while current devices are updating to Android 17 from 16.
It needs an Android Version Compatibility Update, it's still on Android Version 13 while current devices are updating to Android 17 from 16.
2026-07-18	B *****	don't bother, like other reviews I couldn't get the game past the first loading screen. You click start new game, select difficulty, select your name, game loads then you are back at your home screen and the game has closed. I was hoping that because those reviews were older than the game would be patched by now, well it isn't.
don't bother, like other reviews I couldn't get the game past the first loading screen. You click start new game, select difficulty, select your name, game loads then you are back at your home screen and the game has closed. I was hoping that because those reviews were older than the game would be patched by now, well it isn't.
2026-07-18	Ri*****	Awesome game it old school graphics Take me back love it.
Awesome game it old school graphics Take me back love it.
2026-07-13	Jo*****	Completely unplayable. Can't even get past the first loading screen after I start a new game. The very first loading screen pops up for a second and then crashes and closes the game/app. Tried so many different things to get it to work. Nothing. Shame because I was really looking forward to playing this classic. My phone is a Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro. Running stock Red Magic 11 + Android version 16.
Completely unplayable. Can't even get past the first loading screen after I start a new game. The very first loading screen pops up for a second and then crashes and closes the game/app. Tried so many different things to get it to work. Nothing. Shame because I was really looking forward to playing this classic. My phone is a Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro. Running stock Red Magic 11 + Android version 16.
2026-07-03	Mi*****	crashes after starting new game after naming your character the games are not to run
crashes after starting new game after naming your character the games are not to run
2026-07-01	Le*****	Well so far it crashes on me every time the intro begins. Beginning to wish I spent my money on another game. I guess it's not compatible with my phone.
Well so far it crashes on me every time the intro begins. Beginning to wish I spent my money on another game. I guess it's not compatible with my phone.
2026-06-30	Do*****	Fun 😎
Fun 😎