Reviews of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

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

Total ratings

2.99 (Rating count: 35,801)

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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: 1.90

All time rating average: 2.99

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51% (58)

Date	Author	Comment
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 😎
2026-06-30	Ri*****	Force closes on pixel 6a but works on my moto g play, c'mon.. crazy
Force closes on pixel 6a but works on my moto g play, c'mon.. crazy
2026-06-24	AG*****	please update this game I spent all my money to this
please update this game I spent all my money to this
2026-06-23	Ch*****	keep crashing down on s26 ultra. i guess it's cant play in new device anymore...
keep crashing down on s26 ultra. i guess it's cant play in new device anymore...
2026-06-21	li*****	bought it a few years ago won't play on new phone hence the 1 star and from others comments looks like I won't be getting my money back.
bought it a few years ago won't play on new phone hence the 1 star and from others comments looks like I won't be getting my money back.
2026-06-19	ih*****	it's not opening i want money refund
it's not opening i want money refund
2026-06-19	El*****	Crash on startup - dropping resolution to lowest, reducing settings to minimum didn't help. Currently unplayable on Samsung A53 5g. It may just be incompatible with the phone's hardware. Update- doesn't run on the Retriod Pocket 4 Pro either.
Crash on startup - dropping resolution to lowest, reducing settings to minimum didn't help. Currently unplayable on Samsung A53 5g. It may just be incompatible with the phone's hardware. Update- doesn't run on the Retriod Pocket 4 Pro either.