Reviews of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath

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

Total ratings

3.03 (Rating count: 35,767)

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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: 2.00

All time rating average: 3.03

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50% (45)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-21	Ti*****	crash as soon as starting a game. happens after entering name then choosing difficultly. once press start game it exits the game into my android title screen
crash as soon as starting a game. happens after entering name then choosing difficultly. once press start game it exits the game into my android title screen
2026-05-20	Ma*****	Can't play the game cause i can't get through the loading phase because the game crashes and exits. Wasted purchase.
Can't play the game cause i can't get through the loading phase because the game crashes and exits. Wasted purchase.
2026-05-20	Gu*****	edit: 2026; yup, still crashes when trying to start. 2024; Crash whenever I try and start up on my pixel 7 pro. Works fine on my galaxy tab S8 tho...
edit: 2026; yup, still crashes when trying to start. 2024; Crash whenever I try and start up on my pixel 7 pro. Works fine on my galaxy tab S8 tho...
2026-05-19	br*****	Don't work
Don't work
2026-05-10	Jo*****	This game crashes on loading screens no longer playable since 2024
This game crashes on loading screens no longer playable since 2024
2026-05-07	Da*****	This has always been a great game. This is a decent port, decent enough touch pad controls, i suppose. The worst aspect of this port is the lighting. The game has frequently atrocious shadows and shading that seem to sporadically pop in and out of existence. I cannot seem to fix this no matter how I adjust the performance settings
This has always been a great game. This is a decent port, decent enough touch pad controls, i suppose. The worst aspect of this port is the lighting. The game has frequently atrocious shadows and shading that seem to sporadically pop in and out of existence. I cannot seem to fix this no matter how I adjust the performance settings
2026-05-03	El*****	i bought the app but its crashing and wont let me play please help.
i bought the app but its crashing and wont let me play please help.
2026-05-01	N/*****	it crashes when i try to start a new game. An update would be appreciated.
it crashes when i try to start a new game. An update would be appreciated.
2026-04-29	Do*****	Fun
Fun
2026-04-29	La*****	Awesome game 🎮
Awesome game 🎮