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Just Add Water teases Oddworld: Hand of Odd

New Oddworld title not a Facebook game, insists developer

Words: on April 13, 2012
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Developer Just Add Water is trading Oddworld HD remakes for the real deal. This week, the studio activated a website for a new Oddworld chapter called Hand of God which, as the source code explains, is a brand new project between Just Add Water and its friends at Oddworld Inhabitants.

“To clarify the #HandofOdd talk, we won't be talking about this project yet, however I CAN say, it will NOT be like 'FarmVille' as some say,” tweeted Just Add Water, later adding, “Oh and DEFINITELY NOT a Facebook game : -/”

Gauging by the confused smiley, it appears some are expecting a browser based Oddworld chapter. It's good to see Just Add Water shoot down the idea, but we'll rest easier when it announces a specific console and/or PC release.

Just Add Water is responsible for last year's Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD remake on PSN, and the forthcoming Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee HD. Back in February, the studio inked a licensing deal with game engine and tech developer Bitsquid for the sole purpose of paving the way for “future Oddworld games”.

We'll keep you updated with any official announcements. While you're waiting, let us know what you want from a new Oddworld game.

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Topics:

Just Add Water, Oddworld: Hand of Odd

8 comments

  • oddprophet - April 13, 2012 1:52 p.m.

    Isn't this that RTS game they announced but never released like 10 years ago? I personally was hoping they'd work on The Brutal Ballad of Fangus Klot or Sligstorm, but, you know...RTS's are still good.

  • yonderTheGreat - April 13, 2012 12:34 p.m.

    The one and only question that I think matters. Will Lorne Lanning be leading this? I cannot allow myself to get my hopes up.

  • Pyroco101 - April 13, 2012 11:42 a.m.

    http://youtu be/xp3Nrm7J7DU

  • inkyspot - April 13, 2012 11:15 a.m.

    Man I hope this is real and it's released on multiple system (Ahem, Xbox). This one of the reasons I got into 3d art in the first place. So much potential in this world.

  • sirdilznik - April 13, 2012 10:26 a.m.

    Oh man, I'm very excited for Abe's return. I pray this isn't some kind of sick joke.

  • Person5 - April 13, 2012 10:16 a.m.

    maybe people were expecting a browser game because they haven't released one in a while, personally I can't wait. I loved the Oddworld games and not too long ago was able to counter that with buying the full series on Steam for about $5 if I remember correctly (it might have been 10) and replaying through them recharged my love of the series, I can't wait for this new game!

  • wingsdjy - April 13, 2012 9:57 a.m.

    It's funny. I bought the Oddworld: The First 10 Years 1994-2004 artbook back when it was released. At this pace, it seems the follow-up will just be full of blank pages :(

  • shawksta - April 13, 2012 9:47 a.m.

    Wow that sounds exciting but there must be a reason why there are people expecting a browser game but whatever I wonder whose story is the oddworld will take us too :)

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