Amazon DotD: Oddworld Strangers Wrath for Xbox $5.99

[Master Shake]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006I5I58/ref=amb_link_6236732_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=061NA1121F758S7TEQBG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=359478401&pf_rd_i=468642

[prateeko]

Hmm, with Prime it's tempting...

[shipwreck]

Great game, but still not backwards compatible for those that care.

[GAMERMASTERMAN]

Yeah, great game. I paid $40 for this about a year ago, fairly rare game and worth every penny that I paid for it. So definitely worth $6 :)

[CoffeeEdge]

Everyone buy it, it's fucking outstanding.

[underliness]

Great game, but still not backwards compatible for those that care.

Ah thanks for the heads up, I no longer have my giant black brick.

[databuild]

Hot price for an excellent game.

[Bretters]

Wish this had back compat :(

[rocksolidaudio]

yeah, likely never will be BC. still, worth owning for any gamer with a creative bone in their body.

[RelentlessRolento]

I played an hour of it and wanted it, but I can't till its backwards compatible sadly.

[Edge]

What a bizzare game for a DotD...but at least it's a good one. If I hadn't already picked it up from some online store a while ago that had it on sale for $5 (plus $5 shipping), I'd definitely get it from this.

[gantt]

I played an hour of it and wanted it, but I can't till its backwards compatible sadly.

It looks like we won't get that chance, thanks to MS thinking they've made enough titles BC. Disappointed about this and also Men of Valor.

http://kotaku.com/342937/xbox-360-backward-compatibility-updates-winding-down

[ninjalunchbox79]

dammit!!! i almost bought it too , but no BC wat the hell microsoft?? oh well maybe theres a chance that it could b and xbox original on the 360 , just dont hold your breath:-# !!

[opportunity777]

Un-surprisingly, the only system to keep its BC properly intact was the Wii.

I am guessing everyone is going to go no BC in the next cycle.

[dhelor]

Un-surprisingly, the only system to keep its BC properly intact was the Wii.

Actually, that's the really surprising one, considering how backwards compatible all their (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_System) previous (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System) consoles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_64) were (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube).

[Raikoh]

I always wanted this game and it so happens I'm on the trial for prime, so thanks. It's unlikely, but I hope it will become BC, if not, I still have my original xbox, should I ever feel the need to bust it out.

[tankexmortis]

Wait, there are still great games that aren't backwards compatible for the 360? Fuck. I really don't want to have to buy another Xbox only to have it die on me like the last one.

[zerowing]

This and Riddick need to be BC, I might bite on the sole fact that it might just become BC, if not then I get stuck with a $6 game until I can find a super cheap original Xbox.

[JDUB X]

Absolutely Fantasic game

Amazing DOTD!

[Chase]

Yep, this game is a treat. However, without the 360's support, I doubt many new gamers will get to play it. It's a shame. As for Backwards Compatibility, Capcom vs. SNK 2, Microsoft. Get on it.

[Hoffer]

Hmmm, I still have my old Xbox in the closet. I hacked the hell out of it and didn't even bother trying to sell it. I haven't taken it out of the closet in close to 2 years though. I do like Oddworld games, but I think I'll pass.

[ricoraney]

Yeah, great game. I paid $40 for this about a year ago, fairly rare game and worth every penny that I paid for it. So definitely worth $6 :)
Not even close to being fairly rare yet. You can find a ton of them at any Sears or K-Mart for $10 or less.

[InvaderZim]

It looks like we won't get that chance, thanks to MS thinking they've made enough titles BC. Disappointed about this and also Men of Valor.

http://kotaku.com/342937/xbox-360-backward-compatibility-updates-winding-down


I think they did a good job... it's time for them to move on.

[gsgtpepper]

You can get it for 4.99 at Meijer (store in the midwest). Great deal for a great game if you have one around the corner.

[Gourd]

Sigh.

I have a copy of this, Gunvalkyrie, and Otogi. All of them are not backwards compatible.

[Salmonday]

I got this off of some other good deal in the last few months, but that deal wasn't as good as this (with Prime). I almost want to buy another copy. I'm sure I can think of someone who could use it as a gift.

[UjnHunter]

recommended game! too bad it's not BC for those without an old black box...

[GoGame]

It's a shame this won't work on 360 or I might have bought it.

[jousley]

It looks like we won't get that chance, thanks to MS thinking they've made enough titles BC. Disappointed about this and also Men of Valor.

http://kotaku.com/342937/xbox-360-backward-compatibility-updates-winding-down


I email the stupid MS backwards compat request address like once a month asking them to add these games to the BC list:
Strangers Wrath, Advent Rising, Project Snowblind, Otogi 1+2 and a few others. I figured no one is reading the messages or really cares...but I keep hoping.

[Richard Longfellow]

I don't get why they took the time to make Munch's Odyssee B/C, but wont do Stranger's Wrath. :roll:

[Richard Longfellow]

Not even close to being fairly rare yet. You can find a ton of them at any Sears or K-Mart for $10 or less.

Yeah it seems like they published it in quantities thinking it would be a blockbuster. Whoops. Oddworld games are always well loved, but never widely popular.

[Mike 01Hawk]

Meh.. I snagged one... Prime FTW. Price of a lunch, and seeing as how I'm working from home, I'll just eat leftovers today.. so in the mind of a CAG, I'm getting this for FREE!!! er.. um.. anyway lol

Maybe someday I'll get a Xbox again so I can play this and Cel Damage... :(

[abhinav]

I want to bite but i can't see myself digging up my old Xbox to play it.

[ChaoticClimax]

Maybe someday I'll get a Xbox again so I can play this and Cel Damage... :(

You don't want to play Cel Damage... This game on the other hand is amazing.

[Richard Longfellow]

On a similar note, Republic Commando for Xbox is back in stock for $9.99.

[mcdaking84]

I think they did a good job... it's time for them to move on.

I think they did a bad job, especially when you call your system bc

[gobz]

Had to bite.

[emperordahc]

Buy this game. Nuff said.

[flames_of_chaos]

I don't get why they took the time to make Munch's Odyssee B/C, but wont do Stranger's Wrath. :roll: Munch's was a launch title and published by Microsoft IIRC and Stranger's Wrath is EA published and of course Microsoft would probably put priority on their own published games.

[sgs89]

In for one.

I've heard good things about this game and for 10 bucks (plus prime), why the hell not?

[Monsta Mack]

One of the best XBox games out that there was not only exclusive and original, but damn good. Highly recommended even it was $20.

[Hoffer]

I said no this morning, but just put an order in. :) I guess I'll have to break out my Xbox after all.

[Bazz]

I didn't realize people still buying xbox games other then Halo.

[VWarrior]

In for one along with Orcs and Elves for free shipping!

[Anachronox]

People having problems with Microsoft??? I'm very surprised. I thought they were really interested in facilitating quality games, not just concerned about the bottom dollar. This game will become backward compatible though, I'm sure. I have faith in Microsoft.

[abilyk]

Buy buy buy! Fantastic game! Great gameplay, interesting story, good (though admittedly sometimes annoying) voice acting. At 6 bucks -- even $10ish if you don't get free shipping -- it's a great deal.

[Apossum]

man, I wanna play this but no big black anvil in my apt.

gonna have to wait until Xbox emulation is better (both on the 360 or on PC--whichever comes first.)

[alfonsosoriano]

I just shipped my 360 out to get fixed so I may pick this up to kill some time as I still have my XBox hooked up.

[mj1984]

my kmart had this for $3 last month. it might be worth checking for those interested.

[Raikoh]

Sigh.

I have a copy of this, Gunvalkyrie, and Otogi. All of them are not backwards compatible.


I'm with you on that, what is the deal with them not adding exclusive xbox titles to the BC list? You'd think that would be a priority, instead we get 3rd party crap like barbie games on the list. Otogi really needs to be BC, amazing game, love the music, and the graphics were great for it's time.

[opportunity777]

I'm with you on that, what is the deal with them not adding exclusive xbox titles to the BC list? You'd think that would be a priority, instead we get 3rd party crap like barbie games on the list. Otogi really needs to be BC, amazing game, love the music, and the graphics were great for it's time.

It's a popularity contest. Most artsy games or gems get overlooked by the public for "smash hits" like Madden and the latest cookie-cutter FPS.

[Scholarly_Sam]

if it was BC i'd buy it. why oh why did i sell my xbox?