Reception
| Publication | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| GameSpot | 9.4 of 10 | |
| IGN | 7.8 of 10 | |
| PC Zone | 7.0 of 10 | |
| Compilations of multiple reviews | ||
| Game Rankings | 91 of 100 (based on 13 reviews) | |
| Metacritic | 88 of 100 (based on 13 reviews) | |
Abe's Exoddus, like Abe's Oddysee, received mostly positive reviews upon its release. GameSpot commented on the game's similarity to the previous title, stating "though the Exoddus gameplay is essentially more of the same, it's more of a good thing". PC Zone praised the game's cut-scenes, stating that "the cut-scenes are brilliantly created (especially in the sound department)". IGN gave particular praise to the game's graphics: "The 3D characters are better looking than the previous iteration, and more animated backgrounds and moving parts liven up the slightly old formula".
Criticism varied between reviews. GameSpot's sole criticism was of the game's two-player mode, stating that "the waiting game just doesn't parallel the egocentric fun of keeping this title to yourself". PC Zone focused on the game's difficulty, stating that "it's too f**king hard...You sometimes start to dread moving into a (obviously harder) new area of the game". IGN criticised trial and error gameplay, stating that "the same trial-and-error scheme is frustrating as a thorn in your heel. Several areas simply leave you stranded, and you have to start over."
Despite these criticisms, the game won many awards, including the E3 Showstopper award from GamePro in 1998, the E3 Best of Show Winners List, the Best Action/Adventure PSX Game award from Next Level Holiday Guide in 1999, and the 1998 Best PSX Adventure Game award from Game Revolution in 1999.
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