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Abe is a fictional character and the protagonist of the ''Oddworld'' video game series, created by Oddworld Inhabitants. Abe was introduced in the 1997 game ''Abe's Oddysee'' and his character has changed and developed throughout the subsequent games, ''Abe's Exoddus'' and ''Munch's Oddysee''. Abe, a creature known as a Mudokon, initially works as a slave for the meat-processing plant RuptureFarms until his eventual escape. An atypical video game character, he does not fight or use any weapons, instead employing stealth and a unique ability to control his enemies' minds. The character was well received by critics. Along with Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot, Abe was one of the unofficial mascots of the PlayStation and was an example of the PlayStation's more mature style of platformers. ==Character conception and development== Abe is the strongly developed central character of the ''Oddworld'' series. He was inspired by the diamond miners of South Africa, who along with other indigenous peoples have suffered the ruthless harvesting of their land and people by industrial profiteers.〔 He evolves and develops throughout the first game, ''Abe's Oddysee''.〔Carr, Diane, Andrew Burn, Gareth Schott, David Buckingham, (Textuality in Video Games ), Utrecht University and Digital Games Research Association〕 He is initially a slave along with his fellow Mudokons, but escapes.〔 The game's narrative and its main character deal with ethical and moral issues. Lorne Lanning, Oddworld's creator, has stated that its "characters are driven in a way that is fired by larger issues."〔 Abe was the first protagonist that Oddworld Inhabitants developed.〔(The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants, ) ''Portland Mercury''〕 Lanning stated that Abe was named after Abraham of the Old Testament, because of the similarities between Abe trying to discover himself and for what he believes was the difficulty in trying to determine the true source of Abraham's discovery of monotheism: Originally, the game's developers envisioned Abe and a mule-like creature called "Elum" beginning the game together, living off the land and being thrust into an industrialized factory slave environment. The developers came to the conclusion that the story was stronger should Abe come from a factory existence and later reveal one of self-sustenance, and as such the concept was eventually changed.〔Ballistic Publishing, ''The Art of Oddworld: The First Ten Years 1994–2004''〕 In this game, Abe tells his story in flashback, which helps the player identify with him as the protagonist.〔Thomas, Maureen, François Penz, 2003, (Architectures of Illusion: From Motion Pictures to Navigable Interactive Environments ), Intellect Books〕 Abe's abilities include chanting, which permits him to take over the mind of some of his enemies. He can also jump, climb, run, and sneak in shadows.〔DeMaria, Rusel, Johnny L. Wilson, 2003, (High Score! The Illustrated History of Electronic Games ), McGraw-Hill Professional〕 Abe's appearance, resembling that of a Grey alien, includes large bulbous eyes, large forehead, a skinny frame, and a bald head with a tuft of hair.〔〔Rollings, Andrew and Ernest Adams, 2003, (Andrew Rollings and Ernest Adams on Game Design ), New Riders〕 His depiction is humorous.〔Carr, Diane, David Buckingham, Andrew Burn, Gareth Schott, 2006, (Computer Games: Text, Narrative and Play ), Polity〕 Despite his unusual appearance, which is unlike the "typically cute" platform characters, Abe appeals to a wide range of video game players.〔〔 His design was meant to look downtrodden, but optimistic. Unlike other Mudokons, Abe has blue or purplish-green skin, bloodshot eyes, and a high ponytail. The stitches on his lips were given to him because he cried excessively after birth and they were a measure to keep him quiet, though he keeps them now because they were given to him at such a young age before he was "awake enough, conscious enough as a person to really understand why he had these, but it's something that he feels is apart of him, so he doesn't want to snip loose". His skin has three mystical tattoos that grow over his body gradually: one on the back of each hand and one on his chest.〔(Abe, stats ), Oddworld Official Site.〕 Mudokon spirits have given him invisibility for short periods; he is sometimes able to incarnate the Mudokon god Shrykull;〔(Abe biography ), Official Oddworld Website.〕 and background Mudokons assist him with other powers. Abe, and all Mudokons, is slow-witted, lazy, and optimistic. He also lacks imagination, logic, intelligence, and confidence. He has a powerful sense of morality,〔 and is usually moved by threats of his own peril, or knowledge of another's. His manner of operation is to infiltrate and sabotage his enemies' businesses, wherein consists most of the gameplay. In the background story, Abe becomes the leader of the "Free Mudokon Party" (also known as "The Marching Mudokons"),〔 the Mudokons’ uprising against their captors, the Magog Cartel. He generally operates alone but is occasionally aided by friends. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Abe (Oddworld)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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