Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is set in the fictional Oddworld universe differing in many ways from the preceding installment. The game incorporates two basic genres: third-person platforming action and first-person shooter. The player can switch between the modes at any time by using a melee or a ranged weapon respectively. The goal of the game for the most part is to bag the outlaws and bring them in collecting "moolah" (the game's currency) in the process. The Stranger can stun or knock down enemies as well as use a stealthy approach e.g. hiding in long grass to surprise the enemy.