Abandoned

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Abandoned is a single player action game. It was developed by Devious Minds and was released on December 28, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Abandoned is a short light thriller walkthrough game testing the players common sense and instincts. Such as where to look and what to interact with to find the correct path to complete their objective. While in the process of all that, there are a few non-normal events. You wont have anyone or anything telling you where to look, which is where everything comes into play. Keep in mind that the mos…

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible for anyone looking for a short horror experience.
Some players found it to be a fun, albeit flawed, spooky experience with a few effective jump scares.
It offers a brief escape into a horror setting, which may satisfy a casual horror itch for a short duration.

The game suffers from severe lighting issues, making navigation frustrating and often impossible due to excessive darkness.
Many players encountered game-breaking bugs that hindered progress, rendering the game unplayable.
The overall execution is poor, with lackluster graphics, sound design, and a story that fails to engage or make sense.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The game's story is largely criticized for being unclear and unengaging, with many players finding it simplistic and lacking depth. While some appreciate its short horror narrative, others feel it relies on common tropes and fails to provide a coherent or interesting plot. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, with many reviewers expressing disappointment in its execution.
- “Short and sweet; would recommend to test your scare factor. 6 out of 10 for story.”
- “I personally don't mind running around looking for keys if the environment and story are engaging and well thought out, but that isn't the case at all here.”
- “The story, while I feel like I was partially able to piece together, is largely unclear.”
- “There is no story; all assets, pre-render coding, blueprints, and scripting are all tutorial-level beginner.”
- “The story made no sense; very boring.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in the game are widely criticized for being underwhelming and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting that the visuals are average to bad and excessively dark, making it difficult to see anything clearly. This lack of visual appeal is compounded by subpar sound design, contributing to an overall disappointing experience.
- “But leaving gameplay aside, the visuals are not very impressive.”
- “Who knows, maybe that's also why it's so unrealistically dark, so the developers could hide the underwhelming graphics.”
- “The graphics along with sounds are far below sub par and the entire game is so dark you can't see anything unless you're within 3 feet of it.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth, primarily revolving around finding keys and unlocking doors, with a focus mechanic deemed useless and ineffective. Additionally, the absence of sound effects and poor lighting contribute to a frustrating experience, detracting from overall engagement.
- “The gameplay offers a unique experience that keeps players engaged and challenged throughout.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve, making it accessible for new players.”
- “The variety of gameplay elements keeps each session fresh and exciting, encouraging exploration and experimentation.”
- “There's a completely useless 'focus' mechanic, but no flashlight, and the text that pops up indicating that you can use an item only works when it feels like it.”
- “The mechanics (the focus) do absolutely nothing.”
- “There is absolutely no gameplay other than finding keys and unlocking doors.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is polarizing; while some players find it well-placed and effective in creating an eerie atmosphere, others criticize it for being overly loud and detracting from the overall audio experience. Additionally, there are concerns about the sound design and graphics, suggesting a lack of cohesion in the game's audio-visual elements.
- “Music is actually well placed.”
- “For starters, the audio itself is almost non-existent due to the obnoxiously loud music that tries too hard to be creepy and scary.”
- “Weird music sounds, not so scary jump scares.”
- “Questionable graphics, sound design, and music.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The atmosphere is described as unsettling and psychologically driven, effectively creating fear without relying on traditional monsters or visuals. While players appreciate the game's eerie ambiance, some suggest improvements, such as better lighting options, to enhance the experience without compromising the overall mood.
- “I feel like a flashlight, maybe even a dim one, would be helpful to the player and still not ruin the atmosphere.”
- “On the surface, it feels like a horrible atmosphere, but it relies solely on psychological fear to scare you; there is no real monster or image that evokes genuine fear.”
- “The atmosphere is lacking depth and fails to immerse you in the game world, leaving it feeling flat and uninspired.”
- “Despite the dark setting, the atmosphere feels empty and fails to create a sense of tension or dread.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that while the game shows promise, it requires further optimization to fully realize its potential.
- “Other than those things, I feel like there could be potential with a little optimization.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the stiff and slow animations, which detract from the overall enjoyment and fluidity of gameplay.
- “The stiff, slow movements of the animations make the game tedious to play.”