Abathor: Atlantis Landing

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Abathor: Atlantis Landing is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Pow Pixel Games and was released on June 29, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.

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music10 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game features magnificent retro vibes with excellent pixel art and a fantastic soundtrack that captures the essence of 80s arcade games.
It offers enjoyable co-op gameplay, allowing up to four players to experience the fun together, reminiscent of classic titles like Golden Axe and Castlevania.
Despite being a demo, the game shows great potential with smooth controls and engaging gameplay, making it a nostalgic experience for fans of retro platformers.

The game is prone to crashing, which significantly detracts from the overall experience and can be frustrating for players.
There are issues with control customization, and the default controls can be uncomfortable, leading to confusion during gameplay.
The pacing feels slow, and some players find the difficulty unbalanced, particularly with boss encounters that may be too challenging compared to the rest of the game.

music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its infectious and nostalgic quality, reminiscent of classic 16-bit soundtracks. Reviewers highlight its ability to enhance gameplay, with compositions that are both epic and fitting for the game's pixel art aesthetic. While some note that the music may not always stand out, it effectively complements the overall experience, creating memorable moments throughout the game.
- “The music to the level through the veiled wood is as infectious a tune as anything from any game you can think of, seriously.”
- “This game has music that absolutely slaps, the way these games used to, at their best.”
- “Fantastic music, responsive controls, great gameplay.”
- “Hands up who has played games that sell their soundtrack as DLC and you're like, who would sit and listen to this?”
- “Not quite Golden Axe, but the music definitely has that feeling.”
- “The music is very similar to the 16-bit themes from Castlevania.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is generally praised for its nostalgic NES/SNES style, featuring fluid controls, engaging mechanics, and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the experience. While some players note a need for improvements like checkpoints and infinite continues, the overall consensus highlights the game's enjoyable platforming and cooperative elements, making it a recommendable title for fans of retro action games. However, a few critiques mention slow pacing and occasional confusion in platforming.
- “The controls feel nice and fluid, the art and music is such a bop and fits nicely with the gameplay and background art of the levels.”
- “Retro action awakens flawlessly blends the best of Contra and Prince of Persia, delivering a truly unique gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is very precise and enjoyable with a great soundtrack.”
- “Gameplay is pretty slow and the platforming feels confusing at times... and the audio track on the first level of the demo sounds like a rip-off of Actraiser.”
- “4 player local co-op NES era Actraiser/Castlevania with 80s style movement mechanics.”
- “At the moment, there is also a demo version with slightly modified mechanics and level design.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game have received praise for their retro-inspired pixel art, reminiscent of classic arcade titles, with attention to detail and smooth visuals. While some users note that amateur developers should improve their graphic skills, many appreciate the aesthetic quality and overall artistic presentation, considering it a highlight of the game. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
- “The visuals are very nice, with an attention to detail.”
- “It's a great side scroller with pixel graphics, very reminiscent of retro arcade games.”
- “From the graphics to the music, this game is a must-have.”
- “If amateur developers want to get paid the same kind of money as real developers, they should at least learn how to do graphics properly first.”
- “The graphics are more similar to Sega, but there are some elements of transparency.”
- “ pixelated graphics”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for being misleading, as it primarily serves as an advertisement for a product rather than a full game. Users express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as separate titles, which detracts from genuine game developers and misleads consumers into spending money on what is essentially promotional content. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative and detrimental to the gaming community.
- “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to fork out a whopping fifteen bucks on the full product, and no pixel crap is worth fifteen bucks.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the character designs are clear and easily distinguishable, contributing positively to the overall character development experience.
- “The character designs are very readable.”
- “The depth of character development truly makes each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, showcasing their growth and struggles.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game experiences performance issues, particularly when the CRT shader is activated, indicating that optimization remains a concern.
- “But it has the same performance issues with the CRT shader activated.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game appears to be engaging, with players expressing anticipation for a more enjoyable experience when playing with friends, despite initial challenges faced in solo play.

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Abathor: Atlantis Landing is a action adventure game.

Abathor: Atlantis Landing is available on PC and Windows.

Abathor: Atlantis Landing was released on June 29, 2023.

Abathor: Atlantis Landing was developed by Pow Pixel Games.

Abathor: Atlantis Landing has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its monetization.

Abathor: Atlantis Landing is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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