ABRISS

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ABRISS is a single player city builder game. It was developed by Randwerk and was released on September 5, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

ABRISS is not available on itch anymore. Write us to exchange your itch key against a key on a platform of your choice.ABRISS is an atmospheric physics-destruction building game. Build structures from parts to let them crash into your targets. Unlock new parts, destroy more, witness entropy at its worst in digital-brutalist cityscapes. Build to destroy. BUILD Choose from parts with different …

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features satisfying destruction physics and visually striking aesthetics, making the experience enjoyable.
Building intricate contraptions to demolish targets is engaging and offers a unique puzzle-solving experience.
The game provides a fun and casual way to relieve stress through its mechanics of destruction and creativity.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with physics consistency and broken achievements, which can hinder gameplay.
Controls and camera mechanics are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to build and execute plans effectively.
The game lacks depth in its puzzle design, often leading to repetitive gameplay and limited creative solutions.

graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
37%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the striking black-and-white aesthetic and beautiful visuals, particularly during destruction sequences. However, some users report issues with graphical glitches and underwhelming performance on lower-end systems, suggesting that while the art style is captivating, it may require further polish and optimization. Overall, the game is noted for its impressive atmosphere and satisfying physics, making it visually appealing despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The stark black-and-white aesthetic punctuated by red destruction was so visually striking.”
- “Other than that, it's an incredibly well-made game with absolutely stunning visuals.”
- “The graphics are phenomenal, as is the sound design.”
- “Bugs, underwhelming graphics and incredibly boring levels just aren't worth it.”
- “Despite that, some graphical bugs and the 'ear-rape-spheres' in world 5 the game still seems to be pretty promising but it will need some polish before a full release.”
- “But be warned that if you have a low-end PC you will see many crashes, even using the 'potato' profile in the graphics options.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of innovative mechanics and enjoyable physics-based puzzles, with many players appreciating the atmospheric design and satisfying destruction elements. However, some users noted a lack of mechanical depth and encountered bugs that detracted from the experience. Overall, while the game offers a fun and engaging gameplay loop, it may require some refinement to fully realize its potential.
- “Extremely satisfying gameplay, immaculate sounds, challenging.”
- “I don't play many puzzle games, but this one really hooked me because of its unique mechanics and satisfying effects!”
- “The game really plays to its strengths and utilizes the physics mechanics in a very enjoyable way.”
- “The lack of mechanical depth unfortunately ruined this one for me.”
- “The gameplay loop begs for you to tweak things but makes it way too tedious to actually do so.”
- “There are two bugs within my first 20 minutes of gameplay, so I cannot recommend this.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the lack of a proper soundtrack, while others praise the ambient soundscapes that enhance the atmosphere of each level. Many users highlight the quality of the soundtrack, describing it as fitting, enjoyable, and a key element that complements the game's visuals and gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point for those who appreciate atmospheric sound design, despite some noting its limited presence.
- “The environments and VFX are breathtaking and the soundtrack is just the cherry on top!”
- “Beautiful atmosphere + nice soundtrack + satisfying explosions”
- “No proper soundtrack.”
- “There's not much in the way of music, but there's an ambience to each level that matches the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “Audio - master, music and effects volume sliders.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
12%
19%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning graphics, sound design, and immersive level environments, often described as having a unique cyberpunk feel. Players appreciate the combination of brutalist architecture, ambient soundscapes, and satisfying physics, which enhance the overall experience. The atmosphere contributes significantly to the gameplay, making it both challenging and enjoyable.
- “The brutalist architecture with sharp lighting and volumetric fog make for a very atmospheric treat to the eyes.”
- “Really nice atmospheric level design that goes really well with the soundtrack, challenging gameplay and overall really well made and fun :)”
- “Beautiful atmosphere + nice soundtrack + satisfying explosions”
- “Dense atmosphere.”
- “The environment and atmosphere generally have a really neat cyberpunk feel.”
- “I really love the atmosphere and the visuals.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive achievements, loading issues, and performance drops. While some users found the game enjoyable despite these problems, others described it as unplayable due to its numerous technical issues. A few players noted a relatively smoother experience, particularly in early access, but overall, the game remains unpolished and in need of further refinement.
- “Buggy, clunky, and abandoned with game-breaking bugs and achievements.”
- “A cool idea and look but incredibly buggy to the point of being unplayable.”
- “I experienced quite a few bugs and glitches: black screens when loading the next level, levels not loading properly after a reset or glitching out when trying to reset, menus overlapping, achievements not unlocking during the game or not at all.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including frame rate drops, crashes, and a generally unpolished experience. While some users noted that adjusting settings improved performance, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and requires further refinement to enhance usability and stability.
- “Honestly not surprising that the people who make the physics games are also the people who are into optimization, but how does this game work so well?!”
- “Graphics - resolution, anti-aliasing mode, v-sync, FPS cap, performance profile, and deactivate boids.”
- “After selecting 'older gaming PC', it went better, but still: the game does not look like it needs tons of performance at all.”
- “With that being said, the game is still unpolished; encountered multiple technical and performance issues, buggy picture mode, structures not falling properly, audio problems, and FPS drops, but I'm sure they'll iron them out eventually.”
- “It seems really poorly optimized.”
- “Recommended hardware is nowhere near suitable for half-decent performance.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game lacks a narrative, with players noting the absence of any story elements, resulting in a focus solely on gameplay mechanics like completing missions and destroying targets. The experience is described as repetitive, with no engaging plot to enhance the gameplay.
- “No story here, just simply go through levels upon levels trying to destroy red orbs.”
- “I'm usually not a big fan of singleplayer games without a story.”
- “Black screen after each mission....?”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of "Abriss - build to destroy" to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment to achieve high scores. While the game is enjoyable in short sessions, extended play can lead to boredom due to its grind-heavy mechanics.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The gameplay loop begs for you to tweak things but makes it way too tedious to actually do so.”
- “Getting the highest possible score on a level requires grinding it a lot and hoping to get lucky.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its humor, blending funny moments with chaotic gameplay that often leads to unexpected glitches and absurd scenarios. Players find themselves laughing out loud at the comedic elements, particularly during levels that emphasize destruction, though some hints may feel overly obvious. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the experience, despite the inability to achieve 100% completion.
- “Sometimes the hints are too overt, sometimes they're hilarious.”
- “I've been literally laughing out loud with some of these levels - the sheer destruction and raw power kills me.”
- “It's a funny game, but also a bit of a challenge; you can't complete the game with 100%.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers high replayability at an affordable price, making it a well-regarded simulator that encourages players to return for more experiences.
- “High replay value at a reasonable price, and it's a very good simulator, so the game gets my positive recommendation.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and endings, this game offers endless replayability, making it worth every minute spent.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a unique blend of destruction and wholesomeness, creating a compelling contrast that evokes a range of feelings. This juxtaposition enhances the overall experience, allowing for moments of reflection amidst chaos.