Absinth

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Absinth is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Soulven Games and was released on October 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Purchase on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/884990/Absinth/Absinth [Media 2034061] Absinth, a thrilling psychological first-person horror experience by the indie developers of...

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a strong atmosphere with eerie environments and good sound design that enhances the horror experience.
Puzzles are challenging and engaging, providing a good mental workout for players.
The storyline is intriguing and immersive, keeping players invested in the game.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant performance issues even on high-end hardware.
Many aspects of the game, including graphics and voice acting, are considered subpar and in need of improvement.
The level design can be confusing, with unclear objectives and navigation issues that frustrate players.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
66%
7%
The game's story is described as increasingly immersive and suspenseful, effectively engaging players and leaving them eager for more content. While some reviews highlight a lack of depth or coherence in the narrative, many praise its eerie atmosphere and unique design, suggesting that it stands out among recent horror titles. Overall, players are optimistic about future updates that may expand the storyline further.
- “The game storyline is increasingly interesting and immersive, which creates suspense to know more of it by playing the next stage acts.”
- “This game gives you goosebumps with its eerie atmosphere and creepy storyline.”
- “Most horror games I played lately had a weak story and were not really story-driven, but it seems like Absinth has a solid story and is story-based. This is the most important thing for me as a gamer, since I just love a good solid story in horror games, and this is what keeps me playing a game at the end of the day.”
- “The story is terrible, and just mashes a bunch of horror themes that don't match well.”
- “Currently, you can’t complete the story because not all levels are released yet, but the story seems interesting so far.”
- “The story is somewhat short, but of course, the devs will add more to it.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
62%
15%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality and aesthetic consistency, especially considering its early access and indie status. However, some users noted a decline in quality on the second map and mentioned that the game can be resource-heavy, requiring adjustments for optimal performance. While the visuals are immersive and realistic, there is a desire for further improvements and performance patches in future updates.
- “Although it is in early access and an indie game, it has very high-quality graphics.”
- “The game is fully optimized and really fun to play... very realistic graphics.”
- “I gotta say, the graphics are much better than I've expected for a game that is only like 5 bucks or so.”
- “The graphics get worse on the second map.”
- “It is true that the graphics are not the best, but the team did a very good job with the ambiance and this keeps you immersed in the narrative of the story.”
- “The graphics are not that good, kinda reminds me of NFS U2, kinda same specs.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by an eerie and immersive quality that effectively enhances the horror experience. Reviewers commend the game's ambient sound design and well-executed jumpscares, noting that it successfully evokes a sense of unease and keeps players engaged. Despite being in early access, the atmospheric elements are considered top-notch, with expectations for further improvements in the final release.
- “Atmosphere is top notch, both soundtrack and ambient in general.”
- “As an early access game, it's a very well-made horror game with well-crafted jumpscares and amazing atmosphere and ambience.”
- “I would expect for the final game more events and atmosphere, less bugs, more play time and better voice actors.”
- “This game gives you goosebumps with its eerie atmosphere and creepy storyline.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The music in the game has received high praise for its ability to enhance the psychological horror atmosphere, with a consistent and relevant soundtrack that complements dark scenes effectively. Reviewers highlight the excellent sound design and ambient elements, noting that the music significantly contributes to the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game, making it a strong recommendation for horror genre enthusiasts.
- “The game is very enjoyable and has a lot of potential; I would certainly recommend this game to people who are wanting to try out the horror genre. It also has one of the nicest soundtracks I have heard in a long time!”
- “Dark scenes with scary music create an environment of a real psychological horror game.”
- “The music theme is also very scary, relevant, and consistent throughout the game.”
- “It's simple yet challenging, although one part really bothered me because it was a little too random.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players praising its fun gameplay and realistic graphics, while others criticize it for poor performance, especially in later sections and during the intro. Many users noted issues with reused assets and confusing voice acting, contributing to an overall sense of subpar optimization that detracts from the experience. Performance patches are needed to address these concerns and improve the game's stability.
- “The game is fully optimized and really fun to play... very realistic graphics.”
- “The environments are creepy and unsettling, though they can be dark in some places, and the graphics are nice but they do need some more performance patches.”
- “This game is full of reused assets and similar map structures, the voice acting and grammar is terrible and confusing (especially with puzzles), the enemies are dumber than a chicken stuck in a pillowcase and the game is optimized poorly at times for no reason.”
- “However, the poor optimization simply was too much, and I couldn't even get past the intro, what a shame!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is engaging and effectively maintains player interest through its atmosphere and puzzles, despite the game being in development. While the overall experience is praised, there is a desire for improved graphics in future releases.
- “It was still under development when I streamed it, but the atmosphere, puzzles, and gameplay kept my attention all the way.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have some stability issues, with multiple users noting that it is "a little buggy."
- “It's a little buggy.”
- “It's a little buggy.”