Abstract Grind

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A simple short survival roguelite where you build you character by picking up various skills and boons.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is fully free, which is a commendable approach by the developers.
The abstract visuals have a unique appeal, and the game offers a variety of weapons and items.
With diverse upgrades and synergies, the game allows for creative gameplay strategies.

The graphics and gameplay are considered low quality, with many reviewers finding them worse than similar games.
The game lacks depth, with no permanent upgrades or additional modes, making it feel limited.
Players have reported significant issues with gameplay mechanics, such as falling off the map and unbalanced weapon effectiveness.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature low-quality low poly 3D visuals that may not appeal to all players, despite a nice overall art aesthetic. While the abstract visuals are appreciated, the basic enemy designs detract from the experience and could use improvement.
- “I dig the abstract visuals of the game, and to its credit, the game's page points out the game is short.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Perhaps unsurprisingly, the gameplay matches the art aesthetic.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is visually aligned with the art aesthetic but is considered basic, taking place on a small stage with minimal difficulty until the final waves, where enemies become significantly tougher and can easily push players off the stage.
- “However, the game's pretty basic in terms of core gameplay, all set on a very small stage where the difficulty isn't really a thing until the final waves where every enemy suddenly has a massive health bar and can and will push you off the stage if you're not careful.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “Perhaps unsurprisingly, the gameplay matches the art aesthetic.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel well-earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics encourage exploration and experimentation with different strategies.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”