Abtos Covert

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Abtos Covert is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by iphigames and was released on December 8, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Abtos Covert man, I'm tellin' you. Easiest post there is, just a few nights and you're off the hook. Only the outpost, a small shrine and the rest of the forest can be seen...What did you say? Strange shadows? Weird sounds? Paranormal activities? Those are just legends, bedtime stories man! There's no way there is stuff like that out there!"Abtos Covert is a survival horror game in which you play…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

atmosphere14 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a well-executed, creepy atmosphere with impressive graphics and immersive sound design that keeps players on edge.
It offers a challenging and strategic survival horror experience with unique enemy mechanics and rewarding gameplay progression over multiple nights.
The story and lore are engaging, expanded through collectible tapes and notes, providing depth beyond typical horror games.

Performance issues and poor optimization cause inconsistent frame rates and occasional lag, even on mid-range hardware.
Sometimes the game can feel unfair or RNG-based due to enemies attacking simultaneously and camera problems, leading to frustrating game overs.
The game has some bugs, including audio settings not saving between sessions and occasional crashes, which detract from the overall experience.

atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts a highly immersive and chilling atmosphere, enhanced by detailed graphics, eerie sound design, and tense pacing that keeps players on edge. While some monster placements feel random, the overall environment effectively creates suspense and a spooky, unsettling experience that is well-suited for horror fans. The attention to detail and narrative elements further deepen the haunting ambiance.
- “The atmospheric tension, the mysterious lore, and the heart-pounding survival instinct in this terrifying outpost are definitely worth your time.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, creating tension with chilling visuals and eerie sounds.”
- “Decent atmosphere, serviceable pacing and scares, but it just throws random monsters like werewolves and creepy little girls that make no sense with what little has been established by the plot.”
- “The creepy atmosphere is very well done, making you feel uneasy even where there is no threat.”
- “The build-up and atmosphere are well thought out, and honestly it makes you want to hide at every single moment!”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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The gameplay offers a well-paced, strategic survival horror experience that challenges players without excessive hand-holding, blending suspense and complexity similar to Five Nights at Freddy’s. Its mechanics are simple yet effectively executed, providing satisfying progression, replayability, and an intense, spine-chilling atmosphere. Overall, the gameplay is engaging, rewarding, and worth the price for fans seeking thoughtful scares.
- “It can be hard to learn how to beat each enemy type since they have different mechanics, but it's great that the game doesn't hold your hand and instead gives you some tips so that you can figure it out yourself.”
- “The game offers a satisfying horror experience with well-executed gameplay, offering a perfect blend of suspense and strategy.”
- “Abtos Covert delivers a compelling survival horror experience with a focus on intense gameplay.”
- “The game's mechanics are well-paced, keeping players on edge and requiring strategic thinking to survive.”
- “All in all, the mechanics are simple but well done.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is intricately crafted and deeply engaging, enhancing the gameplay with carefully designed missions and rich lore revealed through collectibles. It offers a gripping horror narrative that rewards exploration and strategic play, making it especially appealing to fans of the genre. Overall, the story is highly praised for its depth and immersive atmosphere.
- “The gripping storyline adds depth, while intuitive controls and engaging challenges make it a must-play for horror enthusiasts.”
- “It has an amazing and intricate story, worth delving deep into it by carefully exploring the outpost.”
- “Is there a story?”
- “If you take your time and find all the lore collectibles, the story will really come together for you.”
- “I don't want to spoil the story but arm yourself with courage and I hope you are not afraid of creepy girls as well.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The game features surprisingly good and atmospheric graphics that effectively create a creepy, immersive experience, especially impressive for an indie title. However, some users report performance issues, such as lag spikes on medium settings despite decent hardware. Overall, the visuals strongly contribute to the game's tense and spooky atmosphere.
- “The game has a creepy atmosphere and environment, which are supported by the surprisingly good graphics.”
- “The atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design contribute to the overall tension.”
- “The graphics are quite impressive for an indie title as well.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game suffers from poor optimization, causing significant frame rate drops in certain areas and occasional performance dips that require restarting to resolve. Players may need a high-end PC for a smoother experience or hope for future improvements.
- “Maybe I'll be back one day with either a better computer, or after this is optimized better.”
- “This game is just poorly optimized, and staring at the red mug in the map room is enough to drop my frame rate by 20 FPS.”
- “Maybe I'll be back one day with either a better computer or after this is optimized better.”
- “The game has some rare performance issues where you lose about 10-20 FPS until you restart the night.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a compelling survival horror experience with engaging Five Nights at Freddy's-style mechanics, featuring solid progression that enhances replayability and delivers a consistently spine-chilling atmosphere.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music received a positive but moderate reception, averaging a score of 7.5/10, indicating it is enjoyable and fitting but not particularly outstanding or memorable.