Abyss - Roguelike Action RPG | Game Brain

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"Abyss - Roguelike Action RPG" is a dark, action-packed roguelike Role Playing Game with masterful mechanics, impressive graphics, and a fitting soundtrack. The game is designed for mighty heroes and dungeon-crawling experts, but the heavy grinding and frequent ads may be a bit overwhelming for some players. Overall, it's a challenging and engaging game for RPG fans who enjoy a good dungeon crawl.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,814 reviews

graphics265 positive mentions

monetization72 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and a unique art style that many players appreciate.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of weapons and skills to explore.
The game offers a decent free-to-play experience, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and can feel grindy, especially at higher levels.
There are significant paywalls for character unlocks and upgrades, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Frequent crashes and lag issues, particularly when many enemies are on screen, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
325 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
17%
2%
The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many players praising the unique art style, beautiful visuals, and smooth animations. While some users note issues with visibility during gameplay due to overwhelming effects or lag on lower-end devices, the overall consensus highlights the game's impressive graphics as a significant draw. However, a few critiques mention that the graphics can feel derivative or not as polished as expected, but these are often overshadowed by the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “Fantastic graphics and gameplay, ads are not intrusive to the gameplay loop and rewards feel more than fair especially compared to a lot of other mobile games that offer a similar experience.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the controls are easy to use.”
- “Beautiful graphics and effects.”
- “Just bad, very glitchy, bad usage of the hardware, 2 stars for the art style.”
- “Please add an option where we can remove or lower the graphical effects like shockwaves, it obstructs our vision making it harder to dodge and it produces lag especially when there's too many entities present.”
- “Graphics not good.”
gameplay
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
24%
3%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and impressive graphics, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users note that it can become repetitive and lacks complexity, with some mechanics, like the dodge cooldown, being criticized. While the core gameplay loop is entertaining, there are concerns about balance, progression, and the presence of mobile game tropes that may detract from the overall experience.
- “Fantastic graphics and gameplay, ads are not intrusive to the gameplay loop and rewards feel more than fair especially compared to a lot of other mobile games that offer a similar experience.”
- “Gameplay wise, the skill selection system/options are fairly interesting, both pre-run and in-run, allowing to make a build more suited to your playstyle.”
- “The gameplay is really easy to pick up, but also scales well to keep it challenging.”
- “This game seems less focused on actual gameplay and more focused on menus and mobile 'reward' tropes in an attempt to trigger dopamine to get players addicted.”
- “Gameplay is very repetitive and slow.”
- “Sadly a very unbalanced game... became strong enough to take on everything from the very beginning no problem with no effort, auto aim mechanics paired with a small synergy pool and overwhelmingly flashy slashes consuming the entirety of the screen leaves combat feeling confusing and undesirable.”
monetization
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
11%
73%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the optional ads that provide rewards and the ability to play without intrusive ads, while others criticize the aggressive push for in-game purchases and the high costs associated with removing ads. Many users feel that the game leans heavily on microtransactions, making it feel like a cash grab, despite its enjoyable gameplay and graphics. Overall, while some players find the monetization acceptable, others find it excessive and disruptive to the gaming experience.
- “Can be played free with no ads unless you choose (rerolling skill options, revives...)”
- “Of course it has a pretty standard monetization model for a mobile game, although it does give you a good amount of game currency to be able to get some stuff and get currency at a decent rate through gameplay.”
- “It's entertaining and no ads although there is a pay-to-win option; it's initially fun.”
- “I want to like it better, but there's so much monetization thrown in your face that it's off-putting... like, I know you need to make money, but please stop begging so much for it...”
- “This game would easily hit my top 5 except for the extremely greedy push for expensive microtransactions, advertising, and how overpriced everything is.”
- “The game is decent enough, but the amount of monetization is absurd.”
story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
68%
15%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and progression, with many players noting that it feels minimal or non-existent beyond the introductory video. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and graphics, they express a desire for a more engaging narrative and character development to enhance immersion. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from a more substantial storyline and additional lore.
- “I look forward to playing further into the storyline and seeing all the options offered.”
- “Very good gameplay and I love the graphics as well as the storyline.”
- “Fun cute game with a playful story and easy controls.”
- “However, there's an absurd amount of things to grind for, whereas there's very little to do in the way of actual story progression and side content.”
- “Game is lacking a storyline.”
- “The game is fun, but there is no story, no real goal.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
7%
21%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise it as beautiful and fitting for the game's atmosphere, some criticize it as subpar and detrimental to the overall experience. The art style and music are frequently highlighted as standout features, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “Amazing music, and amazing art!”
- “Music really nails the 'deep in the abyss' feelings; gameplay is acceptable for me.”
- “It's a fun little dungeon crawler with amazing graphics and beautiful music.”
- “One last gripe I have is that the sound design and music are pretty trash and kind of ruin the artistic appeal of the game.”
- “The music not so much.”
- “Music is kind of nailed the 'deep in the abyss' feelings, gameplay is acceptable for me.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, especially after reaching levels 30 to 40, where progress slows significantly and often feels reliant on in-game purchases. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, many express frustration with the lack of noticeable power increases and the overwhelming menu system. Overall, the game is seen as a fun casual experience, but the grind can be a major deterrent for those seeking a more streamlined progression.
- “I quit most games because of this endless grinding.”
- “I loved this game from launch until about 3 weeks ago, but it starts to get so grindy and pushes dependency on in-game purchases. It's super deliberate of the creators, not even subtle about it, unless you're okay with getting stronger literally inch by inch with no noticeable increase in power.”
- “It is good, limited free-to-play experience, but around level 35 it gets super hard and grindy.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players note improvements in lag, others still experience significant issues, including overheating devices and graphical problems. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," impacting the overall enjoyment despite its fun elements.
- “No glitches or connection issues.”
- “No glitches or connection issues.”
- “Nice game, too bad it's full of glitches.”
- “Very fun, but heats up my phone to the point of discomfort to hold, and crashes and freezes frequently.”
- “It's a good game to pass time but I can't even check the quest menu; it freezes and doesn't let me go any further.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some users report smooth performance and good controls, others experience stuttering, lag, and crashes on certain devices. Battery drain is a common issue, particularly on lower-end models, indicating that further performance optimization may be needed for a more consistent experience across various hardware.
- “A mix of multiple genres packed in an 'archero RPG' game that is well optimized, has good controls, and appealing graphics and sounds.”
- “Very well optimized.”
- “Decent fun; could be optimized a bit as there is lag on occasion.”
- “Great, however I spend more time doing miscellaneous stuff rather than playing the game. Not to mention the unskippable tutorial. It also needs a bit more performance optimization; I experience stuttering almost every game.”
- “Keeps on crashing. I'm using an S24 Ultra; maybe it's not optimized for my phone?”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The game offers great replayability, with users noting decent replay value enhanced by impressive art and graphics, as well as engaging multiplayer raids. However, some players feel that the addition of controller support could further improve the overall experience.
- “Great replayability.”
- “Not crazy, decent replay value; the art and graphics are super, and the multiplayer raids are cool as well.”
- “Decent replay value, but it could use controller support to enhance playability.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay it.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a visually appealing pixel-shaded style that enhances the overall experience, making it both fun and immersive for players.
- “The game atmosphere is pixel shaded, which looks very cool.”
- “Such a fun and atmospheric game I've ever played.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the excellent character design and graphics, which contribute to an engaging experience. Overall, the strong emphasis on character aesthetics and depth has led to a positive reception, warranting top ratings.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is widely regarded as very funny, though players note that there are some issues, such as delays in gameplay, that need to be addressed.
- “This game is hilarious! The humor is spot on and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing in this game is fantastic, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”