Abyss Horizon

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Abyss Horizon is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Illusion Studios Limited and was released on July 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Abyss Horizon" is a single-player Role Playing Game with a good plot and fabulous mechanics, featuring excellent 3D visuals in a fantasy setting with naval warfare. Immerse in this anime-based online game that combines epic battles with immersive storytelling for a unique gaming experience. The game utilizes the Unity engine to bring its expansive world to life.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 703 reviews

gameplay33 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and smooth 3D gameplay, providing an engaging experience.
The combat system is fun and offers a variety of mechanics, including unique formations and dodging enemy attacks.
The game has potential for growth, with a dedicated community and responsive customer support.

The English translation is poor, making it difficult to understand the story and gameplay mechanics.
Players frequently experience connection issues and server problems, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
The game is heavily pay-to-win, with many features locked behind a paywall, making it challenging for free-to-play users.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
37%
8%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its fun and strategic elements, complemented by appealing graphics and character designs. However, there are notable criticisms regarding balance issues, sluggish controls, and poor translation, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay repetitive or lacking depth, others appreciate its uniqueness and potential for improvement.
- “The gameplay is fun and actually pretty challenging.”
- “Overall, it's a very strategic and unique gameplay, can't wait to see more.”
- “I loved the game because of the gameplay and it felt like I was really in command of my fleet... I wish they continued the game because it was really good.”
- “Mechanics are unoriginal.”
- “But a bit boring typical dungeon kind of gameplay.”
- “However, with the quickly repetitive gameplay and overly elaborate enhancement system, I soon lost interest in this game.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
18%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the stunning 3D art style and smooth animations. However, some players have noted issues with performance and occasional bugs, which can detract from the experience. While the visuals are a strong point, there are calls for improved graphic settings and adjustments to enhance gameplay further.
- “The artwork and 3D models are excellent, and I enjoy the voice acting too.”
- “Stunning graphics and smooth controls.”
- “Good game, great graphics, awesome arts, probably the best one.”
- “I had fun in this game, but this game is getting bigger with every update to the point it's almost as big as Honkai Impact 3, but not on par with its content and graphics.”
- “But can the developer raise the performance and the graphics of the game?”
- “Please add more graphic settings, so I can disable bloom in the home port.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it unoriginal and poorly translated, leading to confusion about the plot and character interactions. While some appreciate the voice acting and graphics, others criticize the narrative for being disjointed and lacking depth, making it difficult to engage with the content. Overall, players express a desire for a more coherent and compelling storyline, alongside improvements in gameplay mechanics.
- “The storyline has been voice acted and features full 3D character models.”
- “The story is good, and I love all the ship girls. I wish they would add more ship girls.”
- “Good graphics, nice gameplay, and a perfect storyline... still hoping for further development.”
- “The story feels lacking, as if some holes were put between each cutscene/dialogue.”
- “The English translation is very bad, making it hard to understand what skills the characters do, what the story is about, and even conversations when the characters talk to you.”
- “The story and gameplay need to be improved because I have no idea what the story is, what's the plot, the translation almost doesn't make any sense, and the movement feels a bit sluggish during combat.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, with significant difficulty spikes and multiple level cap systems complicating progress. While some enjoy the grind for materials and levels, many report issues such as bugs and account locks that hinder their experience. Overall, the game is characterized as a grind fest, requiring substantial time investment for advancement.
- “However, difficulty spikes range from simplistic to near impossible in the same chapter. The game itself is a grind fest of material and level farming, and the worst part is there are two different level cap systems (player-unit and soft [upgrade] cap).”
- “Many bugs, lost account, and a hellish grinding system.”
- “First, I remind you this is a grinding/farming type game, and why does the skip (cruise) stage system need some premium currency?”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many users feeling it resembles a cash grab, particularly in its gacha mechanics and frequent prompts to purchase in-game currency. Comparisons to other servers highlight a perception of rushed development and a lack of polish, leading to dissatisfaction among players. Despite these concerns, some users still express enjoyment of the game overall.
- “Really need a lot more polishing; otherwise, it will feel like a cash grab.”
- “Everything else feels like a Chinese rush job cash grab gacha.”
- “The global server feels like it's just a cash grab game compared to the JP server.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of depth and complexity, with players finding the character designs simplistic compared to other titles like Azur Lane. Additionally, the progression system is deemed unrewarding, and the pay-to-win mechanics detract from the overall experience, leaving players frustrated with limited gear options and lengthy tutorials.
- “Character design is too simple compared to Azur Lane character designs, so if you're expecting attractive or sexy characters, prepare to be disappointed.”
- “The character development feels unrewarding as you progress, and everything seems to be pay-to-win.”
- “Gear options are too limited for new players, making it difficult to develop characters effectively.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's server performance has been criticized as terrible, indicating a need for urgent improvements. However, players appreciate the beautiful graphics, noting that even mid-range devices can run the game smoothly, suggesting potential for further optimization in performance and visuals.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and my mid-range phone can run smoothly!”
- “Terrible server performance.”
- “Can the developer improve the performance and graphics of the game?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay and lead to data loss. Many express frustration, suggesting that the game has potential but is currently unplayable due to these issues. Overall, the consensus is that the game is not stable and should be avoided until improvements are made.
- “The game is so buggy that it makes me want to just close the app.”
- “It has potential, but it's still very buggy.”
- “This game is trash; don't install it. It's very suspicious and buggy, and I lost data.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and amusing character depictions, adding a unique and entertaining element to the overall experience.
- “The character depictions are both funny and delightfully weird.”
- “The humor in the game is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game blends quirky humor with clever dialogue.”