ABYSS OF THE SACRIFICE
- December 16, 2020
- INTENSE
- 30h median play time
Get on SteamSet after the demise of a city deep underground, Misshitsu no Sacrifice tells the story of five young girls to attempt to escape and the friendships, enmity, and horror they experience along the way. Players must solve a variety of puzzles to find out what the future holds for the young girls in this atmospheric tale of family, friendship, and betrayal that unfolds behind closed doors.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating and mysterious storyline with multiple paths and endings that keep players engaged.
- The puzzles, while varying in quality, include some genuinely clever and enjoyable challenges that can provide a sense of accomplishment.
- The art and voice acting are well-executed, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Many puzzles are overly difficult or illogical, often requiring external guides to solve, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
- The user interface and inventory management are cumbersome, making interactions frustrating and tedious.
- The fragmented storytelling and lack of character development can lead to a disjointed experience, making it hard to connect with the characters.
- story57 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring an intriguing science fiction narrative with emotional moments and multiple character routes, but it suffers from fragmentation and convoluted plot points that can confuse players. While some find the mystery engaging and the character arcs well-developed, others criticize the story for being disjointed and serving primarily as a backdrop for challenging puzzles. Overall, it offers a unique experience, but players may need to navigate through frustrating gameplay elements to fully appreciate the narrative.
“This is a great science fiction story with a ton of interesting paths and deeply emotional, cathartic moments.”
“The story takes a while to get going but once you start putting together the pieces of the puzzle, the experience you get is up there with the best in the genre like the Zero Escape series.”
“Enjoy an immersive story, fully voiced and boasting multiple endings!”
“Way too many mysteries embedded along the story, and it was easy for me to get tired of staying curious.”
“The story is heavily fragmented and ties together in the end with big gaps in between each chapter stage.”
“And as for the story, most aspects of what's going on make absolutely zero sense, which threw me off for large portions of the game.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it immersive and engaging, while others criticize it for being repetitive and basic. Several users noted similarities to soundtracks from other games, suggesting a lack of originality. Overall, while the music is described as functional, it fails to leave a lasting impression for many players.
“Pleasing art, engaging story, immersive music, and multiple character routes.”
“Talking about the music in particular, I got vibes from both Corpse Party and I Walk Among Zombies.”
“The music and voice acting are pretty good.”
“Art and music are on the weak side.”
“But the soundtrack seems to propagate doubt, calling me names and tempting me to cheat.”
“Then you'll just get to listen to the repetitive OST as it loops through the same generic songs until you finally mute the music.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is a mix of adventure and puzzle-solving modes, appealing primarily to fans of the genre who enjoy complex narratives and escape room mechanics. However, some players find the puzzles overly abstract and challenging, leading to frustration, while others appreciate the blend of visual novel elements with mystery and adventure. Overall, the gameplay experience is polarizing, catering to those who enjoy intricate problem-solving and narrative depth.
“This game is primarily for those of us who desperately want more gameplay like Zero Escape, and are willing to cope with a few bits of puzzle logic nonsense to satisfy that itch while we wait for ZE4.”
“It blends escape room gameplay and adventure/visual novel elements featuring five girls trapped in a vast underground city.”
“Look, I have a PhD in physics; I can understand complicated math and quantum mechanics, but even with walkthrough answers, I still have no idea how to solve some of these puzzles - they're way too abstract and esoteric.”
“Gameplay in the adventure segments is, frankly, bad.”
“Gameplay is divided into two different types of modes called adventure mode and puzzle solving mode.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deeply emotional and cathartic storytelling, featuring a female-led cast that is portrayed as complex individuals with genuine emotional depth, rather than relying on gratuitous fan service. This focus enhances the overall narrative experience, allowing players to connect more profoundly with the characters.
“This is a great science fiction story with a ton of interesting paths and deeply emotional, cathartic moments.”
“The lack of gratuitous fan service, especially with a female-led cast, was an unexpected sight, allowing more focus on them as genuine people with emotional baggage rather than their assets.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful artwork and distinctive art style, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience.
“The artwork in this game is beautiful.”
“The art style is stunning.”
“The art style feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, making the game look like it was released a decade ago.”
“The character models are poorly designed, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a tense, post-apocalyptic setting infused with psychological horror elements, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the logical and immersive soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and lingers in their minds, making it memorable.
“If you're looking for a post-apocalyptic survival game with a tense atmosphere, psychological horror elements, and puzzle solving, you'll enjoy what this visual novel has to offer.”
“The tracks felt very atmospheric and logical to the current situation; they often appear in my head, so I added a few tracks, like the opening one or the more stressful ones, to my 'best visual novel OST' playlist.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features excellent voice performances, including familiar actors from the Corpse Party series, but it currently suffers from optimization issues on PC, which may deter some players given its full price.
“However, its full price can be hard to swallow for some people, especially considering that it is not optimized for PC yet.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play even on high-end systems.”
“I expected better optimization; the frequent frame drops and long loading times really detract from the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that while some puzzles are well-designed and enjoyable, many others are tedious and require excessive effort to implement solutions that are conceptually understood, leading to a frustrating grinding experience.
“A couple of the puzzles are well designed and really enjoyable to solve, but many are tedious. You know these kinds of puzzles where you've figured out the solution conceptually, but need forever to figure out how exactly the game expects you to put this solution into practice? You'll find plenty of those in here.”
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