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ABYSS OF THE SACRIFICE

67%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, optimization
67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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Set 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.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story24 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • 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 that are genuinely clever and rewarding to solve.
  • The art and voice acting are well done, contributing to an immersive experience.
  • Many puzzles are overly difficult or illogical, often requiring external guides to progress, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
  • The user interface is cumbersome, making inventory management and interactions frustrating.
  • The fragmented storytelling and character development can lead to confusion and a lack of emotional investment in the characters.
  • story
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring a captivating science fiction narrative with multiple branching paths and emotional moments, but it suffers from fragmentation and pacing issues that can make it difficult to follow. While some players appreciate the engaging character arcs and the overall mystery, others find the plot convoluted and the puzzles frustrating, often disrupting the narrative flow. Overall, the story has potential but is hampered by design choices that may leave players feeling disconnected from the characters and their journeys.

    • “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.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 serves its purpose, it may not 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.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of adventure and puzzle-solving modes, combining escape room mechanics with visual novel elements, which appeals to fans of the genre. However, many players find the puzzles overly abstract and esoteric, leading to frustration, particularly in the adventure segments. Overall, while it offers an intriguing premise, the execution of gameplay mechanics has received mixed reviews.

    • “It blends escape room gameplay and adventure/visual novel elements featuring five girls trapped in a vast underground city.”
    • “Gameplay is divided into two different types of modes called adventure mode and puzzle solving mode.”
    • “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 - they're way too abstract and esoteric.”
    • “Gameplay in the adventure segments is, frankly, bad.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its deeply emotional and cathartic storytelling, particularly within its science fiction context. Reviewers appreciate the absence of gratuitous fan service, which allows for a more authentic portrayal of its female-led cast as complex characters with genuine emotional depth.

    • “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.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beautiful artwork and appealing art style, highlighting a strong visual aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The artwork in this game is beautiful.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a tense, post-apocalyptic setting infused with psychological horror elements, enhancing the overall experience for players who enjoy puzzle-solving. The music tracks are noted for their strong connection to the game's mood, leaving a lasting impression that resonates with players even after gameplay.

    • “If you're looking for a post-apocalyptic survival 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, like the opening theme or the more stressful ones, to my 'best visual novel OST' playlist.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features excellent voice performances, including familiar actors from the Corpse Party series, but it is currently not well-optimized for 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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that while some puzzles in the game are well-designed and enjoyable, many others are tedious and require excessive trial and error to implement solutions, 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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30h Median play time
30h Average play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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