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Abyss Veil

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90%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

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About Abyss Veil

Abyss Veil is a single player shooter game with horror, anime, violence and science fiction themes. It was developed by Zorrio and was released on November 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Abyss Veil is a genre-bending first-person shooter / visual novel that retraces the lives of Ivy, Mel and many others in a war torn world. Ivy searches for her brother, the only person in her life who she could find solace in. They both shared a common dream with their friends... What was it? Anyway, she is now part of the Whitehounds, a fate perhaps worse than death itself. Mel ran away from …

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
story10 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Unique and ambitious blend of FPS, visual novel, and survival horror genres delivering an engaging and varied gameplay experience.
  • Compelling, intricate story and well-developed characters with deep lore that unfolds over time, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
  • Distinctive lo-fi PS1-style and hand-drawn art combined with atmospheric music create a memorable and authentic indie game vibe.
  • Difficulty spikes and balancing issues, especially in later parts, can lead to frustration and fatigue during long sequences.
  • Dialogue and writing style can be inconsistent, often mixing immature slang and humor that detracts from serious or emotional moments.
  • Early access bugs, UI irritations, map confusion, and lack of gameplay polish (e.g., limited enemy variety, awkward controls) can disrupt immersion.

  • story

    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The story is complex, captivating, and deeply engaging, often presented through visual novel segments that enhance its narrative depth. While some find it convoluted and challenging to fully grasp on a first playthrough, many appreciate its character development, thematic richness, and intriguing plot twists that keep players invested. Despite occasional awkward dialogue and uneven clarity, the story is praised for its emotional impact and potential for future expansion.

    • “The story is captivating, you want to know more and more and visual novel style segments of the game greatly work as a storytelling element.”
    • “The first chapter did a good job of creating a satisfying mini-narrative arc for the main characters; each reached a significant narrative climax. At the same time, main plot mysteries are not truly resolved and more are introduced, so it keeps you hooked about what might happen in the next chapter.”
    • “This story took so many unexpected turns it kept me captivated for the whole around 8 hours it took me to beat.”
    • “The story is convoluted, much like an esoteric anime or fanfic.”
    • “Some of the issues I have are the story clarity and the dialogue.”
    • “The story is very complex and by the end of it I felt like I only had a base understanding of what was going on and the relationship between Ivy and the many many other characters.”

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay is a varied mix of FPS, visual novel, and survival horror elements, with solid and responsive mechanics, especially in the FPS and fixed-camera horror segments. While the shifting styles and atmospheric tension are praised, the experience is hindered by simplistic gameplay, difficulty spikes, and some pacing issues. Overall, the gameplay offers interesting variety and charm but can feel uneven and occasionally frustrating.

    • “The gameplay is a combination of FPS, visual novel, and survival horror.”
    • “Its mechanics are simple yet crisp, and the game is ambitious with great atmosphere.”
    • “The pacing is well done, swapping between different gameplay styles, varied locations/themes, increasing variety and difficulty of enemy encounters, and a few varied boss fights sprinkled throughout.”
    • “The survival horror elements are present only at the beginning and end of the game and serve only to advance the story, but they completely switch up the gameplay, being a copy of early Resident Evil with tank controls and janky camera.”
    • “The game is ultimately dragged down by simplistic gameplay, extreme difficulty spikes, and excessive padding.”
    • “The difficulty skyrockets in the latter half of chapter 1, and by the 6th hour of gameplay I just wanted it to be over.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a distinctive lo-fi, PS1-inspired style combined with hand-drawn art that may initially divide players but ultimately adds unique charm and thematic depth. While the visuals are intentionally rough and sometimes sporadic in quality, the consistent aesthetic ties the game’s whimsical, dark atmosphere together. Level design varies from dull to creatively textured, enhancing certain moments with striking artistic flair.

    • “Don't let the "poorly" hand drawn art (it's peak and enhances the overall look of the game) and blocky graphics fool you, this game is peak.”
    • “The lore is quite deep for a game of this caliber and the implications surprisingly dark contrasting against the whimsical art style.”
    • “Some people may initially not like this style, but in my opinion, Abyss Veil did a fantastic job on staying consistent with its art style, so once you get used to the style, it will become a charm.”
    • “This game is rough around the edges 3D first-person shooter gameplay mixed with intervals of 3rd person tank controls and 3D/2D cutscenes in between also a 2000s-2010s beginner or early anime art style.”
    • “The care that developer puts into the level design also feels very sporadic, sometimes it's dull with no textures, and sometimes it actually has some neat aesthetic going for it, even with a sense of escapism depending on the level.”
    • “The art style is lo-fi PS1 style combined with hand-drawn character art.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music, likely composed by the developer Zorrio, features around 60 tracks that effectively complement the game's sci-fi, atmospheric, and melancholic themes. Reviewers praise its ability to enhance mood, with standout moments in both intense and calmer scenes, and appreciate the well-designed, ambient soundtrack that supports the game's art and narrative.

    • “I don't know too much about music genres, but what I can tell is that the music compliments the art and the game (e.g. sci-fi, synthetic, melancholic, atmospheric, horror, grimy).”
    • “The dialogues are long but still interesting and entertaining, and the soundtrack is beautiful, especially in the calmer moments.”
    • “The FPS portions played relatively well if a bit basic, and yeah, the music does its job of setting the mood.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is a mix of edgy and goofy moments that initially seem genuinely funny but later evoke a more complex, unsettling feeling. It balances ambition and soul with a playful tone, resulting in a uniquely quirky comedic experience.

    • “Even though there is some pretty edgy content, most of the story beats felt real; I found myself laughing quite a bit and feeling a bit messed up in the head.”
    • “I think it's really impressive for a first game; it has soul, ambition, and is genuinely goofy and funny.”
    • “The game has a few funny moments that I enjoyed, and the music in the game is great.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its well-crafted environments and ambitious design, enhanced by ambient, melancholic music that complements the sci-fi and grimy aesthetic. However, some feel that the edgy dialogue slightly detracts from the overall immersive experience.

    • “Its mechanics are simple yet crisp, and the game is ambitious with great atmosphere.”
    • “I don't know too much about music genres, but what I can tell is that the music complements the art and the game (e.g. sci-fi, synthetic, melancholic, atmospheric, horror, grimy).”
    • “I did like the music, not sure if it was composed for the game or not, but usually had that ambient/melancholy tone which helps with the atmosphere.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional moments in the game are often undermined by awkward pacing and inconsistent tone, blending serious scenes with goofy interactions in a way that detracts from their impact. Clearer distinctions between lighthearted and mature moments, along with allowing emotional scenes more space to resonate, would enhance the overall experience.

    • “There is a lot more I can point to, and to the credit of the developer, this game is a lot more interesting and complex than I originally thought. But when writing the later chapters, I recommend having clear distinctions between goofy interactions with the group in low-stakes situations and a more serious, mature take for when there are dark or emotional moments.”
    • “Also, don't be afraid to let some scenes that are emotional or shocking breathe a bit.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is widely praised for being strong and engaging, contributing positively to the overall storytelling. However, some users feel that character interactions occasionally lack consistency, despite the overall well-executed writing and world-building.

    • “In general, the world building, character development, and drama development are all great thus far.”
    • “The story and character development were great and I'm interested in its direction, but I felt like the character interactions weren't always solid.”
    • “In my opinion, the game is give or take fine, the story is interesting, character development is amazing, and overall, the writing part of the game is really well done.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game generally maintains good stability with few glitches reported. While some minor issues exist, they do not significantly impact the overall experience.

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Abyss Veil is a shooter game with horror, anime, violence and science fiction themes. Common tags for Abyss Veil include indie, boomer shooter, psychedelic, female protagonist, surreal and others.

Abyss Veil is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Abyss Veil.

Abyss Veil was released on November 12, 2025.

Abyss Veil was developed by Zorrio.

Abyss Veil has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Abyss Veil for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Abyss Veil is a single player game.

Similar games include G String, Industria, Moon Mystery, Hollowbody, Heartworm and others.