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Abyssal Shade

73%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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"Abyssal Shade" is a deck-building roguelike game where you descend into a layered dungeon of the mind, battling Shades with emotional blessings-turned-weapons. Gameplay combines lengthy card game segments with top-down RPG puzzles, offering replayability through varied rewards and strategies, lasting approximately 2 hours.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a neat concept and is fun to play, making it a good pastime.
  • The gameplay loop is engaging, with entertaining puzzles and a solid battle system.
  • The art style is appreciated, and the game shows high potential for future development.
  • There are issues with clarity in gameplay mechanics, such as understanding card effects and enemy actions.
  • The game can become repetitive, with rooms feeling similar and lacking variety.
  • Technical problems exist, including bugs and unresponsive buttons, which can hinder the experience.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally considered to be a strong point, with a well-received art style that enhances the overall experience. However, some players feel that the graphics could be improved, as they believe the game compensates for its visual shortcomings with engaging gameplay. Overall, while the graphics may not be the standout feature, they contribute positively to the game's charm.

    • “The graphics are quite dated and lack the polish you'd expect from a modern game.”
    • “The visual design feels uninspired and doesn't do much to draw you into the game world.”
    • “Character models and environments look bland, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highlighted as surprisingly engaging for a free Steam game, with a simple energy mechanic that compensates for its lack of story and graphics. Overall, players find it to be a worthwhile experience given its cost.

    • “100% worth the 0 American freedom units I spent on this. Surprisingly good for a free Steam game; what it lacks in story and graphics, it makes up for in gameplay.”
    • “The energy mechanic in this game is pretty simple.”
    • “100% worth the 0 American freedom units I spent on this, surprisingly good for a free Steam game, what it lacks in story and graphics it makes up for in gameplay.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this free Steam game is noted to be lacking, but players feel that the engaging gameplay compensates for this shortcoming. Overall, while the narrative may not be a strong point, the game is still considered a worthwhile experience.

    • “The story is incredibly shallow and fails to engage the player in any meaningful way.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth, making it hard to stay invested.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and poorly executed, leaving many plot points unresolved.”

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