Akari and the Abyss
- March 1, 2024
- Ofuro Works
Get on SteamThis game will no longer be available for purchase after the winter sale ends.Akari and the Abyss is an RPG developed by Ofuro Works and published by OTAKU Plan. This game is a JRPG featuring a girl exploring the demon-infested Hell Palace. During her journey, the demon-slaying girl, Akari, encounters incidents where people's souls have been stolen. In order to save everyone, Akari challenge…
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Reviews
- Decent character artwork with animations and a large number of uncensored NSFW scenes.
- Simplified gameplay focused on turn-based combat and explicit content, catering to fans of tentacle themes.
- Japanese voice acting adds immersion, and the scene gallery allows for full unlocking from the start.
- Gameplay is extremely repetitive with minimal story and exploration, leading to a lack of depth.
- Requires an external patch to access +18 content, which can be inconvenient for players.
- Limited variety in sexual fetishes and only one main heroine, which may disappoint some players.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its repetitive nature, primarily revolving around straightforward turn-based combat and adult content integration. While some players may appreciate the customization options and scene gallery, the overall mechanics are simplistic and lack depth, leading to a monotonous experience. Despite its unique blend of combat and explicit scenes, many reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from increased variety and complexity to enhance engagement.
“Gameplay primarily revolves around turn-based combat encounters triggered by progressing through the dungeon.”
“Combat mechanics are straightforward, resembling typical RPG turn-based systems with basic commands and abilities.”
“This unique feature not only provides a visually dynamic experience but also enhances the gameplay, making each encounter both thrilling and satisfying.”
“Extremely repetitive both in gameplay and in CGs.”
“Gameplay is a bit boring.”
“While the fixed CG scenes provide variety in sexual encounters, the overall gameplay remains repetitive, centered solely on progressing through battles and unlocking additional content in the scene gallery.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in "Akari and the Abyss" is largely criticized for its lack of depth and character development, with minimal narrative beyond a simple premise of descending through a demon-infested cave. Players seeking a rich storytelling experience may be disappointed, as the game focuses primarily on uncensored sexual content and turn-based combat, leaving exploration and meaningful narrative elements virtually absent. Overall, the game is recommended mainly for those interested in its specific themes rather than its story.
“The story and depth are lacking, with minimal storytelling beyond the premise of descending through a demon-infested hell palace.”
“Probably 'Akari and the Abyss' is one of the simplest games to review as it is an ARPG that leaves out elements such as the story, which is limited to a line of text that only tells you that the heroine is in a cave and has to get to the bottom of this, killing demons to cleanse the evil.”
“The game plays out like any RPG Maker game without the walking around and story, making it worth a shot if you're not tired of those.”
“Other than that, there's pretty much no story and even less character development, so there's not really any reason to get invested or attached to either.”
“"Akari and the Abyss" lacks significant narrative depth, with minimal storytelling beyond the premise of descending through a demon-infested hell palace.”
“Probably "Akari and the Abyss" is one of the simplest games to review as it is an a-RPG game that leaves out elements such as the story that is limited to a line of text that only tells you that the heroine is in a cave and has to get to the bottom of this, killing demons to cleanse the evil. It also leaves out the aspects of exploration and gives you a linear path similar to text adventures where you are only told if you found a treasure, in which case it jumps directly to the turn-based combat with that enemy (and always 1vs1). So turn-based combat is the only real "playable" element, although these can also be automatic, allowing you to just enjoy what happens in the battles and defeats, which are the NSFW events that are the most important part of the game and make up the bulk of it.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, featuring well-crafted character artwork and animated portraits that enhance the portrayal of movement and action during battles. However, the environments lack detail, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
“Decent character artwork with animations on the portrait.”
“Decent character artwork with animations, but lacks detailed environments.”
“Artwork focuses on character portraits and CG scenes, with animations conveying movement and action during battles.”
“Decent character artwork with animated portraits.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game lacks substantial character development and storytelling, making it difficult for players to form attachments to the characters. While some users suggest that expanding customization options could enhance character depth, the overall focus remains on the game's adult content rather than meaningful character exploration.
“The game's emphasis lies in its extensive catalog of scenes, offering little in terms of exploration or character development.”
“Expand customization options for deeper character development.”
“Other than that, there's pretty much no story and even less character development, so there's not really any reason to get invested or attached to either.”
“The game's emphasis lies in its extensive catalog of NSFW scenes, offering little in terms of exploration or character development.”
“- Expand customization options for deeper character development.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability due to its repetitive nature, which may be a concern for potential buyers at full price. However, it does provide some replay value through random encounters and various difficulty modes.
“The game has significant replay value due to random encounters and various difficulty modes.”
“Replayability is enhanced by the diverse challenges and unique experiences each playthrough offers.”
“With multiple paths and outcomes, the game encourages players to return for new adventures.”
“However, potential buyers should consider the game's limited replayability and repetitive nature, particularly at full price.”
“However, it has some replayability due to random encounters and different difficulty modes.”
