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Explorers of the Abyss

55%Game Brain Score
story, humor
grinding, gameplay
71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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"Explorers of the Abyss" is a dungeon crawling RPG set in the kingdom of Lescardia, where a curse has caused a labyrinth to appear and monsters to attack. The game features a quest system, in-depth battle system, a monster book, and lots of loot to collect. The king has fallen ill and it's up to the player to save the kingdom from chaos.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story3 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions

  • The game features an excellent tutorial system that explains mechanics as they arise, making it accessible for new players.
  • Resource management adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay, and the multiple difficulty options allow players to tailor their experience.
  • The character interactions are engaging, with well-drawn art and a charming cast that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game lacks towns and buildings, relying instead on a text list for navigation, which can feel limiting.
  • Some players find the game too grindy, with random encounters becoming tedious and the overall difficulty potentially frustrating.
  • H-scenes are infrequent and not as explicit as some players might expect, which may disappoint those looking for a more adult-focused experience.
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a mixed perception of grinding in the game; while some players find it manageable and even enjoyable, particularly in the context of dungeon crawling, others feel it can be tedious and overly time-consuming, especially at higher difficulty levels. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant part of the gameplay experience, appealing to those who appreciate a challenge.

    • “Not too grindy really, but things do take time.”
    • “A bit too grindy for me, and the random encounters are quite annoying.”
    • “If you want a challenge, and a tedious one at that, this is for you.”
    • “As this is a dungeon crawling game, it seems like they kept the non-stop grinding.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this title is notably more engaging than previous Kagura releases, featuring a focus on gear management, item usage, and strategic turn-based combat that offers around 25 hours of playtime. While some players may find the sexual content less impactful on the overall experience, those prioritizing gameplay will likely appreciate the depth and mechanics involved.

    • “This really is more gameplay focused than most other Kagura releases, with you having to actually manage the gear you buy, the items you have equipped, and your general item usage since shops have limited stock.”
    • “The gameplay time will be at least about 25 hours.”
    • “My biggest problem with Kagura games was that there was no gameplay in them; one-shotting bosses took the investment out of the games.”
    • “Unfortunately, the sexual content has little effect on the story or gameplay.”
    • “If you value gameplay over sexual content, you’ll surely enjoy the turn-based combat!”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is described as interesting yet simplistic, with some reviewers noting that while the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it is engaging enough to support the gameplay. Titles like "Ideology in Friction" are praised for their well-written characters and grim atmosphere, though the lack of challenge detracts from the experience. In contrast, "Explorers of the Abyss" features a lewd narrative centered on a quest to lift a kingdom's curse, but the sexual content is seen as largely disconnected from the main story and gameplay.

    • “The story is interesting, if a bit simple.”
    • “Ideology in Friction has an amazing story and very well-written characters in a grim world.”
    • “And if you really don't want to dungeon crawl and just want to enjoy the story, there's a difficulty that makes all the fights trivial.”
    • “Yeah, the ero stuff is meh and the overall story is nothing to write home about, but the actual game is really good.”
    • “Unfortunately, the sexual content has little effect on the story or gameplay.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny character dynamics and conversations, though some feel that it occasionally falls flat. Overall, it adds a solid layer to the RPG experience, complementing the engaging combat and dungeon designs.

    • “Genuinely a very solid RPG with very well-made combat, interesting dungeon layouts (as in, by normal RPG standards, not by eroge standards), and mostly good humor.”
    • “Aside from that, I liked the character dynamics of the party. There's nothing too deep going on, but the conversations can get pretty funny at points.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Ideology in Friction" is characterized by a well-crafted story and compelling characters set in a grim world; however, some users feel that the lack of challenge undermines the overall experience, leading to a sense of contrivance.

    • “The atmosphere and characters seem contrived.”
    • “Ideology in Friction has an amazing story and very well-written characters in a grim world, but the lack of any challenge just killed the atmosphere for me.”
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