Explorers of the Abyss
- June 4, 2021
- Kagura Games
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive combat mechanics and interesting dungeon layouts, making it a solid RPG experience.
- Resource management adds depth to the gameplay, and the tutorial system effectively guides players without being intrusive.
- The character interactions are well-developed, and the art style is appealing, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game can be excessively grindy, especially on higher difficulty levels, which may deter casual players.
- Many players find the H-scenes to be too infrequent and not as engaging as expected, leading to disappointment.
- The exploration can feel tedious due to the lack of navigable towns and the overwhelming number of rules and conditions.
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; some players find it excessively tedious and annoying, especially with random encounters, while others appreciate the challenge it brings, particularly at higher difficulty levels. Overall, the game is described as having a significant focus on grinding, which can be enjoyable for those who prefer that style of gameplay, though it may feel time-consuming for others.
“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.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it unremarkable and simplistic, others praise the well-written characters and engaging narrative in a grim setting. However, the lack of challenge detracts from the overall atmosphere for some players.
“Ideology in Friction has an amazing story and very well-written characters in a grim world.”
“The story is interesting, if a bit simple.”
“The erotic elements are underwhelming, and the overall story is nothing to write home about.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the character development is shallow.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some players feel it occasionally falls flat.
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express dissatisfaction with the gameplay in Kagura games, noting a lack of depth and challenge, particularly criticizing the ease of defeating bosses, which diminishes the overall experience. Comparisons to Sakura Dungeon highlight the differences in battle mechanics, but the sentiment of insufficient gameplay remains consistent.
“The battle mechanics are completely different, which adds a unique twist to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you invested in the challenges presented.”
“My biggest problem with Kagura games is that there is no gameplay; one-shotting bosses takes the investment out of the games.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The battle mechanics are frustrating and don't offer enough variety to keep things interesting.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Ideology in Friction" is noted for its compelling story and well-developed 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.”
