Hailing from the Abyss

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Hailing from the Abyss is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by VIA Studio (Visual Interactive Arts) and was released on August 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hailing from the Abyss" is a rhythm-based game where you journey through distinct stages with unique enemies and original soundtracks, battling against memories in a mesmerizing pixel art style. The game features over 20 hand-crafted stages, multiple chapters with unique enemies, power-ups, consumables, and a duel system. Your protagonist is on a train ride home, wearing headphones and dozing off, causing the memories to come to life.

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music20 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique pixel art style and a solid soundtrack that many players enjoy.
The gameplay offers a nice challenge, especially as players progress to harder levels.
The developers are actively updating the game and addressing bugs reported by users.

Many players report significant issues with note timing and hit registration, making gameplay frustrating.
The intense lighting effects and screen flashes can be overwhelming and distracting during play.
There is a lack of quality-of-life features, such as audio adjustments and speed settings, which detracts from the overall experience.

music
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the soundtrack and its ability to complement gameplay, while others criticize the lack of originality and variety, noting that many tracks feel repetitive. Although the charting is generally well-executed, some players find the timing and flow of the music inconsistent, which detracts from the overall rhythm experience. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the uplifting nature of the songs and the fun they bring to the game.
- “The soundtrack is great and the charting is even greater.”
- “In terms of soundtracks, each song feels carefully chosen to complement the gameplay and even after replaying the song countless times it still gets you in the zone.”
- “The music is so good, and I love the feeling of hitting.”
- “The songs are terrible.”
- “The music lags behind the hit boxes of the arrows.”
- “Music also lacks a lot of variety.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story of the game is generally appreciated for adding depth and enjoyment, with some players finding the characters endearing. However, critiques highlight a confusing and vague storyline, as well as slow text box transitions that detract from the experience. Overall, while the narrative has its flaws, many players still find it engaging and enjoyable.
- “Nevertheless, I very much liked and enjoyed the game, story, and the music.”
- “Unlike previous rhythm games, it is fun because it has a story, and the game characters are cute, so I want to buy it when I make it into a doll.”
- “Also, adding a story has given the game depth.”
- “The text boxes for the story are slow and linger on screen for a few seconds before they let you continue.”
- “The story is confusingly vague.”
- “I couldn't figure out the main point of the story.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the cute art style and stunning pixel art that enhance immersion and overall gameplay experience. However, players have reported significant issues with note mapping and calibration, leading to frustrating gameplay moments where inputs do not register correctly. While the visuals are generally well-received, technical flaws detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “- stunning visuals”
- “+ the aesthetic of the pixel art and animation work nicely together!”
- “I have no idea what is happening with the mapping and graphics of the notes, but the calibration needs an automatic timed beat version. Fun so far, but I'm having a stroke actively knowing I hit notes and they just are not registering.”
- “Ever since one of the early chapters, a significant amount of the hold notes for the first column have the hold bar graphic show up on the second column instead, obstructing the notes that are on the second column.”
- “The cute graphics and combat style make the game immersive.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay is generally satisfying with decent graphics and a well-curated soundtrack that enhances the experience. However, players have reported significant lag due to intense lighting effects and potential gameplay mechanics issues, such as the ability to bypass challenges by pressing all keys simultaneously. Overall, while it offers a solid experience, there are notable bugs that detract from the gameplay.
- “In terms of soundtracks, each song feels carefully chosen to complement the gameplay, and even after replaying the song countless times, it still gets you in the zone.”
- “Provides a satisfactory gaming experience with decent graphics and gameplay, making it a solid choice for the genre.”
- “The intense lighting effects cause the gameplay to lag so much on certain levels.”
- “However, I found that simultaneously pressing all keys allowed me to bypass challenges, indicating potential issues with the current gameplay mechanics.”
- “- gameplay bugs”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs and poorly designed charting that can be difficult to read, especially without a scroll speed adjuster. While some players find it workable, those with advanced rhythm game skills may find the difficulty levels unbalanced, with hard charts lacking challenge and easy charts being overly simplistic.
- “The game is buggy and the charting is a bit of a mess, making it difficult to read charts. It would be nice if there was a scroll speed adjuster, but there isn't, which adds to the clutter. If you're an avid rhythm game player with above-average skill, this game is definitely not for you; hard charts offer little challenge while easy charts are far too simple.”
- “The game suffers from numerous bugs and the charting system is poorly designed, making it hard to follow. A scroll speed adjuster would greatly improve the experience, but its absence makes the charts feel cluttered. For experienced rhythm game players, the difficulty balance is off, with hard charts lacking substance and easy charts being overly simplistic.”

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Hailing from the Abyss is a casual action adventure game.

Hailing from the Abyss is available on PC and Windows.

Hailing from the Abyss was released on August 19, 2024.

Hailing from the Abyss was developed by VIA Studio (Visual Interactive Arts).

Hailing from the Abyss has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Hailing from the Abyss is a single player game.

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