Katja's Abyss: Tactics

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Katja's Abyss: Tactics is a single player tactical role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by OneHundredThousand and was released on April 23, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Katja's Abyss: Tactics" is a game where you play as Katja, a newly promoted captain at Echo Mining Corp, leading a team of miners and engineers into the dangerous caves of Montmane to collect potent runoff from volatile energy Nodes. The caves are home to warped creatures, and gameplay involves scanning walls for safe digging spots, building combat units, and managing resources to survive. A Steam key is available for those who have already purchased the game on Itch.io.

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

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The game successfully combines tactical RPG elements with Minesweeper mechanics, creating a unique and engaging experience.
The visuals are charming and well-crafted, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
The hidden shopkeeper adds a fun layer of customization with special unlocks, making the gameplay more rewarding.

The campaign is relatively short, consisting of only 8 levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
The pacing can feel slow, and the mechanics may lead to tedious gameplay, especially with unit movement restrictions.
There are some minor bugs and a lack of variety in units and enemies, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
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The story aspect of the game is engaging, with a well-blended mix of genres that enhances the campaign missions, though some players find the pacing can lead to tedious micro-management. While certain missions, like Level 4, offer unique challenges, there is a desire for clearer objectives and a more detailed conclusion to the overall narrative.
- “The two genres blend well together, and missions are fun when they don't drag on too long and turn into a micro-managing mess.”
- “I wish there was a little more detail to the end of the story as well, but I won't get into spoilers by saying more than that.”
- “Level 4 was a bit special, since you had to survive around 15 or so turns, but there again was no indication for how long you had to survive. The mission briefing at the start mentioned something along the lines of 'don't place the win condition unit with all these enemies around.'”
- “I only did four campaign missions.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their lovely visuals, combining pixel art with a mining theme that enhances the gameplay experience as players navigate caves to collect energy while avoiding obstacles and monsters.
- “The visuals are so lovely.”
- “Mining combined with pixel graphics creates an engaging experience as you dig through caves to collect energy while avoiding nodes and monsters.”
- “The pixel graphics feel outdated and lack the detail needed to immerse players in the environment.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming, making it hard to appreciate the game's potential.”
- “The graphics are a major letdown, with bland textures and a lack of visual variety.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by limited mechanics that do not enhance movement after attacking or provide additional actions upon defeating enemies. Players must navigate Minesweeper-like mechanics, adapt unit modifications based on situational needs, and effectively manage resources to ensure survival.
- “The gameplay features Minesweeper mechanics, allowing players to modify units based on the situation and manage resources effectively to survive.”
- “The mechanics provide a unique challenge, requiring strategic planning and resource management to navigate through enemy encounters.”
- “The mechanics don't help with extra move actions when killing enemies and moving after attacking.”
- “Minesweeper mechanics, mod units depending on the situation, and manage resources to survive.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to allies being unable to pass through one another, which detracts from strategic gameplay and adds unnecessary frustration.
- “My biggest complaint is that allies cannot pass through each other - it doesn't really add much to the strategy, just adds a level of tediousness.”