Mind The Abyss
- May 13, 2024
- Mind The Abyss Studios
Get on SteamWhat is Mind the Abyss? The pulse of an alien planet shifts the land itself, and the only ones who can put it back together are the scientists at the center and an underprepared Employee 465 who must use the planet’s hidden powers to survive. Uncover the mystery and plunge into the Abyss to harness the power that lies within. Mind the Abyss is a fast-paced first-person movement shooter combining…
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Windows
Reviews
- The movement mechanics are smooth and fun to master, providing a high potential for replayability.
- The weapon cycling and unique ammo mechanic add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- The demo showcases impressive graphics and environments, reflecting the developers' passion and effort in the game's design.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to performance problems even on capable hardware.
- The grapple mechanic can be clunky and unreliable, often not working as intended during gameplay.
- There is a lack of direction and clarity on objectives, which can leave players feeling lost at times.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cool visuals and art style, contributing to an enjoyable fast-paced shooter experience. However, some users report poor optimization, leading to performance issues on certain devices, despite the graphics being appealing and the gameplay being fun. Overall, there is a sense of potential for improvement in both graphics and performance.
“The graphics were cool, and the enemies were fun to fight.”
“The visuals are also nice.”
“So much potential for this game, there's already really great movement and gunplay, as well as art and visuals.”
“The game is so poorly optimized that it somehow makes my Steam Deck lag, even though I can run much more graphically intensive games at high quality without any issues.”
“The graphics do not affect this type of gameplay, but I would expect at least 100 more FPS on my PC.”
“There is so much potential for this game; it already has great movement and gunplay, but the art and visuals need significant improvement.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable mechanics, particularly the innovative weapon swap system that encourages strategic play and prevents overheating. Movement is smooth and simple, yet offers depth for mastery, while the shooting mechanics are responsive and satisfying. However, some users noted that the demo feels incomplete and suggested improvements, such as adjusting the default sensitivity for a better experience.
“I'm still a really big fan of the weapon swap mechanic that forces you to switch things up to keep dishing out good damage with the main weapons.”
“The movement mechanics are all very fun and the gunplay is super responsive.”
“Very smooth and simple movement mechanics, yet has such a high potential for mastery.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game shows promise but suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems even on capable hardware like the Steam Deck, which can handle more graphically demanding titles without lag. Further optimization and streamlining are necessary for an improved experience.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, as it runs seamlessly and enhances the overall experience.”
“This game definitely has some potential, but it really needs to be optimized and streamlined a bit more.”
“On top of that, the game is so poorly optimized that it somehow makes my Steam Deck lag, even though I can run much more graphically intensive games with no issue at high quality.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered unremarkable, with some players noting that it fails to leave a lasting impression. Additionally, the overall experience is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, making the music easily forgettable.
“The movement is similar to Ultrakill, but the jump is very low, and the slides are weirdly mobile and uncontrollable. The music is unremarkable; if there even was any, I forgot.”
