Project Abyss
- November 18, 2016
- Tall Story Studios
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Project Abyss is a 2D survival RPG set in the deepest ocean, where you explore a living underwater world filled with dangerous sea life, wreckages, and enemy subs. Use a variety of equipment for combat and destruction while surviving against bosses, turrets, and poisonous plants. Experience a day/night cycle in this beautiful pixel art game with an original soundtrack."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features well-done 2D graphics and an immersive environment, showcasing the developers' effort and creativity.
- It offers a unique blend of exploration and combat, with a variety of upgrades and gadgets that enhance gameplay.
- The atmosphere is engaging, and the game provides a refreshing experience with its charming art style and enjoyable music.
- The control scheme is poorly designed, making navigation cumbersome and frustrating, especially for players accustomed to traditional controls.
- The game is plagued by bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with movement and interactions.
- There is a lack of options for remapping controls, which can be particularly problematic for left-handed players or those who prefer keyboard controls.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's 2D graphics are highly praised for their quality and immersive environment, showcasing a charming pixel art style that effectively represents ocean creatures. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail and the engaging atmosphere, complemented by top-notch music and sound design. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's relaxing yet captivating experience.
“The 2D graphics are well-done, and it's clear that they put a lot of effort into making an immersive environment despite the graphic style.”
“The aesthetic and gameplay are relaxed but not boring, and the atmosphere is really engaging.”
“The art style and representation of the ocean creatures is charming, and it feels nice when you come across something unexpected.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a relaxed yet engaging atmosphere, featuring exploration of shipwrecks and submarine repairs, alongside survival elements like limited fuel and ammo. Players appreciate the unique mechanics and the blend of peaceful exploration with a compelling story and mystery to uncover.
“The aesthetic and gameplay are relaxed but not boring, and the atmosphere is really engaging.”
“There is definitely a survival aspect to the gameplay, as the fuel on the submarine is limited, along with ammo sometimes running dry.”
“I love to play and finding out new mechanics, far off from everyday design and established 'must be Blizzard-like' controls.”
“It allows for an extra dynamic of gameplay, in terms of exploring inside shipwrecks or repairing the submarine itself from outside.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as top-notch, enhancing the overall experience alongside the impressive pixel art graphics and scenery. Players appreciate the quality and appeal of the soundtrack, highlighting it as a standout feature.
“Other than that, the pixel art graphics are amazing; the music, sound, and voice acting are top notch!”
“Apart from that, I love the music.”
“The graphics, music, and scenery are lovely.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story offers a blend of mission-driven gameplay and open-world exploration, allowing players to engage with a mysterious narrative at their own pace. While the peaceful exploration is praised, some users express a desire for improved control settings to enhance the overall experience.
“The peaceful exploration mechanic with a story and mystery to solve is my kind of thing.”
“You can choose to play by achieving the various missions, or you can just explore the endless ocean.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative thread.”
“The characters are underdeveloped and fail to engage the player emotionally.”
“The plot twists are predictable and do not add any depth to the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized, with users describing it as a "buggy mess," indicating significant issues that affect performance and gameplay.
“Additionally, a buggy mess.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as engaging, combining a relaxed aesthetic with gameplay that maintains interest without becoming tedious.
“The aesthetic and gameplay are relaxed but not boring, and the atmosphere is really engaging.”
