The Abbey

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"The Abbey" is a point-and-click mystery adventure game set in a medieval monastery. As the new arrival, you must uncover the truth behind the mysterious events and secrets of the monks. Through puzzles and dialogue, navigate a thrilling narrative filled with intrigue and suspense.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story21 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story inspired by 'The Name of the Rose', with well-written dialogues and interesting characters.
The graphics are visually appealing for the period, with hand-painted backgrounds and good character animations.
The voice acting is generally high quality, and the orchestral music enhances the atmospheric experience.

The game suffers from a slow pace, with characters moving slowly and few challenging puzzles, leading to a tedious experience.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs that can prevent progress and a problematic save system that may result in lost progress.
The gameplay can be frustrating due to a lack of clear guidance on object interactions and the presence of tedious sliding puzzles.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
7%
The game's story, heavily inspired by Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose," is praised for its intriguing plot and character depth, immersing players in a medieval murder mystery filled with themes of knowledge and corruption. While the narrative is engaging and well-structured, some players found the pacing slow and the puzzle design lacking, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many reviewers appreciated the atmospheric graphics and solid voice acting, making the story a memorable aspect of the game.
- “The story is heavily inspired by Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose', a classic murder mystery concerning medieval scholastic thought, the oppression of the church, the wrath of the Inquisition, and the nature of knowledge.”
- “The game is satisfying with a plot that grips you early enough and keeps you hooked until the end.”
- “The voice acting is well done, and while the animations are fairly basic, they are placed to make the story feel like genuine interactions, and the camera angles top off the whole 'movie vibe.' The premise of the story is common enough, but the environment is unique and characters are fun to interact with.”
- “The story seems like it has potential, but I felt like I played for a long time without accomplishing anything.”
- “The plot twist wasn't amazing... sort of saw it coming.”
- “No, as far as I've seen, it does not emphasize any inspiring religious feats, but I don't believe that this game was intended to supplement the player's religious beliefs - it is through and through, a story of murder, greed, and corruption.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and atmospheric quality, with hand-painted backgrounds and well-executed character animations that evoke a charming, Disney-like feel. While many reviewers appreciate the visuals and lighting effects, some note issues with texture clarity and the cartoonish style, which can appear less impressive in motion. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's memorable storytelling and immersive experience, despite a few criticisms regarding certain artistic choices.
- “The graphics are gorgeous for the period, all dialogues are voiced.”
- “The artwork, setting, and character models are great; they have a nice Disney film feel to it.”
- “Pros: the story was great, and the graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Quickly checking up, the cartoony animations look a bit cheap, and the somewhat grim artwork left me not expecting much.”
- “Graphics are no prize winner; it's evident even from just looking at some screenshots.”
- “The visuals are good enough, though sadly not as good as the screenshots imply; in motion, the 3D models are a lot less pleasant to look at.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is generally smooth and visually appealing, with enjoyable animations and voice acting, but it lacks complexity and a tutorial, making some mechanics less intuitive. Players can expedite movement and skip cutscenes, yet critical flaws exist, such as hidden or hard-to-find items that can hinder progress. Overall, while the experience is decent, its length and some gameplay elements may not justify the price.
- “Graphics are good and gameplay is smooth, especially if you use double-click on exits and map locations to quickly jump scenes. Press 'M' when you're outside a location to access the map, and right-click to skip cutscenes or fast forward through conversations.”
- “Gameplay isn't complicated at all.”
- “Granted, it's not the best out there, but I did like the animations (it's as if you were watching a cartoon), most of the voice acting, and the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is not excellent; there is no tutorial, and even though this game is a point-and-click adventure, not everything is obvious. For example, the inventory is shown when you move the cursor to the top of the screen, like a sort of curtain.”
- “Regarding gameplay, it has critical flaws, including must-acquire items that are hard to find in a hidden object game (like the pipette) or that are completely invisible (such as the letter to the prior).”
- “It is a bit too expensive given its length, with about 10 hours of gameplay at best.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its mysterious story and engaging setting, enhanced by atmospheric sounds and a cute graphic style. However, some reviewers feel that the cartoony visuals clash with the serious themes of murder and religious rituals, detracting from the overall immersion. Despite this, there are moments where the atmosphere is effectively captured, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “I recommend this - mysterious story based on the name of the rose, atmospheric sounds, graphic side is cute and it is not too short.”
- “I enjoyed the setting and atmosphere.”
- “It has a neat setting and at certain points it really nails a nice atmosphere.”
- “During the vital moments, the cartoony style seems like an odd stylistic choice, conflicting with the seriousness of murder and religious rituals, destroying the atmosphere that could have been achieved with a more fitting approach.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game's world.”
- “Despite the intriguing premise, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real tension or emotion, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for its orchestral quality and mesmerizing compositions, complementing the cartoon animation and voice acting effectively. Reviewers note that while it may be understated, it is well-crafted and fitting for the overall experience.
- “There are some nice orchestral pieces.”
- “The music is mesmerizing.”
- “Understated but well-composed music.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and laborious, with a slow pace and lack of engaging puzzles contributing to the overall frustration. The repetitive nature of the gameplay, compounded by potential crashes, makes the experience feel even more drawn out and unenjoyable. Using a walkthrough can alleviate some tedium, but many still feel the game drags on unnecessarily.
- “Despite the intriguing storyline, the lack of fun puzzles and slow pace make this game tedious.”
- “It becomes tedious really fast, especially if you know the game can crash on you at any point and force you to repeat everything again.”
- “The game is laboriously long; it's less tedious if you just sit through it with a walkthrough.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including bugs that affect gameplay and a problematic saving function that requires multiple attempts to ensure progress is saved. Additionally, some users noted that the last chapter is somewhat text-heavy, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is buggy.”
- “The saving function is a bit buggy; I had to resave a few times just to make sure.”
- “The last chapter is a little text-heavy, which adds to the overall instability.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers generally appreciate the humor in the game, noting it as a standout feature alongside the story, graphics, and voice acting.
- “I liked the story, the graphics, the voices, and the humor.”