The Saint: Abyss of Despair

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In "The Saint: Abyss of Despair," play as an ex-priest who investigates an alleged demonic possession in Africa to help his cousin and save his niece. Uncover shocking revelations, solve puzzles, and interact with characters as you navigate a supernatural mystery filled with strange occurrences and dark secrets. This immersive hidden object game will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a captivating narrative and unique atmosphere, enhanced by the inclusion of Persian signs that add cultural depth.
Visually stunning environments and well-crafted puzzles provide an enjoyable gaming experience without becoming overly frustrating.
The game offers a decent variety of mini-games and hidden object scenes, making it a good choice for casual players looking for a short adventure.

The voice acting is largely considered poor, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
Gameplay is quite short, averaging around 2 to 2.5 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
There are several technical issues, including bugs with achievements and a lack of progress saving, which can lead to frustrating experiences.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, set in colonial Africa, follows Jonathan, a former priest summoned to investigate the possession of his friend's daughter. While the premise is intriguing and the atmosphere captivating, many players find the execution lacking, with contrived plot developments and frustrating tasks. Despite its short gameplay duration of around two hours, the narrative offers a mix of engaging elements and notable flaws, including plot holes and illogical sequences.
- “From the moment I delved into this game, I was immediately drawn to its unique atmosphere and intricate storyline.”
- “The game's narrative follows a compelling storyline that unfolds in a mysterious and desolate environment.”
- “As the player, you embark on a quest to unravel the secrets of the abyss and overcome numerous challenges along the way.”
- “The story and setting are a step above the usual, but other than that, there's nothing to write home about.”
- “Things unwind in a contrived fashion, and the player is given annoying tasks to complete to advance the story.”
- “Gameplay is quite short, expect it to last not much longer than 2 hours, but at least the story is quite captivating, though the plot holes and illogical steps that are so prevalent couldn't be avoided.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautifully rendered scenes and well-designed hidden-object locations that create an immersive atmosphere. However, some users criticize the overall quality, stating that the graphics are not consistently good. Despite the varied opinions, the visual aesthetics are generally regarded as a strong point, enhancing the game's enigmatic setting.
- “The visual aesthetics with beautifully rendered scenes that transport players to a world shrouded in enigma.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous and flavorful, and the music score and voice acting complement them nicely.”
- “The game has relatively good graphics, and the hidden-object scenes are well designed; music is somewhat weaker, there is just one ambient melody, but it fits the atmosphere nicely.”
- “Graphics are not good.”
- “Graphics are not good.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its unique atmosphere and intricate storyline, complemented by good graphics and well-designed hidden-object scenes. While the music is limited to a single ambient melody, it effectively enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted that the voice acting detracts from the experience.
- “From the moment I delved into this game, I was immediately drawn to its unique atmosphere and intricate storyline.”
- “The game has relatively good graphics, and the hidden-object scenes are well designed; music is somewhat weaker, there is just one ambient melody, but it fits the atmosphere nicely.”
- “Rather few hidden object scenes, but if you're looking for a short and decently atmospheric game, why not?”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered weaker, featuring only one ambient melody that, while fitting the atmosphere, lacks variety. However, it is noted that the music score and voice acting effectively complement the game's impressive graphics.
- “The graphics are gorgeous and flavorful, and the music score and voice acting complement them nicely.”
- “The game has relatively good graphics, and the hidden-object scenes are well designed; the music is somewhat weaker, but it fits the atmosphere nicely.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is notably brief, lasting around 2 hours, but it features captivating storytelling despite some plot holes and illogical elements typical of hidden object games. While the graphics and setting are praised for their beauty, the convoluted narrative raises questions about character motivations that seem irrelevant to the gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is quite short, expect it to last not much longer than 2 hours, but at least the story is quite captivating.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great setting but a whacky story that is in a silly way complicated.”
- “Gameplay is quite short, expect it to last not much longer than 2 hours, but at least the story is quite captivating (though the plot holes and illogical steps that are so prevalent in HOGs couldn’t be avoided...).”
- “Beautiful graphics, great setting but a wacky story that is in a silly way complicated - why does the main character have to be a war veteran that has touched some book during a battle and became religious but then became an exorcist? I don't know when it doesn't affect the story and gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to buggy achievements, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Achievements are buggy, making the game tedious to play.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is hindered by persistent bugs related to achievements, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience and makes it feel tedious for players.
- “Achievements are buggy, making the game tedious to play.”