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The Saint: Abyss of Despair

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63%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, grinding
63% User Score Based on 57 reviews

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The Saint: Abyss of Despair is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Happy Artist and was released on February 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Solve a horrifying supernatural mystery and save the life of an innocent child!

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
story20 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging story set in a colonial African backdrop, which adds an exotic touch to the gameplay.
  • The graphics are visually appealing, with well-designed hidden object scenes and a colorful aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game offers a low price point and includes Steam achievements, making it a decent option for casual gamers looking for a short playtime.
  • The game is very short, typically taking only 2 hours to complete, which limits its replay value and overall depth.
  • Voice acting is inconsistent and often poor, detracting from the immersion and quality of the storytelling.
  • The puzzles and hidden object scenes are generally easy and lack challenge, which may disappoint players seeking a more engaging experience.
  • story
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique atmosphere and intriguing premise, while others criticize its poor writing, disjointed narrative, and tedious execution. Although the setting and certain plot elements stand out, many reviews highlight issues such as convoluted exposition, inconsistent character motivations, and lackluster voice acting, ultimately leading to a story that feels both captivating and frustratingly flawed. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution leaves much to be desired, making it a hit or miss for players.

    • “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.”
    • “While the story was easy to follow, it was pretty poorly written.”
    • “The story is so disjointed that any semblance of a plot is superficial at best.”
    • “The story is incredibly bad.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautifully rendered scenes and decent artwork, while others criticize the low resolution and pixelation on modern displays. Overall, the visuals are described as good but not exceptional, with some hidden-object scenes well designed, though the game's age contributes to a less favorable impression. Despite the inconsistencies, many players find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere.

    • “The visual aesthetics with beautifully rendered scenes that transport players to a world shrouded in enigma.”
    • “It has nice graphics, some decent interactive segments and puzzles, and an interesting atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous and flavorful, and the music score and voice acting complement them nicely.”
    • “It's been well over a decade since I remember playing a game by this publisher, and while the artwork quality is about the same (though I'm uncertain as to when this game was released), the quality of this game is one of the worst hidden object games I've ever played.”
    • “The graphics aren't the nicest to look at, but there is voice acting.”
    • “Graphics are based on a 4x3 low resolution that looks pixelated and blurry when stretched over a modern widescreen high-resolution monitor.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally considered enjoyable but short, lasting around 2 hours, with a linear structure that may disappoint some players. While the graphics and setting are praised, the story is criticized for its complexity and lack of coherence, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, players can still find some enjoyment in the gameplay, though it may not be memorable.

    • “It is not a gem, the game is older and the gameplay is shorter, but the story is original, the graphics are quite good, and you can spend a few hours in a different world and enjoy most of the time.”
    • “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 whacky 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.”
    • “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...).”
    • “The gameplay is too linear, even for a HOG, and that says a lot.”
    • “Instead of the expected series of images showing where the characters ended up, all you get is a black screen with white text while your character narrates mechanically, like at the end of animal rescue shows where they tell you how Fido is now in a good home and plays in the yard every day.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be largely tedious, with many minigames and puzzles requiring excessive effort to complete despite having clear solutions. While the premise is intriguing, the overall experience is marred by repetitive tasks and buggy achievements that detract from enjoyment.

    • “Yet at the same time, as others have said, very tedious.”
    • “This hidden object game had a great premise with the plot about a priest’s haunted niece and the colonial African setting, but it is just too tedious to enjoy.”
    • “The player has to work hard to watch this story though, because the game is incredibly tedious.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's atmosphere is praised for its unique qualities and decent graphics, creating an engaging experience despite some shortcomings in music and voice acting. While the interactive segments and puzzles contribute positively, the storytelling is often seen as forgettable, detracting from the overall atmospheric impact.

    • “From the moment I delved into this game, I was immediately drawn to its unique atmosphere and intricate storyline.”
    • “It has nice graphics, some decent interactive segments and puzzles, and an interesting atmosphere.”
    • “The game has relatively good graphics, and the hidden-object scenes are well designed; the music is somewhat weaker, with just one ambient melody, but it fits the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “The story is okay, but how it is conveyed makes it entirely forgettable and lacking in atmosphere or suspense.”
    • “The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
    • “Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to engage the player.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered to be adequate, featuring a single ambient melody that complements the atmosphere well, though it may lack variety. Overall, the sound design, including music and voice acting, enhances the game's appealing graphics and immersive experience.

    • “The graphics are gorgeous and flavorful, and the music score and voice acting complement them nicely.”
    • “The sounds in the game, including the music, were good.”
    • “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.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the soundtracks are suitable, they don't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The background music is often too quiet or gets drowned out by sound effects, which is frustrating.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its bizarre storytelling and intentionally poor voice acting, which some players find amusing. The lighthearted and absurd moments, such as quirky dialogue, contribute to an overall entertaining experience, even if the gameplay itself is relatively easy.

    • “Some of the voice acting is so bad it's funny.”
    • “The story is bizarre and at times hilarious ('make lunch for me, I'm too busy making lunch').”
    • “To my surprise, the humor is funny despite the fact that the gameplay is relatively easy, and I enjoyed it.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has minimal replayability, as players can achieve all accomplishments in a single run of about two hours, with no additional content or features unlocked after completion. The lack of quality-of-life enhancements and limited mini-games further diminish the incentive to replay.

    • “No replay value; it's easy to get all of the achievements in the first run in around or under 2 hours.”
    • “No quality of life features, like 6 hidden object puzzles that take 30 to 40 seconds, maybe 8 other minigames. Nothing is unlocked after beating the game, resulting in no replay value.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report significant stability issues, particularly with buggy achievements that detract from the overall gameplay experience and make it feel tedious.

    • “Achievements are buggy, making the game tedious to play.”
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The Saint: Abyss of Despair is a action game with mystery theme.

The Saint: Abyss of Despair is available on PC and Windows.

The Saint: Abyss of Despair was released on February 2, 2017.

The Saint: Abyss of Despair was developed by Happy Artist.

The Saint: Abyss of Despair has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Saint: Abyss of Despair is a single player game.

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