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

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a captivating story and unique setting, particularly with its incorporation of Persian signs that enhance the cultural experience.
The puzzles are well-crafted and provide a satisfying level of challenge without being overly frustrating.
Visually, the game has beautifully rendered scenes that create an immersive atmosphere.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2 to 3 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
Voice acting is inconsistent, with many performances being subpar or awkward, detracting from the overall experience.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs that affect achievements and save progress, which can lead to a frustrating gameplay experience.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
58%
10%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique atmosphere and intriguing premise, while others criticize it for being disjointed, formulaic, and poorly executed. Many note that the narrative, set in a supernatural context, features a blend of compelling elements and tedious exposition, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution often detracts from the overall experience, leaving it feeling rushed or overly complicated.
- “From the moment I delved into this game, I was immediately drawn to its unique atmosphere and intricate storyline.”
- “As the player, you embark on a quest to unravel the secrets of the abyss and overcome numerous challenges along the way.”
- “The story takes your character, a war veteran and ex-priest, to colonial Africa to visit your cousin, who is asking you for help with his daughter that is being possessed by a demonic entity.”
- “Lmao it's bad and the most hackneyed of hackneyed storylines.”
- “The story is so disjointed that any semblance of a plot is superficial at best.”
- “The story is incredibly bad.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautifully rendered scenes and decent artwork that create an engaging atmosphere, while others criticize the low resolution and pixelation on modern displays. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the visuals are generally good, especially in hidden-object scenes, though some find them outdated and lacking in polish. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the experience, but their quality may not meet the expectations of all players.
- “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.”
- “Overall I am going to give it a thumbs up for the graphics and the sound in the game.”
- “The graphics aren't the nicest to look at, but there is voice acting.”
- “Storyline is reasonably okay, but the graphics are slightly poor.”
- “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
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is generally considered enjoyable but short, lasting around two hours, and is characterized by linear mechanics that limit exploration. While the graphics and setting are praised, the story is often criticized for its convoluted and illogical elements, detracting from the overall experience. Players can expect a straightforward experience that may not fully engage them due to its simplicity and narrative flaws.
- “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 hidden object games 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
100%
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
80%
60%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its unique qualities and decent graphics, contributing to an engaging experience, despite some criticisms regarding the music and voice acting. While the interactive segments and puzzles enhance the ambiance, the storytelling is seen as forgettable, which detracts from the overall atmospheric impact. Overall, it offers a short yet immersive experience for those seeking a visually appealing game.
- “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
75%
25%
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, while the music is not the standout feature, it effectively supports the game's graphics and sound design.
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its bizarre storytelling and intentionally poor voice acting, which some players find amusing. Many users appreciate the comedic elements, noting that even simple tasks can lead to funny moments. Overall, the humor adds an entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game's stability is compromised by buggy achievements, which detracts from the overall experience and makes gameplay feel tedious.
- “Achievements are buggy, making the game tedious to play.”

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