Through Abandoned

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Through Abandoned is an adventure game that offers a stellar story and good game mechanics, all set in a unique and wonderful graphic world. However, the game is full of bugs that slightly dampen the experience. Your mission: search for your missing twin brother by going through the Abandoned. A memorable and atmospheric journey awaits.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 923 reviews

story27 positive mentions

stability32 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an intriguing atmosphere that draws players in.
The puzzles are challenging and engaging, providing a satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
The story has potential and keeps players curious about the outcome.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
Hints are often unhelpful or misleading, leading to confusion and reliance on external walkthroughs.
Only the first chapter is free, with subsequent chapters requiring payment, which many players find disappointing.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The game's story is generally regarded as intriguing and well-crafted, with many players appreciating its atmosphere and artistic presentation. However, several reviews point out issues such as incomplete narrative development, confusing elements, and a lack of logical progression, which detracts from the overall experience. While the story has potential and engages players, it often feels underdeveloped or overshadowed by challenging puzzles and gameplay mechanics.
- “The sinister music and intriguing storyline spurred me to play on.”
- “Great immersive story!”
- “This is an excellent puzzle game with an intriguing story.”
- “Though I never really knew the ending... like there's no ending for the story.”
- “Story starts strong but leaves you lacking further development.”
- “Looked interesting but there is nothing to guide you through the 'story'.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
9%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and unique atmosphere, which enhance the storytelling and puzzle-solving experience. While many users appreciate the visuals, some note a decline in quality in later chapters, and a few express that the graphics, though appealing, do not need to be overly complex to be effective. The combination of engaging graphics and a compelling narrative contributes to a memorable gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding user experience and gameplay challenges.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are certainly very unique and work very well.”
- “Beautiful graphics and smart puzzles.”
- “I like the art style of this game, simple yet so magnificent.”
- “This game copies everything from the art style to the atmosphere.”
- “I felt like the walk-through type graphics went on a bit too long.”
- “The graphics are very similar to 'The Lighthouse' and also the storyline.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and frequent freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have experienced soft locks, crashes, and problems with the interface, leading to frustration and a sense that the game is underdeveloped. While some users noted improvements after reinstalling, the overall consensus is that the game requires urgent fixes to address its stability problems.
- “I purchased all 3 levels and the game seems buggy and underdeveloped.”
- “The game crashes before I can even see it—it usually freezes at the beginning title card after the Unity symbol.”
- “Very buggy; I soft locked every time I took the desert elevator up to space, the game constantly reloaded me back to chapter 1, and the ending was interrupted by an ad I shouldn't have seen.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
76%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads even after purchasing ad-free options or chapter bundles. Users feel that the game forces them to watch ads for hints and additional content, undermining the experience, especially when they have already paid for premium features. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “No ads makes the whole thing very satisfying.”
- “Paid for the last 2 chapters and for no ads.”
- “No ads, game save, spooky music, and a real mind bender.”
- “You have to pay for what you get online, get ads even if you bought VIP, have no way to solve some puzzles unless you already solved them, and you have to go through a ton of unintuitive problems just to get some lackluster ending with no conclusion whatsoever.”
- “This game is just made to force you to watch ads or increase developers' YouTube views.”
- “If they wanted to take money for next levels, then why the advertisements??”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique and immersive qualities, often described as mysterious, heavy, and reminiscent of classic titles like the Submachine series. While some users note that the atmosphere can be hindered by technical issues or paywalls, the overall sentiment highlights a strong appreciation for the game's graphics, sound effects, and engaging environment that keeps players hooked.
- “The atmosphere is mysterious and heavy, with creepy sound effects that make you want to go further.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are certainly very unique and work very well together.”
- “Wonderful atmosphere, amazing graphics, and challenging puzzles.”
- “This game copies everything from the art style to the atmosphere.”
- “While the atmosphere is very similar, the puzzles are of a somewhat lower quality.”
- “The atmosphere is mysterious and heavy, with creepy sound effects, yet you want to go further.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The music in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its ominous and mysterious qualities that enhance the atmosphere, while others criticize its repetitiveness and technical issues, such as the inability to turn it off. Despite these drawbacks, many find the soundtrack engaging and fitting for the game's spooky themes, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some users experienced frustrating moments, such as being redirected to unrelated content when seeking help.
- “The art style coupled with music gives it a nice mysterious feel.”
- “The sinister music and intriguing storyline spurred me to play on.”
- “Beautiful sounds and music!”
- “The music is the same sound on repeat and the mechanics of the game are faulty.”
- “Footsteps sounds constantly and music won't turn off.”
- “The OST behaves strangely too.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the mechanics inconsistent and confusing, particularly with certain puzzles and frequent loading issues. However, others appreciate the hint system and overall direction, noting that the graphics are beautiful and the gameplay has potential. While some users see it as a derivative work with sub-par execution compared to similar titles, others find it enjoyable and well-crafted.
- “It was a bit hard to get a grasp of the gameplay, but you get the hang of it.”
- “Art was nice, puzzles were cool, and the mechanics were simple and functional.”
- “I like the hints and the mechanics of the game, and overall it is very well done.”
- “The music is the same sound on repeat and the mechanics of the game are faulty.”
- “Some of them made absolutely no sense - specifically locks requiring codes in chapter 3 - and made the gameplay very inconsistent.”
- “Last but not least, it keeps uploading chapter 1 at almost every step, making the gameplay far from flowing, and now it is not loading at all.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with puzzles becoming increasingly opaque and the repetitive traversal through endless environments like stairs and tunnels feeling unnecessary. While the game is generally well-received, this grinding element detracts from the overall experience.
- “Puzzles became more tedious and sometimes completely opaque over time.”
- “Good game, it's just that moving through endless frames of stairs and tunnels is tedious and unnecessary.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the "show walkthrough" button to be particularly humorous, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “The show walkthrough button is hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game!”