Through Abandoned

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Through Abandoned is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by krutovig and was released on July 22, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Through Abandoned: The Underground City" is a cinematic space shooter that takes you on a journey through parallel worlds, which have been abandoned by humans. Your mission is to find your brother who has been missing in these strange worlds. This game features point-and-click mechanics and requires you to solve puzzles, play mini-games, and collect items to escape. Explore the vast world and uncover the story as you search for your brother.

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story21 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a haunting atmosphere that effectively immerses players in its eerie world.
Clever puzzles that challenge players without being overly frustrating, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completion.
The minimalist storytelling and environmental clues create a sense of mystery that keeps players engaged throughout the short playtime.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 30-60 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some puzzles can feel obscure or illogical, leading to moments of frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
The story lacks depth and resolution, ending abruptly and feeling more like an introduction to a larger narrative rather than a complete experience.

story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by immersive environmental storytelling and a haunting atmosphere, but it often feels disjointed and lacks a satisfying conclusion, leaving players wanting more. While some appreciate the intriguing lore and visuals, many criticize the narrative for being thin, abrupt, and heavily reliant on exposition dumps, ultimately feeling like a setup for future installments rather than a self-contained experience. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its potential while others find it lacking in depth and coherence.
- “Immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and heart-pounding moments make every discovery rewarding.”
- “What begins as a simple quest quickly evolves into a descent through haunting underground structures, forgotten machinery, and cryptic symbols left behind by civilizations that seem both ancient and otherworldly.”
- “The narrative unfolds subtly, relying more on environmental storytelling than exposition.”
- “The story is lacking in any substance with an abrupt ending promoting the next game in the series.”
- “The plot feels phoned-in and half-baked.”
- “The story is poorly written to the point where it might have been a stronger game with only exploration and no story at all.”
graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
48%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming hand-drawn art style that many players find appealing, despite some noting that it lacks the polish of AAA titles. The visuals effectively support the gameplay, allowing players to focus on puzzles and exploration, while the overall aesthetic creates an immersive atmosphere. While some reviews mention low-quality graphics, the simplicity and unique design contribute positively to the game's nostalgic and engaging experience.
- “The hand-drawn art style is beautiful.”
- “Through Abandoned: The Underground City is a captivating journey filled with mind-bending puzzles and stunning visuals.”
- “I really enjoy the hand-drawn art style, and the music does a good job of creating an otherworldly atmosphere.”
- “For instance, the graphics are low quality, but still have a bit of charm to them.”
- “The graphics are blah and I'm just not a fan.”
- “On top of boring gameplay, there's tons of bugs, a menu without sensible settings, and below average visuals.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric qualities that enhance the sense of isolation and mystery, while others find it repetitive or generic. Many highlight the effective use of ambient sounds and thematic elements, such as throat singing, that contribute to the overall experience, though some criticize the lack of volume control options. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a key component that ties the game's visuals and narrative together, despite some reservations about its execution.
- “The sparse sound design and occasional eerie musical cues reinforce the mood of isolation, making every scene feel like a piece of a larger, unknowable whole.”
- “The ambient music fits well, the hand-drawn art is great and the story is interesting, even spread across multiple stand-alone games.”
- “I really enjoy the hand-drawn art style, and the music does a good job of creating an otherworldly atmosphere.”
- “The music is lacking in my opinion, but the eerie audio that looms over us, the player, as we move through the map heightens the mysterious atmosphere.”
- “The pants-shitting scary ambient music doesn't entirely fit with the visuals I'm looking at.”
- “[The music screams generic royalty-free. There are way too many boring notes with an even worse translation. The locations feel uninspired. This is far from a proper game of its genre; no heart to be found.]”
atmosphere
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its eerie and mysterious qualities, enhanced by effective art direction and ambient sound design that draw players into its haunting world. While some reviewers note its short length and minimalist presentation, the overall mood and sense of discovery resonate well with fans of atmospheric adventure games. Despite some criticisms regarding music and simplicity, the immersive environment and intriguing puzzles create a compelling experience that keeps players engaged.
- “This eerie underground exploration is a thrilling adventure filled with hidden secrets, atmospheric tension, and clever puzzles!”
- “Though short and minimalist in presentation, the game achieves a remarkable degree of atmosphere through its art direction and sense of spatial mystery.”
- “I really enjoy the hand-drawn art style, and the music does a good job of creating an otherworldly atmosphere.”
- “Once the puzzles are solved, there’s little incentive to return beyond appreciating the visuals or atmosphere.”
- “The music is lacking in my opinion, but the eerie audio that looms over us as we move through the map heightens the mysterious atmosphere.”
- “The game itself has an eerie atmosphere to it, but altogether I found it a bit boring, unfortunately.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
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The gameplay is centered on exploration, observation, and puzzle-solving, with a focus on environmental clues and item collection rather than combat or dialogue. While some players appreciate the straightforward and logical nature of the puzzles, many find the gameplay frustrating due to unclear mechanics, lack of intuitive design, and numerous bugs, leading to a generally underwhelming experience. Overall, the game offers a short playtime of about 30 minutes to an hour, but fails to provide significant engagement or replay value.
- “The gameplay is built around exploration, observation, and puzzle-solving, relying on environmental clues and item collection rather than dialogue or combat.”
- “The puzzles vary from straightforward mechanical interactions to more abstract logic challenges, often requiring players to pay close attention to patterns and symbols scattered throughout the environment.”
- “It doesn’t rely on flashy visuals or complex mechanics to hold your attention—instead, it invites you to slow down, observe, and lose yourself in a world that feels simultaneously alien and familiar.”
- “It's overall a meh experience with little reward both story-wise and gameplay-wise.”
- “Nothing in gameplay could keep me interested.”
- “But the gameplay leaves much to be desired when it comes to indicating where the player is meant to be looking for solutions, and in a point and click adventure game, that simply breaks the deal.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by numerous bugs and glitches, including item duplication and inconsistent puzzle mechanics, which can hinder progress. While these issues are generally not game-breaking, they can disrupt the experience, especially if players attempt to continue after exiting the game. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," with animations and achievements also affected by these stability problems.
- “Generally confusing puzzles, somewhat buggy - I have had my items being duplicated.”
- “It's best to be played in one sitting because there are some bugs and glitches when exiting and continuing later on, but it's nothing game-breaking.”
- “One of the major problems that I had were the glitches.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively evokes emotional resonance through its use of space and texture, conveying themes of loneliness and curiosity without dialogue. However, some players find the simplistic storyline and easy puzzles detract from the overall experience, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration.
- “It manages to create an emotional resonance without words, using space, architecture, and texture to convey loneliness and curiosity.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game offers an engaging journey, it suffers from a lack of narrative closure and character development, which may leave players feeling that the experience concludes too abruptly.
- “The lack of narrative closure and character development may leave some feeling that the journey ends too abruptly.”
- “Character development feels shallow and unfulfilling, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “The characters lack depth, and their arcs feel rushed, resulting in a disjointed experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of spooky and amusing elements, with players finding irony in the low price of the games. However, the presence of bugs can detract from the experience, leading to confusion over whether challenges are genuine or simply glitches. Overall, the humor is appreciated but can be inconsistent due to technical issues.
- “What's funny is that I got all 3 games for $1.07.”
- “However, the bug's presence doesn't do the game any favors as it always makes you question whether you're genuinely stuck on a riddle or the game is simply acting funny.”
- “Spooky, a bit funny, quite logical, and visually satisfying.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game requires better optimization to enhance performance and overall experience, alongside the addition of achievements.
- “On a final note, there should be achievements and improved optimization.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate the attention to optimization; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “On a final note, there should be achievements and better optimization.”
- “The game's performance is severely lacking, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I often experience lag and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's simplicity and straightforward puzzles significantly limit its replayability, with players noting a lack of engaging content and only about an hour of gameplay, resulting in minimal incentive to revisit.
- “However, the game’s simplicity also limits its replayability.”
- “The art was okay, the puzzles were very straightforward and not particularly fun or rewarding - a total of 1 hour of gameplay with no real replay value.”

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