Through Abandoned
- July 22, 2015
- krutovig
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming hand-drawn art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Puzzles are mostly logical and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly complicated.
- It's a short and inexpensive game, making it a decent option for casual players looking for a quick experience.
- The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
- Some puzzles can be confusing or illogical, leading to frustration and reliance on guides.
- The story is minimal and lacks depth, making the overall experience feel incomplete or unsatisfying.
- story89 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally perceived as underwhelming, with many reviewers noting its simplicity and lack of depth. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements and the basic premise of searching for a missing brother, others criticize the narrative for being disjointed, vague, and poorly executed, often relying on exposition dumps rather than engaging storytelling. Overall, the game is seen as a light experience that may appeal to puzzle enthusiasts but fails to deliver a compelling or cohesive narrative.
“The game has a pleasant drawing, excellent atmospheric music (very reminiscent of Fallout 2, by the way), and the plot is quite good.”
“🌟 While some may find it short, its immersive atmosphere and intriguing story make it a worthwhile adventure for puzzle enthusiasts.”
“A great (short) game with nice art, clever puzzles, and an intriguing story (which is yet to be continued in future games).”
“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.”
“There's barely any story.”
- graphics45 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Through Abandoned: The Underground City" are characterized by a charming hand-drawn art style that many players find nostalgic and visually appealing, despite some noting that the overall quality is basic and reminiscent of flash games. While the visuals are generally praised for their simplicity and effectiveness in creating an atmospheric experience, opinions vary, with some players expressing disappointment in the graphics' quality and coherence. Overall, the art style is a significant highlight, contributing positively to the game's appeal, even if it doesn't push the boundaries of graphical fidelity.
“Through Abandoned: The Underground City is a captivating journey filled with mind-bending puzzles and stunning visuals.”
“The hand-drawn graphics and motion were good, the palette easy on the eyes, and the background music/sound effects appropriate and non-distracting.”
“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.”
“On top of boring gameplay, there's tons of bugs, a menu without sensible settings, and below average visuals.”
“Just a harmless poor man's 'Myst' with basic graphics, an inconsistent plot, and easy puzzles.”
- music35 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and effective, enhancing the overall experience with its immersive soundscapes, though some players find it repetitive or generic. While many appreciate the ambient tracks for creating a fitting mood, others feel it can be overly eerie or lacks depth. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's hand-drawn visuals and puzzle design.
“The game has a pleasant drawing, excellent atmospheric music (very reminiscent of Fallout 2, by the way), and the plot is quite good.”
“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.”
“I enjoyed the art style of this game, not so much the music, however, as I feel it made the game significantly more eerie than it needed.”
“There's not much audio design to speak of, except the music which is pretty mediocre.”
“[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.]”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is generally viewed as underwhelming, with many players finding it simplistic and lacking in engagement, often leading to frustration due to unclear puzzle mechanics. While some appreciate the logical and mechanical nature of the puzzles, the overall execution is marred by bugs, poor visuals, and a lack of intuitive design, resulting in a short playtime of about 30 minutes to an hour with little replay value. Despite a few positive remarks about the puzzles, the consensus leans towards a disappointing gameplay experience that fails to captivate players.
“Overall, not too bad for its cheap price; should be a good 30 minutes to an hour worth of gameplay!”
“Good gameplay and nice puzzles.”
“I personally didn't like the new inventory configuration or the addition of a tutorial, but the other added features and benefits were positive changes that improve the gameplay experience.”
“It's overall a meh experience with little reward both story-wise and gameplay-wise.”
“On top of boring gameplay, there's tons of bugs, a menu without sensible settings, and below average visuals.”
“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.”
- atmosphere26 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its charming art style and atmospheric music, which evoke a sense of immersion reminiscent of classic titles like Fallout 2 and the Submachine series. While some players find the atmosphere engaging and eerie, others feel it lacks depth and complexity, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall impact. Despite some technical issues, the combination of visuals and sound contributes to a pleasant, if somewhat simplistic, experience.
“The game has a pleasant drawing, excellent atmospheric music (very reminiscent of Fallout 2, by the way), and the plot is quite good.”
“I really enjoy the hand-drawn art style, and the music does a good job of creating an otherworldly atmosphere.”
“It's worth your time for the atmosphere, even if it's not all that complicated.”
“The game itself has an eerie atmosphere to it, but altogether I found it a bit boring, unfortunately.”
“No ominous atmosphere, no quirky illustrations, no ancient cuneiform or other rad history.”
“Okay little point-and-click that has charm, atmosphere, and decent puzzles but also a lot of bugs, including the final door breaking the game and (though I've only tried a few times now) the whole game won't start anymore.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as item duplication and inconsistent puzzle mechanics. While many issues are described as non-game-breaking, they can lead to a frustrating experience, particularly when attempting to progress after exiting the game. Overall, the game is considered somewhat buggy, impacting the enjoyment of its artistic elements.
“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.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with players expressing disappointment in its simplistic and boring storyline, which detracts from the overall experience. The lack of challenging puzzles contributes to a sense of wasted time, leaving players feeling unengaged and unsatisfied.
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 about 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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game offers minimal replayability due to its straightforward puzzles and short gameplay duration of just one hour, resulting in a lack of engaging content to revisit.
“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.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again since the story and mechanics don't change.”
“After completing the game, I found no reason to revisit it; the lack of different outcomes or challenges made it feel like a one-time experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game requires better optimization to enhance performance, alongside the addition of achievements to improve overall engagement.
“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 suffers from severe optimization issues that hinder performance.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times due to poor optimization.”
