Who is Abby

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In "Who is Abby," play as Tom, distrustful of the police, who embarks on a quest to find his missing sister, Abby. Solve interactive puzzles and explore beautifully detailed environments in this narrative-rich game. Inspect objects and uncover secrets in a world filled with mystery and intrigue. Wishlist now to boost the game's visibility on Steam.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story15 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and meticulously crafted environments, making it visually impressive.
The story is engaging and handles themes of grief beautifully, with some good twists that keep players interested.
Puzzles are well-integrated and provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult, encouraging exploration.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to the need to find specific items for puzzles, often leading to unnecessary backtracking.
Performance issues are prevalent, with frame drops and crashes reported even on capable hardware.
The voice acting, particularly of the main character, is inconsistent and detracts from the overall immersion of the game.

story
26 mentions
58 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its breathtaking and compelling narrative, engaging mystery, and beautiful scenery. However, some critiques highlight issues with trope-heavy writing, awkward dialogue, and average voice acting, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the story's intriguing elements and humor keep players engaged, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “The devs should be very proud of the story and game they put out - it is hauntingly beautiful.”
- “It's crazy that this game isn't more well known as I found it compelling and true to its intent and story.”
- “The scenes and the story are great and even though it's a rather dire and unnerving atmosphere, there are still jokes inside that don't destroy the atmosphere and which are really cool.”
- “The story is trope-y and the badly written dialogue is performed by an awkward main character voice actor.”
- “The plot and characters are all lacking in depth because of it.”
- “It tells a complete story, although one that's fairly familiar to any long-time genre fan.”
graphics
17 mentions
71 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning quality and impressive detail, particularly when utilizing ray tracing capabilities. While some players experienced performance issues requiring adjustments to settings, the overall visual presentation, including a variety of environments and artistic elements, has been praised as exceptional, comparable to AAA titles. Many reviewers noted that the graphics significantly enhance the narrative experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The visuals are gorgeous (especially if you have a ray tracing-capable GPU)!”
- “The variety of environments and quality graphics are really impressive.”
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “All the artwork is weird AI, including many posters in that annoying alien AI language.”
- “I had to turn on V-Sync, drop down to medium graphics, turn off ray tracing, and switch to 1080p.”
- “There was a lot of texture popping and visuals going out of focus.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the main jokes unfunny and the acting lacking, others appreciate the clever easter eggs and self-aware humor that elicits genuine laughter. The game balances story drama with lighthearted moments, including effective fourth wall breaks and a Monty Python-esque style that many find enjoyable. Overall, it offers a blend of humor that can be hit or miss, but those who appreciate its comedic elements often find it quite funny.
- “There's also some genuinely hilarious little easter eggs, which are brilliantly self-aware without ever becoming indulgent.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud more than once, yet remained really gripped by the core mystery of the unfolding story.”
- “The game doesn't take itself too seriously and has a nice combination of story drama and underlying humor.”
gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around exploration and item collection, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, which can lead to frustrating moments, particularly with pixel hunting. While the overall experience is enjoyable, some players feel that the gameplay does not sufficiently compensate for a lack of strong story and dialogue. A demo is recommended to gauge personal enjoyment of the gameplay style.
- “I'm giving this a qualified recommendation; although I enjoyed it overall, I haven't played a game that could be as frustrating as this can be since the old point-and-click adventures with their pixel-hunting gameplay.”
- “My suggestion - play the demo; this gives the opening area and provides a good idea of the gameplay to tell you whether it's the sort of game you'll enjoy.”
- “I'm giving this a qualified recommendation. Although I enjoyed it overall, I haven't played a game that could be as frustrating as this can be since the old point-and-click adventures with their pixel-hunting gameplay.”
- “The gameplay consists of exploring each area to find collectibles and items to enable you to move forward and find out what happened to Abby.”
optimization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant frame drops even on capable hardware like the RTX 3060, while others report excellent performance on ultra settings with ray tracing. Overall, performance issues seem to be a common complaint, suggesting inconsistent optimization across different systems.
- “Nice length, sound, and graphics/performance were excellent on ultra with ray tracing.”
- “The performance is also spotty; playing this on a 3060, I experienced many frame drops.”
- “My main complaints are with the performance.”
- “To clarify, I don't have issues with performance like this in other games.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly immersive and effectively combines a dire, unnerving tone with moments of humor that enhance rather than detract from the experience. Players particularly praise the incredible atmosphere in the later levels, contributing to a compelling narrative and engaging scenes.
- “Highly immersive and atmospheric.”
- “The scenes and the story are great, and even though it's a rather dire and unnerving atmosphere, there are still jokes that don't destroy the atmosphere and are really cool.”
- “The atmosphere of the 4th level towards the end is incredible.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, particularly in later game areas where bugs can cause players to get stuck. Additionally, there are problems with controller responsiveness, requiring frequent inventory adjustments or mouse movements to regain functionality.
- “The game is buggy in the later areas; I got stuck once, and using the controller often required clicking in and out of the inventory just to interact with things or jiggling the mouse for the controller to work properly.”
- “Frequent crashes during gameplay make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered multiple glitches that disrupted my progress and made the game feel unstable.”