Underplayed Gems

The Saint: Abyss of Despair (2017)

The Saint: Abyss of Despair cover
Developer
Happy Artist
Publisher
Alawar Casual
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
3.6 of 5, 106 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Investigating a supernatural possession in a sweltering African estate, the game feels methodical and suspenseful as you piece together clues to solve a horrifying mystery.

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What players say

Players consistently say the game is very short, around two hours, and very easy. The story is seen as a step above the usual for the genre, but the voice acting is often called poor and the graphics dated. Opinion is split on the puzzles, with some finding them decent and others poorly designed.

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