Abyssal (2024)

Developer: DigiPen Europe-Bilbao
Publisher: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, dark fantasy strategy game where you command minions to survive against eldritch horrors in a slow-paced battle for revenge.

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What players say

Players praise the visual style, music, and tactical combat, but consistently criticize bugs, clumsy controls, a lack of saving and cutscene skipping, a minimal story, and no character progression. It is recognized as a student project, with mixed opinions on whether a free academic exercise still offers enough value.

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