After a good 60 hours of playtime I think it's time to share my thoughts. First of all, let me say I really enjoy this game. Sure it has its flaws, but which game doesn't? During each fight, you don't really get too many options. Where to move your character each turn is pretty much all you have to decide. However, there's so much more depth there. A depth that may take awhile to notice. By moving, the elements you step on becomes stronger for the turn. Should I take a detour to power up just a single attack or should I do a few weaker ones? Is there a way for me to do both? Figuring out how to do the most damage is however not the only thing to keep in mind. How much of a defence can I muster given this path? Sometimes it might just be better to not attack at all to be able to end the turn with the best possible defence. Which monsters attack this turn? Where are they smiting (dealing double damage)? On top of this there are also traps and sliding ice. Sometimes you take a detour wh...
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A turn-based strategy game with card management and rogue-like elements, with a touch of the adventure game feel.
Control the power of the three elements and explore the monsters' den called "Elemental Abyss". Elemental Abyss is a mix of card management, adventure games and rouge-like elements. If you're already familiar with card based rouge-likes you're going to be surprised, Elemental Abyss mixes these elements in a new and refreshing way.
Monster Encounters
During each turn of an encounter, you will have to pick a route for your character. After a route has been picked, your character will follow it, attacking enemies along the way. This might sound simple, but it has a deceptively amount of depths and complexity to it. The different tiles all belong to one of the 3 elements, which all behave slightly different. By moving across the same element you will harness its power, becoming stronger for the turn. Should you power-up for that one powerful attack or is it better to choose a path that attacks the most enemies?Deck Building
During the various encounters, you will have to equip your "Essences". These will be drawn from a deck of cards and their different powers will help you through the Abyss. Managing this deck of cards is an important part of your adventures, as you will only draw 3-6 cards every encounter. Try to manipulate the deck for the strategy that suits you the best.The Abyss
Unlike a traditional rogue-like game, the map of the Abyss doesn't change. This will give you some familiarity that will anchor you in an otherwise changing experience. Each adventure will be very different from the previous one, but by slowly pushing forth into the unknown, you will be able to get closer to the whole picture. This allows you to explore the Abyss in a way that reminds you of a traditional RPG game.At present, the game has the following contents:
- 3 classes with a total of 13 characters, each with a their special abilities.
- More than 190 Essences available.
- More than 200 different encounters.
- 18 normal monsters (and their mutant counterpart) and 9 bosses
- 36 events that can either help or hinder you.
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User Reviews
Its a solid puzzle/strategy game. Do it
Yet another time I wish that Steam also had a Thumb Sideways option. I normally skip reviewing games like this in which I feel that I'm strongly on the fence about. Attacks are automatic. Depending on what colored tile you move to will trigger the elemental attack related to that color. Elemental attacks have different range patterns: Forwards, Sideways, backwards, or Circular around your character, or in diagonals. You have a ghost when making decisions how to move around the board and they will show you if and how much damage you are doing to the enemies you pass by on that turn. You can take three or four steps per turn. You have three different cards that you can play per battle. These offer things like more armor or further attacking range. You also have optional feats to score more coins and better cards at the end of battle. ie; Land 12 Fire attacks at once. You have an overhead screen before battle (like many card battlers) where you have limited choice as to which battle or d...
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10
- Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Must support OpenGL 2.1 or higher. Intel HD 3000 or better.
- Storage: 500 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 cost?
Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Elemental Abyss 元素之渊?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10 Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Must support OpenGL 2.1 or higher. Intel HD 3000 or better. Storage: 500 MB available space
What platforms is Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 available on?
Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 is available on Windows PC.
Is Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 worth buying?
Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 has 100% positive reviews from 13 players.
When was Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 released?
Elemental Abyss 元素之渊 was released on May 26, 2020.
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