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Abyss Odyssey

$14.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
69
Developer:
ACE Team
Publisher:
SEGA
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

There are only two constants in Abyss Odyssey: a great evil awaits at the bottom of the pit, and you must succeed or die.

From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle for an eternity. Enter the bold Katrien, the tortured specter Ghost Monk, and the ethereal Pincoya. Use the characters to perform combos, chaining attacks and releasing a flurry of blows in order to survive what lies beneath. Your path into the unknown may start out with three fierce warriors, but when you learn to possess your enemies, you can challenge the abyss with their skills and combat abilities. Each foe is as technically complex as the main warriors, so use all the options available to you and attempt to figure out the infinite abyss.

With side-scrolling levels that never play out the same way twice, you'll have a fresh experience every game as you face monsters, find life-saving merchants, and uncover treasures.

Begin your downward journey into the depths of the unknown.

Key Features

  • Deep combat system that takes cues and mechanics from the fighting game genre. All playable characters have an expansive set of basic and special attacks unique to each of them, along with a host of universal mobility options and advanced tecnhiques. Practice your moves and develop new combos in the Training room, where you can select any character you've unlocked in game, including the enemies.
  • Procedurally generated levels ensure no delve into the Abyss is the same. The rooms of the Abyss with their various twists and traps are randomized on every entry. Enemy spawns, equipment and items to be found, special characters to encounter, and more are different each and every time you play.
  • Unlock up to three hero characters to level up, earn skills, and collect equipment, then customize it all to best suit your play style. Leveling up earns skills points to upgrade each hero's unique skills a variety of ways, while various weapons and accessories can be equipped to grant them new abilities ranging from freezing opponents to cursing them.
  • Play as any character you encounter in the game—even the bosses. Unleash your hero's ultra attack to steal enemies' souls, allowing you take their form. Discover brand new move sets and character styles as you capture over 30 enemies, each as complex and advanced as the three heroes.
  • Work as a community to defeat the final boss together. When the collective community of Abyss Odyssey players defeats the final boss enough times, his mask breaks to reveal a new identity. Each time this is achieved, new content will be unlocked in game, including new enemies and other dynamics.
  • Beautiful visuals inspired by Art Nouveau, showcasing a story rich in Chilean culture. The flowing lines and beautiful organic styling of Art Nouveau can be seen from the game's UI to its character design. Set in late 19th-century Santiago, those characters and the game's story also draw heavy inspiration from Chilean folklore and mythology.
  • Play the campaign solo or with a friend in online or local cooperative multiplayer. A second player can drop in or drop out at any time to join you in your journey down the Abyss.
  • Bonus versus mode allows up to 4 players to test their skills against each other. Fight it out in special arenas developed for free-for-all or team-based competitive multiplayer. Use any character you've unlocked in game, hero or enemy, for dozens of characters to choose from.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
5 user reviews
80%
Positive
16 hrs at review
Recommended

This game is definitely worth a playthrough! The art is handcrafted and BEAUTIFUL, and the localization allows the Chilean flavor of the game to come through in English without any awkwardness. The action is sharp and engaging. There's an option for two player co-op (and even couch co-op, which is sorely lacking these days!). The difficulty is real, but the combat and upgrade system does allow for building some seriously powerful combos. Especially if the game is on sale, pick it up!

25 hrs at review
Recommended

Abyss Odyssey isn't for everyone, but if it is for you, it is really for you. ACE Team made something very special here: combining Smash Bros-esque fighting with rogue-lite gameplay and a highly unique fantasy atmosphere. There's really nothing out there like it. But, beware, this game is highly challenging and expects you to learn the basics of its systems to survive, and to go very in-depth if you want to thrive. Many players will be frustrated by the platforming, movement, and combat system all of which are very deliberate. Jumping is much like an old-school Castlevania with only limited control in the air. Combat even against the AI will require not simply spamming attacks but judging attack distances, animation timing, dodging, and blocking while simultaneously anticipating your opponent. You have to learn to make use of every resource at your disposal, which can include the health bars of up to 3 characters (you, your monster soul, and human soldier) that you have access to at a ...

6 hrs at review
Recommended

An interesting look into another world, though one that takes a bit to get used to. It experiments with a lot of mechanics, and each of the main characters does end up feeling different enough that I made sure to trek to the bottom with all of them. It's been a long time since I played, but hopefully the community has been able to properly bring the meta-progression to its final phase so that all the indicated content has been unlocked. (I think I'd be a little sad to get to the bottom after all this time and find it in the same spot it was when I last played.)

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 4800+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI 3850HD 512 MB or NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Abyss Odyssey cost?

Abyss Odyssey costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for Abyss Odyssey?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 4800+ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI 3850HD 512 MB or NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 4 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 4 GB available space

What platforms is Abyss Odyssey available on?

Abyss Odyssey is available on Windows PC.

Is Abyss Odyssey worth buying?

Abyss Odyssey has 80% positive reviews from 5 players. Metacritic score: 69/100.

When was Abyss Odyssey released?

Abyss Odyssey was released on Jul 15, 2014.

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