Warriors: Abyss Reviews
After the gameplay really sunk in, I ended up having a blast with WARRIORS: Abyss but it definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea. ⚔️
As previously mentioned, I’m still in shock it took this long for Koei Tecmo to publish a Musou roguelike. Warriors: Abyss might possibly be the most fun I’ve had with a Musou game at least since Hyrule Warriors. It’s just a phenomenal fit, perfectly mixing the franchise’s “braindead-but-enjoyable” combat system with the replayability and arcadey vibes of a roguelike.
Warriors Abyss is a title that tries something new from the classic musou, but you can tell from several factors that we are dealing with a product with a limited budget: the base price is in line with low-medium cost productions (we are talking about € 24.99 for the standard version), the graphics are not particularly well-finished (even the game menu is very basic) and as a last point the fact that it was announced and released on the same day, without any advertising campaign. The duration is not particularly long either. Even if you die and start over often, to complete a single run of the game, therefore overcoming all 4 areas, it takes about 3-4 hours. Clearly with such a large roster you will stay longer, completing it several times and with always different characters. Overlooking the plot and graphics, the gameplay of Warriors Abyss is fun and suitable for short gaming sessions. If you like musou and are looking for different experiences than usual, Warriors Abyss can meet your needs. If you're looking for the original musou experience, you can always play it safe by choosing Dynasty Warriors Origins, the latest chapter in the saga.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Warriors Abyss is a solid roguelite experience that will appeal to fans of the Warriors series, with a massive character roster and engaging combat that shines in the early stages. While the difficulty and repetitive gameplay may lead to frustration, its smooth performance and satisfying core loop offer plenty of hours for those up for the challenge.
Review in German | Read full review
Warriors: Abyss offers up some satisfying hack-and-slash entertainment, but it falls short of its true potential.
Limited on several fronts, Warriors: Abyss may please fans of Koei Tecmo's musou series or those who enjoy Vampire Survivors-style games looking to try something similar but not identical. A fun pastime, with some mechanically deep moments, but overall lacks depth both narratively and in gameplay.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Enjoyable to listen to the sounds of combat, which range from the ringing of steel to the sizzling of magical attempts. Cries of combat and the roars of foes combine to create an atmosphere of tension. However, several lines of conversation that are repeated throughout the fight can become tedious after a while.
WARRIORS: Abyss is a really enjoyable rouge-like that offers smart, clever twists on the formula, keeping it fun, fresh and entertaining throughout. Its hack and slash, hectic gameplay filled with a deep roster and entertaining combinations and powerup possibilities, offer tons of replay, but it does suffer from some chuggy performance, a difficulty curve that takes a steep drop off, and a feeling of repetition after a while. Still, it comes recomended if you’re looking for something a little bit spicy on the side of your adventures through hell.
Warriors: Abyss isn’t the worst entry in the series, but it’s far from the best. While its hero summoning mechanic has potential, the repetitive gameplay, bland visuals, weak story, and aggressive DLC push make it hard to recommend at full price. There’s some mindless fun to be had in the early hours, but once the novelty wears off, you’re left with yet another Warriors game that fails to evolve in any meaningful way.
While it may not reach the dizzying heights of other titans in the roguelite space, such as Hades, the game nonetheless offers an addictive and satisfying experience that Warriors fans should check out.
Warriors: Abyss offers a high-intensity action experience mixed with Roguelike elements. Players control historical warriors to face waves of enemies in a brutal world. The game features a diverse cast of characters and an enjoyable combat system. However, it suffers from repetitive environments and enemies, along with a simplistic story. Despite these issues, it remains a suitable experience for fans of challenging gameplay and Roguelike games.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
For longtime Warriors fans, Abyss offers a fun, if somewhat shallow, experience. However, those looking for a high-end roguelike experience may find the game lacking in depth and ambition. Warriors: Abyss is a fun experience for fans of the series, but its lack of depth of customization and frustrating boss battles make it less of a standout entry. It's an interesting side-title, but it doesn't quite live up to the hype of the roguelike genre.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Warriors Abyss has its heart in the right place and some interesting ideas, but its particular blend of musou and roguelike doesn’t feel like it’s fully realized. A novel blueprint for something down the line, but as-is, it’s hard to justify for anyone but the biggest fans of the Warriors series.
WARRIORS: Abyss is an action game belonging to the mushow in which we will have to eliminate waves of enemies to defeat final bosses and get out of hell. All this by recruiting a series of allies and get the best possible synergy with all of them and seek to combine their skills in the best way. The game is easy to play from the first moment but its unattractive story and poor graphic quality make it subtract several points to its set.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
If I could summarize my experience with the Switch version of WARRIORS: Abyss, I would say that it was a fun experience that I dedicated hours in bit-sized sessions. The musou and rogue-like genres mix perfectly and it surprises me that it took them (Omega Force) this long to implement an Hades-like experience to their games. However, the performances and loading issues, specially the latter, really affected my time with the game for the worse; it took my experience with it from "excelent" to "good, but with frustrating issues".
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Warriors: Abyss is like a tasty fast food game — nothing extraordinary, but satisfying for a quick bite. The visuals are dated, the story is unexciting, and the production clearly sought the most economical path. Still, the game captivates with the pleasure of testing different characters and builds as we progress through the underworld.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Getting started is pretty tough, though, because you're bombarded with an incredible amount of text explaining all the systems. It can get just as tough when you move up to higher arenas, because the screen is overloaded with so many effects that the frame rate can even get into combat.
Review in German | Read full review
Warriors: Abyss offers an exciting shake-up of the musou formula with its fast-paced action and satisfying roguelike progression system. Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t have the variety of some other prolific roguelike titles and the chaotic nature of combat can sometimes lead to frustration, but that thrill of cutting through hundreds of enemies in seconds whilst strategically building formations and character bonds always feels great. There’s a lot of potential for variety through the sheer number of characters on offer, and whilst the gameplay loop can get a little repetitive, it never stops being fun.
Warriors Abyss is a blend of Warriors combat and the roguelike genre, giving you an insane character roster and satisfying hack-and-slash combat.
Warriors: Abyss is far from perfect, but I can't pretend I didn't have a blast unleashing flashy attacks and dodging the enemy onslaught.