Abyssus Reviews
Abyssus brings a distinctive brinepunk style to an otherwise straightforward co-op roguelite shooter. There's fun to be had here, but the step up in difficulty when playing co-op is a bit too punishing.
Abyssus is a solid enough roguelite that is sure to provide hours of good fun, especially if played with friends. However, it does lack a bit in variety, weapon balance is a bit questionable at times, and in can get more chaotic than it needs to be.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Abyssus is a solid title, and one that I expect to return to over and over until I complete it. While there are some aspects that could be improved, they won’t deter me from coming back to the post-launch content when those eventually release as well.
Abyssus is a fast-paced game to play with your friends. It perfectly balances gameplay for those who just want to reach the end vs. those who want to challenge themselves.
In Abyssus, up to 4 players take on the mantle of brinehunters, intrepid explorers of the depths of the abyss.
A roguelike first-person shooter with a brinepunk aesthetic, Abyssus provides a lot of frantic fun, especially if played in co-op. Its progression could do with a little work, though, with you needing to grind Soul Fragments to unlock basic upgrades that feel necessary for your survival, alongside some pesky difficulty spikes.
After spending dozens of runs in its depths, I can honestly say Abyssus has earned a spot in my rotation. It scratches the same itch as DOOM Eternal’s frantic combat, but layers in the replayability and build variety of a roguelite. It’s punishing, yes, but it’s also fair. If you die, it’s usually because you made a bad choice or weren’t paying attention, not because the game cheated you. And when you pull off a perfect run, weaving through enemies, chaining kills, and watching your brine-powered weapon tear through a boss’s health bar, it’s pure satisfaction.
Abyssus is a thoroughly solid roguelite first-person shooter that just fails to be interesting enough to fully convince.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Abyssus is quite competent in its approach, especially considering it was developed by a smaller studio. The game combines the dark maritime Brinepunk look with Cyberpunk elements, delivering an immersive setting that keeps the player engaged with each expedition. The combat is fast-paced and satisfying, offering fluidity in both confrontations against hordes of enemies and boss battles. The title stands out for its high replayability, thanks to the wide range of blessings, amulets, and weapons that allow for different playstyles and strategies in each match. Furthermore, the cooperative mechanics add an extra layer of fun, making Abyssus a great option for weekend gaming sessions with friends.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Abyssus is a thrilling and addictive roguelite FPS that shines brightest when played with friends, as the chaos and challenge ramp up the deeper you venture into the ancient civilization hidden beneath the dark sea.
Abyssus is a good base for a roguelike first-person shooter because it lets you move easily, shoot quickly, and create chaos with other players. The brine-punk style and tactical choices, such as elemental abilities, give it a lot of depth.
The result is a game that's quite fun at its best, but still feels unfinished in many ways. With a lot of work from the developers, "Abyssus" could become an absolute insider tip a year after its release, but for now, we'll have to wait and see whether to buy it.
Review in German | Read full review
Abyssus is a fine addition to the co-op roguelike FPS genre. It doesn't throw a plethora of guns at you with different stats, but it does have that addictive gameplay loop that challenges you to get farther in with each run, with a little help from some upgrades each time, of course. Performance on the Steam Deck is solid, allowing us to have a good 60 FPS experience while not compromising image quality. The controls also work well, despite the game not advertising controller support.
Despite these concerns, I’ve had a lot of fun with Abyssus, and I imagine I’ll continue to do so. It’s not the most complicated game I’ve ever played, and it has some balance issues, but it just feels so good to blow enemies away and to chain abilities together that can cause massive havoc around you. I’ll just make sure that when I come back to Abyssus, I’m consistently doing it with a crew of friends who are all ready to cause even more of that mayhem with me.
Abyssus is a terrific first-person shooter, boasting one of the smoothest and most engaging gunplay mechanics with impactful gun customization. However, it falls short as a roguelite due to how uninspiring and unrewarding its gameplay loop is.
Abyssus is another roguelite that could be balanced much, much better. While I’m sure a friend group could have fun as is, the sheer amount of gameplay-related things (weapons, mods) that must be unlocked could lose players’ interest before they even get to them. There is also an enhanced difficulty setting, which I’m not sure how players will tackle unless there are some extremely powerful hidden charms. The awesome aesthetic (minus the player characters) would’ve made for a great adventure into the depths, provided there were fewer jokes, but maybe a game about colonizing an ancient Aztec/Mesoamerican-inspired civilization shouldn’t think too hard about what it’s actually saying.