WARRIORS: Abyss
Last updated: 2025-02-22
- Satisfying Musou combat with a large character roster.
- Fun, addictive, and replayable gameplay experience.
- Deep build customization provides player options.
- Repetitive gameplay and grindy progression.
- Unpolished graphics and reused assets.
- Unbalanced, frustrating boss encounters.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 290
- Helpful reviews
- 74%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 23%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 72%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 28%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 404
- Negative points
- 392
- Gameplay points
- 178
- Perf. points
- 17
- Rec. points
- 159
- Misc points
- 39
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfying Musou-style combat experience | The game delivers satisfying, Musou-style combat where players can defeat hordes of enemies with flashy attacks. This core gameplay loop is frequently praised and central to the game's appeal, successfully capturing the feeling of power from mowing down thousands of enemies. | 83% |
| Large, diverse character roster | The game features a large roster of over 100 playable characters from the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, each with unique movesets and playstyles. This variety encourages experimentation and provides a nostalgic experience for fans of the Musou franchise. | 70% |
| Fun, addictive, and replayable | Many reviewers found the game to be fun, enjoyable, and addictive, with surprising depth and replayability. The game offers a good balance of challenge and progression, making players want to play repeatedly. | 63% |
| Unique genre combination | The game successfully combines elements from Musou, roguelite, and Vampire Survivors-like games. This fusion creates a unique and engaging experience that appeals to fans of multiple genres. | 19% |
| Fresh take on Warriors formula | The game provides a fresh take on the Warriors formula by implementing roguelike elements and a new top-down perspective. This offers a unique experience for fans of the series. | 15% |
| Deep build customization options | The game offers a variety of synergies between characters, formations, and skills, allowing for diverse and customizable builds. Experimenting with these combinations is a key part of the gameplay experience. | 14% |
| Meaningful meta-progression system | The game features meta-progression mechanics that allow players to permanently upgrade characters and unlock new abilities. This provides a sense of continuous improvement and encourages players to keep playing. | 10% |
| Respectful of player's time | The game respects the player's time, allowing for short or long play sessions with consistent meta-progression. This makes it easy to pick up and play for short bursts. | 9% |
| Specific skills/characters recommended | Some reviewers noted that certain skills and characters are more effective than others. This may affect the game balance. | 8% |
| Relatively short playtime | Some reviewers noted that the game could be completed in a relatively short amount of time. This may be a concern for players looking for a longer experience. | 7% |
| Effective reuse of existing assets | The game reuses assets from previous Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors titles effectively. This allows the developers to focus on gameplay and create a polished experience. | 7% |
| Well-received game concept | Reviewers appreciate the game's concept of blending Musou gameplay with roguelike elements. The idea is well-received and contributes to the game's appeal. | 5% |