End of Abyss Review Roundup: A Promising Descent That Struggles to Stick the Landing
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
IGN's recent review of End of Abyss highlights a title with great atmosphere and ambition that struggles to bring its survival horror and metroidvania elements together cohesively.
Section 9 Interactive swung for the fences with End of Abyss, blending survival horror, twin stick shooting, and metroidvania exploration into a single package. IGN recently put the title through its paces on PC, alongside its current generation console releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. While the studio clearly nailed a chilling, atmospheric vibe within its decaying sci fi facility, the core mechanics unfortunately fail to lock together in a cohesive way.
Reviewers point out that the game occasionally hits high notes that rival the heavy hitters of the survival horror space. However, those standout moments are held back by an uneven difficulty curve and systems that often work against each other rather than building momentum. For a genre where smooth progression and tight combat are everything, these friction points keep the experience from reaching the upper tier.
At the end of the day, End of Abyss shows plenty of creative ambition, but it ultimately gets lost in its own labyrinthine design. Players looking for their next atmospheric fix will find flashes of brilliance here, but they should probably temper their expectations before diving into the depths.
Tags: Metroidvania, Survival Horror, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa