Buy it if you like
- Story: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 91 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 42 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
12 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
This restraint gives the narrative room to breathe and encourages personal interpretation, making the experience feel intimate without becoming overly abstract or confusing.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
6 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than presenting rhythm gameplay as a detached score-chasing exercise, the game frames each musical encounter as a confrontation, turning beats and button presses into a form of dialogue between the player and the world.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
6 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Hailing from the Abyss uses expressive pixel art enhanced by lighting effects and animation that respond to the rhythm of the music.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
3 of 42 sampled reviews raised it
Combat unfolds as musical battles where every action—attacking, defending, or evading—is tied directly to the beat of the soundtrack.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story12 reviews
Gameplay6 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Audio3 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs75% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty79% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
Platforms
- Windows
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$4.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
5 points recordedtoday · $4.99
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