Abyss Odyssey

ACE Team

Rank: #5 / 8
Released: 2014
Studio: ACE Team
Genre: roguelike

At a glance

Abyss Odyssey is a side-scrolling action-adventure game from ACE Team, with procedurally generated levels and a fighting-game-inspired combat system. Its three warriors—Katrien, Ghost Monk and Pincoya—have distinct attacks, and players can chain moves into combos. As you descend through the abyss, you can also possess enemies and use their combat abilities. Each run brings a different layout, with monsters, merchants and treasure along the way. The game’s setting follows the warriors’ effort to reach the great evil at the bottom of the pit. Listed modes include single-player, PvP and co-op, with online and shared-screen options for both competitive and cooperative play. Abyss Odyssey was released for Windows on Jul 15, 2014, and is listed as a roguelike in addition to its Action, Adventure and Indie genres.

Who it is for

It suits players who want side-scrolling combat built around combos and changing runs. Its shared-screen and online PvP and co-op options also fit players looking for competitive or cooperative play.

What is good

Procedurally generated levels change between runs
Three warriors have distinct attacks
Possess enemies and use their combat abilities
Online and shared-screen PvP and co-op

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform
The journey centers on repeated descent into the abyss

Verdict

Abyss Odyssey combines roguelike level variation with character-based combat and enemy possession. Its range of online and shared-screen modes gives players options beyond solo play.