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One of the greatest games ever made, but on modern machines a nightmare to get working properly.
This game is available on various other platforms, every xbox console, the Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.

I would strongly recommend playing this game on either the Nintendo Switch, or your mobile device. The xbox version has frusturating bugs (the only game ever where I have had a save corrupt), while the PC verison has numerous tech issues.

The Switch port is perfect, the mobile port is very well done. Please play this masterpiece, just not on pc.

Probably the peak of modern warriors titles, but there are far better ways to experience this game in the modern day.

For some reason the PC port does not include the graphic enhancements made for the ps4 version of the game, leaving this version look far worse in comparisson. While this shouldn't be a sole reason to not recommend a title, the fact a better version is there but they ported the worse one is what makes it so frusturating. This game is also available on the switch where it actually include all of the DLC unlike this "complete edition".

I would recommend this game via the ps4 or Nintendo Switch. Only play this version if you don't have access to either of them.

Devs for this are pretty goated and deserve support. Fast acting and willing to listen to feedback.

"Game doesn't run well" - Adds way more video options and improves optomization every patch
"3v3 is too slow" - Adds 5v5 just days after launch
"Gear up phase is useless" - Adds masterwork gear fundamently changing the loop and making you fight over POI's from the start
"Prep phase is too long" - Reduces prep phase time
"There's no progression or reward for continued play" - Adds lifetime stats page and ranked

This is all in under 2 weeks post launch. Its very impressive. If any of the above was the reason for you either not liking the game or not trying it I would recommend you give it another shot. This game does not deserve the hate it recieved.

If the music is to your taste its a fun finish it in a weekend type of game.
Worth it on sale.

Paywalling old heroes that I owned in Smite 1 and then making them not earnable via tokens because they're new. ♥♥♥♥ off and go bankrupt hi rez.

Only installed cause they brought back Guan Yu and I can't even play him

Everyday since this came out I've woken up excited to play it again. While playing I consistently find myself amazed that this exist and I am getting to play it. Truly a dream come true.
Fallout 3 next please :)

TLDR: If you're looking for a button masher action roguelite, or you're a warriors fan, I recommend it.

A warriors style roguelite is something I never knew I wanted. KOEI being the absolute experts when it comes to asset reuse have taken movesets and character designs that are over a decade old and have made an action roguelite with them (also music but its great so who cares). As much as I want to hate this practice, its worked and the game is very fun.

Warriors Abyss has you picking a new hero each run. All of the 100+ heroes have a unique moveset and set passive ability that encourages a build/playstyle. Heroes also have a 2nd passive that is unlocked via their unique weapon (obtained via random drop or purchase with ingame currency).

After picking your hero for the run you proceed through 8 stages which have you fighting more and more enemies as you progress. Every 8 stages leads into a boss fight, these bosses are set and you will be fighting the same ones each run. After defeating a boss you will pick a unique item that is random each run which adds some sort of modifier (ex lower cooldowns on abilities but more dangerous rooms) and then the difficulty spikes a bit.

Throughout your run you will be collecting new characters to add to your formation, or to sit in the back just providing passive buffs. Heroes in your formation provide extra abilities to use tied to your own combos. Heroes also have associated elements that you will generally want to combo with your own, as well as tags such as Wei or Grace that can provide benefits depending on your own heroes (or heroes from your formation) passive. Collecting heroes will also earn you gems that can give you elemental and other buffs.

Inbetween runs you can spend a currency called Karma Embers unlocking new heroes, which also give you account wide stat increases, as well as new formations and other effects. You can also spend this currency to unlock the previously mentioned unique weapons. I think you move through this tree a little too quickly, I was finished everything but unique weapons in under 10 hours. Runs themselves take around 40-60 minutes. While this all sounds good there are some caveats that limit the games potential.

Firstly and most noticeably, the graphics are poor. It runs on the switch so that makes sense, but the game looks old because it is re using over decade old assets plastered on a new backdrop with some new boss enemies. The story is also super barebones. One new character, you've been summoned to hell, kill stuff for me. This is no Warriors Orochi. Furthermore, playstyles feel a too similar despite using different builds. If I go all in on elements for example, regardless of whether its Slay or Ice I will still be spamming my summon abilities to apply the element as much as possible. The fun in builds is mostly just trying to make them as strong as possible based on you selected hero with what you are given in game, not in the changing gameplay due to your build. Lastly, I wish there was more stage variety. You will be playing the same 4 stages with the same bosses every game. I wish there were more stages and you were put into a random one each time. I also wish the stages had a bit more impact on the gameplay, currently the maps are just a bit different so you just have to adjust your movement.

Despite these negatives I still overall recommend the game if it looks like something you would enjoy. Roguelite fans might find the game lacking content, but what is here is fun. Warriors fans should enjoy re visiting these old movesets and getting to play the massive roster. The game also works fantastically as something to play while you listen to a YouTube video or Podcast. As an action bullet hell roguelite, Warriors Abyss overall succeeds in being a fun game.

The greatest trilogy of games, my favourite sci fi universe, all for $5 on sale. Buy this and play it.

One of the best RPG games ever made and it goes on sale for $5. If you're a fan of the genre or interested in trying an rpg there aren't many better options.
Great story, great characters, great world/lore. Tons of choices that give the game tons of replayability. These choices also carry over into Dragon Age 2 and Dragon Age Inquisition if you choose to play them. Obviously a bit dated, but it doesn't take away from how great the game is. Was excited to play everyday until I finished my recent playthrough.
Only real negative was some annoying bugs. Make sure you are saving often in multiple slots, one was game ruining and I had to go back to an hour old save to fix it. GOG version has some patches pre installed so if you have the option buy it from there.
Also not a fan of the Awakening DLC personally but im in the minority for that take.

We are so back.
Pre ordered