The Saint: Abyss of Despair > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

35 of 46 found this review helpful

Ordinary story in an unusual atmosphere

PostedApril 5, 2013

ghostsoul

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I liked that the game uses a different campaign setting than a typical game. It is not complicated and some puzzles pass too easily. But in general, the game exciting. Enough for me to buy a SE!

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great Game - But A Little Short

PostedApril 12, 2013

OzGuy

fromAustralia

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Good Graphics, Sound, Story, Game Play And An Enjoyable Introduction With Narratives To Follow ...

HOGS & Puzzles Were Fun ...

A Very Well Put Together Game ... Just A Little Short ...

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A Masterpiece Indeed!

PostedOctober 22, 2017

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fromAustin, TX

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Family, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Word

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This is a remarkable game, definitely one that stands out from the crowd. The graphics are unusual - nothing like those pastel-like ones we see in so many Hidden Object games these days. Instead, they really set the scene and the mood of the story. You feel like you are watching some old movie perhaps, one in which you have been taken deep in the heart of Africa. You can practically feel the heat ...Show more

This is a remarkable game, definitely one that stands out from the crowd. The graphics are unusual - nothing like those pastel-like ones we see in so many Hidden Object games these days. Instead, they really set the scene and the mood of the story. You feel like you are watching some old movie perhaps, one in which you have been taken deep in the heart of Africa. You can practically feel the heat of the day described at the beginning of the game! Most effective and rather surreal...

The storyline is especially quite original and interesting, and the music is most suited to the setting as well as the story. The voice acting is excellent as well, especially that of the main character. The Hidden Object scenes and the puzzles are all quite fair, in fact pretty easy. But if you happen to get stumped, either in a HO scene or the game itself, the Hint is very helpful and available in both the Casual and Expert difficulty modes. It just takes longer to recharge in the latter mode.

In short, this is really a great game. If you like a game with lots of suspense, without a bunch of silly HO scenes and/or overly complicated puzzles, this is the game for you! :) Show less

I recommend this game!

+7points

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5 / 5

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BELIEVABLE AND LIKEABLE CHARACTERS

PostedApril 7, 2016

SparkleGlow100

fromMichigan, USA

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Thoroughly enjoyed this game. Great atmosphere from the start, with an introduction that sets the whole scene. Creepy & well made with not a dull moment. The type of graphics I love. You’re in Africa! A big house and a village, set in the middle of nowhere. Loved the whole thing. A grown up type of story, rather than teenage horror stuff or fairy tale. Will DEVS ever start making games like this ...Show more

Thoroughly enjoyed this game. Great atmosphere from the start, with an introduction that sets the whole scene. Creepy & well made with not a dull moment. The type of graphics I love. You’re in Africa! A big house and a village, set in the middle of nowhere. Loved the whole thing. A grown up type of story, rather than teenage horror stuff or fairy tale. Will DEVS ever start making games like this again, with normal colors and stories with depth? I hope so. I’d love more games like this.
GRAPHICS: Clear. Filled the whole screen, but I used aspect-ratio adjustment, because it looked too stretched out on my computer.
HOPS: 10-15, word-lists with a few objects requiring interaction.
PUZZLES: Mainly easy.
SOUNDS: 2, music and sound. Great background sounds, and separate to music. Music evokes Africa and was appropriate and enjoyable for however long I listened to it.
HINT: Will lead you, but not show you what item to use. Takes 30 seconds or so to recharge on Casual. Your other option for difficulty is Expert.
MAP: NO map
INVENTORY: Not lockable
JOURNAL: Yes
CHARACTERS: 4 main characters. You play as John the ex-believer. There is no lip-movement when the characters speak. Show less

I recommend this game!

+4points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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GOOD HAUNTING STORY

PostedApril 6, 2013

mygames49

fromBRONX, NEW YORK

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

STORYLINE, GRAPHIC, VOICEOVER, PUZZLES, BACKTRACKING NOT TOO BAD, ALL GOOD.

I recommend this game!

+8points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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beautiful picture and fun gameplay

PostedApril 8, 2013

acod_joe

fromDonetsk

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

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I recommend this game!

-8points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

115 of 119 found this review helpful

Odd But Refreshing

PostedApril 5, 2013

JustTheFacts

fromRural Western Australia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

BASED ON FULL DEMO ONLY

This has got to be one of the strangest games I’ve ever tried, but should not be written off because of that.

Set in Africa, with wonderful ambiance music and sounds, and visuals that match the dry dusty environment, it is a story of demonic possession (we think), of a small girl who appears to be fine – some of the time, and you are an ex-soldier and ex-priest who is ...Show more

BASED ON FULL DEMO ONLY

This has got to be one of the strangest games I’ve ever tried, but should not be written off because of that.

Set in Africa, with wonderful ambiance music and sounds, and visuals that match the dry dusty environment, it is a story of demonic possession (we think), of a small girl who appears to be fine – some of the time, and you are an ex-soldier and ex-priest who is himself possessed (he thinks). The story of how THAT all came about is yet to be fully revealed.

The story’s pulled me in already. It’s different, set in an unusual location, within an exotic culture, and a whole lot of mystery going on. The game would have to be a lot worse to stop me seeing it to the end.

And with all the demons we hear about in these games, we rarely hear from the other team – those whose job it is to stop evil in all its forms.

I admit, the game is no masterpiece. First of all, the intro to the character and story go on way too long, with a lot of information that doesn’t appear relevant, but at least some of it certainly is, based on what I saw in the trial.

The cutscenes are good, the graphics too, and all of it very different to what we’re used to. Certainly not difficult to see, and much to explore. My verdict on visuals; a little better than okay.

The game has 35 locations, I think they said, and about 4 puzzles to 1 HOS. Puzzles so far are easy, again with a different take, HOS particularly interesting because they are set in an environment full of unfamiliar objects.

There are some delightful touches of authenticity that impress me. Like not dipping directly into the fresh water barrel. I like too that ”it’s impolite to go through people’s wardrobes.”

The purists will be pleased to know that even on easy mode, you have to be looking for the sparkles to see them, and I actually missed a few until I got a handle on it.

The demo took me 53 minutes on easy with some time out for fiddling with the options. There’s choice of 2 game modes, and an aspect ratio toggle, full screen, and music and sound sliders.

I suggest you take advantage of the sound slider because there’s one thing I’m holding back. The voiceovers are THE worst I’ve ever heard. They sound like someone who cannot read trying to tell a bedside story to a child who does not speak English. Yup, that bad.

However, luckily the music gives you enough atmosphere that you can ‘silence the voices’, and the dialogue’s written down and skippable as well. It is a pity to do that though, because ironically, the little girl’s voice is excellent. Usually they’re ones most horribly done.

So with some trepidation I am looking forward to my African adventure and finding out just who is possessed by what and what needs to be done about it. And I hope you'll join me. Show less

I recommend this game!

+111points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

40 of 47 found this review helpful

cute fun and easy

PostedMay 20, 2013

neilskinut

fromBridge city tx

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

3 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This would be a good game for beginners. Cute and fun with no real challenge. The hint button works well if needed. Good flow with not to much running around at all. The HOS are easy and so are the puzzles. Just a fun game. The talking and reading is slow.

I recommend this game!

+33points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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A Good Haunting Storyline!

PostedApril 5, 2013

Sante001

fromDublin, OH

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This game gets a big thumbs up from me because of the very interesting storyline. I played the full demo and I'm still curious as to "what's going to happen next?" The art work/visual could be a little clearer, but does not take away from the storyline. A former priest out to say a young girl. My kind of story.
-- An interactive map
--The mint recharges fairly quickly and guides you to the next ...Show more

This game gets a big thumbs up from me because of the very interesting storyline. I played the full demo and I'm still curious as to "what's going to happen next?" The art work/visual could be a little clearer, but does not take away from the storyline. A former priest out to say a young girl. My kind of story.
-- An interactive map
--The mint recharges fairly quickly and guides you to the next area
--Hidden objects scenes and puzzles are not difficult
--Length. I not sure how many chapters are in the game.

I'm off to purchase to finish the story. Show less

I recommend this game!

+20points

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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It's different in a way

PostedApril 12, 2013

lovelyheart615

fromWA

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Puzzle, Strategy

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Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This is an easy game with adventure, interactive hidden object scenes and original mini games.

I enjoyed this exotic adventure and just loved the touches they added to the African setting. Much to my surprise, I want to play it again which is quite an accomplishment, lol.

The story was pretty good and complete. It includes voodoo, if that is an issue for you. I didn't expect some of the things ...Show more

This is an easy game with adventure, interactive hidden object scenes and original mini games.

I enjoyed this exotic adventure and just loved the touches they added to the African setting. Much to my surprise, I want to play it again which is quite an accomplishment, lol.

The story was pretty good and complete. It includes voodoo, if that is an issue for you. I didn't expect some of the things that happened in the game, so that was an interesting surprise.

About game play, some people say they get stuck, but you need to think about what you have in your inventory and how these things will work for you. You also need to look in different places to find what you need. Both of these things are pretty common in these types of games. There is a slight pause when you click things but that doesn't really bother me.

The game is of average length for this type of game.

Warning, if you uninstall it from your Big Fish Game Manager, the game will start over. Show less

I recommend this game!

+11points

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