Despite being overshadowed by the big productions of Summer Game Fest 2025, End of Abyss It has quietly managed to become one of the most interesting experiences. Although it may seem like a typical top-down shooter at first glance, the atmosphere, exploration structure and narrative of the game make it a unique interpretation of the classic Metroidvania genre. Developed by Section 9 Interactive, this production promises to bring a new breath to the genre by combining classic horror and exploration mechanics with an unusual perspective.
Familiar Genre Reborn with Unconventional Presentation in End of Abyss
Although End Of Abyss reminds us of Helldivers style arcade gameplay with its isometric camera, it is not as good in terms of content. Resident Evil 2, Alien: Isolation and Super Metroid It has a much closer relationship with games in the "search action" genre, such as. In the game, as a young technician named Cel, we try to survive in the dark corridors filled with mutants in an abandoned underground complex. This basic setup keeps the player in a constant state of tension and curiosity.
In-Depth Exploration and Survival
of the game exploration based progression system, encourages the player to constantly search for new tools and paths. It is not enough to find keys to open locked doors; it is necessary to first open paths that will allow access to that key. This layered puzzle structure requires the player to examine their surroundings carefully and think creatively. The player examines clues with a scanner, resists enemies with simple weapons, and faces new dangers at every step in the dark atmosphere.
These dangers are not limited to hostile mutants. Sometimes we have to fend off parasites crawling in the sewer waters, and sometimes we have to fight with giant mutant hands to survive. This aspect of the game creates a constant state of alertness, forcing the player to check every corner as they move through dark corridors.
Familiar Stories, Innovative Perspective
The experience offered by End Of Abyss combines the loneliness of dark platformers like Limbo and Inside with the alertness of Resident Evil. But all of these familiar elements twin-stick shooter style with top-down perspective When presented, the experience is both nostalgic and different. Every moment of gameplay feels both familiar and surprising, which is one of the game's greatest strengths.
Although a familiar story is told in the background, the presentation style and gameplay structure of the game make this experience more than ordinary. End Of Abyss offers an experience full of classics for those who love the genre, while also drawing attention with its new aesthetic and structural interpretation. For players who love horror and exploration together, this game stands out as a production that should be on the radar list from now on.
