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Is Escape from the Cosmic Abyss worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Casual-action players who want a short story campaign
- Arcade fans interested in shooting, dashing, and jetpack movement
- Speedrun players willing to complete the main game before accessing that mode
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign may find the story's 30-to-60-minute length too brief
- Players who prefer slower-paced play may find the escape sequences' focus on reflexes a poor fit
- Players looking for multiplayer play
Our take on Escape from the Cosmic Abyss
Players expecting a lengthy campaign may hit the main wall at the story's end, after roughly 30 to 60 minutes. Infinite Arcade Mode and the cutscene-free Speedrun mode offer further play, but both sit beyond completion of the main game.
What is Escape from the Cosmic Abyss?
Play as A5tr-0, an astronaut searching a cosmic abyss for the Orb of Knowledge.
After the orb is found, its guardian awakens, and the mission becomes an escape using lasers, dashes, jetpack movement, and reflexes. The short story is presented through comic-book cutscenes and spans 12 levels. Character progression includes adjustable stats. After completing the game, players can access Infinite Arcade Mode and a Speedrun mode without cutscenes. The game supports controllers with in-game controller customization, and enemy colors can also be customized. The main story takes around 30 to 60 minutes and combines casual and arcade gameplay.
How Escape from the Cosmic Abyss plays
- 01Comic Storytelling
- Story scenes use a comic-book presentation.
- 02Adjustable Character Stats
- Character progression includes stats that can be modified.
- 03Twelve-Level Campaign
- The main story is divided into 12 levels.
- 04Additional Game Modes
- Completing the game unlocks an infinite arcade mode and a speedrun mode without cutscenes.
- 05Controller Customization
- The game includes controller customization during play.
- 06Enemy Color Options
- Enemy colors can be customized.
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Escape from the Cosmic Abyss: platforms & release
Is Escape from the Cosmic Abyss worth it?
It is worth it if: casual-action players who want a short story campaign. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may find the story's 30-to-60-minute length too brief.
Where can I download Escape from the Cosmic Abyss?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Escape from the Cosmic Abyss's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Escape from the Cosmic Abyss on?
Windows and Linux.
