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Is Sigh of the Abyss worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Visual novel readers who prefer branching stories with consequential choices
- Players seeking romance options with customizable protagonist preferences
- Dark fantasy fans interested in stories about social divides and moral decisions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking action-focused play rather than a choice-led visual novel
- Readers who prefer a linear story without relationship choices or branching outcomes
- Players looking for a management, crafting, or puzzle-centered game
Our take on Sigh of the Abyss
The protagonist’s powers come from a bloody ritual: the Envoy appears mortal but carries abilities from the Abyss. That supernatural premise frames the choices about companions and the fate of Carolise.
What is Sigh of the Abyss?
Sigh of the Abyss is a dark fantasy visual novel set in Carolise, a Renaissance port city marked by a widening divide between the wealthy and the poor.
The protagonist, the Envoy, was created through a ritual and carries powers from the Abyss. Players choose skills, name, and romantic preferences, and make branching decisions that affect companions and the city’s inhabitants. Possible abilities include supernatural strength and agility, control of shadows, or influencing other minds. Four humors shape the tone and personality of responses. Relationships with companions can develop into friendship, rivalry, or romance, with romance preferences determining which characters return the protagonist’s interest. The game includes selected voice-acted scenes, a bespoke soundtrack, codex entries, and multiple endings.
How Sigh of the Abyss plays
- 01Abyssal abilities
- The Envoy can be given powers such as enhanced strength, shadow control, or the ability to influence minds.
- 02Humor-based responses
- Four humors inform the protagonist’s response style, ranging from carefree to fiery.
- 03Romance preferences
- The protagonist’s preferences determine which of five companions may flirt and return affection.
- 04Branching endings
- Choices carry consequences for the city and lead to multiple expansive endings.
- 05Setting codex
- Codex entries provide additional information about the game’s world.
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Sigh of the Abyss: platforms & release
Is Sigh of the Abyss worth it?
It is worth it if: visual novel readers who prefer branching stories with consequential choices. Skip it if: players seeking action-focused play rather than a choice-led visual novel.
Where can I download Sigh of the Abyss?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Sigh of the Abyss's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Sigh of the Abyss on?
Windows only.
