ActionFit check
Is THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror fans who want procedurally changing environments
- Action-adventure players who prefer running and jumping over combat
- Explorers who enjoy collecting scattered objects and uncovering layered settings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fixed, story-led horror campaign may find the procedural structure less suitable
- Those looking for combat-focused action may find the emphasis on movement, navigation, and environmental danger limiting
- Players who prefer low-demand computer workloads may not suit a game noted as primarily CPU-heavy
Our take on THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS
Rather than relying on a fixed horror route, the game places its threats in a procedurally generated Backrooms setting that changes between runs. Its movement around a collapsing environment and use of drawn markers also make navigation part of the horror structure.
What is THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS?
Enter Ad Infinitum, also known as The Backrooms, in a procedurally generated horror experience.
Movement is central: run, dodge, and jump across a world that is collapsing beneath the player. Scattered markers can be used to draw a path toward safety, while the environment itself acts as an enemy. Exploration reveals layers of the abyss, and collectible objects belonging to other people are placed throughout the map. The game presents a different arrangement on each playthrough and includes footage review and fate documentation as part of its framing. The developers note that the game is primarily CPU-heavy because of its physics objects.
How THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS plays
- 01Procedural World Generation
- The Backrooms environment is generated procedurally, producing a different experience on each playthrough.
- 02Movement-Based Survival
- Players traverse a deteriorating environment by running, jumping, and avoiding hazards.
- 03Drawn Navigation Marks
- Markers found throughout the world can be used to create drawings that guide movement.
- 04Lost Item Collection
- Objects associated with other people can be found and picked up around the map.
- 05Layered Exploration
- Exploration gradually reveals additional aspects of the Ad Infinitum setting.
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THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS: platforms & release
Is THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS worth it?
It is worth it if: horror fans who want procedurally changing environments. Skip it if: players seeking a fixed, story-led horror campaign may find the procedural structure less suitable.
Where can I download THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS?
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What platforms is THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS on?
Windows only.
