Abyss: Prison of Fear

Abyss: Prison of Fear™ is an atmospheric puzzle adventure inspired by Myst and Riven but with a darker tone for a Halloween season release. This is meant to be a very small experience — just a prototype and practice project — not an expansive, full game.

If you enjoy it or have any trouble with it, please contact me: Drew on Twitter

CONTROLS

I currently recommend mouse/keyboard (WASD) but xbox gamepad is technically supported, although it needs a lot of work to feel proper.

THIS IS A FIRST

Note that this is my first time making a game with:

• first person 3D perspective and interaction
• semi-realistic reflection, refraction, and indirect lighting
• mostly pre-made audio/visual assets I didn't create myself
• original puzzle design and a Myst like adventure
• dark, spooky theme for Halloween

VERSION HISTORY

• Oct 31, v0.0.9.2 fixes, tweaks, polish... time to play!
• Oct 30, v0.0.9.1 fixes, tweaks, polish
• Oct 29, v0.0.9 Feels: ambient audio and finale
• Oct 23, v0.0.8.1 fixes and tweaks
• Oct 22, v0.0.8 Pathfinder: challenge upgrade
• Oct 17, v0.0.7 Firestone: graphics overhaul
• Oct 14, v0.0.6 Title Mode: smooth transitions
• Oct 9, v0.0.5 Dark Mode: lights down low
• Oct 7, v0.0.4 Footsteps: ground types
• Oct 4, v0.0.3 Sounds: interaction sounds
• Oct 3, v0.0.2 Puzzles: interactions begin
• Sep 24, v0.0.1 Maze: walking simulator

Project started September 24th, 2019 a.k.a Myst's 26th anniversary.

Hours invested into this project: 170