Sigh of the Abyss Steam Charts & Stats

beautiful game.

Great story, well-rounded characters

This is an amazing visual novel. The art is gorgeous, and the story is gripping. All the characters felt distinct, and the world felt lived in.

As a frequent player of indie otome/amare games, this is one of the best I've played in a long time! The world building and characters are very well fleshed out, and the writing is clean - sometimes enigmatic but never too convoluted. I actually enjoyed the numerous choices - even if they sometimes have no consequences on the story, it helps with building the main character's personnality. I really liked her. For once, I liked playing someone who I felt has control over her actions and feelings, while allowing herself to be caring and vulnerable. She is powerful, and it shows in the way she handles things. Regarding the LIs, I've only played the 3 men's route, but I really liked them overall. However, my only critique of the game comes here: I feel there is a significant imbalance in the time you get to spend with each potential LI before you actually choose to get in a relationship with one of them. Once you're locked into a relationship, the interactions are amazing and take more space in the story, but before that? Some you meet everyday, others you meet 3 to 4 times in the early chapters, which makes some relationships more well-paced than others. Despite that, I feel like the second part of the story mostly makes up for it, because the writing is that good. Overall, Alpheon is my favorite route because it's the most balanced of the three (and because he happens to be a smooth-talking himbo, but that's besides the point). I'm not interested on the women's routes, but I like the characters a lot, and I think their romance will be great for those who want to play GxG routes. I would have also loved to have longuer epilogues after each route with one last intimate moment, but that's just me being greedy. Overall, the game is great, music and designs are great, writing is one of the best I've read in a while. I will be following the developers to see what they create next!

A Visual Masterpiece… Held Hostage by the Dialogue Alright, first things first—this game is gorgeous. The art? Stunning. The music? Chef’s kiss. Seriously, more visual novels should aim for this level of quality. The artist absolutely crushed it, nailing everything from character designs to world-building to scenic vibes. Even the costumes had drip. But then… the dialogue. Oh. My. God. It’s like someone put the script on slow-motion mode. Every conversation drags, every character sounds the same, and every line feels like it was written to test my patience. I was skipping through chunks of text like I was speedrunning the boredom. What happened to “show, don’t tell”? What happened to variety in character voices? Why does everyone talk like they’re reading off the same teleprompter? And don’t get me started on the pacing. Why am I spending valuable gaming time making bedsheets? Why are we stuck in a never-ending cycle of crafting, tidying, and other mundane activities? I came here for the juice, not a medieval Home Ec class. That said, the humor system was great. For the first time, I actually felt like I was the character. A rare win. Final Verdict: ✅ Drop-dead gorgeous art ✅ Immersive world-building ❌ Dialogue as lively as a tax report ❌ Pacing that makes molasses look fast It’s frustrating because this game could’ve been amazing. Instead, it feels like a beautiful museum exhibit where you’re stuck listening to the world’s longest audio tour.