The Saint: Abyss of Despair Reviews

The voice acting was pretty atrocious, I can't lie. The game itself is... ok. Not great, not bad. Rather few hidden object scenes, but if you're looking for a short and decently atmospheric game (apart from the voice acting, yeah), why not? Don't pay too much for it, though. There are loads of better HOGs around.

Barely recommended - This is a pretty mediocre hidden object game. The story is set in Africa. The main character is Jonathan, a former priest that has been summoned by his friend Michael to investigate whether Michael's daughter Jenny is possessed. The basic story is an interesting premise but the execution is weak. The voice acting for the narrator is OK, but it varies from bad to terrible for most of the other characters. Things unwind in a contrived fashion and the player is given annoying tasks to complete to advance the story. It takes about two hours to finish the game once. I think the artwork for the locations and hidden object scenes is pretty decent. The hidden object games themselves are above average - there are no bad clues. The mini games are not especially challenging or difficult. This game has Steam achievements. You should be able to harvest them all in one play through but I ran into an issue and it took three tries to get the last one. This issue is documented in the discussions for this title. I give this game 5.5 out of 10. Maybe buy it on sale if you really like hidden object games. It isn't worth the full price.

“The Saint” is a typical representative of the HOG genre, this one being slightly above the usual average. The story takes your character, a war veteran and ex-priest (this game is one of the few in the genre where the main protagonist is a man), to colonial Africa to visit your cousin, who is asking you for help with his daughter that is being possessed by a demonic entity. The game has relatively good graphics, and the hidden-object scenes are well designed; music is somewhat weaker, there is just one ambient melody, but it fits the atmosphere nicely. Gameplay is quite short, expect it to last not much longer than 2 hours, but at least the story is quite captivating (though the plot holes and illogical steps that are so prevalent in HOGs couldn’t be avoided...). A good game for Saturday afternoon relax, and at adequate price.

I do recommend collecting it. Like: Price is good, just left me thinking Saint Templar but Isn't related to it. Dislike: there was issue FPS drop to 1 I think development team in game should fix that. Other is forever loop of credit roll I was stuck going third round and there no return menu. If ppl want to play it again that could be only issues they need to fix. Personal Opinion: it could had additional content like before cousin was brought there plus neice new life as archeologist would give us insight of any more content in future?

while some of the puzzles are good and art is ok, it doesn't save progress and had to replay it from the start. I was not a fan of some of the voice acting and the cut scenes I found boring to sit through.

The story and setting are a step above the usual but other than that there's nothing to write home about. First time playthrough: 2 hours 30 minutes 5/10

A pretty okay game. Its really simple and the minigames and HOS´ are pretty easy. There is one minigame that is a bit hard but still not hard to manage. All in one is the game and the story pretty ok. The voiceovers a re mostly pretty bad or not really normal. Its kind of recommendable.

Rating: ★★★★★ The Saint: Abyss of Despair is a captivating adventure that seamlessly blends mystery, puzzle-solving, and a touch of the mystical. From the moment I delved into this game, I was immediately drawn to its unique atmosphere and intricate storyline. One standout feature that added an extra layer of intrigue for me was the inclusion of Persian signs, lending an authentic and culturally rich feel to the overall gaming experience. The game's narrative follows a compelling storyline that unfolds in a mysterious and desolate environment. As the player, you embark on a quest to unravel the secrets of the abyss and overcome numerous challenges along the way. The Persian signs scattered throughout the game not only contribute to the immersive setting but also showcase a thoughtful attention to detail that sets The Saint apart from other adventure games. The visual aesthetics with beautifully rendered scenes that transport players to a world shrouded in enigma. The attention to detail in incorporating Persian signs adds an extra layer of authenticity to the environment, making it feel both exotic and familiar. The puzzles in the game are well-crafted, offering a satisfying level of challenge without becoming frustrating. The integration of Persian signs into these puzzles not only adds cultural significance but also enhances the immersive experience, making each puzzle feel like a meaningful piece of the larger narrative. In conclusion, The Saint: Abyss of Despair is a thoroughly enjoyable adventure game that successfully combines an intriguing narrative, visually stunning environments, and the unique inclusion of Persian signs. It's a testament to the developers' commitment to creating a rich and immersive gaming experience. The Saint offers a captivating journey that will appeal to fans of mystery and puzzle-solving games.

It's an average HOG, which is very short ~2,5h. Beautiful graphics, great setting but a whacky story, that is in a silly way complicated - why does the main character have to be a war veteran that has touched some book during a battle and became religious but then became an exorcist - I don't know when it doesn't affect the story and gameplay. There are plenty of minigames which are easy. Achievements are buggy, making the game tedious to play. The price is low. I wish I could give this game a neutral rating, because it's not the worst (such as The Esoterica: Hollow Earth) but it's definetly far from being the best (such as Adam Wolfe).

Different type of story which is good. Graphics are not good. Mini-games are decent except for the signature "trace" I tried very combo of point ordering for the cursive k and none worked - crappy puzzle. I finally found a solution online. The person who created the puzzle obviously know nothing about writing a cursive 'k'. The Glued to My Chair and Film Critic achievements did not unlock the first time. Film Critic did not unlock the second play either and I did not alter any settings. I had to delete the save file, uninstall and reinstall the game before Film Critic unlocked on the third play. Alawar needs to pull their heads out of their butts.