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THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS

THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS takes you into Ad Infinitum (also known as "The Backrooms") like never seen before. Review footage. Document fate.

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March 27, 2022
4 years and 217 days ago
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THE_ABYSS_HAS_WALLS is a procedurally-generated horror experience that takes you into Ad Infinitum (also known as "The Backrooms") like never seen before. Dodge, run, and jump your way around a collapsing world as you clamber for safety. Keep on the move, for the ground beneath your feet won't be there for long. Review footage. Document fate.

FEATURES:
-A massive rendition of the backrooms, powered by procedural generation
-A unique experience every single time

-Horror done different
-Draw your way to salvation with markers scattered about the world.
-The entire world is your enemy; can you beat the decay?

-Collectables
-Pick up the long-lost items of other people around the map

-More than meets the eye
-Explore the abyss around you, and peel back the layers of Ad Infinitum as you play.




[DEVELOPERS NOTE]
This is a primarily CPU-heavy game due to the physics objects.

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