Few strategy games demand as much patience as *Brigandine Abyss*—players here average **20+ hours per session** just to wrangle its AI-driven chaos into a coherent victory, making it one of the most time-intensive tactical experiences on Steam.
What it's about: Défiez les ténèbres face à l'empire d'Abyssloa qui tente d'asservir vos terres. Prenez la tête de l'une des six nations, menez vos alliés et vos monstres au combat et repoussez l'ennemi dans cette simulation de guerre fantastique !
In-game
« As a fan of the OG Brigandine, I've waited a log time for this game and am enjoying it. You can find reasons to like or to dislike almost anything. This hits the Brigandine notes for me without being a reskin or clone. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played31« Most these negative reviews are bitter old guys mad that games evolve. Its a Good game, not great. Fun af tho »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 24 h played« This game is not as bad as people are saying. I am having a great time playing and enjoy it more than the earlier games. Dont let the reviews scare you awway from a great game. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 15 h played« Game is great, really enjoyed everything about this - good unit building, stratgey, castle upgrades. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 90 h played« Its my First experience with the Brigandine series and im really enjoying it. 4/5 things can be improved i would like to see more unique unit designs for the important characters and a few adjustments. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 64 h played« If you like Brigandine, this is Brigandine (with significant changes). If you don't, don't bother. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 86 h played
« Garbage dumbed-down game. Play Brigandine: Grand Edition / Legend of Runersia instead. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played11« This is a truly awful betrayal of the vision of brigandine. They took almost everything that makes brigandine unique out and have just replaced it with awful, hollow slop. This was a cheap cash grab and you should stay far away »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 33 h played31« As much as I love the Brigandine games, I can’t recommend Brigandine: Abyss. This is the first game in the series where I genuinely couldn’t stand playing it. It feels like a lot of what made Brigandine fun is missing. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played11« this no brigandine, big dissappointed »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 30 h played1« it feels like a cash grab, im a huge fan of Brigandine as a whole, they missed a great opportunity to make something special, ill still play it because i bought it, but i dont recommend it. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 54 h played111« First time playing a brigandine game and I am having a blast. Pretty shocking to see so many negative reviews but it makes me excited to try playing their other games. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
In players' words
« As a fan of the OG Brigandine, I've waited a log time for this game and am enjoying it. You can find reasons to like or to dislike almost anything. This hits the Brigandine notes for me without being a reskin or clone. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played31« Garbage dumbed-down game. Play Brigandine: Grand Edition / Legend of Runersia instead. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played11« Most these negative reviews are bitter old guys mad that games evolve. Its a Good game, not great. Fun af tho »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 24 h played« This is a truly awful betrayal of the vision of brigandine. They took almost everything that makes brigandine unique out and have just replaced it with awful, hollow slop. This was a cheap cash grab and you should stay far away »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 33 h played31« This game is not as bad as people are saying. I am having a great time playing and enjoy it more than the earlier games. Dont let the reviews scare you awway from a great game. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 15 h played« As much as I love the Brigandine games, I can’t recommend Brigandine: Abyss. This is the first game in the series where I genuinely couldn’t stand playing it. It feels like a lot of what made Brigandine fun is missing. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played11« Game is great, really enjoyed everything about this - good unit building, stratgey, castle upgrades. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 90 h played« this no brigandine, big dissappointed »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 30 h played1« Its my First experience with the Brigandine series and im really enjoying it. 4/5 things can be improved i would like to see more unique unit designs for the important characters and a few adjustments. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 64 h played« it feels like a cash grab, im a huge fan of Brigandine as a whole, they missed a great opportunity to make something special, ill still play it because i bought it, but i dont recommend it. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 54 h played111« If you like Brigandine, this is Brigandine (with significant changes). If you don't, don't bother. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 86 h played« First time playing a brigandine game and I am having a blast. Pretty shocking to see so many negative reviews but it makes me excited to try playing their other games. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
42 % pos · n=86
Story / writing
17 % pos · n=52
Content / longevity
18 % pos · n=44
Performance
12 % pos · n=26
Graphics / art
18 % pos · n=17
Interface / UX
12 % pos · n=16
Multiplayer
6 % pos · n=16
Value for money
7 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
22 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
86
36
8
42
Story / writing
52
9
3
40
Content / longevity
44
8
1
35
Performance
26
3
2
21
Graphics / art
17
3
1
13
Interface / UX
16
2
0
14
Multiplayer
16
1
1
14
Value for money
14
1
0
13
Audio / music
9
2
0
7
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
<2h
9 % (n=34)
2-10h
26 % (n=47)
10-25h
38 % (n=55)
>25h
47 % (n=113)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,3 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 39 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,7 % of players.
The **depth of strategy** is its defining strength, with **51 positive mentions out of 86** praising class specialization, monster interactions, and emergent gameplay—keywords like *stratégie* (8 mentions) and *amélioration* (8) underscore its core appeal for hardcore players.
Long-term engagement is striking: **47% of players surpassing 25 hours** still find value, suggesting the game’s tactical layers reward persistence, even if its execution feels uneven.
The **content variety** (8 positive mentions out of 44) is a rare bright spot, with players appreciating the breadth of missions and monster encounters, though this is drowned out by broader criticism.
Weaknesses
The **story** collapses under scrutiny, with **40 negative mentions out of 52**—players expected a narrative to justify its tactical depth, but found only hollow exposition, a stark contrast to the game’s mechanical ambition.
Visuals and **performance** are the game’s most glaring flaws: **13 negative mentions for graphics** and **21 for performance**, with keywords like *régression* (7) and *déception* (7) dominating discussions, indicating a clear step backward from expectations.
The **UI/UX** is a constant frustration, with **14 negative mentions** highlighting its clunky navigation—players often struggle to adapt, undermining the very strategy they came for.
Who is it for?
This game is for **tactical obsessives** who prioritize depth over polish and won’t mind trading narrative or visuals for a brutally rewarding challenge—though even they may find the learning curve punishing.
Is BRIGANDINE ABYSS worth it in 2026?
As it stands, better to wait: 36% of 249 Steam reviews are positive (player score 31/100). Most-praised strength: The **depth of strategy** is its defining strength, with **. Current price: 49,99€.
Verdict
*Brigandine Abyss* thrives as a tactical playground for dedicated players, but its **36% positive reception** reflects a game that excels in niche appeal while failing to impress the masses. The **47% of long-term players** suggest a devoted core, but the technical and narrative flaws ensure it’s not a mainstream success.
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