More games should look like Abyss x Zero
PC Gamer’s Lincoln has expressed strong enthusiasm for Abyss x Zero’s PS1-inspired visual design, highlighting the game’s impressive texture work as exemplary of a retro-aesthetic trend they’d like to see more of in the industry. The game was already on the writer’s Steam wishlist, but a recent social media post about its distinctive look prompted them to pause and appreciate its visual style more closely.
The article positions Abyss x Zero within a broader aesthetic movement toward PS1-era graphics, drawing particular comparison to Mega Man Legends in terms of its visual appeal. Lincoln suggests this retro-3D style represents a refreshing departure from contemporary gaming visuals and expresses optimism that more developers will embrace similar approaches.
While acknowledging that trends can eventually become oversaturated, Lincoln stops short of claiming this will happen with PS1-core aesthetics anytime soon. The piece reflects broader gaming culture interest in stylized, nostalgic visual approaches as alternatives to photorealism, positioning Abyss x Zero as a notable example of this ongoing trend.