Abyssus update adds speargun with Smiting Spear ability

Roguelike FPS Abyssus managed to pull off a rare blend: the randomised progression of a roguelike with sharp first-person shooting. Players take control of a diving suit-clad Brinehunter wielding chain-lightning revolvers and ghost-pummelling shotguns, and the game’s power curve keeps encounters engaging where many hybrids falter.

The latest update introduces a speargun paired with a new ability called Smiting Spear. Firing a spectral polearm that embeds where it lands, the spear deals continuous damage in a small area, creating opportunities for zone denial and crowd disruption. Developers also added several cosmetic items and new attack patterns for three bosses.

Having mostly played solo, I found those fights considerably tougher, and the spear’s passive damage looks especially helpful against larger foes while you clear smaller enemies. To coincide with the update, Abyssus has been discounted by 30% to $17.50 (£15) until March 12.

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