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About Abandoned Archive
Abandoned Archive is a fast‑paced spell‑casting roguelike set in a sealed underground tower. Players descend floor by floor, learning schools of magic and collecting relics that modify spells while a sentient Orb named Oblome offers a protective pact.
Developed by Vedal, the game supports single‑player, co‑op and split‑screen play on Windows, macOS and Linux. It includes full controller support, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, stereo sound and custom volume controls.
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Spell Synergy and Relics
The game features many schools of magic, such as lightning, air, gravity and time, each providing active spells for combat. Relics grant passive effects that can alter how those spells behave, encouraging players to match spells with complementary relics.
Combining upgrades with relics creates stronger interactions, which become increasingly valuable as deeper floors introduce tougher enemies and hazards.
- Experiment with different spell‑relic pairings to see which passive effects boost your chosen school.
- Prioritise relics that share an elemental focus with your primary spells.
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Oblome the Orbite Pact
When the player becomes sealed in the tower, a sentient Orb called Oblome proposes a deal. The pact requires the player to protect Oblome from danger, and in return Oblome offers protection.
This relationship is woven into the narrative, making the defense of Oblome a recurring objective that influences how players approach encounters.
- Treat threats that could harm Oblome as high priority during combat.
- Observe any changes in Oblome’s behavior after successful defenses.
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Co‑op and Split‑Screen Modes
Abandoned Archive lists multiplayer, co‑op and shared/split‑screen options, allowing players to explore the tower together in co-op.
Split-screen play enables coordinated strategies such as complementary spell choices between players.
- Communicate your spell selections to maximise synergistic effects.
- Balance relic allocation between players to broaden overall capabilities.
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Platform and Controller Support
The title runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, providing broad PC accessibility. Full controller support includes DualShock and DualSense compatibility, allowing players to use either controller type.
Audio features include stereo sound and custom volume controls, while Steam Cloud support is listed.
- Try both DualShock and DualSense controllers to find the layout you prefer.
- Adjust volume sliders to highlight spell cues over background ambience.
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Story Setting and Exploration
Set in the country of Gratissia within the tower named “Turrim”, the player explores fragments of a species’ past floor by floor, guided by an exiled ex‑scientist.
The narrative hints at a synthetic horror hidden at the archive’s base, encouraging players to uncover lore while battling enemies and advancing deeper.
- Examine environmental details for clues about the archive’s history.
- Follow the ex‑scientist’s hints to locate hidden lore items.
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