Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

About

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness is a 3D action-RPG from Chime that blends dungeon crawling with resource management. You play as an unnamed explorer descending the Abyss, a treacherous underground chasm teeming with hostile creatures and ancient relics. Combat mixes real-time melee attacks with timed dodges while managing oxygen and stamina. The game emphasizes preparation and risk-reward decisions as you venture deeper into procedurally generated sections of the map. Available on PS4, PC, and Switch since 2022, it maintains a single-player focus with minimal hand-holding. The game leans heavily into the source manga’s dark atmosphere and lore, expanding on its mythos without direct sequel ties. Its difficulty curve and permadeath elements have split player opinions, but fans praise its intricate world-building and combat polish. While some critics called the pacing uneven, the Abyss itself feels like a living character, with environmental storytelling hinting at secrets buried thousands of feet below. For those familiar with the manga’s tragic tone, the game amplifies that sense of peril and wonder through its descent-based progression.

Storyline

The world’s sole remaining, unconquered chasm, the Abyss, is the stage where many adventures are born...and disappear. Those who appear in these stories are mesmerized by the power of the Abyss and aim for the bottom of the netherworld. The story about to be told is that of a nameless Cave Raider that begins their adventure many days after Riko and Reg depart for the Abyss.