ATLYSS

ATLYSS is an indie action RPG developed primarily by a solo developer, Kiseff, that has garnered a passionate player base despite its early access status and niche furry-oriented character customization. The game features a nostalgic low-poly art style reminiscent of PS1/PS2 era games, with fluid, responsive combat and a variety of classes and weapon types that allow for meaningful build experimentation.

Players praise the deep character creator, which supports multiple anthropomorphic races and extensive customization, creating a distinct identity especially in multiplayer. The gameplay loop blends dungeon crawling, questing, and exploration, with a growing open world and repeatable content. Multiplayer supports co-op play and social hubs, though some public lobbies have a strong adult-themed community presence.
Despite being early access, the game is surprisingly polished with solid performance and few bugs. However, recent large updates have introduced controversial changes to combat balance, skill systems, and map design that have split the community. The developer remains engaged and continues to expand content and features.

Highlights

Players consistently praise the fluid and satisfying combat system, which combines parrying, dodging, and skill use in a way that is easy to learn but challenging to master.

The character customization is a standout feature, offering multiple races, body sliders, and cosmetic options, enabling players to create unique anthropomorphic avatars.

The game’s nostalgic low-poly graphics and expressive animations evoke classic early 3D games, creating a charming and warm aesthetic.

Multiplayer supports cooperative dungeon runs and social interaction, enhancing replayability.

Players also appreciate the meaningful class variety and weapon scaling mechanics, allowing diverse playstyles and builds.

Criticisms

Some players express frustration with recent updates that have slowed movement and combat pacing, introduced restrictive skill slot systems, and nerfed certain classes, especially the Mystic, impacting game balance.

The expanded maps have been criticized for feeling too large and sparsely populated, leading to tedious traversal.

Community toxicity and the game's association with the furry "gooner" subculture have alienated some players.

Content is still limited, with few dungeons and story depth, making the gameplay loop feel repetitive after extended play.

Some technical issues, such as crashes after PC updates and lack of official controller support, have been noted.