If I want to quit midway in, It says I will not be able to try the temple again, but if I die, it captures my phantom but gives me the option to try again, why?

Be warned, you only get one attempt at each temple and failure or settling for a lesser relic means you will never see that temple again...

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Ultimately, From the Abyss won't enter history for having set any milestone within the console portfolio, because although it has a good presentation, its concept can result repetitive for players expecting a good blend between action and story.

The secrets are highly satisfying to find, and when a guardian is dropping poison bombs or just relentlessly advancing that can feel like it's working against the necessary concentration or experimentation needed to reach them. A lot of the time it can feel easier to just dash on through, ignoring the intricate room design to reach the door to the next one, and the next and the next until finally reaching the exit. Every once in a while, though, Phantom Abyss manages to balance the speed and exploration, and that's when it's at its best.

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The more difficult a relic is to obtain, the greater the reward – the final Legendary Relic of a temple allows you to claim the whole temple so that it’s gone forever.

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There are also extra levels that you can access by collecting keys from chests, which are scattered throughout each map. 

Calm gives you a brief reprieve by banishing the guardian on a single floor, allowing you to focus solely on room hazards. I only recommend picking this up late in your run, especially if you plan to visit the Inferno.

brings an evolved real-time strategy game to the next level with a host of free new content and features including brand-new civilizations – the Phantom Abyss Ottomans and Malians, new maps, additional in-game updates and much more.