Nick Vrenna
The playable protagonist, a prisoner who fights through the contaminated facility and searches for a way to survive.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Control notes
The DOS release uses keyboard movement with mouse-directed aiming and firing.
Exact bindings may be changed through the game's control configuration.
How it plays
How does Abuse play?
Abuse is viewed from the side, with exploration taking place across large platforming stages rather than a simple sequence of short screens. The main objective is to reach the exit while surviving enemies, hazards, locked passages, and environmental puzzles.
Nick moves and jumps through the facility while aiming independently with the mouse. Weapons include firearms and other destructive tools, and ammunition management matters during harder encounters. Progress comes from finding switches, navigating alternate routes, collecting power-ups, and defeating enemies that guard key areas. The DOS release also supports multiplayer modes, including cooperative and competitive play, depending on the setup.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Abuse?
Learn to aim while moving rather than standing still. Keep distance from enemies, use corners and platforms for cover, and avoid wasting ammunition on targets that can be bypassed.
Explore side passages for weapons, health, armor, and switches. When a room seems blocked, look for destructible surfaces, hidden routes, or a trigger elsewhere in the stage. Save progress frequently before unfamiliar combat areas.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the mouse to track enemies while moving with the keyboard.
- 2
Search each stage for switches and alternate routes before assuming a passage is inaccessible.
- 3
Preserve powerful ammunition for crowded rooms and durable enemies.
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