ABZU

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jan 26, 2017
    60
    This interactive aquarium is a sight to behold, but not enticing enough to make me spend one more minute underwater.
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 14, 2016
    65
    Less than two hours of playing time is just right for Abzu’s shallow gameplay. The game offers a hefty dose of “beautiful moments” but fails to make any lasting impact. [10/2016, p.68]
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  3. NZGamer
    Aug 3, 2016
    70
    Stunning art and music design, but shallow when it comes to depth of meaning and gameplay.
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  1. Kotaku
    Oct 19, 2016
    Abzu is a lovely, pleasant game, one well worth experiencing for yourself. It unfolds in unexpected directions, a relaxing exploration in a beautiful and mysterious world.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Aug 10, 2016
    There are no stunning reveals, but it’s more enjoyable experienced than explained here.

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best PC Game of 2016
50
#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 412 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 235 out of 412
  2. Mixed: 120 out of 412
  3. Negative: 57 out of 412
  1. Saint_Satan
    Aug 3, 2016
    7
    Excellent game but it's only 1 hour long (took me 1 hour and 15 minutes exactly) and cost $20. Twenty bucks for an hour is pretty steep.Excellent game but it's only 1 hour long (took me 1 hour and 15 minutes exactly) and cost $20. Twenty bucks for an hour is pretty steep. It's best to wait for a sale of $10 or less. Definitely worth checking out though. It's a very high qaulity, but short, experience.… Full Review »
  2. Penguxn
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    This game reminds me a lot like Journey. It's one of those one day games you can just immerse yourself into and the gameplay is just so casualThis game reminds me a lot like Journey. It's one of those one day games you can just immerse yourself into and the gameplay is just so casual and amazing. It's most defiantly a game worth playing. If you want a game that pulls you into the experience this is most defiantly the game for you.… Full Review »
  3. KeyboardPlayer
    Oct 1, 2016
    0
    cant rebind keyboard. lazy. stupid. anachronistic. i can't believe that developers still haven't learned how to program an user interface.cant rebind keyboard. lazy. stupid. anachronistic. i can't believe that developers still haven't learned how to program an user interface. untollerable. have some respect for your customers.… Full Review »
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