ABZU

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7.3

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  1. Johnnycakes80
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game and very different than anything else I've played. It's calming and feels peaceful. Just wish it was longer.
  2. Isaac_7
    Aug 11, 2021
    8
    Quel plaisir que de ce retrouver complètement plongé dans cet univers aquatique coloré et musicale. Le jeu et avant tout très contemplatif et très simple dans ses mécaniques. Mais son gros point faible reste ses contrôles...surtout à la manette. Le clavier et la souris règlent plus ou moins le problème mais c'est le genre de jeu qu'on aime faire à tête reposée et manette en main. C'estQuel plaisir que de ce retrouver complètement plongé dans cet univers aquatique coloré et musicale. Le jeu et avant tout très contemplatif et très simple dans ses mécaniques. Mais son gros point faible reste ses contrôles...surtout à la manette. Le clavier et la souris règlent plus ou moins le problème mais c'est le genre de jeu qu'on aime faire à tête reposée et manette en main. C'est dommage. Mais je le recommande vivement à tous ceux qui hésitent encore à se lancer dans cette aventure courte, certes, mais riche en émotions. Et pour les plus curieux ou / et passionnés de la mer et des océans c'est un bon moyen ludique de découvrir quelques espèces sous-marines.… Expand
  3. boogiesmeister
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    I rarely give reviews, much less frequently a 10/10. I have 30 years of playing computer games. I play this one together with my 4y old daughter with pad and in front of tv and it's just perfect. It's gorgeous, it's full of interesting places, the environment is super rich and it's simple to control. It's obviously not a game for a hardcore gamer, if it's you feel free to consider ABZUI rarely give reviews, much less frequently a 10/10. I have 30 years of playing computer games. I play this one together with my 4y old daughter with pad and in front of tv and it's just perfect. It's gorgeous, it's full of interesting places, the environment is super rich and it's simple to control. It's obviously not a game for a hardcore gamer, if it's you feel free to consider ABZU 0/10 - you will not find anything interesting here. However for kids and casuals it's ideal. As such it's just perfect.… Expand
  4. fireyose
    Mar 24, 2018
    7
    A meditative experience that lasts just the right amount. A creative journey through the deep world of the blue. Will replay this when life gets stressful. Recommend.
  5. inkling_girl
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. MASTERPIECE.
  6. Pedrollelo
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Muito lindo, a soundtrack é duka e eu sempre gostei de tubarão, pra mim tá perfeito.
  7. ali_arkani
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
    This game is a short, peaceful experience in the heart of ocean. There are no bloodshed, no fight, no enemy, just some time to think about nature & learn to respect it.
  8. Ixnatifual
    Jan 2, 2017
    4
    I enjoyed playing this game. The gameplay is pretty simple and linear. You pretty much just swim around while looking at pretty things in form of the local flora and fauna. The graphics are not particularly advanced, but the art style makes it beautiful. The AI does a great job of simulating schools of fish.

    Have you ever seen those nature documentaries where a huge school of fish swim    I enjoyed playing this game. The gameplay is pretty simple and linear. You pretty much just swim around while looking at pretty things in form of the local flora and fauna. The graphics are not particularly advanced, but the art style makes it beautiful. The AI does a great job of simulating schools of fish.

    Have you ever seen those nature documentaries where a huge school of fish swim in a circle to protect themselves against predators and wondered what it felt like to be in the middle of that? Well, you can try that here. Kind of.

    The reason I'm giving a relatively low score is a combination of the game's length and the price tag. €19.99 is way too much for a game that lasts only two hours and has very little replayability. If you can get it at a discount at around 70% or more, and you want a relaxing game that doesn't challenge you, but gives you something nice to look at, go for it.

    I grabbed it at for €5.99 during a Steam sale and felt I mostly got my money's worth out of it.    … Expand
  9. Ozimandeus
    Aug 17, 2016
    8
    I loved every moment of the game, sadly, it was so short that I have to score it much lower than I wanted to. I've been craving a game like this on the PC for some time. There are echoes here of Ecco the Dolphin on Dreamcast, which was a stunning game. Chillout games on PC are really just starting to happen again, and it's a wonderful moment. I recommend this to anyone who loves underwaterI loved every moment of the game, sadly, it was so short that I have to score it much lower than I wanted to. I've been craving a game like this on the PC for some time. There are echoes here of Ecco the Dolphin on Dreamcast, which was a stunning game. Chillout games on PC are really just starting to happen again, and it's a wonderful moment. I recommend this to anyone who loves underwater themed games, and anyone who just wants to chill out playing something beautiful for an hour.… Expand
  10. gloriouspotato
    Jan 1, 2017
    6
    ABZU relies heavily on visual spectacle and the grandness of its orchestral soundtrack to entertain, yet I found the experience to be relatively unengaging. The gameplay revolves around repeating the same objectives over and over while I was left aimlessly trying to string together some semblance of a story or message from vague murals of what I presumed to be the people of a bygone age.ABZU relies heavily on visual spectacle and the grandness of its orchestral soundtrack to entertain, yet I found the experience to be relatively unengaging. The gameplay revolves around repeating the same objectives over and over while I was left aimlessly trying to string together some semblance of a story or message from vague murals of what I presumed to be the people of a bygone age. What I was initially expecting to be a 'spiritual' experience of sorts turned out to be a rather underwhelming experience.… Expand
  11. Vzhik
    Feb 6, 2017
    7
    Красивое, приятное расслабленное созерцание. Что еще надо чтоб отдохнуть и поднять настроение? Может чуть графику получше.
  12. 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. 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.
  13. NP-complete
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Gorgeous visuals, gorgeous music, and a gorgeous story about something very important in everyone's life. Ignore the reviews from players who only played this game once and didn't understand anything. Like Journey, several playthroughs are necessary to get the general meaning of the story, and even more playthroughs are necessary to get the specific metaphor of each chapter. Like Journey,Gorgeous visuals, gorgeous music, and a gorgeous story about something very important in everyone's life. Ignore the reviews from players who only played this game once and didn't understand anything. Like Journey, several playthroughs are necessary to get the general meaning of the story, and even more playthroughs are necessary to get the specific metaphor of each chapter. Like Journey, the meaning is not "free and ambiguous", there IS a clear and intended meaning and it's amazing (Jenova Chen explained the meaning of all chapters of Journey in DICE 2013, and maybe Matt Nava will eventually do the same for Abzu). So just ignore all reviews from players who were not patient or clever enough to get it. Part of the story itself consists in playing it several times until you get its true meaning, so make yourself a favor and play it several times until you get it. A helpful hint: read about the meaning of "Abzu" in Babylonian religion, particularly about the double meaning of word "Ab", it helps a lot. But do it only after you finish the game!… Expand
  14. gamergurl2427
    Aug 25, 2016
    7
    There's one good reason to play Abzu and that's how unbelievably pretty it is. If however you are looking for engaging gameplay and story, there isn't much here. But boy is it pretty.
  15. 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 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.
  16. Hazephaelos
    Aug 2, 2016
    9
    This amazingly relaxing game combines smooth controls(controller plugged into pc), amazing graphics with a perfect soundtrack. Only reason its not a 10/10 is its shorter length. That being said, I paid more at the movie theater last week for one movie than I did for this game. Replay-ability for when I need a game to relax me.
  17. zenmonk
    Sep 1, 2016
    8
    Very cool experience. I've been looking for more ambient games like this, in order to balance out my bread-and-butter of competitive multiplayer games. This is a very solid entry into the genre, and had some moments that were unparalleled in my video game experience. It should be noted that by "ambient game", I mean a game that is not so much a game, as an exploratory experience. My onlyVery cool experience. I've been looking for more ambient games like this, in order to balance out my bread-and-butter of competitive multiplayer games. This is a very solid entry into the genre, and had some moments that were unparalleled in my video game experience. It should be noted that by "ambient game", I mean a game that is not so much a game, as an exploratory experience. My only real gripe with Abzu, is that while it's completely easy and barely a game, it nonetheless employs game-like unlock mechanics, that seem glaringly skinner-boxed compared the the total freedom of the rest of the experience. There were many moments that visual ecstasy gave way to feelings of grindiness. The unlocks are so unbelievably easy that I can't imagine they were intended to be a challenge, yet there they are. ABZU with no locked doors would be one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had.… Expand
  18. ChaosSS
    Aug 9, 2016
    5
    Повелся на рекламу типа от создателя и композитора шедвера "Journey"
    А еще там супер-мего современный и реалистичный UE4… и от этого я был в шоке, правда.
    Но это и близко не шедевр. Во первых оно короткое. Конечно Journey так же быстро проходился (2-3 часа) и был линеен. Но простите, в Journey был сюжет, была его подача, был фактически продуман целый мир и целая цивилизация. Ее    Повелся на рекламу типа от создателя и композитора шедвера "Journey"
    А еще там супер-мего современный и реалистичный UE4… и от этого я был в шоке, правда.
    Но это и близко не шедевр. Во первых оно короткое.
    Конечно Journey так же быстро проходился (2-3 часа) и был линеен. Но простите, в Journey был сюжет, была его подача, был фактически продуман целый мир и целая цивилизация. Ее рождение и ее смерть, все это если не подавалось автором, то было настолько открыто и очевидно, что каждый игрок мог невольно нафантазировать что угодно. А момент смерти ГГ в снежном буране и вознесения на гору, так вообще держит за яйца особо впечатлительных и до сих пор.
    Есть ли подобное Abzu что все ее сравнивают с Journey и Flower???
    Нет.
    Во вторых в игре нет ничего нового или своего. Все что в ней есть (геймплейного) это копипаста из Journey и Flower один в один.
    Увы, сейчас этим уже никого не удивить.
    Нет банальных чувств, нет волшебства, внезапной встречи под водой с другим ноунейм игроком по сети как в Journey и той нет. Геймплей – скучен и стерилен до невозможности. Бессмысленно смотреть на рыб, надоедает спустя полторы минуты. Возможно кое-кто поведется на небольшую цену (300 с чем-то рублей), кому-то вкатит ибо не было кинцолки и Jоurney, Flow и Flower.
    Но у этой игры нет души, что печально.
    Итого итог - 5/10 неплохая замена marine aquarium.
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    Достоинства: Неплохой визуальный стиль, неплохая музыка
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    Недостатки: Завышенные требования при никаком графоне, скучный геймплей, отсутствие волшебных мелочей, жалкая подделка и клон Шедевра. И таки да она безумно короткая.
    Игру и в правду могла спасти продолжительность. Будь она раза в 2-3 больше с большим количеством зон и красочных биомов, не забывая о геймплейных аспектах, простеньких головоломках, или на худой конец поисках всяких разных интересностей. Увы у мистера Nava есть только видение идеи, а как из идеи сделать шедевр, или просто интересную игру, а не посредственный клон который больше напоминает демку, он не знает.    … Expand
  19. HSuke
    Jul 30, 2019
    1
    This "game", if you could even call it a game, is dead boring.

    The best way to describe Abzu is that it's a visit to an aquarium where there are no exhibit descriptions. Abzu does not come anywhere close to being as beautiful or enjoyable either of its spiritual predecessors, Journey & Flower. Visually and aurally, it's almost as good as Journey. It has a beautiful soundtrack and    This "game", if you could even call it a game, is dead boring.

    The best way to describe Abzu is that it's a visit to an aquarium where there are no exhibit descriptions.

    Abzu does not come anywhere close to being as beautiful or enjoyable either of its spiritual predecessors, Journey & Flower.

    Visually and aurally, it's almost as good as Journey. It has a beautiful soundtrack and looks aesthetically pleasing, which isn't surprising it uses the same composer and art director.

    However, gameplay is completely dead. There is simply no gameplay. You're just swimming around in a giant aquarium going from point A to B to C ...

    The story is also nowhere close to the story of Journey, which can potentially be a really sad tale (depending on who you meet), especially you realize the giant twist at the end. Even Flower, which barely focused on story, had a more absorbing plot-line than Abzu.    … Expand
  20. agurczuk
    May 9, 2017
    7
    A pretty game in the style of the Journey that somewhat fells short of it's spiritual predecessor.

    There is no way to review this game without comparing it to the Journey. It's pretty much the same premise. There is not much game in a game - it is a very calm, beautiful experience that focuses on the journey of the main character rather than any particular story or puzzle solving.    A pretty game in the style of the Journey that somewhat fells short of it's spiritual predecessor.

    There is no way to review this game without comparing it to the Journey. It's pretty much the same premise. There is not much game in a game - it is a very calm, beautiful experience that focuses on the journey of the main character rather than any particular story or puzzle solving.

    Starting off with the setting. You're a some kind of diver travelling through an underwater world. So here's the first thing you need to know - the whole game is an underwater level. That gives you some additional movement directions but you're going to be swimming all the time. The good thing is the swimming does not feel sluggish like in some games and is pretty enjoyable. This however puts some limits on the level design. The areas need to be enclosed and because of that they feel more like a series of lakes or pools rather than open waters - although there are instances of that but are rather rare.

    The graphics are stunning - very colourful and alive. Sometimes it feels like there's too much going on at the same time, but still it sets a very good relaxing feeling. Accompanied by a superb soundtrack it's a game to just chill and feed your senses.

    The game however lacks a bit in the meat of the game. When played there's very little aside the visuals and great music. When playing Journey I had the feeling of going somewhere, discovering different ruins, wall paintings gave a sense of discovery and progression. There was this mountain in the distance I was going to reach and on my way I learned about the world through environment. This is missing here. You just swim from area to an area. Touch an underwater thing to release some fish. Swim with fish. Activate some underwater drone that will cut open a net in the way and swim again. There are some triangular things floating in the water but somehow they lack context. I never felt intrigued. Just swam from one area to the next.

    Overall I kind of enjoyed the game. Though it felt a lesser experience when compared to Journey. It's definitely pretty and worth picking up if you know what you're getting into. If presented with choice - go for Journey.    … Expand
  21. fludziom
    Dec 22, 2016
    2
    Just bought it on sale and finished the same evening. Absurd game, stupid really. Childish. Bad controls. Short (thankfully). Performance issues. Didn't find it relaxing at all.
  22. lalkabusya
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    10/10 лучшая игра года, первая игра которую я прошел больше одного раза. Очень красивая и атмсоферная плюс очень круто подобран саундтрек. Игра на любителя, лично мне сюжет понравился
  23. LaKillingFrenzy
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    This game is a short, peaceful experience in the heart of ocean. There are no bloodshed, no fight, no enemy, just some time to think about nature & learn to respect it.

    Yes I copied this. I did because it's very true and I couldn't have said it better myself.
  24. jelikey
    Aug 8, 2016
    8
    This amazingly relaxing game combines smooth controls(controller plugged into pc), amazing graphics with a perfect soundtrack. Only reason its not a 10/10 is its shorter length. That being said, I paid more at the movie theater last week for one movie than I did for this game. Replay-ability for when I need a game to relax me.
  25. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 31, 2017
    7
    Abzu
    A peaceful scuba simulator
    Abzu comes from the mind behind the art direction in flower and journey and it shows… This game very much follows the same structure of those games for better or worse. Here you play as a mechanical diver… Because of this you have no gauges to keep an eye on or air to worry about... The burden or survival is completely lifted off of your back you just    Abzu
    A peaceful scuba simulator
    Abzu comes from the mind behind the art direction in flower and journey and it shows…
    This game very much follows the same structure of those games for better or worse.
    Here you play as a mechanical diver…
    Because of this you have no gauges to keep an eye on or air to worry about...
    The burden or survival is completely lifted off of your back
    you just swim and explore...
    Its starts as such a nice calming adventure breathing life into the ocean bed
    swimming with the predators and prey with no care at all…
    Noticing little subtleties and reactions of the oceans inhabitants that really bring the ocean world to life…
    You can even grab onto the larger creatures and go for a ride...
    You feel as one while you swim forward exploring new environments…
    But much like flower there’s a turn for the worse as you slowly inch towards the finish line of this 2 hour game…
    Abzu goes from being a peaceful experience to being a bit of a typical stressful adventure game…
    You can’t die here.. But what starts as a peaceful swim and escape from reality turns into a throw switches, pull chains and avoid unpleasant mines while you do so…
    Time to relax is over…
    Now you have problems to solve...
    This is the majority of the final stretch of the game and it kind of ruins the initial feel this game has…
    Enjoyment is just a memory as you’re swimming through forgotten ruins that should’ve stayed forgotten
    or at the very least should’ve been briefly visited rather than turning into something to deal with because video games…
    It’s unfortunate…
    But this is still a pretty cool experience that offers a great feeling of exploration…
    Even during the final moments that I didn’t like..
    I give Abzu
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  26. 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. untollerable. have some respect for your customers.
  27. TitaniumDragon
    Mar 6, 2018
    0
    ABZU is an underwater walking simulator. You play as a nameless diver and swim through a linear underwater environment towards the end of the game.

    Rather than walk, you swim your way through the game. However, there is very little actual gameplay to be had here; there are, in principle, hazards, but in practice, they can’t actually hurt you, just stun you momentarily; they provide no    ABZU is an underwater walking simulator. You play as a nameless diver and swim through a linear underwater environment towards the end of the game.

    Rather than walk, you swim your way through the game. However, there is very little actual gameplay to be had here; there are, in principle, hazards, but in practice, they can’t actually hurt you, just stun you momentarily; they provide no barrier to your progress. There are a few “puzzles” which consist of “follow the power lines/chains from the gate to an object, then press the use key on the object to open the door”. Sometimes, when the game is going *really* crazy, there will be TWO such objects.

    What this game really lacks is… much of anything, really. The game doesn’t have any real story to speak of – there is no speech or text inside the game. What little “plot” there is happens entirely within the last three chapters, and isn’t terribly interesting.

    Mostly, the game exists so you swim around and look at the stylized fish and whales and other things swimming around you. That’s… really the core of the game, as far as I can tell, trying to look pretty, but it isn’t really anything special in that regard.

    The controls are functional but not very good – you can flip your character entirely around while swimming, but you can’t flip your camera entirely around, which makes for some awkwardness. There’s some collectibles, but they’re nothing really interesting, and certainly aren’t challenging, just being “spot the object” throughout the whole game (and if you miss one, good luck figuring out which one – I missed at least one of each on my playthrough of the game, but I certainly can’t be bothered to play through the whole game again to find them). There’s some achievements, but they’re all pretty trivial apart from the collectibles ones.

    And… that’s it, really. I left this experience quite bored, despite the fact that the game is under three hours in length, simply because there isn’t anything really to *do* in it but swim around and look at fish while going through a linear experience.    … Expand
  28. SubCryo
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    The fact that this game does not receive more top scores makes me feel ashamed to be a gamer.
    Absolutely stunning visuals make up for the lack of game play elements by a tenfold. This is what an exploration game should be, you are driven to explore further not by some shallow point system or progression, but rather because you actually want to explore and observe the world due to its    The fact that this game does not receive more top scores makes me feel ashamed to be a gamer.
    Absolutely stunning visuals make up for the lack of game play elements by a tenfold. This is what an exploration game should be, you are driven to explore further not by some shallow point system or progression, but rather because you actually want to explore and observe the world due to its beauty and story. If you truly want an exploration adventure game for actual exploring and not just to grind rocks, plants and bones endlessly (cough* cough* no mans sky), then this game is for you.    … Expand
  29. AstiX
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    ABZU had me grinning and in chills from start to finish. Gorgeous breathtaking visuals, perfect controls and some of the most eargasmic music I've heard in a game.

    Seriously, this game is extasy. It will make you feel good, just let yourself be fully immersed into it, without any distractions. It's very rare for a game to make me exclaim out loud while playing because of how good it    ABZU had me grinning and in chills from start to finish. Gorgeous breathtaking visuals, perfect controls and some of the most eargasmic music I've heard in a game.

    Seriously, this game is extasy. It will make you feel good, just let yourself be fully immersed into it, without any distractions. It's very rare for a game to make me exclaim out loud while playing because of how good it feels, looks and how much fun I'm having. It is however, very short, and you will be sad when it ends.

    Pro tip: Play this while you're high af, trust me.    … Expand
  30. ProGamerZix
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    Masterpiece. The art is very likable and the sound is just astonishing. A short, lovely adventure that will make you enjoy the ocean a little bit more. Definitely a wonderful experience !
  31. Lenluig
    Oct 8, 2016
    9
    MUST PLAY
    The type of experience that makes me love video games so much! This one shows you that the best things are always the simplest ones.
    Unique, enchanting, ambient, relaxing, emotional, simply unavoidable! I loved every moment of it. Even the fact that it is was short made sense to me. Probably impossible to genuinely dislike. Though not a 10/10 game (Has to be absolutely and    MUST PLAY
    The type of experience that makes me love video games so much! This one shows you that the best things are always the simplest ones.
    Unique, enchanting, ambient, relaxing, emotional, simply unavoidable! I loved every moment of it. Even the fact that it is was short made sense to me.
    Probably impossible to genuinely dislike.
    Though not a 10/10 game (Has to be absolutely and outstandingly mind blowing to me) but it was close!    … Expand
  32. Fikthenig
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    I only have 3 words for this game: Freaking Beautiful Experience. If you haven't played it, you should. The visuals are gorgeous and the story is compelling. I, spiritually, took a lot out of this game and looked hard at the actions that humans have placed in nature. Overall, this is an experience that you don't want to miss in your lifetime; SO get moving and buy the game already: II only have 3 words for this game: Freaking Beautiful Experience. If you haven't played it, you should. The visuals are gorgeous and the story is compelling. I, spiritually, took a lot out of this game and looked hard at the actions that humans have placed in nature. Overall, this is an experience that you don't want to miss in your lifetime; SO get moving and buy the game already: I promise you won't be disappointed. Good Luck and Peaceful Diving!!… Expand
  33. dandalis
    Mar 3, 2019
    7
    Nice, little ''games as art'' experience the Abzu. Not much gameplay there, just swimming, exploring, very basic puzzle solving and taking in the ocean, its life and more mysterious aspects that Abzu offers, still all aspects enjoyable at that. Impressive amounts of fish on screen, the swarms especially are something i havent seen in any other game. Visually Abzu is very pleasing, with itsNice, little ''games as art'' experience the Abzu. Not much gameplay there, just swimming, exploring, very basic puzzle solving and taking in the ocean, its life and more mysterious aspects that Abzu offers, still all aspects enjoyable at that. Impressive amounts of fish on screen, the swarms especially are something i havent seen in any other game. Visually Abzu is very pleasing, with its simple but effective art style, overall graphics are nothing to be sniffed at, ocean, the surface water are some of the best i've seen in a game. Soundtrack is very good aswell and experience enhancing.

    Controls on mouse and keyboard take some getting used to, the forced inversion gave me headaches for like half of the game. Performance can get iffy at times, especially with the aforementioned fish swarms on screen.

    Good game if youre looking for something relaxing to play.    … Expand
  34. JinReview
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    Who knew that exploring the bottom of the sea could feel so magical. Abzû is an adventure game where the main action is to swim around exploring the beautiful scenery while figuring out how to progress in the game. The gameplay takes a backseat to let everything else shine but the game offers other mechanics to keep the things interesting. Abzû is not only an adventure game but anWho knew that exploring the bottom of the sea could feel so magical. Abzû is an adventure game where the main action is to swim around exploring the beautiful scenery while figuring out how to progress in the game. The gameplay takes a backseat to let everything else shine but the game offers other mechanics to keep the things interesting. Abzû is not only an adventure game but an adventure itself were the player is completely immersed in its short length. The game might have the duration of a regular movie but it is a fulfilling experience due to his beautiful atmosphere and ambiance.

    The story of Abzû is not delivered but rather understood just like poetry were different people will have different interpretations. This is archived by the lack of exposition and dialogues and all the information is passed to the player through experiencing. The amazing soundtrack makes a terrific work in conveying the right emotions and mood so the player can understand the meaning of everything that is happening. There is also a nice amount of mystery as you crave to know what happened to this world, something that you slowly unveil.

    The beautiful world of Abzû is what catches our eye first. Each act has it’s own color scheme and different types of fauna which makes the new zones feel non-repetitive and fun to explore as there is some side collectibles to find and achievements to earn and this adds a little bit more of gameplay and replay value to this amazing experience.

    • Final thoughts

    Abzû is a masterpiece that everyone should play. Its price tag might seem a little high for the amount of game that it offers but the unique experience found in Abzû is so rich and joyfull that will be more than worth. This is a game that once you start playing you will want to play more and more until you reach its end. The magical colorful world is so beautiful to explore and the story that it conveys through emotions and visuals will leave you in awe but the sound design is the cherry on the top, so good that even silence plays a role in this game.    … Expand
  35. driftingcoffee
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    buy this game nowww. It is short but oooo soooooo sweet. it has a deep metaphorical meaning to it. It relies alot on the music for its deep atmospheer but it fits perfectly. If you have some money to spare buy it buy it nowwww
  36. ChosenUndead99
    Apr 29, 2018
    4
    Although the short experience is quite enjoyable, the reason I don't recommend ABZÛ is the price. Many may disagree, but 90 minutes of gameplay to reach completion should not be priced at £15.
  37. Ramnond
    May 9, 2018
    9
    This game captured my heart. The soundtrack is beautiful and the visuals stunning.
    It's quite a short experience, but still utterly mesmerizing.
    I still don't think it's worth the 20€ (I bought it for 50% off). But if you see it on sale, I definitely recommend buying it. I would give it a 10 but the controls feel a little goofy and aren't that responsive. It was quite close to the    This game captured my heart. The soundtrack is beautiful and the visuals stunning.
    It's quite a short experience, but still utterly mesmerizing.

    I still don't think it's worth the 20€ (I bought it for 50% off). But if you see it on sale, I definitely recommend buying it.

    I would give it a 10 but the controls feel a little goofy and aren't that responsive. It was quite close to the end when I started to get the hang of it.

    But in the end I truly loved this experience and would recommend you to play it too.    … Expand
  38. Theattack007
    May 17, 2018
    10
    There are many reasons I love this game, but the main reason is that it ha everything i have ever looked for in a game. It has underwater game play, which I find exciting and extremely fun. It has aquatic life which I have always been fascinated by, and it has an ambiguous story that you have to put together, letting you make your own interesting conclusions about his excellent game. OhThere are many reasons I love this game, but the main reason is that it ha everything i have ever looked for in a game. It has underwater game play, which I find exciting and extremely fun. It has aquatic life which I have always been fascinated by, and it has an ambiguous story that you have to put together, letting you make your own interesting conclusions about his excellent game. Oh and did I mention the art style.… Expand
  39. Joara
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    It is a great game. I saw the pictures of the game before I played it and fell in love with them, that was the main reason I wanted to play it and it is definitely as fantastic as it looks. It takes you to another world and lets you do a cleansing. It is not such a long game either. After you finish it, it feels like a dream. I also liked the plot. It doesn't force itself on the player,It is a great game. I saw the pictures of the game before I played it and fell in love with them, that was the main reason I wanted to play it and it is definitely as fantastic as it looks. It takes you to another world and lets you do a cleansing. It is not such a long game either. After you finish it, it feels like a dream. I also liked the plot. It doesn't force itself on the player, you discover it on your own. If you don't want to focus on it or think about it, you have that choice too. Just keep swimming and follow the white shark.… Expand
  40. bancandrei
    Jan 12, 2021
    6
    It is beautiful, but too short and with no mechanical depth. If you look for a relaxing movie-length experience this is a good choice
  41. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Чисто расслабится и поплавать. Почилить так сказать=)
  42. yamaci17
    May 27, 2021
    7
    I never had a Sharkbro in any other game before. This makes the Abzû an exceptional experience for me.

    Jokes aside, the artistical quality that is being presented in this game is mesmerizing. Developers are explaining their narrative through the background and murals; so you have to pay attention to your surroundings. Graphical quality is adequate considering their budget; animations    I never had a Sharkbro in any other game before. This makes the Abzû an exceptional experience for me.

    Jokes aside, the artistical quality that is being presented in this game is mesmerizing. Developers are explaining their narrative through the background and murals; so you have to pay attention to your surroundings.

    Graphical quality is adequate considering their budget; animations and physics were fluid. Interactions with fish creates the feeling of being one with them. Sharkbro just makes it perfect but I can't disregard other fish bros that accompanies you through your journey.

    The mythological background of the game tells the majority of the story and a little bit of research from user is required. Maybe a text menu with some lore explanations would do wonders for the game. But I can understand their goal of providing a seamless experience so maybe the texts/menus would hinder the overall feeling of the game.

    Overall, it was a different and refreshing video game experience. Other-worldy, so to speak. Short it may be, but not every game to be long. There's a reasons why stories are grouped into short ones and long ones. And every kind of story has their own merits.    … Expand
  43. rodericrinehart
    Feb 19, 2017
    6
    There just isn't much here. It is pretty, but THIS IS NOT ON THE LEVEL WITH JOURNEY. Journey was emotional and moving, and this is not. This is from the art director of Journey, so the game is stunning. I don't regret playing it, but I certainly wouldn't play it again. Get it in a bundle or for a dollar. I'm only recommending for a dollar or two.
  44. p1menta
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    Outro daqueles que é mais uma experiência do que um jogo em si. A história é rapidinha mas é tudo tão lindo que vc vai acabar levando uns minutinhos a mais só nadando e olhando os cenários e as espécies de peixes. Os controles embaixo d'água são bons apesar de um pouco confusos as vezes, e a trilha sonora é impecavel.
  45. zimmer600
    Jul 21, 2017
    5
    Pretty colorful picture and nothing more. One-shot gameplay and not particularly catchy history make you quit the game for 4 hours of play, the benefit of the game is only 4 hours.
  46. mortizauge
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    Amazing. This is one of the most gorgeous games I have ever played. No need for attacks, enemies, guns or vehicles. Just you, an infinite sea, and the fauna that inhabits it. If you enjoy exploring, and like sea creatures, this is definitely the game for you. Maybe a bit too short, though.
  47. stop9091
    May 3, 2017
    6
    Visually beautiful, but very polarizing game. Either you will love the atmosphere, or you will find the game terribly boring. For a few dollars, it's a good experience.
  48. Krzych
    Aug 27, 2017
    9
    Beautiful. There is a certain feeling of joy and freedom this game gives. Great visuals, soundtrack and all of this interaction with the world, swimming with great whales or through shoaling fishes or breaching with dolphins. All of this combined can literally make you feel like a child and forget the world for a moment. Also the game is unclear about its meaning so there is a lot of roomBeautiful. There is a certain feeling of joy and freedom this game gives. Great visuals, soundtrack and all of this interaction with the world, swimming with great whales or through shoaling fishes or breaching with dolphins. All of this combined can literally make you feel like a child and forget the world for a moment. Also the game is unclear about its meaning so there is a lot of room for interpretation. The game stands out significantly and if I was to make a list of let's say 10 games I would show to someone who never played games, it would be on the list.… Expand
  49. skydreamer78
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    The best game for dreaming gamers. I really liked this game because it has a touching story, nice graphics and cool puzzles. 10/10
  50. CamyVero
    Feb 27, 2021
    7
    Interesting contemplative game. Its greatest virtue is its beauty, especially encouraged by its graphics and music. Otherwise it is a very short game, similar to 'Journey', but at the bottom of the sea. It is not challenging to play at all, it is simply relaxing, a game to enjoy its beautiful melodies and the journey it takes to finish it.
  51. Mr_Origami
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    ABZU is something more than a videogame, it's an experience and pure awesomeness for your senses. As rarely happens inside inside video games, it's a title that also gives a wisdom message at the end of the story.

    Compared to his predecessor, Journey, that also deserves a Pc version, this is even more stunning especially if you are a sea lover and have serious doubts about where the    ABZU is something more than a videogame, it's an experience and pure awesomeness for your senses. As rarely happens inside inside video games, it's a title that also gives a wisdom message at the end of the story.

    Compared to his predecessor, Journey, that also deserves a Pc version, this is even more stunning especially if you are a sea lover and have serious doubts about where the human race came from.

    Best game of 2016, end of questions! :)    … Expand
  52. nitorita
    Apr 14, 2020
    6
    I'm at a crossroads for what I should rate ABZU. Honestly, if I could, I would give it a 6.5 since it doesn't fit being rated a 6 or a 7. I ultimately rounded it down to a 6, because the game is so insanely short that there is no way to justify its steep $20 price tag, especially when it's over three years old.

    ABZU is an atmospheric game with magnificent visuals and a uniquely calm    I'm at a crossroads for what I should rate ABZU. Honestly, if I could, I would give it a 6.5 since it doesn't fit being rated a 6 or a 7. I ultimately rounded it down to a 6, because the game is so insanely short that there is no way to justify its steep $20 price tag, especially when it's over three years old.

    ABZU is an atmospheric game with magnificent visuals and a uniquely calm diving aesthetic. The orchestra music was a nice addition to really give the world an escapist touch. There is no way to "lose" in this game (if it can even be classified as a game to begin with), so you're free to leisurely explore around, or you can simply follow the semi-linear path that leads you through the environments.

    One of the biggest cons of this game is, as I mentioned, that it is downright short. It's only about 1.5 hours long at most. Yes, that's right. 1.5 hours long. You could get it done in an extended lunch break. The aesthetics are pleasing and the sights are potentially soothing to take in, but I could only recommend this game for a very specific playerbase.

    In addition, this game is incredibly unoptimized. For an indie game that's 3+ years old and doesn't employ any significant graphics, it pushed my CPU and GPU temperatures higher than I've typically seen before in even AAA games, and kept my GPU at a constant 100% load.

    ABZU would've been better as a VR game to get the clarity and 360 view of the environments instead of a narrow field of vision. A lot of the immersion is lost with a 2D screen, as you don't feel compelled to look around. I'm surprised that the devs didn't bother making a VR version, since this game would be perfect as one. At the moment, you can only experience it in VR via a third-party workaround. If this game had VR, I'm sure it would have an average score of 8+, not sub-7.

    Overall, as an avid atmospheric game fan myself, I'm rating this not based on my own feelings but based on what most players would get out of the experience, and that is, frankly, not a lot. I definitely feel that the common gamer should avoid playing this, as it would feel like a waste of time. If you're into these kinds of games though, I suppose it is worth trying, but only if you can get it for free or under $5.    … Expand
  53. RagingPoet
    Nov 28, 2017
    9
    Abzu is the best playable screensaver and i mean it as a compliment. This game is all about visuals and sound and they are perfect. It is ~2 hours long and during this time it have always found a way to impress me with it's spectacle despite having almost no gameplay or plot.
  54. NikitaKuzhel
    Oct 10, 2020
    7
    Недавно эту игру раздали в EGS, за что им спасибо, вот только в этом "замечательном" лончере нельзя оставить отзыв, так что пишу сюда.

    ABZU - это, как принято называть "симулятор ходьбы", только в этом случае плавания. Вся игра строится на аудио-визуальном повествовании, за геймплеем сюда приходить не стоит, в игре можно плавать, взаимодействовать с некоторыми объектами путем нажатия    Недавно эту игру раздали в EGS, за что им спасибо, вот только в этом "замечательном" лончере нельзя оставить отзыв, так что пишу сюда.

    ABZU - это, как принято называть "симулятор ходьбы", только в этом случае плавания. Вся игра строится на аудио-визуальном повествовании, за геймплеем сюда приходить не стоит, в игре можно плавать, взаимодействовать с некоторыми объектами путем нажатия одной кнопки, а так же медетировать на статуях, переключая камеру с игрока на разных рыб. 90% времени, вы будете плавать и наслаждаться местной флорой и фауной и они здесь просто великолепны, игру хочется постоянно скринить и к сожалению такой функции я не нашел, но зато я уже знаю, какая следующая картинка будет стоять у меня на рабочем столе)) Сюжет в игре есть, он очень прост и я бы сказал схематичен, не несет в себе большой глубины или же сильно драматичных моментов, но немного поддерживает интерес и вызывает совсем немного эмоций.

    В целом ABZU это 2-часовая экскурсия по подводному миру, которая может заставить вас заинтересоваться подводным миром, расслабитья и подарить небольшие, но приятные эмоции.    … Expand
  55. bluebeardtattoo
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    Очень не плохая игра-эксперимент. Оценить ее в полной мере получится только если прочувствовать ее в полной мере. Игра не столько завязана геймплее сколько на ощущениях и самой идее которую хотят донести авторы проэкта. Эта игра не создана для развлечения, а для того что бы показать нам что мы делаем с окружающим миром.Очень не плохая игра-эксперимент. Оценить ее в полной мере получится только если прочувствовать ее в полной мере. Игра не столько завязана геймплее сколько на ощущениях и самой идее которую хотят донести авторы проэкта. Эта игра не создана для развлечения, а для того что бы показать нам что мы делаем с окружающим миром.
  56. andrew9
    May 4, 2022
    4
    Not a game .
  57. michaelb1928
    Jan 26, 2019
    6
    llow gameplay and its pursuit of affecting emotions remains halfway. Still, execution being detailed and captivating it's definit
  58. PeakZach
    Jan 14, 2022
    4
    Stunning and colorful, the journey through the sea never looked so beautiful. The game focuses primarily on it's stunning appeal, but does not offer a change of resolution. Following your basic exploratory game, no story combined with heavy guidance leaves for a mundane experience for advanced games that are looking for any sort of challenge rather than a fun-to-look-at chore.
  59. Soullex
    Dec 10, 2022
    5
    Görselliği çok güzel de, oyun değil ki bu. Yani oyun olarak ne sunuyor ki??
  60. Andrada20
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    Such a magical journey with an incredible world. Worth playing even though it's pretty short.
  61. clem666
    May 26, 2021
    7
    If you played 'Journey' before, the similarity will hit you hard. They both have the same contemplative atmosphere rocked by a stunning original soundtrack. 'ABZÛ' still has something more in the way it allows us to discover varied fish species (well at least it tries to). Environment density and lighting are terrific even if colours may have been way better here and there. I found thatIf you played 'Journey' before, the similarity will hit you hard. They both have the same contemplative atmosphere rocked by a stunning original soundtrack. 'ABZÛ' still has something more in the way it allows us to discover varied fish species (well at least it tries to). Environment density and lighting are terrific even if colours may have been way better here and there. I found that character design also lacks to be desired.

    Gameplay is great, swimming through these corals, fishes and submarine caves is honestly pleasant. But mechanics are a bit repetitive and uninspired. The game is really short but it's hard to tell if that's an advantage or not at this point. I can say that it surely is not worth 20€. Even during sales I would recommend to be sure about what you want and expect if you buy it or not.    … Expand
  62. Pardoow
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    I reviewed this game before and gave it a 4 just because of the music and art style, but I wanted to give it another try. I don't regret that for a second. The music and art carry this game, but just like Journey, the simple yet impactful storyline together with basic but intuitive gameplay, plus the entire aspect of the sea full of wildlife really makes this a wonderful game. Don't sleepI reviewed this game before and gave it a 4 just because of the music and art style, but I wanted to give it another try. I don't regret that for a second. The music and art carry this game, but just like Journey, the simple yet impactful storyline together with basic but intuitive gameplay, plus the entire aspect of the sea full of wildlife really makes this a wonderful game. Don't sleep on this one, it's an amazing experience… Expand
  63. edxtan
    Apr 7, 2023
    6
    ABZÛ's directed exploration makes it fun to dive through each scene, while still telling a story.
  64. Helen_Butte
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Beautiful masterpiece for emetional and loving classical music people. Its not really the games its the piece of art in the form of a game.
  65. watchm824
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    The game is very beautiful and atmospheric. Yes, this is not even a game, but an interactive journey.
    There is only one minus - the game is very short.
  66. glacierskies
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    This game is just so relaxing and the graphics are something else. It was so calming and beautiful. It was apart of the world that hadn't been disturbed yet by humans. I was so drawn into everything. It wasn't that long or complicated of a game, but I did finish it in one day. I really don't like the kinds of controls this game has and although I know it's common, it's not my go-to. OtherThis game is just so relaxing and the graphics are something else. It was so calming and beautiful. It was apart of the world that hadn't been disturbed yet by humans. I was so drawn into everything. It wasn't that long or complicated of a game, but I did finish it in one day. I really don't like the kinds of controls this game has and although I know it's common, it's not my go-to. Other than that, it was a pretty nice game. Nothing complicated or frustrating as I've seen other games like this and not succeed as nicely as this one.… Expand
  67. honest_rev7
    Oct 4, 2020
    5
    it's like the journey but no good stuff like random players, it's pretty boring and music is one of those hans zimmer-y overtbearing tunes. it intensifies depending on your location, but overall i found game to be underwhelming with this annoying epic vibe. no match. 5 bc it could have been better
  68. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    3
    no mystery, no exploration, just a long tube level. you barely interact with the world. it's just 2h long barely interactive movie with nice but meaningless effects
  69. PediGAMES
    Jan 2, 2021
    9
    Short, simple and sweet, what Abzu lacks in gameplay complexity it makes up for in presentation. An enjoyable journey from start to finish.
  70. Halcyonm
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Abzu is really something special. The dreamy atmosphere and the relaxing underwater world of swaying kelp, darting fish and majestically soaring manta rays instills a feeling of complete calm.
    The goal is simply to move through a somewhat linear set of environments, sometimes solving small puzzles, all of which were simply breathtaking.
    Each can be replayed at any time and there is a    Abzu is really something special. The dreamy atmosphere and the relaxing underwater world of swaying kelp, darting fish and majestically soaring manta rays instills a feeling of complete calm.
    The goal is simply to move through a somewhat linear set of environments, sometimes solving small puzzles, all of which were simply breathtaking.
    Each can be replayed at any time and there is a meditation mode where you can simply sit on a rock and the focus point will become one of the sea creatures as it moves around. This is also a kind of screen saver that you can put on in the background.
    The orchestral music is well matched to the moods.
    As a diver myself I really appreciated the mechanics and movement of the fish and the sharks. Don't expect a long game here, but do expect a memorable escape from daily life. Can heartily recommend - if you like that sort of thing.    … Expand
  71. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    4
    Basit, gereksiz bir oyun. Eğlenceli değil, macera hissi veya anlatıldığı keşif keyfi yok.
  72. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  73. deco45
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Jogo curto, numa pegada andar e explorar . Você caminha pelo mundo aquático que é bem bonito. A poucas interações e as que tem são bem repetidas.
  74. zaratti
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. The developers are clearly in love with Earth's oceans and the species within those oceans. The stylized graphics, the beautiul setting and the atmospheric sound design elevate this game to a whole other level. All of this adds up to the incredible masterpiece that is ABZÛ.
  75. maltxd
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    This gorgeous underwater exploration game suddenly takes a nice turn towards its theme of pollution, and I love it. On top of that, the music is just brilliant, and something I could vibe to for hours. At times the game tends to drag a bit, especially towards the end, but when it does, you can always just look at the pretty environment you are diving in.
  76. Woarek
    Feb 7, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Skóre - 8+
    Tato hra je velice zajímavá, zábavná moc není, ale je napínavá a pořád se tam něco děje a doopravdy nelze pokračování děje předpovídat, a tak je těžké se od hry odpoutat. Jediné ovládání je trochu problém. Hra ze začátku vypadá klidně, ale pod povrchem to začne být strašidelné a více tajemné. Ve hře se vyskytují lehké puzzle prvky, které nejsou vůbec těžké.
    Dohráno 07.02.2021
    Herní čas - 2h05m    … Expand
  77. Hot_Smurf
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    ABZU is more so a masterfully designed therapy sesion than an actual game. There isn't much in terms of gameplay mechanics, but the simplicity and smoothness of the underwater movement are great. The touching story is accentuated by the great graphics and soundtrack. However, ABZU isn't an enjoyable game. If you are looking for a deep or somewhat interactive experience, then you won't findABZU is more so a masterfully designed therapy sesion than an actual game. There isn't much in terms of gameplay mechanics, but the simplicity and smoothness of the underwater movement are great. The touching story is accentuated by the great graphics and soundtrack. However, ABZU isn't an enjoyable game. If you are looking for a deep or somewhat interactive experience, then you won't find it here.

    7/10    … Expand
  78. dastankz
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Егер Pixar ойындарда мультфильмдер жасаса!
    Бір сағатта өтуге болатын керемет ойын, артық ештеңе, релаксация және сұлулық. Мен бәріне ұсынамын
  79. egolessboy
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Un juego tranquilo, de mecánicas sencillas. Los diseños de niveles son muy bonitos. Es un juego para disfrutar del camino de forma relajada.
  80. Klazy
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    Kurzinfos:
    ABZU von Giant Squid
    ABZU ist ein Single-Unterwasser-Adventure Spiel mit der USK 6 Das Spiel gibt es auf PS4,XBOX One, Nintendo Switch, PC und ist in dem Gamepass erhalten. Meine Spielzeit belief sich auf 4,5h (100% Erfolge) 12 Errungenschaften sind zu bekommen Handlung: In ABZU geht es um einer Art Tauchergestalt die, die Unterwasserwelt erkundet. Sie trifft auf viele    Kurzinfos:
    ABZU von Giant Squid
    ABZU ist ein Single-Unterwasser-Adventure Spiel mit der USK 6
    Das Spiel gibt es auf PS4,XBOX One, Nintendo Switch, PC und ist in dem Gamepass erhalten.
    Meine Spielzeit belief sich auf 4,5h (100% Erfolge)
    12 Errungenschaften sind zu bekommen

    Handlung:
    In ABZU geht es um einer Art Tauchergestalt die, die Unterwasserwelt erkundet.
    Sie trifft auf viele Verschiedene Arten von Meerestieren und muss das Abenteuer bestreiten, welches Entdeckt wird.

    Gameplay(Controller):
    Das Gameplay holt einen teils ab. Man hat wenige Probleme und weiß nach einer kleinen Weile welche Aktion auf welchem Knopf folgt. Der Charakter folgt direkt den Eingaben ohne das man denkt es läuft aus dem Ruder. An manchen Stellen, kann man die Tiere beobachten und erforscht das Verhalten der einzelnen Arten. Die Kameraposition lässt sich gut steuern. Das HUD ist einfach gehalten und man merkt es kaum.
    Bugs oder Probleme sind bei mir nicht aufgetaucht.

    Sound:
    Die von Austin Wintor komponierten Soundtracks zum Spiel passen hervorragend zum Spiel.
    Durch die meiner Meinung nach, ruhigen und spielerischen Töne, kommt das Spiel noch besser zur Geltung. Unbedingt mit Musik spielen!

    Grafik:
    Die Grafik ist wunderschön und passt perfekt zu der Unterwasserwelt. Viele verschiedene Arten von Lebewesen sind passend dargestellt und wirken nicht deplatziert.

    Fazit:
    ABZU ist ein wunderschönes und auch gleich spannendes Unterwasserspiel. Die Musik schmilzt förmlich mit der Welt zusammen und ergeben eine Harmonie. Das Spiel lädt regelrecht zum Erkunden ein. Selbst das Ende ist überraschend und enthält eine versteckte Botschaft.
    Das Spiel eignet sich für einen 100% Run.    … Expand
  81. zyllus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    This is a very short yet very beautiful indie game of about 2 hours. You are a robot who has awaken from it slumber and is returning back to its home. On your way back you remove corruption from the world. The puzzles are super simple and its a very relaxing game. Highly recommended to play it in one go to blow off the steam of a hard day's work.
  82. adamflame7
    Mar 8, 2023
    9
    Beautiful in every way. Visuals, music, theme, etc.
    I'll call this one another Journey-like and it holds up well to that standard. This is also a great game for your "non-gamer" friends and family, they'll enjoy it too.
    It will only take a couple hours to complete, so maybe pick it up during a sale.
  83. kauzz
    May 8, 2023
    8
    Muito bom, sem muitas coisas para fazer e mais para apreciar o oceano magnífico desse jogo.
    E muito gostosinho de jogar recomendo e também e bem curtinho.
  84. MeKAnehS0
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    The game has a beautiful gameplay, as if the game was made for meditation, beautiful lighting and great level design and a good story, but the only thing that was not good in my opinion was the game menu, which is designed very simply and there are few settings inside, which are only settings. It has graphics, in my opinion, they should have spent the same amount of time on designing theThe game has a beautiful gameplay, as if the game was made for meditation, beautiful lighting and great level design and a good story, but the only thing that was not good in my opinion was the game menu, which is designed very simply and there are few settings inside, which are only settings. It has graphics, in my opinion, they should have spent the same amount of time on designing the game menu as they did on the graphics of the game.… Expand
  85. Dartza
    Jul 21, 2023
    6
    Stunning visuals and an immersive world. The music and art style are fantastic. There is not much more however as there aren't many complex game systems outside of exploration.
  86. kayruu
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Abzu is an indie game where you embody a diver who ... swims.
    From the start of the game we are immersed in a magnificent underwater setting with great biodiversity and we don't really know what we are doing here but we are there and nothing but the sound atmosphere, the music and the magnificence of the game. we want both to stay in this beautiful setting but we also want to move forward    Abzu is an indie game where you embody a diver who ... swims.
    From the start of the game we are immersed in a magnificent underwater setting with great biodiversity and we don't really know what we are doing here but we are there and nothing but the sound atmosphere, the music and the magnificence of the game. we want both to stay in this beautiful setting but we also want to move forward to see other equally beautiful ones. Abzu masters immersion to perfection, from the first minute we are fully into it without any intro cutscene, any scenario background, nothing, just the incredibly controlled atmosphere that accompanies us throughout the game. This atmosphere will have beautiful change, the immersion will always be at the maximum thanks to its incredible sound design, its incredible music and its maps and decorations so beautiful.

    Abzu perfectly conveys the underwater world.
    Abzu is a game where you take your time andside contemplative of the game is not expressed through the beautiful landscapes as in most games but by the observation of the choreographies of the animals and the underwater biodiversity filled with details and these details are abundant there and the world of the game is super interesting, in short, we are not talking about contemplative landscape but of micro-contemplative. (I have completely invented the term but I find it well adapted) JI loved admiring the choreographies of the marine species so well done and often I just wandered around because this game is really relaxing, the music is soothing and there is never any danger so the game easily invokes serenity and confidence in inside the player and it's a game that respects the underwater world and will never incriminate it and the game makes us feel it but be careful, the seabed hides many surprises and emotions can quickly change. Oh yes Abzu likes to play with the player's emotion and surprises with the way to scare.

    We are at the beginning of the game and there is a great white shark with scars, the staging the center in the middle of the image and the edges of the screen are dark and look like a jawbone with sharp teeth:

    Yet this shark did not scare me, it interested me. If I wasn't worried it's not because I'm emotionless it's just because the game is super soothing especially thanks to its colors and respects the underwater world.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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.
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  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]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 12, 2016
    81
    Abzu's charming aquatic world is always softly in motion. A good-looking journey comes with repetitive and shallow gameplay and its pursuit of affecting emotions remains halfway. Still, execution being detailed and captivating it's definitely worth a dive. One of the best underwater exploration games out there. [Sept 2016]
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