ABZU

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 412 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. dastankz
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Егер Pixar ойындарда мультфильмдер жасаса!
    Бір сағатта өтуге болатын керемет ойын, артық ештеңе, релаксация және сұлулық. Мен бәріне ұсынамын
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. inkling_girl
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. MASTERPIECE.
  21. Pedrollelo
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Muito lindo, a soundtrack é duka e eu sempre gostei de tubarão, pra mim tá perfeito.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Andrada20
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    Such a magical journey with an incredible world. Worth playing even though it's pretty short.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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