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. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. edxtan
    Apr 7, 2023
    6
    ABZÛ's directed exploration makes it fun to dive through each scene, while still telling a story.
  8. 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.
  9. Soullex
    Dec 10, 2022
    5
    Görselliği çok güzel de, oyun değil ki bu. Yani oyun olarak ne sunuyor ki??
  10. 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
  11. andrew9
    May 4, 2022
    4
    Not a game .
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. dastankz
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Егер Pixar ойындарда мультфильмдер жасаса!
    Бір сағатта өтуге болатын керемет ойын, артық ештеңе, релаксация және сұлулық. Мен бәріне ұсынамын
  18. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Чисто расслабится и поплавать. Почилить так сказать=)
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    4
    Basit, gereksiz bir oyun. Eğlenceli değil, macera hissi veya anlatıldığı keşif keyfi yok.
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  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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