Sable

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 102
  3. Negative: 25 out of 102

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  1. Gwz
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Let's be honest. The only reason I don't give this a 10 is because all the horrendous and potentially game breaking bugs but it’s still one of my favourite games in ages. Now this is a game very much up MY alley. The slow pacing, the Moebius aesthetics, the in my opinion absolutely stellar atmosphere.

    What I love most about Sable is how benevolent the world is. You are a young kid on a    Let's be honest. The only reason I don't give this a 10 is because all the horrendous and potentially game breaking bugs but it’s still one of my favourite games in ages. Now this is a game very much up MY alley. The slow pacing, the Moebius aesthetics, the in my opinion absolutely stellar atmosphere.

    What I love most about Sable is how benevolent the world is. You are a young kid on a coming-of age quest to find your purpose in life. This quest, called “Gliding” more or less makes you invulnerable. You are SUPPOSED to be young and reckless, take risks and expose yourself to the world. Fling yourself from mountaintops? No problem. Miss an impossible jump? Just try again. That is another big thing I like with this game. You get that there is a rich and harsh history in the game but you as the protagonist are never really threatened. You are young but never sexualised. Adults are encouraging, reminiscing somewhat envious their own “Gliding” period.

    My only gripe is the mess of bugs and glitches and there are many. Find your save file on your system and make a back-up if you can, thank me later. I had to restart my whole game after 8h because of a corrupt save.

    And STILL I think this might be my Game of the year. When they fix this it will be an all-time high. Imagine.    … Expand
  2. Ice_Candy
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    An absolutely stunning game, its visual elements blend so perfectly with the soundtrack by Japanese Breakfast, the whole game is a work of art. There's plenty of fun puzzles, and the game rewards you for exploring every nook and cranny. Sable is a unique mesmerizing experience with so much heart poured into it that deserves all the love it can get.
  3. Smuv
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    If you're all about game mechanics and combat, this game isn't for you. BUT if you're mind is open for games as art, this is a 10/10. Visuals and score are immaculate. Characters and writing are witty and fun. The pay-off you get from exploring is immense. At this point the bugs are still a bit annoying and can stop progression at times (happened 2 times for me). But other than that thisIf you're all about game mechanics and combat, this game isn't for you. BUT if you're mind is open for games as art, this is a 10/10. Visuals and score are immaculate. Characters and writing are witty and fun. The pay-off you get from exploring is immense. At this point the bugs are still a bit annoying and can stop progression at times (happened 2 times for me). But other than that this game is game design in perfection.… Expand
  4. sonjo
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    This game was the reason for me to create a metacritic account. Until you understand that this game does not have a health bar and an attack button, it seems like a game with a trick, but with this knowledge you can calmly relax and enjoy the vastness of this game after completing the prologue. This world is very beautiful and meditative to explore. The only reason this game is not 9/10 isThis game was the reason for me to create a metacritic account. Until you understand that this game does not have a health bar and an attack button, it seems like a game with a trick, but with this knowledge you can calmly relax and enjoy the vastness of this game after completing the prologue. This world is very beautiful and meditative to explore. The only reason this game is not 9/10 is because I have had some drops in FPS, but I have nothing to complain about because my CPU is below the min requirements :)… Expand
  5. Stillwell
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    This game is incredibly beautiful, both visually and audibly. The soundtrack and the sound design are both amazing and add to the game. The visuals are like something out of a Mobius painting. I also very much liked how spread out and desolate the desert felt. It gives weight to the things that you do find and adds a realism feel. The game is plagued by menu bugs, some camera glitches, andThis game is incredibly beautiful, both visually and audibly. The soundtrack and the sound design are both amazing and add to the game. The visuals are like something out of a Mobius painting. I also very much liked how spread out and desolate the desert felt. It gives weight to the things that you do find and adds a realism feel. The game is plagued by menu bugs, some camera glitches, and what seems like poor optimization. However, its a two person team and I am assuming they will continue working on this and adding content. I recommend this game to anyone looking for a chill game that never requires fighting or pixel perfect jumps.… Expand
  6. Dramarine
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Great inmersive open world full with secrets to unveil. Beautifull writting. Sadly, too many bugs and cuestionalbe camera and movements
  7. ChaitnyaSingh
    Dec 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sable is one of the most unique games I have played this year, in a world where nowadays every two games look and feel similar sable doesn't care what you think about it, its not a game where you shoot, kill, loot. its main goal is discovering the main character sable which for one is not a generic character but a ambitious young girl who goes on a journey exploring this big open world and understanding how people work, learning how professions work, she helps out a lot of people and learns a lot from them, and as she does so she which means you realize what you wanna be I chose to be a machinist because customizing your bike was really fun. This game doesn't have a very complex plot and so no moment feels underwhelming because the story standards aren't met by gameplay. It looks great and gameplay is inspired by breath of the wild but there isn't any combat,
    but it doesn't matter to me because taking inspiration from someone else isn't a problem to me. Now on the negatives, the performance is really really unstable and it hindered my experience a lot fortunately the gameplay is addictive and will keep you hooked till the end. Overall great game.    … Expand
  8. Tampasco
    Jun 30, 2023
    8
    Apesar de todas as criticas, Sable é uma experiência reflexiva e imersiva sobre a proposta central da historia como sendo uma metáfora sobre a vida e o rumo dos objetivos que ela proporciona, aprendendo com os relacionamentos que se faz durante a jornada. Sobre a gameplay, ela é bem abrangente com varias opções do que fazer com seu personagem, a base do jogo em si é a exploração do mapaApesar de todas as criticas, Sable é uma experiência reflexiva e imersiva sobre a proposta central da historia como sendo uma metáfora sobre a vida e o rumo dos objetivos que ela proporciona, aprendendo com os relacionamentos que se faz durante a jornada. Sobre a gameplay, ela é bem abrangente com varias opções do que fazer com seu personagem, a base do jogo em si é a exploração do mapa com a sua motoquinha personalizada encontrando naves abandonadas cheias de sucatas e puzzles objetivos, vilarejos com quests dos locais e alguns lugares altos só pra escalar podendo encontrar a recompensa dos itens e da visão da conquista de você conseguir subir até ali, às vezes explorar vai te dar roupa foda, mas é só uma roupa no final das contas.
    Outras mecânicas como pesca, capturar borboletas, descobrir a historia pela naves caídas entre outras fazem Sable um indie especial com sua direção de arte maravilhosa e trilha sonora incríveis, porém alguns problemas fazem degredar a qualidade do jogo como a câmera muito bugada, o problema de desempenho em cidades grandes e durante a viagem na moto, alguns superfícies não escaláveis que deveriam ser, e a falta de profundidade dos personagens fazem o jogo piorar na minha nota, mas as qualidade que ele possui faz dele um bom jogo indie.

    Nota Final:7,9    … Expand
  9. Paradox2
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    My scores:

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    History: 9
    Gameplay: 5
    Worldbuilding: 6
    Innovation: 8
    Characters: 10

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. IGN Italia
    Nov 29, 2022
    70
    Sable is a difficult game to rate: if you think only of the quality of the work from an aesthetic and narrative point of view, the number at the bottom of the review should skyrocket. Exploration is everything here: the game really comes into its own when you take the liberty of setting your own course. Unfortunately, analyzing the work of Shedworks as a whole, one cannot help but notice how the technical limits weigh on a gameplay that is not particularly inspired, even going so far as to undermine the user's involvement during the game session.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    75
    Sable never rushes you. You take in the setting and simply enjoy the essence of the game – the journey entwined with a tale about maturing and change. If you don’t like to hurry at breakneck speed and prefer to look under every rock, there’s a chance Shedworks’ game will charm you. You’ll just need to turn a blind eye to some technical flaws, get on your flying motorbike and set off towards the horizon. [12/2021, p.54]
  3. Worth Playing
    Dec 16, 2021
    89
    Between the bold and ever-contrasting color palette, the ambient music by indie rock band Japanese Breakfast, and the pure joy of climbing cliffs, ruins and dunes to your heart's content, Sable offers an immersive dive into the lives and traditions of its small, nomadic world. Beyond its artistic merits, the game is supremely fun to play. It's a title that adventure gamers and art lovers alike will happily explore for hours on end, and despite the occasional bug, it's a very well-made game. Sable is well worth adding to any adventure gamer's library, and I eagerly await Shedworks' next big title.
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