Sable

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 102 Ratings

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  • Summary: Embark on a unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. PC Gamer
    Sep 22, 2021
    93
    Sable's lonely, heartfelt journey of self-discovery will sit with me for a lifetime.
  2. Wccftech
    Sep 22, 2021
    90
    For those yearning to explore, Sable offers the chance to do it at your own speed, with your own goals, and without the need to exert violence or experience shocking twists. Sable is confident the world is interesting enough and is completely right in that regard.
  3. Guardian
    Nov 6, 2021
    80
    This is a barren world, but rendered exquisitely, drawing careful inspiration from French cartoonist Jean “Moebius” Giraud in its blend of space and intricacy. Exploring its crannies delivers a slow-burn joy. Developed by a small team from north London (Shedworks, because the two founders began work in a garden shed), Sable is an unusual expression of the so-called “open world” – the dominant video game genre today. Most lead you in certain directions, ensuring you approach landmarks from the best angles, matching every plot beat with a suitable musical flourish. Here, by contrast, you are totally free to explore wherever, whenever, however you wish. There are whispered points of interest, but there is no wearying to-do list, and as such your journey and destination are uniquely, wonderfully personal.
  4. The Games Machine
    Sep 28, 2021
    78
    Sable is a fascinating coming of age videogame with an incredible art direction inspired by the works of the late Jean Giraud.
  5. 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.
  6. IGN
    Sep 22, 2021
    70
    Sable is a beautiful, minimalist voyage that’s hindered by bugs and bland puzzles.
  7. WellPlayed
    Oct 11, 2021
    50
    Sable should be applauded for its strong aesthetic choices and ambitious restructure of open-world priorities, but it fails to fully deliver on its premise and is ultimately undone by a lack of polish or engaging mechanics.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 31
  3. Negative: 10 out of 31
  1. 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. VisualsIf 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
  2. 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. TheThis 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
  4. Paradox2
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    My scores:

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    History: 9
    Gameplay: 5
    Worldbuilding: 6
    Innovation: 8
    Characters: 10
  5. Dubeau
    Oct 8, 2021
    6
    Sable is a game that is lovely. The story is maybe the biggest problem here. It's not told in a very engaging way. And since you have a vastSable is a game that is lovely. The story is maybe the biggest problem here. It's not told in a very engaging way. And since you have a vast empty country to explore, you got to have a more focus story to keep you motivated. Instead, it is told in an eclectic way. The graphics are superb and different from the usual cell shading. And the transition between day and night is fun. But there is a lot of clipping and camera problems, performance issues when there is too much vegetation. Some bug are found when you try to climb. Some other controls works well however, like gliding, floating and jumping. The music was ok. The sounds were unique. I give it 65% because there is a nice game behind it all. But I got really bored after 3 zones and didn't see the points of collecting items for a story I had almost forgot.… Expand
  6. CodaHensley
    Dec 2, 2022
    5
    I had a really fun time exploring the world of Sable, and actually find the lore genuinely unique, but two words ruin everything this gameI had a really fun time exploring the world of Sable, and actually find the lore genuinely unique, but two words ruin everything this game does. Performance Issues. This games framerate is so unbearable it genuinely made me sick.… Expand
  7. Bufo1966
    Sep 26, 2021
    4
    Woke Zelda clone with significant performance problems and plentiful bugs...
  8. pianoguy13
    Dec 23, 2021
    0
    The visuals are awesome, but there is no game. I played for 45 minutes and was so incredibly bored that I decided to stop playing and go readThe visuals are awesome, but there is no game. I played for 45 minutes and was so incredibly bored that I decided to stop playing and go read a college textbook for better entertainment.… Expand

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