ABZU

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 531 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 339 out of 531
  2. Mixed: 146 out of 531
  3. Negative: 46 out of 531
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  1. Omarrochloo
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    It is a game for you to chill and play , it was so fun to explore this world and to know more about the ocean i recommend this for every person . Even though it doesn’t have any gamplay it’s like journey .
  2. Glemial
    Sep 2, 2021
    4
    I just don't understand why there has so much people praising this game. Imagine a game that's all about graphics and fish. Do you did that? So you must have imagined Abzu. The only thing you do in that games is swim. There is no combat system and the story is subliminal. The problem with the story is that you don't want to understand what is happening, because of how shallow theI just don't understand why there has so much people praising this game. Imagine a game that's all about graphics and fish. Do you did that? So you must have imagined Abzu. The only thing you do in that games is swim. There is no combat system and the story is subliminal. The problem with the story is that you don't want to understand what is happening, because of how shallow the experience is. It's nothing like Hollow Knight, a game that has so much interesting moments, and because of that, it develops in you the desire to understand that universe. In Abzu there is no memorable moment that gives you a desire to understand what is happening.
    I don't recommend anyone to play this game, unless you got it for free.    … Expand
  3. nexus151196
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Очень красивая , медитативная и успокаивающая игра. Прошёл на одном дыхании перед сном. Музыка - фантастическая .
  4. MartinWan1980
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    A delight for the senses. A calm and relaxing game with great control, graphics and immersive ocean to experience. I recommend it!
  5. julesyBaby5000
    May 31, 2022
    10
    I stumbled across this game on a random Sunday afternoon and oh wow, what an absolute diamond in the rough! If you are looking for a relaxing enjoyable artsy game Abzu is absolutely amazing!
  6. mykhailo_zele1
    Apr 23, 2021
    0
    Это не игра! Просто плавать два часа и ничего не понимать что происходит! Если бы я купил эту игру - я бы уничтожил ее отзывом! Но досталось бесплатно
  7. WhatAboutThat
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Definitely one of my favorite games of all time, purely for the joyful, almost tactile, experience of swimming in the ocean with a variety of sea creatures. The story may not have been very deep but it's so beautiful and delightful to play that I didn't mind. I revisit the game now and then to marvel at the beauty of gliding through the ocean depths. It's very peaceful and calming. IDefinitely one of my favorite games of all time, purely for the joyful, almost tactile, experience of swimming in the ocean with a variety of sea creatures. The story may not have been very deep but it's so beautiful and delightful to play that I didn't mind. I revisit the game now and then to marvel at the beauty of gliding through the ocean depths. It's very peaceful and calming. I highly recommend.… Expand
  8. Dante236
    Jan 1, 2022
    8
    After playing Journey, i was looking for something like that, and found Abzu, to be honest, game is so relaxing i fall sleep with my headset lol. Easy mechanic, beatiful atmoshpere. Why not 9? Here it is:
    There is not much to do, i feel like, if the game ended 45 mins early, i'd very mostly give 9, but i felt like, game just keep going. And it gets boring, when you keep doing same stuff    After playing Journey, i was looking for something like that, and found Abzu, to be honest, game is so relaxing i fall sleep with my headset lol. Easy mechanic, beatiful atmoshpere. Why not 9? Here it is:
    There is not much to do, i feel like, if the game ended 45 mins early, i'd very mostly give 9, but i felt like, game just keep going. And it gets boring, when you keep doing same stuff over over again. Atmosphere, graphic wont surprise you afterwhile.
    At the end, great experience, if you are looking for something cheesy, you should really give this game a chance.    … Expand
  9. WadieGamer
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    I loved the game, so many fascinating details such as underwater architecture, soundtracks and the fact that the game relieves stress and anxiety.
    Absolutely 10/10
  10. Madigman
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    Brilliant game with stunnig graphics. Perfect for meditating and after work session
  11. ReviewThangs
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Perfect gamepass/ps plus extra palate cleanser. Short, beautiful, and simple.

    If I was paying full price I'd honestly avoid paying more than a few dollars for it, but as a piece of art to enjoy for a couple of hours there's no reason to avoid it.
  12. misak192
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Loved it!

    I wasn't a fan of Journey but I enjoyed this so much! Beautiful music. Colours. Everything just so nice and calm.
  13. tymqe
    Apr 16, 2021
    7
    nice relaxing game with great visuals, very good to play if you want to calm yourself down after playing fifa or some other ****
  14. VanCan72
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    I genuinely love this game and enjoyed it. Its not for everyone, action isn't at the forefront by any means. Its a very artsy and chilled out exploration game that only takes an hour or 2 to get through.
  15. milesg305
    May 8, 2021
    6
    Really good graphics and storytelling, but there also isn't much to it. The game kind of plays itself with little rewards or setbacks actually feeling like they mean anything
  16. FunkyBoi
    Jun 23, 2021
    8
    This game is exceptional. It knows exactly what it wants to deliver; spectacular visuals with a beautiful accompanying score to create moments of breathtaking awe, and it delivers these in spades. This game will probably not appeal to those looking for a more traditional 'gamey' experience, but for those willing to experiment with or actively seeking to engage in videogaming as an artThis game is exceptional. It knows exactly what it wants to deliver; spectacular visuals with a beautiful accompanying score to create moments of breathtaking awe, and it delivers these in spades. This game will probably not appeal to those looking for a more traditional 'gamey' experience, but for those willing to experiment with or actively seeking to engage in videogaming as an art form, the emotive capacity and the strength of its vision are not to be missed. The experience of this game reminded me of the feeling I would get the first time I watched an old Pixar or Ghibli film: pure childlike wonder.… Expand
  17. EasyGamerBoi
    Jun 10, 2021
    7
    Abzu is a strange little game. That’s probably the point of it, like Journey, storytelling without actually speaking is a medium that gets amazing games every year or so. I wouldn’t say Abzu is amazing or better than Journey at all, but for what it is, it’s a great little experience. I didn’t know about the movie length run time going in so imagine my shocked face when I hit the end in oneAbzu is a strange little game. That’s probably the point of it, like Journey, storytelling without actually speaking is a medium that gets amazing games every year or so. I wouldn’t say Abzu is amazing or better than Journey at all, but for what it is, it’s a great little experience. I didn’t know about the movie length run time going in so imagine my shocked face when I hit the end in one play through lol. The visuals are spectacular and from what I remember about the score, it’s very relaxing. (I completed it a few years ago my memory is a little fuzzy) but I remember some of the puzzles being a pain, really not a fan of puzzles in games to begin with though. If you can get it cheap, definitely check it out.… Expand
  18. RatchetClank111
    Jun 20, 2021
    6
    This is one of those games where it's really hard to give a rating for. Because it's more of a movie than an actual game. The gameplay is like 2-3hrs, and there's no dialogue. The story is told through what happens, some of the comments say it's a scuba simulator... but is it really? you have to solve puzzles and explore in order to progress, but it's not like you have to worry aboutThis is one of those games where it's really hard to give a rating for. Because it's more of a movie than an actual game. The gameplay is like 2-3hrs, and there's no dialogue. The story is told through what happens, some of the comments say it's a scuba simulator... but is it really? you have to solve puzzles and explore in order to progress, but it's not like you have to worry about food/water or going up for air. I don't really think it's a simulation game, because a lot of simulation games don't have stories either.

    I personally thought the sea life and creatures, and the overall colors were great on the ps5. I liked progressing and never really got stuck on a puzzle. It's cool to just slow down also and meditate where you can then just observe the sea, kinda like looking at an aquarium.

    However, replayability isn't really there. And this is a very short game. Thankfully PS offered it as a free game as part of their events recently. If you have to pay for the game, idk but I wouldn't pay like more than $10. Overall, I give the game a 6/10, which is still good in my opinion    … Expand
  19. Andrevery
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    Приятная коротенькая игра, которая подходит для того, чтобы расслабиться. До уровня "The Journey" не дотягивает (часть создателей работала над обоими играми), но оставляет приятное впечатление.
  20. Ferman
    Feb 12, 2022
    3
    a strange and incomprehensible game, I still did not understand what to do in it.Boring and incomprehensible, I do not advise buying it
  21. Gamebam3
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    This game is Incredibly simple but beatifully mesmerizing and quite relaxing.
  22. atyoukha
    Jun 20, 2023
    8
    "Abzu" is a breathtakingly beautiful video game that dives deep into the wonders of the ocean.

    Personally, "Abzu" left me in awe from the moment I started playing. The vibrant and colorful underwater environments are a visual treat, teeming with marine life and stunning vistas. What truly sets "Abzu" apart is its ability to evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity.
  23. Raziel72
    Aug 7, 2022
    4
    Просто плыви... ни сюжета, ни музыки, ни красивых локаций. Разочарован в игре. Радует только то, что она быстро проходится
  24. m3ny0
    Oct 28, 2022
    7
    Abzu é muito bonito, e basicamente isso sumariza o jogo. A história aqui é bem rasa (ba-dum-tss) e se desenrola de maneira confusa tentando contar um conto maior do que o método escolhido (sem qualquer diálogo) consegue. Muitas vezes você se encontra tentando achar um significado maior, mas não há nada, o jogo não permite que haja por conta dessa e outras decisões, como os grandes momentosAbzu é muito bonito, e basicamente isso sumariza o jogo. A história aqui é bem rasa (ba-dum-tss) e se desenrola de maneira confusa tentando contar um conto maior do que o método escolhido (sem qualquer diálogo) consegue. Muitas vezes você se encontra tentando achar um significado maior, mas não há nada, o jogo não permite que haja por conta dessa e outras decisões, como os grandes momentos em que você precisa seguir nadando em frente, e só, sem opção de exploração. E entre estátuas para meditar e peixes para interagir, o jogo se mostra um grande mundo aberto embaixo d'água em que, igualmente na vida real, não há muito a se fazer.
    É uma aventura bonita, curta e interessante, mas não muito profunda.    … Expand
  25. Yojimbo2015
    May 15, 2023
    5
    Another virtual tourism title from the makers of Journey, but despite some attractive visuals Abzu doesn't capture the imagination in the same way and it's far too short-lived. Pretty but pretty vacant.
  26. aaronnmp96
    Feb 3, 2023
    7
    The game is beautiful, it passes with its task, what happens to me is that it was too short for me, and maybe I didn't like the controls very much
  27. Colubrinus
    May 7, 2023
    10
    Anyone can buy the most expensive paints and the most expensive canvas then throw the two together to create a colorful painting. But a masterful artist can breathe life into literal trash off the ground.

    Abzu didn't have a team like Bethesda or Ubisoft, but still made a game that effortlessly blows any release by those two studios in the last 5 years out of the water. Everyone's    Anyone can buy the most expensive paints and the most expensive canvas then throw the two together to create a colorful painting. But a masterful artist can breathe life into literal trash off the ground.

    Abzu didn't have a team like Bethesda or Ubisoft, but still made a game that effortlessly blows any release by those two studios in the last 5 years out of the water.

    Everyone's definition of 10/10 is different, but you can tell the creators of Abzu had a vision, and I think they nailed it.    … Expand
  28. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    6
    I had higher expectations after Journey. The game is simple, short, and fairly forgettable. There are a few memorable zones and moments, but overall it rarely manages to sell the fantasy or magic of being underwater. I think it's first zone is its strongest and thats a bummer.
  29. SHANKOS
    Jun 11, 2023
    0
    Awful graphics, even though it was a short game, not much time was spent on details, even weaker than dreams games.
  30. Higepanda
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    手軽な価格帯、程よいメッセージ性、ハイレベルな美しさと、終盤の爽快感が素晴らしいゲーム。
    家族や親子、カップルでも、皆で楽しみやすいゲームになっており、
    癒しの時間として楽しむのにもお勧めです。
  31. Fluppy869
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    beautiful game... but I don't like control at all.
    At least: nice graphics for indie game, intuitive game and pretty nice story.
  32. GuyHasAFork
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    I enjoyed the story and the idea solving puzzles in the ocean i highly recommend playing this game
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 72
  3. Negative: 3 out of 72
  1. Critical Hit
    Mar 16, 2017
    80
    Abzu is quite simply a breath-taking piece of interactive art, that feels vivid and more alive than you’d imagine a video game was capable of being.
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  2. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    80
    A wonderful trip beneath the waves, abounding in small surprises and impressing with the sheer density of life in certain scenes. Whether you’re riding a manta ray or zipping along a speedy current like a highway, it makes the natural world fun while adding its own intriguing mysteries to uncover.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Nov 4, 2016
    90
    Abzû is one of the best games of 2016 with a cryptic yet very good story, alongside with beautiful visuals that go way beyond the aquatic screensaver. Unless you're a hardcore action fan, you have to try it.
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