ABZU

 Xbox One
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 67
  3. Negative: 3 out of 67

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  1. MusashiAX
    Apr 18, 2019
    5
    Abzu es una experiencia bastante regulera, el apartado musical y visual es bastante hermoso, siendo su punto más fuerte, ya que de resto no tiene mucho que ofrecer, la jugabilidad es muy simple y el trayecto se vuelve repetitivo al cabo de un par de niveles, debido a la falta de mecánicas, es un juego solo para quienes quieran relajarse o una experiencia distinta pero nada memorable
  2. djevis94
    Jun 27, 2019
    6
    short game (it has barely lasted about 3 hours) very nice both in graphics and in a decent story environment but you practically do not play and I did not like that but as an experience is fine
  3. kvnd
    Dec 14, 2019
    7
    Abzû is more of an experience or a piece of art than a video game, but it's definitely worth playing through, with a length of only two to three hours. Gameplay is simple as hell but the fluidity and motion feels great and the score by Austin Wintory is a perfect accompaniment. The art style and use of color are amazing and it's just a beautiful relaxing game that remains interestingAbzû is more of an experience or a piece of art than a video game, but it's definitely worth playing through, with a length of only two to three hours. Gameplay is simple as hell but the fluidity and motion feels great and the score by Austin Wintory is a perfect accompaniment. The art style and use of color are amazing and it's just a beautiful relaxing game that remains interesting throughout. Unfortunately it's very loose in terms of narrative and even when you piece together the story via cave paintings it's not great. The only other con is the long load times (50 seconds on average) between levels. Worth a shot for sure though.… Expand
  4. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 31, 2017
    7
    Abzu
    A peaceful scuba simulator
    Abzu comes from the mind behind the art direction in flower and journey and it shows… This game very much follows the same structure of those games for better or worse. Here you play as a mechanical diver… Because of this you have no gauges to keep an eye on or air to worry about... The burden or survival is completely lifted off of your back you just    Abzu
    A peaceful scuba simulator
    Abzu comes from the mind behind the art direction in flower and journey and it shows…
    This game very much follows the same structure of those games for better or worse.
    Here you play as a mechanical diver…
    Because of this you have no gauges to keep an eye on or air to worry about...
    The burden or survival is completely lifted off of your back
    you just swim and explore...
    Its starts as such a nice calming adventure breathing life into the ocean bed
    swimming with the predators and prey with no care at all…
    Noticing little subtleties and reactions of the oceans inhabitants that really bring the ocean world to life…
    You can even grab onto the larger creatures and go for a ride...
    You feel as one while you swim forward exploring new environments…
    But much like flower there’s a turn for the worse as you slowly inch towards the finish line of this 2 hour game…
    Abzu goes from being a peaceful experience to being a bit of a typical stressful adventure game…
    You can’t die here.. But what starts as a peaceful swim and escape from reality turns into a throw switches, pull chains and avoid unpleasant mines while you do so…
    Time to relax is over…
    Now you have problems to solve...
    This is the majority of the final stretch of the game and it kind of ruins the initial feel this game has…
    Enjoyment is just a memory as you’re swimming through forgotten ruins that should’ve stayed forgotten
    or at the very least should’ve been briefly visited rather than turning into something to deal with because video games…
    It’s unfortunate…
    But this is still a pretty cool experience that offers a great feeling of exploration…
    Even during the final moments that I didn’t like..
    I give Abzu
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  5. Letarg
    Jun 25, 2019
    7
    Juego en donde lo importante es relajarse, observar el paisaje y admirar la vida acuática, esta bien para pasar un buen rato, pero solo para eso. La historia es simple y olvidable, si quieres un experiencia agradable sin requerir de tus habilidades como videojugador, este juego es para ti, si buscas un reto o una historia profunda, pasa de este juego.
  6. raptus21
    Dec 6, 2019
    6
    The game begins really nice. Wonderful world below, many species of fish, easy control. I bought it for my son, as his first adventure with gaming. Unfortunately after half of game, it becomes insane. It started with bombs and other traps. And well, child didn't want to play anymore. Personally I didn't like "mythology" here and lack of any story or sense of progress. It is very short, ifThe game begins really nice. Wonderful world below, many species of fish, easy control. I bought it for my son, as his first adventure with gaming. Unfortunately after half of game, it becomes insane. It started with bombs and other traps. And well, child didn't want to play anymore. Personally I didn't like "mythology" here and lack of any story or sense of progress. It is very short, if you just play it to finish and not to swim with fish around.… Expand

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 4, 2017
    80
    It hits choppy waters at times but this is ultimately an extraordinary undersea tale. [Feb 2017, p.84]
  2. Windows Central
    Jan 17, 2017
    90
    ABZÛ is a short but utterly engaging experience. Not only does it let players discover an undersea world, it does so with impeccable artistry. There's just so much undersea animal and plant life, all of it colorful and exciting. Remember how beautiful the pot dealer in American Beauty thought plastic bags were? That's the level of beauty that ABZÛ actually achieves.
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  3. SomosXbox
    Dec 31, 2016
    75
    If you are drawn to the ocean and what it is (hidden?) beneath it, or to the most contemplative journeys, Abzû will grab you without escape during the two or three hours it takes to complete. Even it is not replayable, due to its magical beauty, you will take a second ride soon or later. It is a remarkable experience, even if it is only for the incredible good looks its journey offers. If you are seeking some action, do not plunge into these waters.
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