Sable

 Xbox Series X
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 53
  3. Negative: 16 out of 53

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  1. Nobilis1984
    Sep 28, 2021
    3
    I'm sorry to write it, but it was nothing. I played the demo and found the game interesting. Now the full version is coming and you only get a worse version of it? What went wrong? Why only in English and why is it worse than the demo?
  2. SuperPanda91
    Sep 30, 2021
    4
    No me gusta el estilo artístico, aunque eso es personal. La idea de perderte con tu motillo me gusta, pero me parece injugable con los problemas de rendimiento. Si lo arreglan lo terminaré y cambiaré la nota 100%.
  3. doctorhino
    Sep 28, 2021
    5
    I would give this a 3 but I think the game has potential to be a lot of fun if the performance issues are fixed. On a series x and I can't pan the camera all the way around the player without stuttering, that is just an example of how bad it is in this game. Even when everything has loaded after the first pass the second pan stutters too. I don't understand how their engine is havingI would give this a 3 but I think the game has potential to be a lot of fun if the performance issues are fixed. On a series x and I can't pan the camera all the way around the player without stuttering, that is just an example of how bad it is in this game. Even when everything has loaded after the first pass the second pan stutters too. I don't understand how their engine is having such an issue but this game is not optimized for Series X as is listed in the features.… Expand
  4. Yourmumsbills
    Sep 24, 2021
    2
    I was really looking forward to playing this and was very pleased when i found out i'd be able to get it on gampass. Sadly the experience on Series X is actually very unpleasant. The art style is beautiful and the design in general looks great, but the performance is absolutely awful. Constant stuttering, terrible frame rate, and some really bad pop in make trying to play this game quiteI was really looking forward to playing this and was very pleased when i found out i'd be able to get it on gampass. Sadly the experience on Series X is actually very unpleasant. The art style is beautiful and the design in general looks great, but the performance is absolutely awful. Constant stuttering, terrible frame rate, and some really bad pop in make trying to play this game quite nauseating. Hopefully a big old patch will fix these issues, but this just seems like another case of a developer releasing a half finished game.… Expand
  5. ehtaco
    Jul 16, 2022
    4
    I love the world they've built, I love the art style, I liked the story, and I liked the overall gameplay. But good lord, this is one of the most terribly optimized games I have ever played.

    At the very least on consoles. Running this on an XSX, you won't convince this game can't run at near 4K 60FPS without much struggle at all. But this game barely chugs along half the time. You wanna    I love the world they've built, I love the art style, I liked the story, and I liked the overall gameplay. But good lord, this is one of the most terribly optimized games I have ever played.

    At the very least on consoles. Running this on an XSX, you won't convince this game can't run at near 4K 60FPS without much struggle at all. But this game barely chugs along half the time. You wanna pan the camera, yeah that'll cost you about 25-30 FPS, and it's egregious because this happens frequently. You can see the game run the way it's supposed to when in a very tight space. It looks great and plays smoothly, but the second you enter the open world or a medium-sized room, it gets unbearable at times. I stopped playing a little over halfway through because the frame dips were pissing me off so much. And as egregious as they are right at the very beginning, they get so, so, so much worse.

    The physics also get pretty ridiculous. You drive over a plant or pebble on your bike? Sometimes, no issues. Other times, though? You drive within two feet of a pebble or plant, you're about to do 5 backflips for no apparent reason. This was annoying, but it didn't annoy me too much. It made me laugh more than anything. The reason this game is getting a 4 is for the performance. It is terrible.    … Expand
  6. Broyax
    Mar 16, 2022
    0
    Voici un étron indé particulièrement carabiné… difficile en effet de faire plus moche, à part bien sûr de la plateforme pixel lard /pixel larve en 2D… vu qu’ici, on est quand même dans un monde 3D ! un environnement désertique mais en 16 couleurs seulement, voire beaucoup moins en fait (on peut les compter).

    On ne sait pas trop ce qu’on doit y faire, ni comment le faire, vu que tout est    Voici un étron indé particulièrement carabiné… difficile en effet de faire plus moche, à part bien sûr de la plateforme pixel lard /pixel larve en 2D… vu qu’ici, on est quand même dans un monde 3D ! un environnement désertique mais en 16 couleurs seulement, voire beaucoup moins en fait (on peut les compter).

    On ne sait pas trop ce qu’on doit y faire, ni comment le faire, vu que tout est sévèrement buggué ou bien pas fini, non implémenté… une sorte de jeu en version beta avec dans la version française des pronoms dégenrés (ou multi-genrés ?) systématiquement : on n’a que du « iel » ou du « luiel » (?!?) à chaque dialogue. Allez y comprendre quelque chose…

    De toute façon, la jouabilité est catastrophique, tout comme la technique à la masse de cet étron indé boulotté par deux caves. Ainsi, si le jeu est estampillé X|S, il tourne comme une patate sur Series X et saccade donc en permanence : une daube aussi laide qui tourne comme un tas de merde pareil, j’avais encore jamais vu ça ! bravo les blaireaux, vous êtes des champions de la nullité !    … Expand
  7. nnja
    Sep 24, 2021
    2
    How can this game be optimized for series X??? Animations are laggy, choppy and sloppy. Depth of field of shadows are pretty limited, popping is occuring and character is moving at 15 fps... The game itself seems pretty good and after viewing Shillup review I was convinced I would have liked it but it's almost not playable on series X! Can't talk about other consoles or versions. Hope thisHow can this game be optimized for series X??? Animations are laggy, choppy and sloppy. Depth of field of shadows are pretty limited, popping is occuring and character is moving at 15 fps... The game itself seems pretty good and after viewing Shillup review I was convinced I would have liked it but it's almost not playable on series X! Can't talk about other consoles or versions. Hope this will get fixed soon.… Expand
  8. marcheur28
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    Back in 2015, I discovered 2 really important games for me : Shadow of the Colossus and Journey.
    By the end of 2017, I finished Zelda Breath of the Wild, and in a magical way, this indie title made by less than 15 people achieved to bring me the pure joy of discovering a vast and mysterious world like Fumito Ueda could have create.
    During 15 to 20 hours, dispite the undisputable    Back in 2015, I discovered 2 really important games for me : Shadow of the Colossus and Journey.
    By the end of 2017, I finished Zelda Breath of the Wild, and in a magical way, this indie title made by less than 15 people achieved to bring me the pure joy of discovering a vast and mysterious world like Fumito Ueda could have create.

    During 15 to 20 hours, dispite the undisputable technical issues occuring day one on Xbox Series X, Sable felt like a dream for me. Gliding in these dunes of sand and traversal all six regions of the vast desert, uncovering all the secrets of the game was such an wonderful experience that I felt sad to end my journey.

    I really hope Shedworks will be able to fix all technical issues quickly, after the fix, everyone will discover a magical experience, one of the most memorable I played in a while.

    Sable is -by quite a margin- my favorite game of 2021, and I truly mean it.    … Expand
  9. GamingNinja
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    So unique!
    Comic book artstyle, beautiful music.
    Must try if you enjoy open world games like Zelda/Mad max etc but without the combat.
  10. rubensmiranda
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed exploring the map. The game's landscapes are beautiful. The art design based on Moebius is amazing
  11. RogerExplodey
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    The recent patch has drastically improved performance on Xbox Series X, the stuttering seems to be completely fixed and frame drops are infrequent. I was enjoying Sable despite its rough edges before, but now it has jumped to one of my contenders for GOTY. Absolutely love the vibe and exploration.
  12. NoH8rs
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    I thought I would play for 20 minutes but the game pulls you in. Mystery and interest meet a simplified graphic interface to bring what I would call one of the most innovative ideas today. Instead focusing making other parts of the game spectacular. A very chill soundtrack makes the line art desert landscape a desire to explore and get lost in the world. The simply interface and artI thought I would play for 20 minutes but the game pulls you in. Mystery and interest meet a simplified graphic interface to bring what I would call one of the most innovative ideas today. Instead focusing making other parts of the game spectacular. A very chill soundtrack makes the line art desert landscape a desire to explore and get lost in the world. The simply interface and art makes for an amazing experience unlike other games. This is a hidden gem. As a gamer for over 40 years, I approve of the direction of this game taking with an out of the box approach to games. This is the future of great development.… Expand
  13. Agathra
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    A very calming game with an absolutely gorgeous style, Sable isn't necessarily about accomplishing anything - it's about the journey. Part platformer, part minigames, part walking simulator, your character's basic quest is "get out there and see the world, decide who you are, and come back to us." I spend just under 18 hours doing just that and loving it.
  14. churros
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    + beautiful artstyle
    + beautiful soundtrack
    + interesting world
    + floating in the air and climbing
    + no combat
    + character and bike customization
    + non-linear quests
    + perfect pacing and size
    + great writing
    + charming characters

    Cons:
    - stuttering
    - bike getting stuck
  15. Quarantinejosh
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    While somewhat of a Legend of Zelda love letter, Sable definitely creates its own vibe. Some may fight the lack of a battlesystem off putting. It's a lovely open world that will provide an many an adventure. Lovely and serene.
  16. cmonard
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    J'ai carrément été transporté dans ce jeux avec un souvenir impérissable !
    La DA est tellement a-typique et belle, vraiment l'impression de retrouver des bd des années 80.
    Je le referai sans hésitation afin de tester d'autres approche finale.
    juste Wouaw !
  17. DaQuarterPounda
    Dec 7, 2022
    2
    This game should be removed from distribution like Cyberpunk 2077 was until the worst issues are fixed.

    What I played seemed like it could be a good game (love the art style and the approach to exploration) but the performance is painfully bad, and I mean that literally. The game stutters constantly (it's headache-inducing). The framerate plummets from 60 to 20fps ... just as you're    This game should be removed from distribution like Cyberpunk 2077 was until the worst issues are fixed.

    What I played seemed like it could be a good game (love the art style and the approach to exploration) but the performance is painfully bad, and I mean that literally. The game stutters constantly (it's headache-inducing). The framerate plummets from 60 to 20fps ... just as you're turning the camera sometimes. A lower resolution mode needs to be added to get a more decent framerate. There's also graphical bugs like flickering textures.

    The developers seem to have no intention of fixing this game. Very depressing.    … Expand
  18. Ginger_Avenger
    Jan 5, 2023
    6
    Played on Xbox Series S, not X. What I liked the most was the art style, the very open exploration, and lack of combat. After games like Dark Souls and Assassin's Creed, it was nice just to chill out, climb and glide, and solve some simple puzzle tasks. At the same time, it gets a little samey with what you can do and the vehicle experience is a bit rough. In the end I did what I felt likePlayed on Xbox Series S, not X. What I liked the most was the art style, the very open exploration, and lack of combat. After games like Dark Souls and Assassin's Creed, it was nice just to chill out, climb and glide, and solve some simple puzzle tasks. At the same time, it gets a little samey with what you can do and the vehicle experience is a bit rough. In the end I did what I felt like completing and left maybe 15% content undone and ended the game and it was satisfying enough. Just like Journey, this is certainly a game to play if you need a change of pace.… Expand

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#62 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#37 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Gaming Age
    Feb 28, 2022
    75
    Sable clearly has its share of flaws, but it makes a pretty good argument for style mattering more than substance.
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  2. SomosXbox
    Oct 14, 2021
    84
    Sable is a beautiful game, with an astonishing soundtrack and artistic vision, that show us the journey of self-discovery of our young protagonist through an exotic planet, full of sand, mountains and spaceships.
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  3. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 4, 2021
    73
    Sable is one of the latest games to get a day one release on Xbox’s Game Pass service so it’s almost impossible to not give it a recommendation for anyone with a subscription, but on the whole, I was somewhat let down. The game has some of the most visually stunning graphics I’ve seen, but the gameplay gets repetitive. Exploring the desolate expanse on your own terms is not as fun as it sounds; however, a compelling series of quests and wonderful writing throughout are just enough to keep you hooked and justify the price of admission if you’re already a Game Pass subscriber.
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