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    Abzû

    Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Aug 02, 2016

    An underwater exploration game from Giant Squid.

    old_bo's Abzû (PSN) (PlayStation 4) review

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    Abzu

    Your enjoyment of Abzu will rely almost entirely on the game's aesthetic. While the gameplay is quite soothing, it is as simple as it gets (swim, then swim more). Its narrative (if you can call it that) is almost non-existent. But if you're okay getting lost at sea for two or three hours with some of the most beautiful art and some of the most pleasant orchestral sounds that the PS4 has to offer, then this is a no-brainer. There's even a "meditate" mechanic if you'd like to stay lost for a bit longer. As a pure "video game," there really isn't much here. That being said, it was the most soothing, relaxing, pleasant experience I've had on a console since Flower.

    Other reviews for Abzû (PSN) (PlayStation 4)

      The Love of the Ocean 0

      What do you think of when you picture bodies of water in video games? Whether it’s the Dopefish from Commander Keen, the terrifying drowning music from Sonic the Hedgehog, getting repeatedly eaten by sharks in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, or Soma just in general, someone might be given the mistaken impression a healthy fear of the water is requisite for working in the video game industry. As someone who grew up on the coast, swims every day during the summer, and enjoys any chanc...

      3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

      Vibrant environments may make this a fun game to look at yet the rest of the experence didn't live up to the visuals 0

      This might just be my greatest review challenge yet. Most of my reviews come down to either liking the narrative or enjoying the gameplay. With Abzu neither of those factors are a big reason why I liked this aquatic adventure. I can even sum up the narrative in one sentence. A lone scuba diver wakes from what seems like a long slumber and must travel through the ocean to seek out magical life portals to bring back life to the ocean.The scale and magistracy of being beside a a whale is impressiv...

      3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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