ABZU

[b]My score: 7.5/10 ⭐ TL;DR:[/b] A beautiful underwater journey that excels at atmosphere and immersion, even if the controls can be slightly uncomfortable. [h2]Overview[/h2] One of the things I love most about videogames as an art form is when they don't merely show you a feeling, but somehow transport you into it and let you experience it firsthand. ABZÛ does exactly that. Its cel-shaded visuals aren't realistic, nor is its subtle story about ancient sea entities particularly relatable, yet through its color palette, lighting, and outstanding sound design, the game creates an astonishing sense of place. As someone who grew up by the sea, I could almost feel where the water would become colder, where a current might be passing through, where the crystal-clear shallows gave way to darker and murkier depths. It's difficult to explain, but the atmosphere is remarkably tangible. I do have one major complaint, though: the controls. You have to hold RT to swim. Having to hold a button to swim in a game where swimming is what you'll be doing 95% of the time is already a questionable design choice; making that button a trigger is downright evil. Triggers are the only buttons on a controller that actively resist your finger, and after a while your right index finger will definitely start filing formal complaints. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3736600073 [i]The game is inspired by the first tablet of the Enûma Eliš (the Babylonian creation epic—look it up, it's interesting), and yet all I can think about is Disney's The Little Mermaid.[/i] [h2]One Thing I Loved / One Thing I Didn’t[/h2] ✔️ [b]Loved:[/b] The unexpected story beats surrounding [spoiler]an unlikely friendship[/spoiler]. ✖️ [b]Didn't:[/b] Megalophobia + thalassophobia = I did not enjoy swimming next to whales. [h2]Key Points[/h2] [*][h3]DIFFICULTY:[/h3] Barely any. Collectibles are somewhat hidden, and one category ("Secret Shells") unlocks a neat reward. [*][h3]PRESENTATION:[/h3] One of the brightest, cleanest, and most elegant art styles I've ever seen. The sound design and orchestral soundtrack are outstanding as well. [*][h3]STORY:[/h3] A subtle narrative gives purpose to the exploration, with a couple genuine "Oh, wow!" moments. No text, no dialogue—just environmental storytelling and a few cutscenes. [*][h3]GAMEPLAY/GAMEPLAY LOOP:[/h3] Swim, explore, and vibe with marine wildlife. It's a shame such a relaxing game is paired with such an inconvenient control scheme. [*][h3]TECHNICAL POLISH:[/h3] No bugs or glitches detected. [*][h3]MONEYxCONTENT VALUE:[/h3] A ten-year-old game, $19.99, and roughly four hours of content (one blind playthrough plus a second cleanup run for collectibles and achievements). That's a fairly steep $5 per hour. Since replayability is also quite limited and highly dependent on personal taste, I'd recommend waiting for a discount. [/list]

Después de 8,4 horas y conseguir todos los logros, puedo decir que ABZÛ sigue siendo una experiencia preciosa. La ambientación submarina, la música y la sensación de exploración consiguen transmitir mucha calma. Me sigue emocionando encontrarme con el tiburón y hacer los saltos fuera del agua como un delfín. Además, poder seleccionar capítulos una vez terminada la historia es un gran acierto para completar coleccionables y logros sin tener que empezar de nuevo. Como punto mejorable, agradecería algún sistema opcional de pistas para los coleccionables. Algunas conchas están extremadamente escondidas y, en mi caso, terminé recurriendo a una guía externa para encontrar las últimas. Aun así, es una experiencia muy recomendable para quien busque relajarse, explorar y disfrutar de uno de los océanos más bonitos que he visto en un videojuego. 🌊🦈💙

美而宁静的好游戏。截了无数张图当桌面，色调模型写实的界限都非常好，主角是深海里的一抹亮黄，特别抢眼，制作者给了很多拍照镜头的角度，特别喜欢。

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Abzû es ese juego que te transmite tranquilidad y no tiene ningún sobresalto ni nada que te estrese, tan solo unos paisajes submarinos en los que deseas perderte y una historia que en apenas 3h te la haces sin problema. Es el juego perfecto para disfrutar tranquilamente mientras exploras el fondo marino y tratas de conseguir todos los coleccionables o simplemente jugar tranquilo sin más.

狗狗鲨狗狗鲨嘿嘿嘿嘿嘿.......有电脑之后终于吃上好的了，自由探索类还能骑鱼古生物爱好者狂喜，虽然鲸鱼太大了总是吓得我一机灵

It's so soothing. The atmosphere it brings is full of life and colours, and the art direction is marvelous. You go for a dive in a vibrant ocean, discovering the animals within ecosystems and following a shark throughout the story. It's a short yet worthwhile game for anyone.

хорошо поплавал, теперь не боюсь воды

Very pretty eye candy of a game. I loved the angelic choir music too. This game also did a great job of showing scale like vastness and depth of the ocean or being next to a massive whale. My nephew loves sharks (from baby shark lmao) so I can't wait to show him this when I see him next time.