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ABZU

$19.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
83
Developer:
Giant Squid
Publisher:
505 Games
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

From the art director of Journey® and Flower®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant ocean world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. Perform fluid acrobatics as the Diver using graceful swimming controls. Discover hundreds of unique species based on real creatures and form a powerful connection with the abundant sea life.

Interact with schools of thousands of fish that procedurally respond to you, each other, and predators. Linger in epic seascapes and explore aquatic ecosystems modeled with unprecedented detail.

Descend into the heart of the ocean where ancient secrets lie forgotten. But beware, dangers lurk in the depths. "ABZÛ" is from the oldest mythologies; AB, meaning water, and ZÛ, meaning to know. ABZÛ is the ocean of wisdom.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
100 user reviews
93%
Positive
3 hrs at review
Recommended

I'll be honest with you, ABZU is probably what something some people might call a swimming simulator or what people like me call it Journey but what if SEA, There's not much to do in the game rather than explore, you are pressing like 2 buttons to interact and there's no combat really, no oxygen bar, no health no stress at all, and ABZU doesn't advertises a combat game either, but what it does advertises is being able to swim in a beautiful ocean with fishes and getting lost in it. Well I'm happy to announce, ABZU is every bit excellent at what it does advertises itself as.. a swim in a mysterious ocean, discovering some lost civilisation ruins and just pure joy and wonder, and looks gorgeous while being at it. It's not a combat game or a challenging game, you can beat the whole thing in an evening, you can even hand your kid controller and they'll finish it, and they'll love every second of it. Because ABZU at it's core is a love letter to sea exploration and wonder, joy and curi...

10 helpful
6 hrs at review
Recommended

Stunning experience. If you ever wanted to feel the majesty and serenity of the ocean, this is the way.

3 helpful 1 funny
4 hrs at review
Recommended

I'll be honest with you, ABZU is probably what something some people might call a swimming simulator or what people like me call it Journey but what if SEA, There's not much to do in the game rather than explore, you are pressing like 2 buttons to interact and there's no combat really, no oxygen bar, no health no stress at all, and ABZU doesn't advertises a combat game either, but what it does advertises is being able to swim in a beautiful ocean with fishes and getting lost in it. Well I'm happy to announce, ABZU is every bit excellent at what it does advertises itself as.. a swim in a mysterious ocean, discovering some lost civilisation ruins and just pure joy and wonder, and looks gorgeous while being at it. It's not a combat game or a challenging game, you can beat the whole thing in an evening, you can even hand your kid controller and they'll finish it, and they'll love every second of it. Because ABZU at it's core is a love letter to sea exploration and wonder, joy and curios...

2 helpful
2 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I didn't really like it, it was pretty but was empty and lack story for the price.

2 helpful 2 funny
1 hrs at review
Recommended

🔥 ABZÛ Review 🔥 🌟 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🎮 Genre: Adventure 📖 Review: It was 116 minutes of pure beauty — sea and nature. I have never seen a poly-style game as great as this one. I was amazed. No bugs, no glitches — just pure chill. 👍 Pros: Amazing sea animals 👎 Cons: I can't say 🔥 Overall Impression: If you have 2 hours of gaming, just play it and you will receive a pure chill (not boring) experience with amazing graphics.

2 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

All that's missing are David Attenborough narrations

2 helpful 1 funny
48 min at review
Recommended

I've played this before on another console, and liked it enough to grab it again. It always feels like a zen experience, and the meditation mode is good at enhancing that.

2 helpful
13 min at review
Not Recommended

It's a tech demo, not a game.

1 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

relaxing exploration game, very nice audio and visuals.

1 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

I've been putting off making this review for a while now, because I'm just not sure what to say. How even can one go about describing something that has left such a significant impact upon one's life? ABZÛ is more than just a game, really it's something far more special, to me at least. I have been a scuba diver for many years now, and have played this game for almost as many (Though a vast majority of that was on PS4, well before I owned a PC). It is a tradition of mine now that, before going on a dive trip, I always make sure to take the night before off, sit down, and play through this game, front-to-back, before going to bed. No interruptions, just me, the sea, and meditation. To me it has a way of reinvigorating my deep love of the ocean in ways I can't quite put into words. It leaves me with near the same, wondrous sense of calm I get when sitting down by the shore, gazing at the blue horizon, listening to the waves, and imagining all that lies beneath them. It's almost sacred ...

1 helpful 1 funny

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor: 3.0GHz CPU Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor: 2.4GHz CPU Quad Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

FAQ

How much does ABZU cost?

ABZU costs $19.99.

What are the system requirements for ABZU?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: 3.0GHz CPU Dual Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit Processor: 2.4GHz CPU Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

What platforms is ABZU available on?

ABZU is available on Windows PC.

Is ABZU worth buying?

ABZU has 93% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 83/100.

When was ABZU released?

ABZU was released on Aug 2, 2016.

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