SummaryABZÛ is an grand descent into the depths of the sea, where players explore ocean environments with fluid swimming controls. The experience draws inspiration from the deep innate narrative that we carry within our subconscious: the story of ABZÛ is a universal myth that resonates across cultures. The name references a concept from the oldest mytho... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Giant Squid
ABZU
Released On:
Aug 2, 2016
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
User score
Mixed or Average
7.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
74% Positive
53 Reviews
53 Reviews
22% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
4% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Aug 3, 2016
100
If you aren't entranced by mechanically shallow games like Journey, don't bother. But if you find exploration titles even marginally interesting, Abzu is an absolute must-play – it's the most majestic one yet.
Aug 2, 2016
90
A beautiful, emotional journey through some of the best looking environments on the PlayStation 4, Abzû was well worth the wait.
User score
Mixed or Average
7.4
55% Positive
390 Ratings
390 Ratings
37% Mixed
264 Ratings
264 Ratings
8% Negative
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
May 12, 2018
10
Gaming meditation. Underwater world.
Music.
Colors.
Calmness. Journey without words.
Apr 2, 2025
10
Abzu might not be the first of this genre, but it might be the best. These games have always succeeded first and foremost because of their atmosphere, and the watery ruins filled with intriguing aquatic life of Abzu's oceans succeed maybe even better than Journey's sandy and snowy peaks. Abzu's bursting and triumphant orchestral score clears out in quiet, somber moments to let the visuals do the talking, as the quiet sound design serenades the player. Every track from this game is beautiful, and every moment looks like a brilliant impressionist painting. The simple swimming mechanics are soothing and enjoyable, not wasting any time distracting from the presentation. These short and perfectly paced aesthetic-focused games are becoming more and more common, but few of them manage to be great. Abzu is not only great, it is endlessly enjoyable - the videogame equivalent to comfort food. An easy to play game that offers a lot of simple and profound pleasures. A work of art.
Aug 10, 2016
83
The gorgeous sea world in Abzû is very beautiful and relaxing, but can also be exciting. It will only take you two hours to swim your way through the story and there is not much freedom, but it is an amazing experience to remember.
Aug 7, 2016
80
ABZÛ is a very original game on the PlayStation 4 and if you played Journey before, you may see a few similarities but at the end of the day, this is game should be played on its own merits and on that level it succeeds.
Aug 12, 2016
75
Abzu is a relaxing dive, balancing the lack of gameplay diversity with its beautiful design.
Aug 2, 2016
70
I did enjoy being in the water, but I can't help but feel the beautiful visuals and music were jamming pictures of places and emotions in my face instead of earnestly telling a compelling story. There's an unshakeable air of falsity about Abzû. As a treat to the senses, however, it's hard to beat.
Aug 2, 2016
40
This undersea tour is quite short. I got through it in about two hours or so and was surprised by the brevity, but it’s probably better that way. No matter how beautiful it is to swim with whales or to descend into an undersea crevasse, there is precious little to do in Abzu, and it’s never particularly touching or thought-provoking. If it told a better tale or if there were more to it than swimming and occasionally pushing a button, it might have been a knockout. As it stands, the appeal of looking at pretty fish wears off in a hurry, and there’s not much else to recommend it.
Nov 23, 2023
10
Great game! When i play it i flet very very relax and chill after try hard time on company
Apr 7, 2026
7
7,8 Tengo un lindo recuerdo, la verdad que estaba lindo. No me impresiono tanto quizas como el Journey
Aug 25, 2025
7
Jogo bonito e relaxante, do meio pro final ele surpreende pois muda um pouco e sai da mesmisse. Um bom jogo pra você jogar entre um game mais longo e outro.
Aug 7, 2022
4
Просто плыви... ни сюжета, ни музыки, ни красивых локаций. Разочарован в игре. Радует только то, что она быстро проходится
Sep 2, 2021
4
I just don't understand why there has so much people praising this game. Imagine a game that's all about graphics and fish. Do you did that? So you must have imagined Abzu. The only thing you do in that games is swim. There is no combat system and the story is subliminal. The problem with the story is that you don't want to understand what is happening, because of how shallow the experience is. It's nothing like Hollow Knight, a game that has so much interesting moments, and because of that, it develops in you the desire to understand that universe. In Abzu there is no memorable moment that gives you a desire to understand what is happening. I don't recommend anyone to play this game, unless you got it for free.
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Aug 2, 2016
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