Aparecen las primeras críticas de ABZÛ, el primer proyecto de Giant Squid con Matt Nava a la cabeza del estudio, el director de arte del clásico atemporal Journey. Buenas impresiones en líneas generales, para muchos parece ser un digno sucesor de Journey aunque la sombre de éste es alargada.
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CGMagazine - Chris Carter - 7 / 10.0
I don't even know if I'd necessarily recommend ABZÛ even if I did enjoy it.
Destructoid - Zack Furniss - 7 / 10.0
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.
Digital Spy - Stuart Andrews - 4 / 5 stars
Quote not yet availableIn many ways Abzu looks and feels like a successor to Journey, but while there's mystery and beauty in its underwater world, it's rarely quite as engaging. The simple, predictable gameplay is one barrier, the abstract nature of the story another, creating an experience that's big on audio-visual power and artistry but short on the stuff that made Journey truly magical.
However, it's worth playing for its epic high points, its unique atmosphere and the chill-out meditation, but don't expect to find perfection or a game of vast scale and depth.
Digitally Downloaded - Matt C - 5 / 5 stars
That brings me to what is, more than anything else, ABZÛ’s crowning achievement. It really captures the majesty of ocean—the beauty of it, but also the power of it. In that sense, maybe “diving simulator” is accurate, because as stylized and fantastical as it is, it expertly captures what it is that makes diving such a rewarding activity: exploring the wonders of the sea.
EGM - Emma Schaefer - 9 / 10.0
A riot of color, emotion, and sea life wrapped up in a stellar soundtrack and stunning visuals; Abzû walks a fine line between being a game and being a near-spiritual experience.
Game Informer - Matthew Kato - 8 / 10.0
Abzû isn't for everyone, but it has its rewards if you stop to enjoy them
Game Revolution - afillari - 4.5 / 5 stars
The developers at Giant Squid have made an impressive debut with ABZÛ. While very brief, almost overly so, the journey was still one to remember, especially when it features one of the most visually striking and cathartic endings in recent memory. ABZÛ is a spellbinding and visually stunning experience. I can't recommend this title enough, and it's definitely one you'll want to check out.
GameSpot - Scott Butterworth - 9 / 10
Abzu is deeply, transcendentally beautiful--not just visually splendid, but emotionally evocative. Without question, it is this year's Journey.
GamesRadar+ - David Roberts - 4 / 5 stars
Absolutely gorgeous and a joy to behold, but sticks too close to Journey's formula for its own good.
GameWatcher - John-Paul Jones - 8.5 / 10.0
The “it’s not a game” crowd will invariably struggle to see the appeal with Abzû’s monumentally relaxed pacing, but they will arguably be the ones missing out here. An absolutely resplendent experience that is thoroughly and generously stuffed with memorable moments, Abzû’s beguiling audiovisual presentation lends it an atmosphere and sense of place that very few, if any, games can match. This is the very apex of videogame escapism.
GameZone - Daniel R. Miller - No Verdict
I recommend Abzu to people who have enjoyed the kind of work thatgamecompany has put out because it looks like Giant Squid is here to do the same thing. Some might argue that $20 for 2 hours seems like a hefty price tag, but it’s all about how much you can appreciate the little things that go into game design. Abzu is a very good game, but it lacks that same amount of punch that Journey so effortlessly delivered back in 2012.
Hardcore Gamer - Matt Whittaker - 4.5 / 5.0
Abzû is the type of wondrous palate cleanser that reminds us of the beauty of video games.
IBTimes UK - Ben Skipper - 2 / 5 stars
Abzu is well beautiful and well put-together, but cannot escape its self-inflicted sense of déjà vu. Matt Nava and Giant Squid Studios have played it safe. Too safe. There is an obvious artistry to Abzu however, that we can only hope is put to better use in whatever comes next.
PC Gamer - James Davenport - 88 / 100
Gorgeous and invigorating, Abzû flounders a bit with a hamfisted story, but there’s still nothing quite like it on the PC.
PlayStation Universe - Ernest Lin - 8.5 / 10.0
ABZÛ is perfect for fans of Journey and other thatgamecompany titles, thanks to the sweet simplicity of its gameplay and visuals as well as marvelous musical score.
Polygon - Justin McElroy - 7.5 / 10.0
Abzu is gorgeous and calming but a little shallow
Push Square - Kell Andersen - 9 / 10
ABZÛ is a triumph of exploration and atmosphere. Its gorgeous underwater playgrounds are a joy to explore thanks to its perfectly tuned controls, awe-inspiring visuals, and beautiful sound design. A somewhat predictable story does little to hamper what is otherwise an utterly unique and rapturous experience.
VideoGamer - Tom Orry - 8 / 10
Abzu is a testament to where we are with video game development and shows how diverse the medium can and should be, even if it's not quite as emotionally resonant as it perhaps could have been.
WCCFtech - Kai Powell - 9.4 / 10.0
For those looking for a narrative journey that’s unlike anything else on the Playstation 4, Abzû offers plenty to experience.
