ABZÛ

i felt like a fish

ABZÛ is a game that will transport you to the hermetic fantasies of the Sumerians, where the symbol of water and its depths in the sea of the universal were considered to have great eternal significance. A walk, a journey, a lesson relived. You will be the hero who will derail corruption and bring the waters of ABZÛ back to the golden age of this sea of a thousand and one memories to be revived and made green by your touch of rebirth. So take a deep breath and dive with all your emotion into this long and deep immortality of divine creation.

Want a relaxing game to take your mind off the troubles of the world? Get this game. Want something with amazing scenery? Get this game. Want something immersive feeling? Get this game. Want to hear the most beautiful music? Get this game. Loved playing mermaids as a kid? Get this game. Wanted to be a marine biologist but never went through with it? Get this game. Just like swimming? Get this game.
I literally can not say enough about how beautiful and wonderful this game is. Sure it is not action-packed, but it is full of the most beautiful settings and calming feelings. I literally want to live in this game. Could not recommend a better game for anyone who loves the sea or just wanted a relaxing game to play.

Just get the game, stop overcomplicating it with reading these reviews.

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This game is beautifully orchestrated. And that really is the best word for it, I feel - orchestrated. The entire thing plays out like a stage ballet, even between the big scenes every movement is so flowing and graceful. Paired with the music and the stunning visuals, ABZÛ is a sensory delight.
What there is in regards to story in this game, you have to be willing to investigate and extrapolate on yourself. In lieu of words, the music does an incredible job of setting tone with each new turn and discovery, to the point where I never felt as though I didn't have some basic understanding of what was happening around me, even if I wasn't walking away with deep lore or anything. I will say in this same vein, the game does have puzzles, but they aren't challenging in the slightest. I thought that definitely lent itself to the serene atmosphere cultivated here, but if you're looking for intensity any higher than about a 1 out of 10, this game will not fit that expectation. I would call the gameplay in ABZÛ "atmospheric exploring" before I would really call it anything else.
This game ran smoothly for me the entire time, even with a LOT of fish on screen at once. I had no bugs or issues of any kind, and getting all of the collectibles went perfectly fine with no frustrations or hiccups. If you barrel through the main path and nothing else, this is maybe a 2 hour game, but if you take your time or grab collectibles it will probably stretch it out to about 3.5 to 5, depending. If you find great value in the meditation modes, this game can really be endless. :)
Pretty much all the fish you can view during meditation mode are real, by the way, which was a major selling point for me. This is a quality game, and I deeply recommend it to anyone looking to relax or with the patience to do some atmospheric exploring.

The music is wonderful and the visuals are absolutely gorgeous. Can tether yourself to a plethora of sea creatures 10/10.
It feels hard to explain, but this game is important. I exhibit Thalassophobia and this game has helped a lot with my fascination for oceanic creatures and environments but without the crippling fear of actually, physically getting into or viewing the water. Thank you Giant Squid <3