Abzu is a surreal ocean explorer game that doesn't need complex gameplay to make it a good game. However, it is more like a visual experience than a video game. The art direction in this game is nothing like I have ever seen before. Any screenshot of this game could rival modern art. No need to worry about difficulty in this, you can’t even die. The frame rate on Switch can be a bit stuttery, but in general, the art direction makes up for it. The game utilizes a live orchestra. This really strengthens the vibe this game is going for. Oftentimes the music will be cleverly timed with an event. I won’t spoil it, but in the later half of this game, some cool sci-fi elements are introduced. The gameplay is extremely simple. Press ZR to dive, swim around, and occasionally do some simple puzzles.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024


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