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Abzu (PS4 cover
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Abzu

Abzû

The first project by Giant Squids, an independent studio founded by Matt Nova – the artistic director of the extremely successful game called Journey, created for PlayStation consoles.

Adventure | TPP | logical elements | under water | indie games | experimental/art | exploration games | singleplayer

Abzu Release Date

02Aug2016

PC PS4

06Dec2016

XONE

29Nov2018

Switch

developer: Giant Squid publisher: 505 Games Official website

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Abzu created for PC, PS4 and XONE is a game developed by an independent studio Giant Squids. However, this isn’t heir debut in the video game industry as the founder of the team, Matt Nava, has already worked as the artistic director on Journey, developed by thatgamecompany.

Gameplay

Abzu is an ambitious and artsy project. The action takes place at the bottom of an ocean, and your objective is to simply explore the underworld – swim, investigate nooks and crannies, reveal secrets of the depths, and interact with the dwellers of this majestic environment.

Technical aspects

The title’s artistic value consists not only in stylish visuals, but also in the soundtrack. It is composed by Aystin Wintory who has also worked before on Journey.

Last updated on 21 May 2024

Game mode: single player  

User score: 7.1 / 10 based on 566 votes.

PEGI rating Abzu

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game may be frightening or scary for young children. Game contains depictions of violence.

Abzu System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Minimum:
  • Dual Core 3.0GHz
  • 4 GB RAM
  • graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750/Radeon R7 260X or better
  • Windows 7 64-bit
  • Recommended:
  • Quad Core 2.4 GHz
  • 8 GB RAM
  • graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 780/Radeon R9 290X or better
  • Windows 7 64-bit
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