Abzu

Giant Squid

Release Date: August 02, 2016

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Rating: 81 (29 ratings)

Abzu is an exploration game where you are a lone diver in a lush ocean world. The diver descends deeper and deeper into the depths, where she will encounter majestic creatures, discover ancient secrets, and search for her true purpose. Abzu roughly translates to "The Ocean of Wisdom" from ancient Sumerian.


Genres

Puzzle

Simulator

Adventure

Indie


Themes

Action

Educational


Release Dates

Nov 29, 2018 - Nintendo Switch

Dec 06, 2016 - Xbox One

Aug 02, 2016 - PlayStation 4

Aug 02, 2016 - PC (Microsoft Windows)


Game Modes

Single player


Keywords

robot

exploration

dinosaurs

indie

underwater

fantasy

shark

robots

frog

orca

ocean

dolphin

adventure

water

bird

scuba diving

atmospheric

relaxing

level selection

low-poly

swimming

flowers

turtle

meditation

darkness

tree

explosion

mounts

unreal engine 4

digital distribution

vine

penguins

fish

tutorial

controller recommendation

windows store

polygonal 3d

explosives

door

aquatic

lily pad

collectibles

accented title

original soundtrack release

skull

wasd movement

window

humble bundle

cutscene

the locked door

electricity

hologram

rubble

manta ray

bone

playstation experience 2015

fountain

staircase

wwise

pax east 2016

e3 2016

underwater gameplay

secret area

glowing eyes

crepuscular rays

statue

column

e3 2014

crab

chains

pax prime 2015

jellyfish

been here before

starfish

seahorse

sea urchin

seashell

invisible wall

vase

eye scars

stalactite

birch

scripted events

giant squid

context sensitive

behind the waterfall

hammerhead shark

manatee

naval mine

whale shark

the game awards nominee 2017

the game awards 2016

the game awards nominee 2016

best art direction: nominee - 2016 (the game awards)

the game awards - best art direction - nominee


Developers

Giant Squid


Publishers

505 Games