Abzû (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Giant Squid |
| Publisher(s) | 505 Games |
| Director(s) | Matt Nava |
| Artist(s) | Matt Nava[1] |
| Composer(s) | Austin Wintory[1] |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4[2] |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One |
| Release date(s) |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure, art game, Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Abzû (stylized as ABZÛ) is an adventure video game developed by Giant Squid Studios and published by 505 Games for PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows. The game was released on August 2, 2016.[3]
Gameplay
The game emphasizes swimming and exploring peaceful interactions with aquatic animals. It simulates the shoaling and predatory behaviours between fish, and incorporates interaction with them. The progression through the game is linear, rather than open-world sandbox, though the environments are designed to be explored. Individual chapters of the game are set in different areas of the sea, including caverns, deep oceanic areas, coral reefs and flooded ruins.[4]
Development
'Abzû' is the first game under development by video game studio "Giant Squid", founded by Flower and Journey art director Matt Nava, to be released [1][5] After completing work on Journey, which Naya describes as "A Very lonely game"[6] he wanted to make a game that "was full of life". [6] To do so Naya used his love of scuba diving as a basis, calling the hobby "An extremely magical experience".[6] Its name derives from the ancient words "ab" (ocean) and "zu" (to know), intended to be interpreted as "ocean of wisdom".[7] This is analogous to Abzu, the ancient Mesopotamian name for the religious concept of a primeval sea.
References
- 1 2 3 Petit, Carolyn (9 June 2014), "E3 2014: Debut Game from Journey Art Director's Studio Announced, Called Abzu", GameSpot
- ↑ North, Dale (19 June 2015), "The best Unreal Engine games of E3, selected by GamesBeat", VentureBeat
- ↑ LeClair, Kyle (13 June 2016). "E3 2016: Abzû Gets New Trailer, Release Date". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ↑ Kato, Matthew (5 Mar 2016), "Abzu - Exploring The Mysteries Of The Deep", www.gameinformer.com
- ↑ Jackson, Leah B. (9 June 2014), "E3 2014: 505 Games Announces Abzu", IGN
- 1 2 3 Mulkerin, Tim. "Inside the world of 'ABZÛ,' a gorgeous new game about the mysteries of the ocean". Business Insider. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ↑ "ABZÛ", www.abzugame.com, retrieved 2016-08-03,
The name references a concept from the oldest mythologies; it is the combination of the two ancient words AB, meaning ocean, and ZÛ, meaning to know. ABZÛ is the ocean of wisdom