ABZU

-这视角对键鼠不太友好，建议手柄游玩.

[b]My score: 7.5/10 ⭐ TL;DR:[/b] A beautiful underwater journey that excels at atmosphere and immersion, even if the controls can be slightly uncomfortable. [h2]Overview[/h2] One of the things I love most about videogames as an art form is when they don't merely show you a feeling, but somehow transport you into it and let you experience it firsthand. ABZÛ does exactly that. Its cel-shaded visuals aren't realistic, nor is its subtle story about ancient sea entities particularly relatable, yet through its color palette, lighting, and outstanding sound design, the game creates an astonishing sense of place. As someone who grew up by the sea, I could almost feel where the water would become colder, where a current might be passing through, where the crystal-clear shallows gave way to darker and murkier depths. It's difficult to explain, but the atmosphere is remarkably tangible. I do have one major complaint, though: the controls. You have to hold RT to swim. Having to hold a button to swim in a game where swimming is what you'll be doing 95% of the time is already a questionable design choice; making that button a trigger is downright evil. Triggers are the only buttons on a controller that actively resist your finger, and after a while your right index finger will definitely start filing formal complaints. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3736600073 [i]The game is inspired by the first tablet of the Enûma Eliš (the Babylonian creation epic—look it up, it's interesting), and yet all I can think about is Disney's The Little Mermaid.[/i] [h2]One Thing I Loved / One Thing I Didn’t[/h2] ✔️ [b]Loved:[/b] The unexpected story beats surrounding [spoiler]an unlikely friendship[/spoiler]. ✖️ [b]Didn't:[/b] Megalophobia + thalassophobia = I did not enjoy swimming next to whales. [h2]Key Points[/h2] [*][h3]DIFFICULTY:[/h3] Barely any. Collectibles are somewhat hidden, and one category ("Secret Shells") unlocks a neat reward. [*][h3]PRESENTATION:[/h3] One of the brightest, cleanest, and most elegant art styles I've ever seen. The sound design and orchestral soundtrack are outstanding as well. [*][h3]STORY:[/h3] A subtle narrative gives purpose to the exploration, with a couple genuine "Oh, wow!" moments. No text, no dialogue—just environmental storytelling and a few cutscenes. [*][h3]GAMEPLAY/GAMEPLAY LOOP:[/h3] Swim, explore, and vibe with marine wildlife. It's a shame such a relaxing game is paired with such an inconvenient control scheme. [*][h3]TECHNICAL POLISH:[/h3] No bugs or glitches detected. [*][h3]MONEYxCONTENT VALUE:[/h3] A ten-year-old game, $19.99, and roughly four hours of content (one blind playthrough plus a second cleanup run for collectibles and achievements). That's a fairly steep $5 per hour. Since replayability is also quite limited and highly dependent on personal taste, I'd recommend waiting for a discount. [/list]

太美了

海洋主题禅意探索游戏，绝美海底世界，成群鱼群、巨大鲸鱼，画面色彩绚丽，海洋氛围感堪称一绝，截图可以直接当壁纸。 配乐水准极高，宏大舒缓的管弦乐，和海底场景完美融合，极大提升沉浸感，听觉享受拉满。 全程无对白，碎片化叙事，依靠壁画、环境讲故事，剧情留白很多，玩家自行解读世界的兴衰轮回。 没有战斗、没有死亡威胁，纯粹的沉浸式游览，可以跟随鱼群游动，也可以骑乘大型海洋生物。游戏性偏弱，更偏向互动艺术短片。 适合烦躁时一头扎进去遨游半个小时。

禅意游戏，但极差的操作手感完全毁了海底漫游的沉浸感，游戏性约为零

畅游海底世界~

Nature is beautiful