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ABZÛ |OT| A Journey into an ocean of wisdom
- Thread starter Deckard Chapel
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Deckard Chapel
Banned
That makes me very proud, thank you!
Freezasaurus
Member
What time is the NA unlock? Midnight EST or 3am?
Vire
Member
How long did you beat Journey in for curiosity sake?
Loving it so far. Had to force myself to stop playing so I have some left to explore tomorrow.
I bet this would be even more breathtaking in VR. The scale feels amazing as it is, can't imagine what it would feel like in VR.
Just did a section where you are swimming with fast currents which was an amazing experience.
I bet this would be even more breathtaking in VR. The scale feels amazing as it is, can't imagine what it would feel like in VR.
Midnight EST
Deckard Chapel
Banned
I've updated the OT with the exclusive Neogaf interviews with Matt Nava and Austin Wintory. There's a few more things I'm working on - hopefully I can get them finished as soon as possible. Enjoy the OT everyone and enjoy ABZÛ!
I actually dont remember but I would say it felt about the same. The lenght of this game is perfect, sadly because I was getting tired of it close to the end. That being said I am pretty sure a lot of people will like it more than I did.
Deckard Chapel
Banned
Thank you for your honesty! Maybe a few replays would make it click for you?
Vire
Member
No worries, thank you for your honest opinion. Journey took me around 3 hours the first time through so it sounds like it'll be relatively close depending on the player.
I think one thing that kinda hurts Abzu is.. one of the main reasons I played Journey over and over was the different experiences I got when I interacted with the other traveler and how they surprised me rather than the game itself surprising me, in this it seems like a more solitary experience.
VanCityGamer
Member
Haha come on. People have been discussing that for like the last 2 pages...
Deckard Chapel
Banned
Depending on your enjoyment of the surroundings, exploration and replays - it's really as long as you'd like it to be!
RPS37
Member
Reading comprehension fail. Sorry.
Darryl M R
Member
I never played Journey. . but I already pre ordered this now haha. I'll pick up journey and some other stuff with my 20% coupon
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
Urgh, the Steam wait is awful. I wanna play tonight.
Hey OP, what's your connection to this game? Genuinely curious.
Hey OP, what's your connection to this game? Genuinely curious.
Deckard Chapel
Banned
I'm just a fan, like most everyone else in here [Austin Wintory excluded
]. I didn't want to see something as unique and special as this to fly under the radar, when it truly deserves to be experienced and played. So, I gave it the AAA OT treatment.
Hopefully it helps
HalfBakedProphet
Member
Great Job on the OT, man. Those interviews with the devs are fantastic
My OT title was going to be Abzû |OT| Aquatic Apotheosis
but yours is pretty good too
My OT title was going to be Abzû |OT| Aquatic Apotheosis
but yours is pretty good too
Lee Chaolan
Member
We're almost there, friends!
So, who's all staying up to Midnight to play this?
So, who's all staying up to Midnight to play this?
Heavy_D206
Member
Good to hear it took more than a couple hours. I like to take my time and explore so I expect my playtime will be close to yours.
Deckard Chapel
Banned
Great Job on the OT, man. Those interviews with the devs are fantastic
My OT title was going to be Abzû |OT| Aquatic Apotheosis
but yours is pretty good too
I'm sincerely glad you like it!
I [hopefully] have some more stuff incoming - meshing schedules and deadlines proved difficult today. Better late than never though!
Your title was great too!
Vincent4756
Member
Does the soundtrack release at midnight as well?
Heavy_D206
Member
I'm staying up for this and Batman. It's gonna be a fun night!
Deckard Chapel
Banned
Oh, you know I am!
Incitemaybe
Member
Same here, not a point A to point B player in any game really. Soon!
Karak
Member
PST 12:01
Vire
Member
Pssshhhh, East coast always getting disrespected...not that it matters since I already have it preordered.
Looking forward to your review Karak.
Deckard Chapel
Banned
I can't wait to see it! Is it going to be a video review?
I can actually see the first playtrough of some to be around even 4h. Some of the areas are pretty huge. But standard should be between 2 and 3 hours
PST, which means 5h and 25 min for reviews
brandonh83
Banned
At the $15.99 I paid for it combined with the experience I've had with Journey, I don't mind that length at all. Especially where I've been knee deep in so many extremely long games. I know what I'm paying for and it's barely more than a couple of Subway sandwiches.
Deckard Chapel
Banned
I really hope this reviews well.
So much love and care was put into every facet of it; I can't imagine someone just completely disliking it.
So much love and care was put into every facet of it; I can't imagine someone just completely disliking it.
Karak
Member
Brother you see the sun before I do. That means if you and Chuck Norris want to throw a lucky child into the sun and make a wish, you can do it 3 hours prior to me.
Just saying...you guys get all the perks
Tele_Viper
Member
Shameful that they enforced a review embargo till 3 hours after the game comes out and the pre-order discount is gone. I'll wait till the next discount or PS Plus.
Herbshire
Member
Play for an hour or so last night - streamed to twitch for the first time as well.
Stunning game visually - some of the scenes were awe inspiring. Controls feel good as well. Can't wait to get home from work to keep playing.
That said I did have a few issues with the camera when I was in tight spaces.
I _needed_ a game like this to break things up!
Stunning game visually - some of the scenes were awe inspiring. Controls feel good as well. Can't wait to get home from work to keep playing.
That said I did have a few issues with the camera when I was in tight spaces.
I _needed_ a game like this to break things up!
brandonh83
Banned
That's weird and a little lame. I would have still paid another four bucks for it without the discount, but still. That discount I'd imagine helps sway early adopters as $15.99 looks better than $19.99.
TimeEffect
Member
If reviews are delayed, can I get some quick thoughts? Length, story, that kind of thing?
I liked Journey, and if it's just as good, I may as well preorder
Btw, this will come to Xbox right? Doesnt seem like Sony funded it at all
I liked Journey, and if it's just as good, I may as well preorder
Btw, this will come to Xbox right? Doesnt seem like Sony funded it at all
Vire
Member
True...
But that also means I have to wake up three hours earlier for work.
I already know I have the most stressful day imaginable tomorrow, gotta go through downtown Miami traffic, blegh. I have a feeling Abzu will be the perfect remedy when I get home
By the way, really enjoyed watching your long interview with Austin over the weekend. Definitely covered some topics I wasn't expecting and the impromptu jam sessions on the piano were great.
Appollowexx
Member
Finished.
This was a fantastic experience. Tranquil, calming with the odd moment of tension and fear every now and again to balance things out. Took me around 2.5hrs (I took my time and explored) so I'd say most people's experience will be anywhere between 1.5-3hrs.
The game controls very simply, like Journey you have control over the characters movement and an interaction button, so very simplistic. The game actually surprised me towards the end, I'll say no more. There's a tiny bit more narrative than Journey had, though you're still left to come to your own conclusions and it's all a bit ambiguous which is nice as it leaves things open to interpretation.
Graphics and art style are beautiful. On PS4 the frame rate felt up and down (sometimes I could swear it was 60fps and others 30fps, one occasion it felt like it dropped to the teens but there was a ton of stuff on screen) so I'm guessing it's uncapped. (EDIT - (90% of the time I didn't notice and the game felt very smooth).
Music and sound is fantastic.
I'd definitely recommend the game to fans of Journey. For me it didn't quite have the same impact but I enjoyed the experience a little more due to the setting and increased interactivity in the environments. It really is a beautiful game.
One of the best gaming experiences I've had this year.
This was a fantastic experience. Tranquil, calming with the odd moment of tension and fear every now and again to balance things out. Took me around 2.5hrs (I took my time and explored) so I'd say most people's experience will be anywhere between 1.5-3hrs.
The game controls very simply, like Journey you have control over the characters movement and an interaction button, so very simplistic. The game actually surprised me towards the end, I'll say no more. There's a tiny bit more narrative than Journey had, though you're still left to come to your own conclusions and it's all a bit ambiguous which is nice as it leaves things open to interpretation.
Graphics and art style are beautiful. On PS4 the frame rate felt up and down (sometimes I could swear it was 60fps and others 30fps, one occasion it felt like it dropped to the teens but there was a ton of stuff on screen) so I'm guessing it's uncapped. (EDIT - (90% of the time I didn't notice and the game felt very smooth).
Music and sound is fantastic.
I'd definitely recommend the game to fans of Journey. For me it didn't quite have the same impact but I enjoyed the experience a little more due to the setting and increased interactivity in the environments. It really is a beautiful game.
One of the best gaming experiences I've had this year.
Deckard Chapel
Banned
Freezasaurus
Member
So does this game have sigils or anything to find like Journey had or is this totally about exploration?
No, Sony didnt fund it, the publisher is 505 Games.
It took me around 3 hours, but some people finished in less than that
Appollowexx
Member
You find hidden shells and pools which you can summon rarer species of fish from along the way.