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Abzu Review – A wondrous journey

Callum RakestrawAugust 2, 2016September 9, 2020011 mins

To say that Abzu from Giant Squid has much in common with Thatgamecompany’s Journey would be an understatement. Abzu feels like an extension of the groundwork laid by Journey, using much of the same storytelling techniques and even some of the same themes in such a way that make Abzu feel like a spiritual successor….

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E3 2016: Abzu is a beautiful underwater adventure

Callum RakestrawJuly 10, 2016September 9, 202006 mins

Ask anyone who’s played a ton of videogames what one of the worst kinds of levels are and most will probably respond with underwater segments. For whatever reason, few games manage to make the act of swimming enjoyable. Whether its awkward controls, poor level design, or some combination thereof, they seldom turn out well. Abzu…