Games are usually expected to have some conflict, some plot, some sense of urgency by leaving those expectations on the shore, Abzû delivers something to be admired for its distinctive simplicity. Like the equally minimal Journey and Flower, there’s a small storyline in the game, but it's really about enjoying the cosmic grandeur of the sea, set to an engrossing soundtrack by Austin Wintory. The game sinks you into a gorgeous 3D ocean, engulfed in a colorful array of fish and flora that twirl and unfurl across the sea floor, and that’s pretty much it. In contrast with my friend's war-and-violence perspective on video games, Abzû is more or less a playable aquarium. 'Ocarina of Time' Has Only Gotten Better With Age
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