Abzû (video game)

Abzû[a] is an adventure video game developed by Giant Squid Studios and published by 505 Games for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. Initially released as a digital title in August 2016, a retail version for consoles was released in January 2017. Following the journey of a diver exploring the ocean and restoring life using magical springs, the gameplay allows the player to freely navigate underwater environments ranging from open water and natural caverns to ancient ruins.

Abzû
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Developer(s) Giant Squid Studios
Publisher(s) 505 Games
Director(s) Matt Nava
Programmer(s) Brian Balamut
Artist(s) Matt Nava
Composer(s) Austin Wintory
Engine Unreal Engine 4
Platform(s) PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One
Release PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
WW: August 2, 2016
Xbox One
WW: December 6, 2016
Genre(s) Adventure, art game, simulation
Mode(s) Single-player
Development lasted three years, involving a team of thirteen people. Several members, including director Matt Nava and composer Austin Wintory, had previously worked on the 2012 video game Journey—the ocean setting of Abzû was both a reaction to the desert setting of Journey and inspired by Nava's love of scuba diving. The setting and story drew from Sumerian mythology and the cosmic ocean myth. Reaching high positions in sales charts, Abzû was praised by journalists: the majority of praise went to its art style, with some critics comparing it to Journey.

Gameplay Edit


The Diver explores an underwater reef.
In Abzû, the player takes on the role of a diver in a vast ocean—after waking up floating on the ocean's surface, the diver begins exploring the surrounding underwater environments filled with plant and animal life, in addition to uncovering ancient technology and submerged ruins.[2][3] In a few areas, the diver is also able to explore land-based environments above the water.[4] As the game progresses, the diver unlocks new areas and pursues the secrets behind the forces harming the local environment.[5] The diver's course through the game follows a linear path through interconnected areas filled with marine life.[2] The player directs the diver through the environments using full analogue control, able to interact with the environment to solve switch or item-based puzzles, and sit on pedestals within each area to observe the surrounding sea life. The diver can accelerate, and interact with marine life using sonar chimes.[3][4][6] The diver can grab onto the bodies of larger marine animals and ride on them.[4] Each area sports hidden collectables for the diver to find.[6]

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown[a] is an upcoming action arcade flight video game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is the first Ace Combat game developed for an eighth generation console. The PlayStation 4 version will feature exclusive missions for PlayStation VR. Two-player local multiplayer will also be featured.[1][2][3] It was revealed at PlayStation Experience 2015 in December 2015.[4] Initially announced only for the PlayStation 4, it was later confirmed to be a multiplatform release in a trailer released in January 2017.[5] The game serves as a sequel to Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, and uses Unreal Engine 4.[6] It was initially announced that the game would be released in 2017, but it has since been delayed to 2018.[7]

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
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Developer(s) Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment
Director(s) Yuta Hamanaka
Producer(s) Kazutoki Kono
Designer(s) Shinya Hirota
Programmer(s) Masaki Iwabuchi
Artist(s) Masato Kanno
Writer(s) Sunao Katabuchi
Composer(s) Keiki Kobayashi
Series Ace Combat
Engine Unreal Engine 4
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Release 2018
Genre(s) Combat flight simulator
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer
Notes Edit

^ Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (エースコンバット7 スカイズ・アンノウン Ēsu Konbatto Seben Sukaizu Annōn)
References Edit

^ "HIT THE AFTERBURNERS AND LIGHT UP THE SKIES IN BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT’S ACE COMBAT 7". Gamasutra. December 5, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
^ Goldfarb, Andrew (December 5, 2015). "PSX 2015: ACE COMBAT 7 REVEALED". IGN. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
^ "Ace Combat 7 Coming to Xbox One and PC, 'New Years Showcase' trailer - Gematsu". gematsu.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
^ Michael Briers (December 23, 2015). "Ace Combat 7 Interview – Talking Franchise’s 20-Year History and PlayStation VR". playstationlifestyle.net. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
^ Nunneley, Stephany. "Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will also be released for PC and Xbox One". VG24/7. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
^ Palumbo, Alessio (December 8, 2015). "Ace Combat 7 Trailer Was Fully Real-time;Development At 20%". wccftech.com. WCCFTech. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
^ Osborn, Alex (16 May 2017). "Ace Combat 7 Delayed to 2018". IGN.

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