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[Shpeshal Nick]

Searched and didn't see a thread. Saw this listing on the US site.

http://m.gamestop.com/product/xbox-one/games/abzu/133641

Which also has the PS4 version coming on the same day so obviously disc based. So assuming this isn't a listing error, would it come digitally in November, or earlier?

Lock if old.

 

[salromano]

http://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=34485&Title=Abzu

GameFly: https://www.gamefly.com/#!/game/Abzu/5010234

These listings have been around for a while. =)

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

http://www.esrb.org/ratings/Synopsis.aspx?Certificate=34485&Title=Abzu

GameFly: https://www.gamefly.com/#!/game/Abzu/5010234

These listings have been around for a while. =)

Ah ok. Didn't realise.

 

[RexNovis]

Yep I believe we already had a thread about it but I could be mistaken. I hope plenty of Xbox gamers pick it up. Its a gorgeous game. Pretty awe inspiring swimming around and seeing all the fish moving about and dynamically reacting to your presence.

 

[Fushichou187]

Finishing up my playthrough of Abzu shortly. I hope anyone who has the opportunity to play this, does. An extremely chill, but still handcrafted and guided experience.

 

[Tagg9]

I definitely feel like Abzu is the type of artsy game that plays better with the PlayStation crowd. However, I'm sure there's a large enough audience on XB1 to make it worthwhile for the developers.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

I definitely feel like Abzu is the type of artsy game that plays better with the PlayStation crowd. However, I'm sure there's a large enough audience on XB1 to make it worthwhile for the developers.

In all fairness, Braid, Limbo, Inside, Bastion prove that point a little bit wrong.

 

[Stilton Disco]

Cool of true, the more people that get to enjoy this the better!

 

[Hispanic! At the Disco]

I definitely feel like Abzu is the type of artsy game that plays better with the PlayStation crowd. However, I'm sure there's a large enough audience on XB1 to make it worthwhile for the developers.

my wife and I were wondering if we got the wrong console after all since we really want this along with The Witness and No Man's Sky. Hoping this comes over soon!

 

[psyfi]

I seriously can't wait to try this out. Glad it's coming to the bone.

 

[danmaku]

Hopefully it's true, everyone should be able to play Abzu.

 

[Tagg9]

In all fairness, Braid, Limbo, Inside, Bastion prove that point a little bit wrong.

Honestly I wouldn't compare any of those games to Abzu. They are much more gameplay-centric, as opposed to Abzu which is more of an "experience" (and can probably best be lumped into the walking simulator category). You'll find many more games that fit this criteria on PlayStation (Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Firewatch, Vanishing of Ethan Carter, etc.).

But apologies as this is getting off-topic. I think games like Abzu fill a definite hole in the market, and wish Giant Squad success on all platforms.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Wouldn't be surprised, as it was obviously a timed exclusive only (and it's published by 505 Games). It's a great game, and more people should get the chance to experience it. Also, with examples like this and Inside I'm glad the duration on these timed exclusives is getting shorter.

 

[LewieP]

Unless a game is explicitly referred to as being a proper exclusive, it's safe to assume it will come to other platforms later.

And in Microsoft's case, even when they do refer to a game as a proper exclusive it might still end up on PS4.

 

[gragy10]

Profoundly hopeful this happens - would love to have this running through the S upscaled to 4k

 

[Triggerhappytel]

And in Microsoft's case, even when they do refer to a game as a proper exclusive it might still end up on PS4.

Lol.

Profoundly hopeful this happens - would love to have this running through the S upscaled to 4k

Is it capable of doing that for all games?!

 

[SOR5]

In all fairness, Braid, Limbo, Inside, Bastion prove that point a little bit wrong.

Man what won best art direction at those 2015 game awards?

 

[Outrun]

Picking this up for sure.