Sable

"Sable it&s;s a wonderful adventure that, at first sight, can seem slow and with frustrating aspects (slow pace, world apparently empty...), but its universe will hook you up with lots of mysteries to unfold and the main character&s;s journey. All …"

"Sable is not just an iteration on open-world design, but a true spiritual successor to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild."

"Sable will find an audience that truly adores its free-form exploration, stylistic visuals, engaging writing and chill soundtrack, but for me, these redeeming qualities were lost in a sandy sea of emptiness and repetition in its core mechanics. Its messages …"

"Pick a direction and wander off to get the most out of this mesmerising game of exploration."

"Sable features a wonderful open world presented in a gorgeous art style that gives you complete freedom in working out who you are."

"Sable is a fascinating coming of age videogame with an incredible art direction inspired by the works of the late Jean Giraud."

"Sable is a difficult game to rate: if you think only of the quality of the work from an aesthetic and narrative point of view, the number at the bottom of the review should skyrocket. Exploration is everything here: the …"

"Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Sable and will definitely continue to play as well as recommend it to others. For me, there is definitely room for it to be replayed as the choices you make and missions you choose to embark …"

"Sable is a beautiful story about self-discovery. It’s themes of solitude and what it means to be independent strongly resonated with me. The game is bolstered by a one-of-a-kind art style and an excellently crafted original soundtrack. If you can …"

"In Sable, all parts intertwine in a perfect manner. Alone the technical deficiencies currently impair the experience."

"A sweetly told tale of youth, travel, and self-discovery that&s;s not afraid to wear its inspirations on its sleeve. In turbulent, inward-looking times, Sable is a true comfort."

"While this left a sour taste in that moment, it just serves as a warning to save the game frequently, because the devs are actively fixing many of these issues for launch and these hiccups shouldn&s;t get in the way …"

"Sadly, some of the joy of exploration is dampened by the stuttering framerate which frequently gets a bit choppy, especially when wandering through busier areas. You’re also likely to encounter bugs with things like merchants not having any stock for …"

"Self-guided exploration is bolstered by quests that give you an excuse to jump on a speeder, climb mountains, and float through unexplained ruins in a dazzling ecosystem"

"Sable is downright beautiful in its execution and storytelling, and captures an innate desire for exploration like few other open-world games."

"There’s nothing wrong with a game about doing simple things, and enjoying a relaxing journey in between, but in Sable, we could never relax."

"It offers an otherworldly break from the busyness of life, and, when you do return to Earth, you will do so with a smooth landing, and without stress."

"There&s;s no doubt in my mind that Sable is a game that will work best when experienced as a personal, non-thorough Gliding that comes to a natural end long before any rot has a chance to set in. But with …"

"I think that whether you enjoy Sable will very much depend on your mood and expectations. Some gamers will appreciate it for the chill, Zen-like, conflict-and-combat-free, emotionally resonant story that it absolutely is. Other gamers may grow impatient with its …"

"In his most inspired moments, Sable can remember Link&s;s climbs, Sam Porter Bridges&s; deliveries and Wander&s;s wandering on Agro. There are many suggestions that the Shedworks team has managed to incorporate into its ambitious project, which on more than one …"

"Sable&s;s lonely, heartfelt journey of self-discovery will sit with me for a lifetime."

"Shedworks has created a gorgeous throwback of an adventure game that settles the player in for a leisurely, minimalist voyage of self-discovery."

"There&s;s a melancholia to Sable, wrapped up in the ruined cities and gigantic skeletons dotting its landscapes, but this is balanced with an infectious core of positivity running through the game. What it lacks in drama, it more than makes …"

"These issues are unfortunate because Sable is a remarkable game that would normally warrant a higher rating. But the problems, although minor for the most part, were encountered with such regularity that they can’t be overlooked. Hopefully, Raw Fury will …"

"Sable plays like a young person&s;s diary, full of hope and apologies, staying grounded while reaching for stars. It trades in its combat for climbing puzzles instead, and isn&s;t afraid to let you bunny hop across a mustard-yellow desert or …"

"Sable is a relaxing adventure with a satisfying focus on exploration and player freedom."

"For those yearning to explore, Sable offers the chance to do it at your own speed, with your own goals, and without the need to exert violence or experience shocking twists. Sable is confident the world is interesting enough and …"

"With its striking art direction, haunting soundtrack and focus on exploration, Sable is a great journey about understanding yourself. Frequent stuttering and some bugs bring the experience down though."

"You play a girl on the cusp of adulthood, trying out different vocations, in this exquisitely rendered &s;open world&s; journey"

"When everything clicks, Sable is a great game. Once you&s;ve got your head around a quest, especially a longer one with a few moving parts, you can get lost in the world climbing buildings, finding secrets, unlocking puzzles, and gathering …"

"Sable is a truly wondrous and serene experience at times, but lift the mask and you find it&s;s also one that has its flaws and inconveniences. If you can see past its weaknesses, this is a journey of pure and …"

"And because the atmosphere encompasses so much of Sable’s appeal, the technical issues can be absolutely ruinous. When the bike disappears into the ground, when the menus break, or when Sable passes straight through an object that she should be …"

"If Sable manages without difficulty to suck us into his universe quick to explore and meet thanks to a striking artistic direction and a soaring soundtrack of very high flight, the technical part beats so much of the wing that …"

"Sable is a beautiful, minimalist voyage that&s;s hindered by bugs and bland puzzles."