In this video game video essay, I wanted to do a deep dive into how games do swimming. The evolution of swimming in video games has been an interesting one, with it being perfected in Abzu. Swimming in Abzu is perfect and the design of swimming mechanics by Giant Squid is so interesting, making Abzu one of the few games with good swimming. This video game essay doesn’t only dive into swimming in video games, but also answers the question of “Why are water levels so bad?” because it’s something all gamers have asked themselves from time to time. Video game water levels and swimming in video games in general can be tricky but really, why do we hate water levels? Crappy water levels are bad, of course. But there is a psychological reason behind it as well. Even the best underwater games run into some problems here and there. And don’t get me started on thalassophobia in video games. That’s a whole new topic. It really has to do with the psychology of video game controls. And Abzu really nails it. This is not an Abzu review in 2021, but more of an analysis of its design. Idk y’all Abzu is really great.
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Games Featured:
“Abzu”, Giant Squid (2016)
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“The Last of Us”, Naughty Dog (2013)
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“The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim”, Bethesda (2011)
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“Tomb Raider”, Crystal Dynamics (2013)
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“Final Fantasy X”, Square Enix (2001)
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“Kingdom Hearts”, Square Enix (2002)
“Kingdom Hearts 2”, Square Enix (2006)
“Super Mario Sunshine”, Nintendo (2002)
“Super Mario 64”, Nintendo (1996)
“Super Mario Galaxy”, Nintendo (2007)
“Ty the Tasmanian Tiger”, Krome Studios (2002)
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“Subnautica”, Unknown Worlds Entertainment (2014)
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“Minecraft”, Mojang Studios (2011)
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“The Forest”, Endnight Games (2018)
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“Red Dead Redemption 2”, Rockstar Games (2018)
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“Batman: Arkham Asylum”, Rocksteady Studios (2009)
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“Grand Theft Auto V”, Rockstar Games (2013)
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“Grand Theft Auto III”, Rockstar Games (2001)
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“Crash Bandicoot”, Naughty Dog (1996)
“The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”, Nintendo (1998)
“Little Nightmares DLC”, Tarsier Studios (2017)
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“Little Nightmares 2”, Tarsier Studios (2020)
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“Limbo”, Playdead (2010)
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“Soma”, Frictional Games (2015)
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“Sonic Mania”, SEGA (2017)
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“Ecco the Dolphin”, SEGA (1992)
Music:
“To Know, Water” by Austin Wintory (Abzu OST)
“Dearly Beloved (Title Screen Mix)” by Yoko Shimomura (Kingdom Hearts 2 OST)
“Adventures in Atlantica” by Yoko Shimomura (Kingdom Hearts OST)
“Gelato Beach” by Koji Kondo (Super Mario Sunshine OST)
“Geese Lake” by Gabe Castro (The Forest OST)
“Granny” by Tobias Lilja (Little Nightmares OST)
“Shadows” by Tobias Lilja (Little Nightmares OST)
“Hydrocity Zone” by (Sonic Mania OST)
“Balaenoptera Musculus” by Austin Wintory (Abzu OST)
“Their Waters Were Mingled Together” by Austin Wintory (Abzu OST)
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