Wuthering Waves
Action
Adventure
RPG
Free To Play
Single-player
In-App Purchases
Partial Controller Support

Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

Developers: KURO GAMES
Publishers: KURO GAMES
Release Date: Apr 28, 2025
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 5.1k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(90%)
Engaging combat
Beautiful visuals
Improved story
Vast exploration
Strong feedback response
Genshin comparison
F2P friendly
Story pacing
Optimization issues
Predatory gacha
Slow early story
Grindy RNG
Weak co-op
The general sentiment among reviewers is largely favorable. Many highlight engaging combat, top-notch visuals, and a much-improved story in later patches. Performance issues and optimization are common critiques, and criticism of the gacha system's predation persists. Despite some negative elements like the grind and early story pacing, players find it hard to ignore the high production value and commitment from Kuro Games to responding to community feedback. It's generally regarded as a top contender in the gacha genre, particularly in its action and visual departments.

Positive Points

  • Engaging and satisfying combat system that many players describe as reminiscent of Devil May Cry.
  • Beautiful visuals, character designs, and graphics are highly praised, often compared favorably to other games like Genshin Impact.
  • The story especially post 1.0 content, has received significant appreciation for its depth, emotional impact, and quality cinematic elements.
  • The open world is often described as vast and rewarding to explore with well-designed environments.
  • Kuro Games is noted for listening to player feedback, resulting in frequent updates and quality-of-life improvements.
  • Negative Points

  • Optimization issues persist across patches, leading to lag and long load times for players with less powerful hardware.
  • The gacha system is seen as predatory by some, with criticisms of poor pull rates and being heavily monetized towards players spending money.
  • Initial stages of the game are described as having a slow or lackluster story, which could dissuade new players.
  • Echo RNG substat system is a point of contention, seen as overly grindy and based too heavily on luck.
  • Co-op features are deemed lackluster and not particularly engaging for players seeking multiplayer experiences.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game is compared to Genshin Impact frequently, with some seeing it as an improvement, while others call it a clone with minor differences.
  • While the game is praised for being free-to-play friendly, some players still feel pressured to spend money for faster progression.
  • Story pacing is considered inconsistent with some high and low points depending on the version and update, leading to mixed reactions.
  • Common Themes

  • A recurring comparison to Genshin Impact throughout reviews, often noting improvements or similarities in combat and visuals.
  • Many players highlight the game's ability to maintain engagement through its story and exploration aspects after the initial chapters.
  • The mix of beautifully crafted environments and character designs keeps players invested despite the game's monetization strategies.
  • There is a significant divide between players who praise the gacha generosity and those who struggle with the system's RNG.
  • Updated 11/1/2025, 12:01:43 AM UTC