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: 9.2k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(90%)
stunning graphics
engaging combat
responsive developers
improved story
exploration
dialogue pacing
early story
community improvements
predatory gacha
technical issues
slow early game
character sexualization
The general sentiment among players is highly positive about the graphics and combat system, with many seeing it as a superior alternative to Genshin Impact in these areas. However, the gacha mechanics and early game story pacing are common sources of frustration. The game has improved significantly over its updates, leading to a more polished experience, though technical issues and balancing complaints remain. Nonetheless, it remains a fan favorite for its visuals and responsive development team.

Positive Points

  • Players highlight the game's stunning graphics and animation quality, often comparing it favorably to both open-world and gacha games like Genshin Impact.
  • The combat system is frequently praised for being engaging, fluid, and requiring skill, with many players noting it as a high point of the gameplay experience.
  • The story and character development improve significantly from earlier versions, with the narrative becoming more engaging and emotionally compelling in later updates.
  • Developers are noted for their responsiveness to player feedback, frequently implementing quality-of-life improvements and listening to the community.
  • Negative Points

  • The gacha system is often criticized for its predatory nature, with complaints about low pull rates and the cost associated with obtaining desired characters and weapons.
  • Some players experience technical issues, including performance and optimization problems, especially on lower-end devices, leading to crashes or lag.
  • The early game and initial story sections are described as slow and less engaging, causing some players to lose interest before reaching the more exciting later chapters.
  • There are complaints about the limited role of male characters, with a predominant focus on female characters, and the excessive sexualization of these characters.
  • Mixed Points

  • Exploration in the open world is praised for its scope and beauty, but some players feel it becomes tedious and turns into a checklist after fully discovering the map.
  • The inclusion of frequent dialogue and cutscenes is seen by some as enriching the story, while others find it disrupts the pacing and becomes a chore to skip.
  • Common Themes

  • The comparison to Genshin Impact is a recurring theme, with many stating that Wuthering Waves surpasses it in combat fluidity and graphics but faces similar challenges with gacha mechanics.
  • The game is generally viewed as offering a more respectful approach to monetization compared to other gacha games, though still maintaining typical gacha issues.
  • Updated 11/22/2025, 12:01:47 AM UTC