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

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: 28k

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Very Positive(89%)
storytelling
combat system
visual aesthetics
generous gacha
cinematic cutscenes
open-world exploration
story pacing
Genshin comparison
optimization
heavy cutscenes
gacha randomness
Overall, player sentiment about the game is largely positive due to the storytelling, combat system, and visual presentation. However, there are ongoing concerns about optimization and occasional frustration related to gacha mechanics and dense storytelling. The generosity of the game is noted especially during collaborations like Cyberpunk Edgerunners. There is a common narrative that the game has improved significantly since its launch, which leaves many players pleased with the direction it continues to take.

Positive Points

  • The game's storytelling and cinematic cutscenes have been highly praised by many players, with numerous mentions of emotional and impactful moments, particularly from version 3.0 onwards.
  • The combat system is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, being described as fast-paced, skill-based, and providing a high level of player engagement and satisfaction.
  • Many customers appreciate the visual aesthetics of the game, noting the high-quality graphics, detailed character designs, and beautiful worldbuilding as immersive strengths.
  • The game is deemed generous by several players, particularly noting the free Rebecca character during the Cyberpunk Edgerunners collaboration and the perceived fairness of the gacha system.

    • Negative Points

  • Players report several issues with optimization, noting framerate drops, stuttering, and high system demands even on relatively powerful PCs.
  • The game is criticized for its heavy reliance on cutscenes, with some players feeling that the abundance of dialogue and cinematics hinder the gameplay experience.
  • The gacha system, while considered generous by some, is also criticized for its inherent randomness, and there are complaints about the 50/50 chance on character banners, leading to frustration over pulling desired characters.

    • Mixed Points

  • The open-world exploration is seen as both rewarding and sometimes repetitive, with different players enjoying the freedom and beauty while others feel it's checklist driven.
  • While the main story has been praised, some find the pacing slow, especially at the beginning, and there is concern over complex jargon and character overload.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison to Genshin Impact is a frequent theme, with many stating that they find this game superior in several ways, particularly in terms of combat and storytelling.
  • The Cyberpunk Edgerunners collaboration is frequently mentioned as a high point, bringing in new players and reconnecting existing ones with the game.
    • Updated 7/12/2026, 12:01:41 AM UTC
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