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: 15k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(91%)
combat system
graphics
free-to-play
exploration
Gacha system
story improvement
slow start
performance issues
lacks diversity
Overall, the sentiment is quite positive, particularly highlighting the game's combat system, graphics, and generosity as a free-to-play experience. However, players express frustration with the slow start of the story and performance issues. There is a debate about the impact of the Gacha system on gameplay. Wuthering Waves often draws comparisons to Genshin Impact, with many feeling it offers a better experience, though opinions are not unanimous.

Positive Points

  • The combat system is highly praised by players for its complexity, rewarding mechanics, and fluidity, providing a satisfying experience.
  • The game's graphics and art design, including character animations, are frequently mentioned as stunning, with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Despite being a Gacha game, players appreciate that it is possible to enjoy and progress through the game without spending money, as it offers a fair amount of free content and rewards.
  • Exploration is considered a highlight of the game, with diverse and expansive open-world design that encourages players to engage with the environment.
  • Negative Points

  • The game is criticized for having a slow and sometimes confusing start, particularly in its storytelling aspects.
  • There are reports of performance issues, such as lags and crashes, especially when updates are released.
  • The game lacks strong male characters and diversity among its characters, which some players find disappointing.
  • Mixed Points

  • While the story starts off slow, many players mention that it improves significantly as the game progresses, making it a point of contention.
  • The Gacha system is seen as both a positive for its generosity compared to other games and a negative due to the inherent nature of Gacha mechanics, requiring significant resources for desired outcomes.
  • Common Themes

  • Comparison with Genshin Impact frequently arises, with many users stating that Wuthering Waves is either better or an improvement in several aspects such as combat and graphics.
  • The game is appreciated for its evolving quality, with continuous updates that enhance the game based on player feedback.
  • Community and developer interaction is praised, as players feel that the developers listen to and implement community suggestions.
  • Updated 9/9/2025, 12:01:22 AM UTC