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Wuthering Waves
Action
Adventure
RPG
Free To Play
Single-player
In-App Purchases
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
DualSense 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: 21k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(88%)
stunning visuals
engaging combat
rich story
F2P friendly
generous rewards
story pacing
complex dialogue
grind
resource management
combat animations
gacha system
optimization issues
dialogue interruptions
50/50 mechanics
female fan service
The reviews are generally positive about the game's visuals and combat mechanics, highlighting the rich story and character designs. However, there are frequent complaints about optimization issues and frustrations with the gacha system, especially the 50/50 mechanics. Players have mixed feelings about the story's pacing and dialogue, finding it too excessive at times but also engaging. The game is viewed as suitable for free-to-play players but also carries a significant grind.

Positive Points

  • The game is visually stunning, with impressive graphics and character designs.
  • The combat system is engaging, fluid, and offers a lot of depth with various combos and strategies.
  • There is a rich story and world lore that immerses players deeply in the game.
  • Players appreciate the game's generosity with rewards, making it friendly for free-to-play users.
  • Quests and exploration provide significant content, making the game feel expansive and rewarding.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from significant optimization issues, causing lag and crashes even on high-end PCs.
  • Players express frustration with the gacha system, particularly the 50/50 mechanics and frequent pity rates.
  • Many find the story long-winded with excessive dialogue that interrupts gameplay.
  • There's criticism regarding the lack of male characters and over-reliance on female character fan service.

    • Mixed Points

  • The story is critiqued for being both engaging and overly complex or dull at different points.
  • Dialogue is seen as both immersive and excessively intrusive, detracting from the gameplay experience.
  • While the game is praised for being F2P friendly, some players find the grind and resource management to be a chore.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is compared to Genshin Impact concerning both its positives and negatives, such as graphics and gacha mechanics.
  • Many reviews center around the visual appeal and detailed character designs.
  • Technical performance and optimization are recurrent issues, impacting overall enjoyment.
    • Updated 8/21/2026, 12:01:26 AM UTC
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