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: 6.1k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(91%)
engaging combat
beautiful graphics
generous gacha
great music
quality story
Genshin comparison
story depth
UI familiarity
dialogue scenes
combat mechanics
performance issues
story pacing
50/50 pulls
optimization problems
forced long dialogues
The game is highly praised for its beautiful graphics, engaging combat system, and generous gacha mechanics which make it appealing to a broad audience. However, performance issues, story pacing, and the gacha system's 50/50 mechanics have been points of criticism. While the story and lore receive mixed opinions, the game's similarities to Genshin Impact are both a positive draw and a negative comparison for some players. Overall, Wuthering Waves is seen as a compelling action RPG with potential for broader appeal as minor issues are addressed.

Positive Points

  • The game is praised for its beautiful graphics and visual design, including stunning character and world aesthetics.
  • Many players appreciate the engaging and fluid combat system, which is considered one of the best among gacha games.
  • The game is noted for having a generous gacha system compared to its competitors, allowing free-to-play players to enjoy the game without excessive spending.
  • The voice acting and soundtracks are consistently highlighted as adding significantly to the game's atmosphere.
  • Negative Points

  • Performance issues, including frequent crashes and optimization problems, are reported, particularly in newly introduced regions like Septimont.
  • There is discontent with the gacha mechanics, particularly the 50/50 system in character pulls, which some players find frustrating and discouraging.
  • Dialogue and story pacing are pointed out as cumbersome, requiring players to navigate through or skip extensive cutscenes and dialogues they find unnecessary.
  • There are concerns about the game having too much reliance on dialogue and exposition, which interrupts the combat and exploration.
  • Mixed Points

  • While the story and lore are appreciated by some for depth and intrigue, others perceive it as generic or not engaging, especially during the initial chapters.
  • The game's similarities to Genshin Impact, such as the UI and open-world mechanics, receive mixed reactions; some players welcome these familiar elements, while others seek more originality.
  • The presence of numerous quality-of-life features, like the ability to skip cutscenes, has been positively received, but there is still criticism about certain unskippable parts.
  • Common Themes

  • The game's combat and movement mechanics are frequently highlighted as standout features that elevate the gameplay experience.
  • There is a recurring theme of comparison to Genshin Impact, with many players seeing Wuthering Waves as a superior or more polished version.
  • Players often comment on the character design, noting both the attractiveness of the characters and the game's tendency towards including more female characters.
  • Gathering and exploration aspects receive a lot of attention, with both positive remarks on their design and negative feedback on the practical execution (like being overly guided).
  • Updated 7/8/2025, 12:01:55 AM UTC