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: 28 Apr, 2025
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 23k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(90%)
graphics
combat mechanics
storyline
free-to-play friendly
character diversity
exploration
story pacing
optimization
gacha system
performance issues
storage space
The sentiment around 'Wuthering Waves' is generally positive, with strong appreciation for its graphics, combat mechanics, and storyline. However, players express significant dissatisfaction with the gacha system and performance issues, particularly concerning optimization and storage requirements. Mixed reactions are observed regarding the character diversity and exploration aspects. Overall, the game is well-received but is held back by certain technical shortcomings and gacha-related frustrations.

Positive Points

  • The game is praised for its impressive graphics, with detailed character designs and stunning visuals.
  • Gameplay is highlighted as being particularly enjoyable, with fluid combat mechanics and smooth animations.
  • The storyline is considered compelling, with significant praise for its progression and emotional depth, especially in more recent updates.
  • It is noted that the game is relatively friendly to free-to-play players, offering generous rewards without forcing players to spend money.
  • Negative Points

  • Performance issues are a major concern, with many players reporting lag, stutters, and high system requirements.
  • The gacha system is criticized for its low rates and the frustration of consistently losing the 50/50 draws.
  • Some players find the story to have too many cutscenes and dialogues, disrupting the pacing and gameplay.
  • Storage size and optimization are frequent points of complaint, with the game requiring a significant amount of disk space.
  • Mixed Points

  • The game’s character roster is heavily skewed towards female characters, drawing mixed feelings; some admire the character designs, while others wish for more male or diverse characters.
  • While the storyline is generally praised, opinions vary on certain arcs and character developments, with some players feeling that new characters overshadow previous ones.
  • The open-world exploration is both praised for its detail and criticized for feeling repetitive over time.
  • Common Themes

  • There is a consensus that the game has beautiful graphics and a well-designed visual aesthetic.
  • Players frequently mention the compelling combat system as one of the game's strongest features.
  • Performance issues appear as a recurring critique, with calls for better optimization.
  • The gacha system and its mechanics are a source of both frustration and challenge, impacting player experience.
  • Updated 5/23/2026, 12:01:29 AM UTC