Waven

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Set sail for a multiplayer tactical RPG with unique graphics

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 549 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and animations, reminiscent of the Dofus and Wakfu universe, making it visually appealing.
It offers a deep and strategic gameplay experience with a variety of classes and customization options, allowing for unique builds and playstyles.
The game is free-to-play friendly, with monetization focused on cosmetics and a battle pass that does not hinder gameplay.

Many players experience significant login issues and bugs, making it difficult to start or progress in the game.
The touch controls can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments, especially during combat.
Some users find the game repetitive and lacking in content, with a desire for more classes and engaging PvE elements.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its depth, strategic turn-based mechanics, and engaging deck-building elements, offering a satisfying experience without pay-to-win mechanics. While the game features beautiful graphics and a rich story, some players note issues with clunky controls and a lack of user-friendly explanations for complex mechanics. Overall, it strikes a balance between accessibility for beginners and depth for seasoned players, though some find the gameplay loop to be somewhat repetitive.
- “Amazing music, clean visuals, and satisfying gameplay with lots of depth.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it is very fluid and the features are deep on so many levels.”
- “Great gameplay and progression complemented by pleasing aesthetics and graphics that make you want to keep playing more and more.”
- “Be prepared for clunky and unintuitive UI, controls that were obviously not designed for mobile, and a bunch of complicated mechanics that are not explained anywhere.”
- “The game has flaws, such as a fairly repetitive gameplay loop.”
- “One of the worst games on the app store with horrible character design and some of the worst gameplay ever conceived by human beings.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
20%
12%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their unique art style, smooth animations, and vibrant visuals, reminiscent of titles like Dofus and Wakfu. Players appreciate the clean aesthetics and engaging design, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. The combination of appealing graphics and immersive soundtracks contributes to a captivating atmosphere that encourages continued play.
- “The graphics look unique, and they've done a great job on the animations!”
- “The animations are smooth, and the art style is lively and fun to look at.”
- “Great gameplay and progression complemented by pleasing aesthetics and graphics that make you want to keep playing more and more.”
- “New-gen style graphics, looks and sounds like one of those fake game ads.”
- “Well graphics.”
- “The graphics / music, along with the fact it's tactical turn based, piqued the interest here.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The game's story is widely praised for its light-hearted and comedic tone, engaging quests, and appealing character designs, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. While many players appreciate the narrative and graphics, some express frustration with gameplay mechanics and pacing, which can detract from the story's impact. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, enhancing its appeal despite some gameplay challenges.
- “This strategy deck-building game has a wonderful story and easy-to-learn mechanics.”
- “The story is also great, light-hearted, and comedic!”
- “Fantastic game, the graphics, storyline, and everything are worth playing.”
- “Not bad game but I kept attacking myself instead of the monster and I really didn't know what skills I should use. A better guide would help with this. Then I ran out of things to do around level 10; my next story level was 16. I kept island hopping hoping I could do the mission, but it was taking forever for me to figure out stuff and I lost interest.”
- “Why, in a single-player story mode, is there a turn timer?!”
- “Story is quite dull.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with some expressing frustration over the lengthy farming required to progress. While some appreciate the strategic elements and art, many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall experience, especially without quality-of-life features like auto-play or faster battle transitions. Overall, the consensus is that while grinding is a common feature in such games, it can become an excessive chore.
- “You just end up in an endless loop of grinding.”
- “I literally spend 6 hours farming just to get 1 skill from level 29 to 30.”
- “Very tedious to play without auto.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
8%
58%
The monetization in the game is a mixed bag; while it features a prominent presence of microtransactions, players have noted that it doesn't feel overly intrusive, with no ads and a decent gameplay experience. However, concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics persist, especially given the history of similar games from the developer. Overall, while some players appreciate the lack of ads and find the game enjoyable, there are calls for more reasonable pricing on in-game purchases and better marketing to attract a larger audience.
- “Still has a good handful of microtransactions, but so far I haven't felt like I need to spend any money.”
- “No ads, good turn-based gameplay, a little complicated, and premium options are too expensive.”
- “I hope they lower the prices of in-game purchases.”
- “Advertising was not their strong suit on selling what it really is but it's a pretty fun fast-paced card-like game.”
- “Need more updates and make some ads on YouTube or Instagram for more people to come to the game.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its incredible quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players highlighting the beautiful soundtrack and engaging combat themes. Coupled with clean visuals and captivating character designs, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere, making it a standout feature that players enjoy even outside of gameplay.
- “The maps and character designs are mesmerizing—with a beautiful soundtrack that will have you sitting on your phone just listening.”
- “The music in this game will blow your goddamn mind.”
- “And the soundtrack is incredible.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
Character development in the game is highlighted by its captivating character designs, engaging dialogue, and a rich soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While many players appreciate the variety of skills and the depth of the quest narratives, there are contrasting opinions regarding the quality of character design, with some labeling it as subpar. Overall, the character development is a mixed bag, praised for its aesthetic and storytelling elements but criticized by a minority for its execution.
- “Good character design, good music, a variety of skills/spells, fun dialogue at times, and good scene design.”
- “The character design and game effects are beautiful.”
- “I've only been playing it for 2 days, but so far, it is great. The character designs, the music, the voice acting, and the quest stories are all impressive.”
- “One of the worst games on the app store with horrible character design and some of the worst gameplay ever conceived by human beings.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for mobile devices, featuring impressive graphics and smooth performance without any reported issues. Players have noted that it runs seamlessly, enhancing the overall enjoyment of combat and gameplay.
- “Overall, a well-developed game for mobile, featuring nice graphics and good performance.”
- “I haven't encountered any performance issues so far, so it's been great!”
- “The game runs smoothly for me, and the combat is always fun and engaging.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its funny storyline and engaging comedic elements, all presented in a fresh and visually appealing design. Overall, the humor complements the strategic gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “All the beauty, humor, and strategic gameplay I grew to love with Ankama in a fresh design.”
- “Nice graphics and a funny storyline.”
- “Pretty good game... funny and well made, congrats.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with occasional minor bugs in the menus and some glitches reported. While these issues may cause slight disruptions, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Menus can be a little buggy sometimes, but not enough to subtract a point.”
- “Amazing game! I love it, but there are some glitches and a bit of a grind at the end.”