- January 1, 2025
- HK KURO GAMES LIMITED
- 4h median play time
Wuthering Waves

Platforms

About
"Wuthering Waves" is an action-packed video game that takes place in the world of Solaris-3. As the player, you have the power to influence the outcome of a looming evil scheme through exhilarating combat encounters. Your decisions and skills will determine the fate of this vibrant world, making for a unique and thrilling gaming experience.










- Stunning graphics and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- Engaging combat mechanics that are fast-paced and rewarding.
- Developers are responsive to player feedback and consistently improve the game.
- Frequent crashes and lag issues, especially on lower-end devices.
- Large update sizes that require re-downloading the entire game.
- Some players experience difficulties with the storyline and character interactions.
story
3,205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative43%50%8%The story of "Wuthering Waves" has received mixed feedback from players, with many noting that it starts slowly but improves significantly in later acts, particularly from Act 4 onwards. While some players appreciate the engaging character arcs and emotional depth, others criticize the initial pacing, excessive dialogue, and occasional confusion due to complex terminology. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful graphics and combat mechanics, but there are calls for better optimization and more compelling storytelling to enhance the overall experience.
“The developers have really listened to feedback, bringing smoother gameplay, more engaging storylines, and gorgeous visuals that make exploring the world even better.”
“The storyline is engaging and full of unexpected twists, and I love how the characters each have such depth and development.”
“The story is getting more exciting every update.”
“However, the story is mediocre; it does not have exciting and surprising elements compared to stories that I experienced in other games.”
“The story feels too fast-paced or not explained correctly because it's hard to understand all the new terms in one go and it gets boring.”
“The story is bland and boring.”
graphics
2,689 mentions Positive Neutral Negative43%54%4%The graphics of "Wuthering Waves" have received mixed feedback from players. Many praise the stunning visuals and character designs, noting that the game boasts impressive graphics that rival those of PC games, creating an immersive experience. However, numerous players report significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, even on high-end devices, particularly when settings are adjusted to lower graphics. This has led to calls for better optimization to ensure smoother gameplay across a wider range of mobile devices. Overall, while the graphics are visually appealing, the game's performance on mobile remains a significant concern for many users.
“The graphics are astonishing.”
“The game boasts stunning visuals that rival those of PC games, making for an immersive experience on mobile.”
“The visuals are absolutely stunning—each area feels unique, and the attention to detail in the environments is incredible.”
“This game requires a very, very high performing phone to load. I personally use a mid-range phone, and every time I play this game, even at the loading screen, it lags so much. Even if it's in-game, and I set the graphics to the lowest, it's still the same lag.”
“Maybe what needs to be fixed is the optimization for the Exynos processor made by Samsung, because the graphics are still less than satisfactory. It's smooth at the beginning and starts to lag after a few minutes of playing.”
“I was really excited for this game but when I was supposed to choose a main character first it gave me a black screen so I have no idea what I'm choosing. The game is still laggy even though I set it to the lowest graphics.”
gameplay
1,893 mentions Positive Neutral Negative59%39%3%The gameplay of "Wuthering Waves" has received widespread praise for its engaging combat mechanics, including dodging and parrying, which add depth and strategy to battles. Players appreciate the fluid movement and exploration mechanics, such as wall-running and grappling, which enhance the open-world experience. However, many users have reported significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, particularly on mobile devices, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite these challenges, the game's visuals, character designs, and generous rewards system have contributed to a positive reception, with many expressing optimism for future updates and improvements.
“The developers have really listened to feedback, bringing smoother gameplay, more engaging storylines, and gorgeous visuals that make exploring the world even better.”
“The combat mechanics, parry and dodges are also insane, which makes it even more fun.”
“The gameplay is smoother, the content is richer, and the overall quality has improved significantly.”
“The gameplay is already solid, and with the ongoing updates, it's only going to get more refined.”
“The gameplay often feels sluggish.”
“The game is very good in terms of story and exploration but the optimisation makes it really difficult to enjoy. I have a high mid-range device but it still lags like anything and after the 1.3 update it became worse and crashed again and again. The devs really need to work on the optimisation for android; the core mechanics like combat is just a nightmare.”
optimization
1,637 mentions Positive Neutral Negative20%60%20%The optimization of "Wuthering Waves" has been a significant point of contention among players, with many expressing frustration over performance issues, particularly on mobile devices. While some users report improvements since launch, including smoother gameplay and reduced lag, others continue to experience stuttering, crashes, and high sensitivity problems, even on high-end devices. Overall, while the game shows potential and has received praise for its graphics and combat mechanics, it still requires substantial optimization to enhance the experience for a broader range of devices.
“The new features and optimizations make it feel like a fresh experience every time I log in.”
“Optimization has been improved and the game runs much smoother now.”
“They improved in so many aspects, in the story, improved quality of life, optimization is a lot better, new mechanics like flight, better English dub, and the new Rinascita characters are all good.”
“For the optimization, which is the only complaint I have in the game, it's improved since launch, but open world combat still has the most stutters.”
“Maybe what needs to be fixed is the optimization for the Exynos processor made by Samsung, because the graphics are still less than satisfactory, smooth at the beginning and start to lag after a few tens of minutes of playing.”
“The only reason I give it 3 stars is because optimization is still an issue, and anti-aliasing is weird on mobile, making everything blurry. Without it, the game is just so rough.”
character development
517 mentions Positive Neutral Negative63%36%1%Character development in "Wuthering Waves" is widely praised for its stunning character designs and unique aesthetics, which enhance player engagement and immersion. Reviewers appreciate the depth and variety in character abilities and playstyles, although some express a desire for more distinct personalities and narratives among characters. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful visuals and intricate character animations, contributing to a compelling gaming experience, despite some critiques regarding optimization and storyline depth.
“The character designs are amazing, they all play differently from each other.”
“The character development is remarkable, drawing you into the depths of complex relationships and emotional turmoil.”
“The character designs, the story, the graphics everything is top notch.”
“The character designs feel rather dull and lack personality.”
“Character designs are mediocre and the open world feels quite empty and devoid of interest points.”
“The only thing I'm extremely dissatisfied with is the story and the character development.”
music
358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative39%54%7%The music in "Wuthering Waves" has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its improvement over time, particularly after updates like 1.3, which introduced more immersive and beautiful soundtracks. While some tracks are described as phenomenal and fitting for the game's atmosphere, others feel the music lacks memorability and depth, with complaints about audio quality and balance issues between music and voice acting. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point for the game, but there is still room for enhancement to reach its full potential.
“The music is beautifully orchestrated.”
“The exploration change in such a positive way, the music is goddamn peak absolute cinema as it's finest and the story is much better compared to the 1.0 patch.”
“The music, the scenery, and the overall atmosphere was just breathtaking.”
“The music in the game sounds like low quality. I tried to re-download, and it is still the same. I love to enjoy the game with the best music quality, but it doesn't really deliver. Please put sound quality in the settings so I can adjust and feel better in the game, especially in battles and good cutscenes.”
“The music could improve and be better, but I'm hoping for a bright future for this game.”
“For a game that's focused on music themes, their OST isn't anything special.”
stability
306 mentions Positive Neutral Negative4%96%The stability of the game has been a significant concern among players, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and lag, particularly on mobile devices. While some users have experienced smoother gameplay after updates, the overall consensus is that the game remains buggy and unoptimized, making it difficult to enjoy for extended periods. Developers are actively addressing these issues, but many players are still frustrated by the game's performance, especially during critical moments like battles and loading screens.
“The game runs great now even on midrange devices with a good chipset.”
“It runs great on my Galaxy A33 5G, at medium 60fps; it's playable.”
“Played the game since launch; it runs great with little to no issues from my experience.”
“After exploring for a bit, the screen freezes, and my ping shoots up to 999ms, making it unplayable.”
“I pre-registered for this game but playing seems to be a hassle since the app freezes and automatically closes every 5-10 minutes.”
“The game freezes from time to time and there is no proper loading screen; it verifies the file integrity and compiles shaders every time I enter the game.”
grinding
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative2%99%Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the echo farming enjoyable and less tedious compared to other games like Genshin Impact, many express frustration over the inefficiency and high resource demands, leading to a monotonous experience. Issues such as crashes during farming, unbalanced resource drops, and the need for improvements in farming mechanics contribute to a sense of dissatisfaction, with calls for updates to make the grinding process more rewarding and less time-consuming.
“The beautiful graphics and characters make grinding enjoyable, and the combat is both fun and challenging.”
“Exploration is engaging and adds to the overall experience, making the grind feel rewarding rather than tedious.”
“Grinding in this game is enhanced by the stunning visuals and exciting combat mechanics, keeping me invested for hours.”
“Too many resources needed to fully build a character results in monotonous grinding.”
“I'm sorry, but walking around killing hundreds of echoes every day only to get garbage is dreadful and literally pain-inducing; echo farming needs a huge revamp so it's not so horrible and grindy.”
“Farming echoes is really painful and depressing.”
emotional
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative90%10%The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its compelling storytelling, rich sound design, and character development, which resonate deeply with players, often evoking tears and heartfelt reactions. Many reviews praise the game's ability to balance epic moments with intimate, touching scenes, particularly in recent updates that have enhanced the emotional depth of the narrative. However, some players feel that certain elements, like voice acting and pacing, detract from the overall emotional experience, indicating a mixed reception regarding the game's ability to fully engage its audience on an emotional level.
“The game excels at balancing large-scale epic moments with intimate, emotional scenes.”
“The storyline is captivating, drawing you into a narrative filled with emotional depth and complex characters.”
“The shorekeeper main quest made me cry because of how beautiful it was.”
“Not only that, the blurry NPCs, the boring story, and the erratic movement is just not it for me.”
“Boring story, sleep-inducing voice acting, almost nonexistent music, and the constant stuttering and lagging makes the gaming experience terrible.”
“Honestly just a really boring story that is too slow to get going and some very average voice acting which really just kills my attention.”
atmosphere
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative63%27%10%The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its haunting beauty and immersive world, enhanced by detailed environments, dynamic weather, and a captivating soundtrack. While some players feel the post-apocalyptic tone has softened, many appreciate the rich landscapes and character designs that contribute to a vibrant yet melancholic ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, drawing players into a meticulously crafted experience, despite some technical issues affecting performance.
“From the moment you step into its atmospheric world, you're drawn into a narrative that is both haunting and beautiful, filled with deep characters and lore that keep you engaged.”
“Immersed in a hauntingly beautiful world, players are swept away by the game's atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack.”
“Definitely a 5 star; it has rich, detailed landscapes and atmospheric weather effects, immersing players in an environment that feels both expansive and intimately crafted.”
“The post-apocalypse is less intense since the CBT was changed; I hope this game returns to its original self with a tense atmosphere on the map.”
“The atmosphere of the game is depressing and humorless.”
“Additionally, the current color grading undermines the post-apocalyptic atmosphere, bringing back the original feel!”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative100%The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players noting amusing bugs and quirky dialogue that often includes slang and funny references. While some find the comedic elements enjoyable and a highlight of the experience, others criticize the overall lack of humor and joy in the game's atmosphere, suggesting that the serious tone overshadows the funny moments. Despite the technical issues and bugs, many players appreciate the lighthearted aspects that add charm to their gameplay experience.
“The world building, character building, and hilarious moments are so worth it.”
“It was rough on the first day seeing many bugs and typos which made it kind of funny, but the gameplay is really addictive.”
“The only issue I ever had was the shaders turned my screen black, but even then, it was just funny to me.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative13%22%65%Overall, the monetization of the game is viewed positively, with many players appreciating its generous free-to-play model and lack of intrusive ads. While some concerns about potential cash grab elements and technical issues persist, the gacha system is considered fair, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the game's performance and the fulfillment of promotional promises, which could impact player satisfaction.
“But it's raising the bar for free-to-play games and it's less predatory with their monetization than their competitors.”
“Monetization-wise, the game is generous and pure free-to-play players can expect to have enough income for a 50/50 split with some leftovers each patch.”
“💜 Also, thank you for being generous to free-to-play players like me... but I will be buying some in-game purchases in the future.”
“They baited people who like to collect male characters with their ads and then isolated them.”
“I hope they never turn it into a pay-to-win or cash grab, like other big gacha games.”
“I was thinking of doing in-game purchases to support the developers, but what use will it be if I can't even play the game because it keeps crashing all the time?”
replayability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative14%71%14%Players appreciate the game's potential for replayability through hidden challenges and multiplayer features, but many express a desire for more content, such as additional playable characters and events, to enhance long-term engagement. While recent updates have improved performance, issues like lag and device compatibility remain concerns that hinder the overall experience. Overall, the game shows promise for replayability, but it requires further optimization and content expansion to fully realize it.
“With replayability, hidden challenges, and possible multiplayer features, it offers lasting enjoyment.”
“Endgame needs more replayable combat content like pain-cage and ultimate pain-cage in PGR or boss rush modes with shuffled bosses with different mechanics similar to hologram.”
“Top tier combat, the only thing the game lacks right now is interesting 4-star weapons and replayable content.”
“This is definitely my favorite game, I love this game so much that I have completed all events, exploration, Tower of Adversity, everything, and that is a problem because now I have nothing to do. So if possible, please try to add more playable content in the game.”
“Endgame needs more replayable combat content like Pain-Cage and Ultimate Pain-Cage in PGR or boss rush modes with shuffled bosses with different mechanics similar to hologram.”
“However, there is a need for fixing the dialogue, story, and most importantly, replayability.”