Wavetale Reviews

Wavetale is ranked in the 63rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
65 / 100
Dec 12, 2022

Wavetale is calm and relaxing, perhaps more so. A platformer with little replayability, a limited world, and zero challenge. A title to chill and surf for a while in a very well built world with a charming story, supported by a notable artistic section that is limited by its playable deficiencies.

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Dec 11, 2022

Technical issues aside, Wavetale is a charming, chill time with beautiful visuals that’s perfect for winding down. It’s a little too simple and chill for its own good, but I still loved gliding along the sea and taking in what Strandville had to offer. If you're looking for something a little more relaxing than saving Ragnarok this Christmas, Wavetale might be the one for you.

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85 / 100
Dec 12, 2022

Wavetale is impressive and extremely fun for those who enjoy high-speed traversal. It lacks challenge when it comes to combat, but it also means it doesn’t take much to return to exploration. There is a lot of extra stuff to do besides the main story, though it only results in more cosmetics. Those looking for a rather casual adventure game will love Wavetale.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2022

Wavetale has the adequate duration for what it is: a fluid and agile adventure with an involved story and unexpectedly elaborate for the time it has. The combat fulfills a purely marginal purpose and the technical limitations do not follow the fluidity pattern, but are harmless enough to be highlighted in the context of a game of outstanding humanity and beauty.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2022

Despite being far from being a flawless title, especially when it comes to graphic performance, easy challenges and low combat variety, Wavetale manages to easily captivate through its narrative. Alongside charming art direction and agile gameplay, these features make Sigrid's journey capable of offering a rich and fun experience on the open seas.

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4 / 10
Dec 11, 2022
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No Recommendation / Blank
Dec 11, 2022

Wavetale’s interesting storytelling, beautiful world, and solid exploration are unfortunately held back by its shallow combat.

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5 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2022

A 3D platformer that can grab you at first with the graceful water scrolling, but unfortunately doesn't go much further. Even some bugs, bad performance or broken physics at the end.

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Lee Mehr
Top Critic
6.5 / 10.0
Jan 16, 2023

While Wavetale's elegant surfing/platforming foundation is engaging, choppy waters within its design & storytelling keep it from being a huge splash.

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No Recommendation / Blank
Dec 18, 2022

Wavetale is a fun adventure that's spoiled by repetition and some technical issues.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2022

Toning down the typical action adventure, Wavetale features plenty of serene and beautiful moments along the way

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A-
Dec 23, 2022

Wavetale is an absolute joy. It's a game where you're exploring the watery ruins of a post-apocalyptic world, but it makes that exploration so much fun that you can't help but get swept up in the sheer fun of it all.

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