Wayward Strand

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  • Summary: Welcome to the Hospital - It’s the summer of 1978, and Casey Beaumaris is trying to make the most of her holidays, when her mum asks her to spend a long weekend helping out at the airborne hospital where she works. Casey prefers the company of books to people, but she agrees, secretlyWelcome to the Hospital - It’s the summer of 1978, and Casey Beaumaris is trying to make the most of her holidays, when her mum asks her to spend a long weekend helping out at the airborne hospital where she works. Casey prefers the company of books to people, but she agrees, secretly planning to write an article about her visit for the school newspaper. With her trusty notebook at the ready, Casey arrives on board the airship. The staff are overworked as they prepare for the visit of an important official, while the patients react to grief, or deal with active trauma. In the midst of these and many other interlocking and overlapping stories, Casey spends time with the patients, learning about their lives, and, as the stories unfold, discovering what she can do to help.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GamesHub
    Sep 15, 2022
    100
    One of the first characters you meet, Ida, says that Casey’s experience in the hospital is much like the life of an older person; piecing things together as best you can. As you wander the halls of Wayward Strand’s hospital, you too piece together little fragments of entire lives lived into a rich, heartfelt story that will leave you re-entering reality with a renewed sense of curiosity.
  2. WellPlayed
    Sep 15, 2022
    95
    With its eccentric elderly cast, intricate themes, unique agency mechanics and narrative structure, Wayward Strand is a compelling experience that reels you in and leaves you wanting to call your grandma.
  3. But Why Tho?
    Oct 1, 2022
    90
    Wayward Strand isn’t a perfect game, but it is darn near close. It doesn’t overwhelm players or force their hand but allows plenty of freedom within the confines of the closed-in space of the airship. I will absolutely be replaying Wayward Strand several times to explore the rest of the story options, and I cannot recommend it enough.
  4. AusGamers
    Sep 23, 2022
    80
    Wayward Strand is a delicate piece of work, as its title might imply. Despite the flight of fancy proposed by the very idea of an airship hospital, it's a remarkably unassuming game–not literally down-to-earth, but certainly grounded in its portrayal of lives nearing their end and one just beginning, and the common hopes, dreams and fears that connect all those lives together.
  5. KeenGamer
    Oct 27, 2022
    80
    Despite a few shortcomings, this game is fantastic. With several mysteries to uncover, it lends itself to multiple playthroughs. The artwork is beautiful, the characters are engaging, and the drip-feed of lore about this familiar, yet distinctly different world keeps my wanting to try another playthrough.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Oct 6, 2022
    70
    Accept those technical shortcomings and it's hard not to marvel at the way this feels like a complete, self-contained world. [Issue#377, p.122]
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  7. Screen Rant
    Sep 15, 2022
    60
    Wayward Strand is an interesting game that explores humanity in a way that few games have, while its time limit to each day means choosing who to spend time with has an added importance. Technical issues hold the game back, alongside a lack of dialogue depth as the weekend rolls on. However, overall this is still an engaging game for players who want a more cerebral title.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Gameboii
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    Wayward Strand took me by surprise with its depth. The writing is funny and very well done. The characters are all strong and well-balanced.Wayward Strand took me by surprise with its depth. The writing is funny and very well done. The characters are all strong and well-balanced.
    There were some little visual bugs but I was so ‘immersed’ that they didn’t break it. I think this is quite an exciting game which is bringing something new, something positive. There are really no other games which have made me feel introspection like this
    VO was great as well.    … Expand
  2. Welkinz
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    It is a short and slow paced game. You can talk to various people and learn about their stories, but the game stops there.
  4. Naser-Altaee
    Oct 23, 2022
    6
    A short, cozy, relaxing, game.

    Roam the halls of an aircraft for the sick and listen into their stories in this heartfelt game. With    A short, cozy, relaxing, game.

    Roam the halls of an aircraft for the sick and listen into their stories in this heartfelt game.

    With many stories to discover and relationships to build, assist in nursing patients and tending to their needs.

    Varied music is fitting to different scenes, from calm, relaxing music to dark, ominous music.

    Though Wayward Strand is a calm, enjoyable game, it is short and doesn't give enough time for the story to develop much.

    Overall, Wayward Strand is an enjoyable cozy game worthy of a quick playthrough.    … Expand

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