Wayward Strand

 PC
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
    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    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
  3. 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 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    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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91
#91 Best PC Game of 2022

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  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.
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