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Under The Waves
Released On: Aug 29, 2023
70
6.3
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
70
33% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
67% Mixed
18 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 27 Critic Reviews
70
33% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
67% Mixed
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Under The Waves is an incredible journey of memories. Developed by Parallel Studio and Quantic Dream, the work combines the environmental theme with a moving and engaging story, also strong in a well-implemented play structure. Must have absolutely.
The emerging narrative of Under the Waves will accompany you while you are underwater and then will make you desire to re-embrace the surface: Stan is a man who hides his past, he wanted to bury it, but he has to deal with it, especially at night . The title of Parallel Studio certainly does not offer a layered playful component, but its engaging story - linked to a credible and multifaceted protagonist - will certainly push you to fully experience this journey consisting of 7 chapters.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 52 User Ratings
6.3
35% Positive
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
46% Mixed
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
19% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 52 User Ratings
6.3
35% Positive
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
46% Mixed
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
19% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
"UNDER THE WAVES" es un videojuego que te sumerge en una experiencia profunda sobre el dolor de la pérdida y cómo seguir adelante en la vida. Sus escenarios preciosos y coloridos te cautivarán mientras exploras su vasto mundo submarino, ofreciéndote de 4 a 10 horas de duración si decides sumergirte por completo. La calidad de las voces en inglés y la disponibilidad de textos en español garantizan una experiencia inmersiva para los jugadores. Este juego logra un equilibrio único entre diversión y conmovedor, dejándote con una experiencia inolvidable sobre la superación personal y la belleza del mundo submarino.
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PlayStation 5
Ein wunderbares Spiel. Eine emotionale, tiefgründige Story gepaart mit einem innovativen Game-Setting. Obendrein wird das Thema Umweltverschmutzung thematisiert. Die Mischung passt!
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PlayStation 5
If its gameplay can feel common and somewhat frustrating, Under The Waves shines through the serious themes addressed with great respect and maturity, that should leave a mark on you.
Under the Waves is an impressive first game from Parallel Studio that tells an emotionally charged story of protagonist Stan overcoming his grief. The writing and performances are quality stuff, and while the gameplay doesn't feature any notable mechanics, it is a surprisingly solid experience that's worth playing through to the end.
Under the Waves is a flawed but impactful deep-sea denizen. The immersive gameplay, contemplative themes and powerful eco-conscious flare make the game a uniquely wonderful narrative adventure. Some of the finer details are uneven and taint the big picture, but you will come away moved in spite of its problems.
Under the Waves delivers an incredibly emotional story about grief and its ability to manifest in the realities of those who attempt to evade it. While the title's main narrative is powerfully effective, its secondary focus on environmentalism, fueled by a real-world partnership, diminishes the overall impact of the experience. Though its close-up visuals and optional objectives are marred by technical issues, the core of Under the Waves' gameplay is enough to keep players engaged in its mandatory tasks. The story of Stan is one many fans will resonate with, as it captures the difficult thoughts that accompany grief. Unfortunately, Under the Waves doesn't quite deliver a gaming experience deserving of such meaningful concepts.
Stan’s journey into the depths of the sea and his psyche is the last of a long series of video games dedicated to mourning, but fails to make a truly significant contribution. With a message watered down by mechanics completely avoidable in a context that would put at the center of the psyche of a tormented man and a sometimes forced insertion of basic information related to the (although interesting and commendable) theme of environmentalism, Under The Waves is a product that suffers from a clear lack of focus, as well as for the inclusion of elements taken from open world video games, with the probable aim of igniting the interest of a public accustomed to this kind and ferrying them in the depths of the North Sea. Unfortunately, however, these choices bring confusion and an unpleasant feeling of unhappy mixing in a product that struggles to find its own identity.
If you are looking for a fast-paced, feel-good action game, then this isn't for you. I really enjoyed "under the waves" because it is slow and very atmospheric. I recommend turning off the music completely. Without the music it feels like you are really down there, alone with your thoughts and the sounds of the ocean. Being a big fan of the Abyss movie, I really liked the game a lot.
After a few hours, I encountered an extremely annoying bug: PS5 error CE-100028-1 pop-ups constantly (“no free space for save” but I had over 160 gb free space). Rebooting my ps5 did the trick but unfortunately the error did come back after some time.
The swimming controls are a bit weird, but the little submarine you are in feels great to maneuver. Even with the flaws and some glitches (I was stuck 3 times while swimming and collecting stuff and had to reload) I highly recommend the game. Get down there and see for yourself. Very good and chill story game, and it looks absolutely fantastic! (And yeah, the lip sync was totally off - but that didn't bother me at all.)
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PlayStation 5
Under the Waves ist ein nettes, kleines Spiel und in einem Punkt kann man es, finde ich, mit GTA und RDR vergleichen und zwar haben alle 3 Spiele ein eher langsames Gameplay + eine tolle, authentische und große Welt in der es einfach Spaß macht sich zu bewegen und wer auf sowas steht dem würde ich (trotz der Mängel) dieses Spiel empfehlen. Denn die Story reißt einen nicht großartig mit, sie ist, wenn überhaupt, nur ok, die Dialoge sind nicht wirklich gut, die Synchro finde ich weder im Deutschen noch im Englischen wirklich gelungen, man muss sich selbst auf der Ps5 nur mit 30fps vergnügen, die Features des Ps5 Controller werden nicht genutzt, an 2 oder 3 Stellen gibts sogar noch Ladebildschirme, manchmal verliert man in engen Räumen die Übersicht, weil die Kamera zu dicht am Spieler ist, Spieldauer ca. 8 Stunden (mit Nebenbeschäftigungen denke ich mal ca. 10 Stunden). Im Nachhinein muss ich auch sagen hätte ich 30€ die es ursprünglich gekostet hat als etwas zu viel empfunden, ich hatte es für 15€ im Sale gekauft dafür bin ich vollkommen zufrieden.
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PlayStation 5
An interesting and fun experience with some decent exploration and gameplay. Memorable and meaningful game.
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PlayStation 5
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PlayStation 5
I have played close to 7 hrs of this game and the the whole time I’ve played all I’ve gotten are error codes everytime it tries to save, crashes for no discernible reason and corrupted saves because of those crashes. The very few times I’ve been able to play for any length of time without these issues the game is incredible, amazing even. But the technical issues that I have been experiencing makes this game boarder line unplayable. And in 2023 errors and crashing when auto saving shouldn’t happen. They need to patch this immediately. I scored it a 4 in its current state. But if the issues were fixed I’d give it a solid 8.
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PlayStation 5
Summary Under The Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting manifestation of his state of mind, and as...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Aug 29, 2023
Developer:
- Parallel Studio
Publisher: Quantic Dream
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