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Under the Waves

Under the Waves

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Release Date: August 29, 2023

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A TPP adventure game about dealing with loss. In Under the Waves, we play the role of a professional diver who ventures into the ocean depths to try to come to with his traumatic past and accept his new future.

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Under the Waves is an adventure game, themed around coping with loss. The game was developed by the independent team Parallel Studio, and was published by Quantic Dream.

Plot

Under the Waves takes place in an alternate, retro-futuristic version of the year 1979. The protagonist is Stan, a professional diver, who's suffered a loss that changed his life. Trying to come to with it, as well as to accept his new future, Stan ventures down into the depths of the North Sea. Exploring the oceanic abyss in solitude, the protagonist experiences visions, his mental condition made manifest. It's up to the player whether he'll resurface, or forever remain under the titular waves.

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PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4

Xbox One

Xbox One

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Parallel Studio

Publisher: Quantic Dream

Age restrictions: 16+

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 4100 3.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 290 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-7700 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 / 8 GB Radeon RX Vega 56 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10/11.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Under the Waves Video Game.

7.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 48% of Critics. There are 34 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Guardian: 3 / 5 by Keza MacDonald

Playing a professional diver maintaining undersea oil pipes may sound like an odd premise for a game, but it's so peaceful down there

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Impulsegamer: 3.5 / 5 by Alex Novus

Under the Waves on the XSX is a very unique and emotional experience that may not be for everyone, especially if you have just lost a friend or loved one. While the game will only be played once due to the content, it is quite a unique and memorable title that successfully addresses how grief is handled with the backdrop of a very component game set deep under the sea. All in all, the developers should be commended on this beautiful game that really sets itself from other titles at the moment on this next-gen console.

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Game Rant: 3 / 5 by Brie Hoban

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.

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All Reviews: Mostly Positive (1,039)

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