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August 29, 2023

Under The Waves

Under The Waves
Based on 35 Ratings
6.8
metacritic
Based on 27 Reviews
71
Release date
August 29, 2023
Developer
Publisher
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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 Stan retreads further into his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events far beneath the waves. He will eventually have to make a difficult choice... stay lost in the depths forever, or break free to the surface and to the rest of his life.

Under The Waves System Requirements

🤏 Minimum Requirements

OS:
Windows 10
CPU:
Intel Core i5 4th Gen/ AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4 cores 3.8 GHz
RAM:
8 GB RAM
GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB/ AMD R9 290 HD 4GB
HDD:
10 GB available space

👍 Recommended Specs

OS:
Windows 10 or higher
CPU:
Intel Core i7 7thGen / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz
RAM:
16 MB RAM
GPU:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB/ AMD Radeon RX Vega56 8GB
HDD:
10 GB available space

Under The Waves Trailer

Under The Waves Screenshots

Critic Reviews

  • 60
    PLAY November 23, 2023
    Infuriating. Fun sea exploration, but we can’t help wondering if Quantic Dream published this to make its own horrible writing look better by comparison.
  • 84
    Adventure Game Hotspot October 4, 2023
    The otherwise moving narrative of Under the Waves misses out on some lost opportunities, but if you have an affinity for collecting, exploration and ocean preservation, you’ll effortlessly immerse yourself for hours in this enchanting, beautiful underwater adventure.
  • 70
    IGN France October 1, 2023
    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.
  • 70
    PlayStation Universe September 29, 2023
    Under The Waves delivers a powerful narrative in an atmoshperic, underwater experience. As you descend further into the depths of this story, you will find yourself empathizing with the main character and experiencing the realities of accepting your past and moving on.
  • 70
    TheSixthAxis September 19, 2023
    Under the Waves is a beautiful game, both graphically an narratively, though the latter is on the sadder end of the beauty scale. It is a little short, but it's an affecting story with some fantastic voice performances that really help elevate what is already effective dialogue. It's not perfect but it is unique and it's a joy to explore the depths of the north sea in your cute little submarine.