Under the Waves

"Under the Waves offers a unique experience, masterfully combining fascinating underwater exploration with an emotional story"

"A deep dive into an emotionally resonant, thematically intriguing, and visually striking abyss, Under the Waves&s; waters are choppy at times, but there&s;s pearls to be found amidst the turbulence of its enthralling ocean."

"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 …"

"It lacks a good polish (in the form of a patch) to correct the technical problems, but if you like games that give a lot of importance to exploration and are not afraid to navigate a gigantic underwater level, Under …"

"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;s main narrative is powerfully effective, its secondary focus on environmentalism, fueled by …"

"In "Under the Waves" we didn&s;t find the graphics of Detroit Become Human or the plot that Heavy Rain develops, but I found a more solid and engaging experience as a whole. By simplifying some elements and refining others, we …"

"Gosh, I was looking forward to this game! The gloomy presentation, along with the narrative approach in the depths of the sea already excited me at the announcement. Fortunately, there is still plenty of enthusiasm left for the release. Because …"

"Under the Waves is a worthy effort and will "speak" to those who love a good story, earning extra points for the acting. The gameplay doesn&s;t attempt anything new and relies heavily on the environment and exploration, which is handled …"

"Under The Waves is just a missed opportunity and it&s;s a real shame, because its environmental message would still deserve to be listened to."

"It&s;s not perfect but it is unique and it&s;s a joy to explore the depths of the north sea in your cute little submarine."

"Under the Waves is not the best product linked to Quantic Dream, but the independent French studio that created the title (Parallel Studio) has shown that it wants to commit to a game that is not banal, both for its …"

"Under the waves is a one time experience that despite all its weaknesses, could potentially entertain you for a few hours and deliver an unique experience at the end of the day. but don&s;t expect anything revelutionary or ground breaking."

"While far from shallow, Under the Waves doesn’t quite reach the depths that it could have. Its ambient score, gorgeous stylised visuals and emphasis on tackling issues such as mental wellbeing, ocean conservation and how we deal with grief illustrate …"

"Under the Waves tells a powerful story that will resonate with many, and also offers a beautiful under water environment to explore. Despite some repetitive mission structures, an occasional annoying camera, and some underutilised gameplay features, Under the Waves is …"

"There are three types of people. The living, the dead, and those at sea. Under The Waves is a non-standard philosophical game where you think about this statement. It mainly focuses on the effect from the emotional experience."

"But the soundtrack is excellent and perfectly complements your lonely swimming, the atmosphere is thick, and the occasionally wondrous moments are suitably awesome, in the literal sense. While you spend most of your time swimming alone in the grim dark …"

"Under the Waves is a fantastic game that uses the vastness of the ocean to craft wonder and solitude, moving you from avid adventurer to sad man in a way that feels dynamic and intimate no matter the task you’re …"

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

"It is impressive that the game combines the exploration of the meticulously crafted underwater world with a message of environmental protection. But, it&s;s a bit disappointing that the main story was not easy to immerse due to bugs scattered everywhere, …"

"Parallel Studio&s;s latest avoids drowning from formulaic story &a; design critiques, but whether the plunge is still worth it greatly depends on your Pacific taste."

"Rather simple in its conception, Under The Waves immerses the player in a narrative dealing with several subjects. The atmosphere and the way the story is told are undoubtedly the strengths of this game developed by the Parallel Studio team. …"

"The emerging narrative of Under the Waves will accompany you while you are underwater and then will make you return the desire to embrace the surface again: Stan is a man who hides his past, he wanted to bury it, …"

"Although some mechanical elements suggest other games, Under the Waves uses deep sea exploration for its twin themes of personal grief and environmental exploitation in a unique way. There’s a lack of technical refinement here and there, and the messaging …"

"I initially approached Under the Waves with the intention of conquering a fear I’ve harbored since childhood. Instead, I found myself confronting parts of myself that I hid not only from others but also from myself. It was one of …"

"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."

"A story about loneliness and grief, set in a retro-futuristic 1970s and told from the perspective of a deepsea diver, which is less interested in action than creating the right atmosphere."

"We came to the end of Under The Waves with mixed feelings, to say the least. We thoroughly enjoyed the masterfully crafted environments created by Quantic and Parallel; exploring the ocean was fascinating, among large whales, tiny turtles and huge …"

"Under The Waves is a powerful story with wonderful atmosphere, but a lack of polish holds it back from achieving its true potential."

"Melancholic underwater adventure with story focus and goosebump atmosphere."

"Under the Waves is a strong start for Spotlight, Quantic Dream’s new publishing label. It carefully manages several deep, meaningful and important themes, while allowing us to explore a vast ocean to wave at seals, pick up trash and take …"

"Under the Waves tells a solid tale of grief that is at its best when it focuses on environmentalism and technical issues and lack of polish hinder the unique experience of the deep sea."

"Under the Waves manages, despite its flaws and some routine and predictable occupation service, to leave a great impression when it moves on to moments of exploration that thicken the mystery. Perhaps it will be overtaken by other narratives and …"

"Under the Waves is a slow and steady title with a gripping atmosphere and beautiful underwater world, but by the end, you might get sick of it."

"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 …"