Wavetale (2022)

Developer: Thunderful Development
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 2,769 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, visually vibrant third-person adventure with a focus on exploration and narrative, played with calm pacing.

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What players say

A short, casual platformer with fluid surfing movement, but players split on whether that saves the repetitive structure. Most agree the art and music are strong, while combat is simple and the game is best picked up on sale. A few report bugs and stuttering.

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