Under The Waves

Under The Waves

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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 cho...
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Developer:
Parallel Studio,
Publisher:
Quantic Dream,
Release date:
Genre:
Adventure, Indies,
Recent Steam reviews:
Mixed (38)
All Steam reviews:
Mostly positive (848)
User tags*: adventure exploration underwater story rich indie atmospheric sci-fi third person submarine 3d narration cinematic narrative open world horror walking simulator ...

Visuals

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Game features

Single-player Single-player
Family Sharing Family Sharing
Xbox Controller Support Xbox Controller Support DualShock Controller Support DualShock Controller Support DualSense Controller Support DualSense Controller Support Steam Input API Support Steam Input API Support Gamepad Preferred Gamepad Preferred

Description

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...

A love letter to the oceans, Under The Waves invites you to dive into a gorgeous underwater world, brought to life in a poetic blend of cinematic visuals and poignant storytelling. Live a gripping story through Stan’s eyes and guide him through an unforeseen series of events that will bring him deeper and deeper into the abyss, the reflection of his own psyche.
Wander the vast seabed piloting Stan’s submarine and encounter the beautiful wildlife, Stan’s only company while he’s trapped in his own mind. Explore caves, wrecks, and underwater plants with Stan’s special wetsuit, following the mysterious manifestations of his memories, to find a way back to the surface and save his life. Collect materials and craft equipment that will help Stan navigate further on this self-discovery expedition. You will have to dare get off the beaten track to experience mesmerizing moments and reveal more about the tragic past he is trying to escape...

KEY FEATURES
  • A surreal voyage under the waves — Live a poetic underwater adventure about a man trying to overcome his traumatic past and save his own life, both literally and figuratively. Will Stan ever reach the surface again?
  • Explore the depths of the sea – Pilot your submarine over the abyss and swim your way through caves, wrecks, and submerged plants in search of backstory pieces, salvageable waste, collectibles, and more. Craft equipment to help Stan explore further.
  • Witness the beauty of the ocean – Dive through gorgeous underwater environments, from unfathomable depths to retro-futuristic facilities, immersed in a contemplative ambiance brought to life by an atmospheric soundtrack.
  • A unique setting full of mysteries - Discover an alternate reality of the year 1979 where retro, science-fiction, and fantasy flow together in beautifully-rendered graphics.

Configurations

minimum*

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4th Gen/ AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4 cores 3.8 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB/ AMD R9 290 HD 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

recommended*

  • OS: Windows 10 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 7thGen / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz
  • Memory: 16 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB/ AMD Radeon RX Vega56 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Game's latest news

Quantic Dream announces the creation of a game publishing label
The French firm behind the narrative experiences Detroit: Become Human, Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls will no longer be content with developing games. In fact, Quantic Dream is going into publishing via its new label "Spotlight by Quantic Dream". During Summer Game Fest, we had the opportunity…

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Reviews

8
Game review score based on 7 reviews, all languages included

Recent reviews

"For those, we have lost"

The bond between those we loved is sometimes unbreakable, this game is about how hard it can be to lose someone. Definitely not for everyone, but if you like stories where DEVS want to tell you something, "Under the waves" will be for you, you will be facing sad reality where "profit" is better then the lifegiving environment, on the otherside you will be fighting agains yourself, beauty of ocean is perfectly interpreted and the greed of humankind too. Lots of fragments of the game are very well designed, but some of them seems not finished properly. Soundtrack, undersea environment and the story itself are perfect.

ENJOY!

8/10

and No, it is not next subnautica!
  • Atmosphere
  • Story
  • Soundtrack
  • Short story

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