Wayward Strand

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Aug 3, 2023
    70
    Wayward Strand is an intriguing game; a gripping story brought to life by well-executed graphics, music, interface, and voice acting.
  2. Edge Magazine
    Oct 6, 2022
    70
    Accept those technical shortcomings and it's hard not to marvel at the way this feels like a complete, self-contained world. [Issue#377, p.122]
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  3. Screen Rant
    Sep 15, 2022
    60
    Wayward Strand is an interesting game that explores humanity in a way that few games have, while its time limit to each day means choosing who to spend time with has an added importance. Technical issues hold the game back, alongside a lack of dialogue depth as the weekend rolls on. However, overall this is still an engaging game for players who want a more cerebral title.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 22, 2022
    Wayward Strand knows not to outstay its welcome, and I came away feeling completely refreshed. Spending a couple of hours navigating the hallways, patient rooms, and airship innards in real-time is a fun mechanism and one that goes hand in hand with the game's wider themes about the passage of time, being young, and growing old. Assembling a story through details found in conversations and overheard snippets of dialogue are great storytelling devices, and although you could play it once and be satisfied, I recommend several playthroughs to really discover everything it has to offer. After my handful of playthroughs, it honestly felt like I had pieced together a larger whole, and I truly felt like I finally understood the beating heart at the centre of this clockwork machine.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Welkinz
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    It is a short and slow paced game. You can talk to various people and learn about their stories, but the game stops there.
  2. Naser-Altaee
    Oct 23, 2022
    6
    A short, cozy, relaxing, game.

    Roam the halls of an aircraft for the sick and listen into their stories in this heartfelt game. With    A short, cozy, relaxing, game.

    Roam the halls of an aircraft for the sick and listen into their stories in this heartfelt game.

    With many stories to discover and relationships to build, assist in nursing patients and tending to their needs.

    Varied music is fitting to different scenes, from calm, relaxing music to dark, ominous music.

    Though Wayward Strand is a calm, enjoyable game, it is short and doesn't give enough time for the story to develop much.

    Overall, Wayward Strand is an enjoyable cozy game worthy of a quick playthrough.    … Full Review »
  3. Gameboii
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    Wayward Strand took me by surprise with its depth. The writing is funny and very well done. The characters are all strong and well-balanced.Wayward Strand took me by surprise with its depth. The writing is funny and very well done. The characters are all strong and well-balanced.
    There were some little visual bugs but I was so ‘immersed’ that they didn’t break it. I think this is quite an exciting game which is bringing something new, something positive. There are really no other games which have made me feel introspection like this
    VO was great as well.    … Full Review »
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