Wayward Sky

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Vandal
    Oct 18, 2016
    73
    As a point and click adventure is nothing special, but it works well in VR, being a good example for those who want to try the possibilities of their headset.
  2. IGN
    Oct 5, 2016
    73
    Wayward Sky is a good example of how well suited VR is for point-and-click style adventures. It uses perspective and gesture-based gameplay to immerse you in a world that is, on its own, a well made and inviting one. Though I’ll most likely forget forget much of its gameplay sooner than later, Wayward Sky’s setting and ambiance will stay with me long after.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 8, 2017
    70
    While they look lovely, the puzzles aren’t quite challenging enough, and more brain teasers would have been welcome in the game’s three-hour run time. [January 2016, p76]
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  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 27, 2016
    70
    While they look lovely, the puzzles aren't quite challenging enough. [Christmas 2016, p.86]
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  6. games(TM)
    Nov 19, 2016
    70
    The puzzles are intuitive and escalate well, although Uber should have taken more risks with its gameplay to truly standout. [Issue#180, p.48]
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  7. Push Square
    Oct 31, 2016
    70
    Wayward Sky would be a fun game as a "normal" puzzle-'em-up, but the sheer sense of scale and winning use of PlayStation VR elevates it to another level. With a nicely designed sky fortress which is easy to explore and lots of puzzles to solve, this is a great beginners VR game.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 17, 2016
    70
    When the PlayStation Move tracking doesn’t get in the way, Wayward Sky is a delightful game. Getting to take a peek at the fantastic world that Uber Entertainment has created was fascinating, and they tell a charming story that deals with neglect, death and family. It’s not challenging or overly interesting mechanically, but this fresh take on the adventure genre is worth checking out.
  9. 4P.de
    Nov 12, 2016
    69
    A charming adventure with interesting viewpoint changes as well as enchanting music and art design. The puzzles on the other hand are way too easy, while the story feels unnecessarily rushed.
  10. Game Informer
    Oct 5, 2016
    65
    Wayward Sky is an entertaining adventure that never quite takes off. I enjoyed exploring the environments, but it doesn’t build on its delightfully charming world to make it memorable. It’s a good showcase for VR, where you feel immersed in its universe as you take control of several quirky machines, but the alluring concept falls flat as it never manages to be as intuitive as the world it presents.
  11. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 30, 2016
    60
    The game is a fun, brief romp and might in fact be dampened by PSVR’s shortcomings with regards to control and visual fidelity.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. futuremelody
    Jul 29, 2020
    2
    The game looks great, and the art style works in VR, but that's all it has going for it, honestly. The characters and story failed to keep myThe game looks great, and the art style works in VR, but that's all it has going for it, honestly. The characters and story failed to keep my attention despite the shortness of the game, and the puzzles were far too simple to be engaging at all. While i was initially annoyed that it ended so quickly, I ended up thankful I didn't have to sit through any more of it.… Full Review »
  2. pacific1
    Feb 7, 2019
    7
    This is a pretty decent first gen psvr game but unfortunately I never finished it due to a game ending bug. It has hopefully been patched butThis is a pretty decent first gen psvr game but unfortunately I never finished it due to a game ending bug. It has hopefully been patched but I can't confirm.… Full Review »
  3. crazymurdock
    Nov 16, 2016
    8
    Something a bit different in VR. Lovely use of camera, and the control is great. Puzzles are a bit too easy, and it's way too short, butSomething a bit different in VR. Lovely use of camera, and the control is great. Puzzles are a bit too easy, and it's way too short, but kept me interested enough to finish it. At £15 it was definately worth buying.… Full Review »
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