Under The Waves

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  • Summary: 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    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... stay lost in the depths forever, or break free to the surface and to the rest of his life.    … Expand
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  1. TheXboxHub
    Dec 13, 2023
    80
    An amazing piece of world-building that is complemented with some superb visuals and audio work, Under the Waves will keep you captivated for some eight hours or so. And come the end, you may just be sad that it has finished.
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 13, 2023
    75
    A high-level atmospheric experience, Under the Waves offers a truly immersive aquatic experience, enhanced by an absolutely memorable soundtrack (which you will undoubtedly want to listen to in your free time) and very convincing French performances. It's a shame that the story, although fascinating, suffers from a sometimes languorous pace, also hampered by laborious micro-tasks.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Sep 6, 2023
    70
    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 the content, it is quite a unique and memorable title that successfully addresses how grief is handled with the backdrop of a very component game set deep under the sea. All in all, the developers should be commended on this beautiful game that really sets itself from other titles at the moment on this next-gen console. Beautifully moving and haunting.
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  1. Xboxygen
    Sep 7, 2023
    To be frank, we were not quite on board as regards the outcome of this test during the first few hours of play. In the end, we unknowingly went with the flow and, like narcosis, the emotions we experienced slowly took our breath away. The wave knocked us on our feet and we drowned in the abyss of the narrative. Even if the technical production struggles a little in some respects, the immersion remains total and it is hard to get your head out of the water to avoid staying trapped “under the waves”.

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  1. Viniboom
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
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  2. Christo354
    Aug 30, 2023
    7
    Jeu très dépaysant, la narration nous tient en haleine malgré quelques soucis techniques (aliasing plus que présent, synchro labialeJeu très dépaysant, la narration nous tient en haleine malgré quelques soucis techniques (aliasing plus que présent, synchro labiale complètement ratée) qui n'empêche pas l'immersion du titre.… Expand