Wavetale

Wavetale is impressive and extremely fun for those who enjoy high-speed traversal. It lacks challenge when it comes to combat, but it also means it doesn’t take much to return to exploration. There is a lot of extra stuff to do besides the main story, though it only results in more cosmetics. Those looking for a rather casual adventure game will love Wavetale.

Wavetale is one of the most unique and enjoyable indies that I've played all year so get ready for one wet and wild ride in a lovely world.

With Wavetale, Thunderful have managed to put a unique spin on post-apocalyptic worlds through its joyful tone, characters, style and more, making one want to spend as much time in it as possible and discover every sight to see. Of course, it helps that zipping around on the water is fun and makes for terrific gameplay, and the platforming easily evokes the classics. Audiences both young and old should give this a chance, as it's a terrific action/adventure game with a lot of heart that shouldn't just be ignored like mere flotsam.

With pleasant visuals, beautiful music, and gameplay that most gamers will be able to autopilot through, Wavetale offers a fun way to while away a quiet afternoon.

Wavetale is only four hours long and can be too one-note for its own good, but a captivating world and resonant story make it worth playing all the same.

A hearty journey that remains tonally consistent despite its joyous mechanics, with its pointless combat and customization not being enough to drag the experience down.

If you can forgive the odd technical issue and you’re happy to sink into a rhythm of somewhat repetitive missions, Wavetale offers up an enjoyable five or six hours of laid-back gameplay. Its stylish and smooth traversal remains an absolute joy from start to finish: whether you’re skating along the water’s surface or jumping through wind tunnels, you’re going to have a smile on your face.

Wavetale is an awesome game that shines in how you traverse through the archipelago and you will be able to easily enjoy this on your Steam Deck!

To wrap things up Wavetale is a heart-warming story of discovery and reconciliation.  Traversal of the islands requires players to overcome some rather creative platforming challenges and never gets repetitive.  Although it takes a while to get going, the story is well written and the adaptive music and environmental design of Strandville bring the place to life.  This title has a lot going for it and although it is not the longest experience, it is well worth several hours of your time.