Wuthering Waves Brings Blistering Action to a Dreamlike, Violent World? [IGN]

Wuthering Waves is a multi-platform free-to-play action RPG by Kuro Game. Wuthering Waves emphasizes freedom and exploration in its fast-paced Player-versus-Enemy (PvE) combat. If you’re a fan of free-to-play games that offer deep gameplay mechanics, you should keep an eye on Wuthering Waves’ upcoming closed beta. A Story of Catastrophe and Recovery (and Catastrophe)The world of Wuthering Waves was bombarded by an apocalyptic event called the “Calament” over a century ago. Strange beings arrived and sowed havoc and violence across the lands, leaving the dregs of civilization to tremble on the edge of annihilation. But peace was forged between the surviving peoples, all of whom pitched in to rebuild cities, homes, and factories from the ruins left behind by the violent invasion. There’s a dreamlike serenity hovering over Wuthering Waves, but it’s deceptive; some unnamed threat still lurks in the shadows. Your sudden, mysterious arrival to the land where you’re only known as “Rover” inexplicably lines up with the growing unease. Expect the Resonators of Wuthering Waves to keep a close eye on you–but the upside is they’ll stay close by your side and watch your back as you fight a host of strange, twisted monsters.Easy to Play, Easy to Look AtWuthering Waves’ graphics aren’t yet developed fully, but already feature large cities and settlements nestled amongst overgrown structures and towering, lush hills and mountains. Both characters and enemies alike are animated while in combat, with dashes, hits, and dodges all showing off as many details as possible while each one dives in and out of each other’s attacks.Wuthering Waves is a full-bodied RPG that emphasizes interaction in the world. Additionally, you and your Rover will have several battle styles at your disposal via the varied Resonators. With plenty of skills to learn and weapons to master, gameplay might sound intimidating but Wuthering Waves’ onboarding process is engineered to make newcomers comfortable. This is good news if you’re rusty at action RPGs because you shouldn’t have trouble finding your footing. If you’re an old hand at action RPGs however, there are plenty of fierce opponents and meaty quests for you to seek out in Wuthering Waves’ wide world.Running Up that HillThankfully, cliff faces and heights aren’t blockades or mere hazards in Wuthering Waves. You can scramble up a sheer rock wall by simply running up it–provided your stores of stamina will hold instead of sending you tumbling back to the ground for another try. Climbing these hazardous sentinels is worth it when you’re rewarded with the view of the landscape, not to mention a perfect jumping-off point for your glider. Exploring and fighting occasionally rewards you with Echoes, spirits of felled monsters that can be summoned to aid in battle or exploration. Mixing-and-matching these monster skills adds new layers to Wuthering Winds’ combat. Plus, chasing after monsters for collection purposes is always a draw!Closed BetaIf sprinting directly up cliff faces after executing big sword combos sounds like your kind of fun, sign up for the closed beta test of Wuthering Waves that starts on April 25. Wuthering Waves is slated for PC and mobile, and multi-platform testing will be conducted during the beta.

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