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Under the Waves

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3.9/5

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3.9

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Under the Waves
Description
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 manife...
Genre:
Adventure - Action - Exploration
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, Story Rich, Atmospheric, show 7 more... Sci-fi, Exploration, Horror, Open World, Third Person, Walking Simulator, Underwater
Critics reviews
56 %
Recommend
GamesRadar+
3/5 stars
Metro GameCentral
7/10
TheSixthAxis
7/10
User reviews

3.9/5

( 11 Reviews )

3.9

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Product details
2023, Parallel Studio, ...
System requirements
Windows 10, Intel Core i5 4th Gen/ AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4 cores 3.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10...
DLCs
Under The Waves (Original Game Soundtrack)
Time to beat
7 hMain
9 h Main + Sides
13 h Completionist
9 h All Styles

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Description
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...

A love letter to the oceans, Under The Waves invites you to dive into a gorgeous underwater world, brought to life in a poetic blend of cinematic visuals and poignant storytelling. Live a gripping story through Stan’s eyes and guide him through an unforeseen series of events that will bring him deeper and deeper into the abyss, the reflection of his own psyche.
Wander the vast seabed piloting Stan’s submarine and encounter the beautiful wildlife, Stan’s only company while he’s trapped in his own mind. Explore caves, wrecks, and underwater plants with Stan’s special wetsuit, following the mysterious manifestations of his memories, to find a way back to the surface and save his life. Collect materials and craft equipment that will help Stan navigate further on this self-discovery expedition. You will have to dare get off the beaten track to experience mesmerizing moments and reveal more about the tragic past he is trying to escape...

KEY FEATURES

  • A surreal voyage under the waves — Live a poetic underwater adventure about a man trying to overcome his traumatic past and save his own life, both literally and figuratively. Will Stan ever reach the surface again?
  • Explore the depths of the sea – Pilot your submarine over the abyss and swim your way through caves, wrecks, and submerged plants in search of backstory pieces, salvageable waste, collectibles, and more. Craft equipment to help Stan explore further.
  • Witness the beauty of the ocean – Dive through gorgeous underwater environments, from unfathomable depths to retro-futuristic facilities, immersed in a contemplative ambiance brought to life by an atmospheric soundtrack.
  • A unique setting full of mysteries - Discover an alternate reality of the year 1979 where retro, science-fiction, and fantasy flow together in beautifully-rendered graphics.

Under The Waves © 2023 Parallel Studio. Published by Quantic Dream. Under The Waves, Parallel Studio and the Parallel Studio logo are trademarks of Parallel Studio. Quantic Dream and Quantic Dream logos are trademarks of Quantic Dream S.A.S. All rights reserved.

Popular achievements
Day 01: Immersion
Complete Stan's first day underwater
common  ·  61.17%
Day 02: Routine
Complete Stan's second day underwater
common  ·  40.21%
Memory Of A Forgotten Life
Find a collectible in a wreck
common  ·  41.58%
Surfrider: Cleaning The Ocean
Pick up 25 pieces of plastic
common  ·  37.8%
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Base game
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Under the Waves
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
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Time to beat
7 hMain
9 h Main + Sides
13 h Completionist
9 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Action - Exploration
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, Story Rich, Atmospheric, show 7 more... Sci-fi, Exploration, Horror, Open World, Third Person, Walking Simulator, Underwater
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
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Company:
Parallel Studio / Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Size:
7 GB
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Critics reviews
72
Top Critic Average
56 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
GamesRadar+by Alex Avard
3/5 stars
A deep dive into an emotionally resonant, thematically intriguing, and visually striking abyss, Under the Waves' waters are choppy at times, but there's pearls to be found amidst the turbulence of its enthralling ocean.
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Metro GameCentralby Nick Gillett
7/10
A story about loneliness and grief, set in a retro-futuristic 1970s and told from the perspective of a deepsea diver, which is less interested in action than creating the right atmosphere.
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TheSixthAxisby Gareth Chadwick
7/10
It's not perfect but it is unique and it's a joy to explore the depths of the north sea in your cute little submarine.
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Overall most helpful review

Posted on: July 28, 2024

Crumplecorn

Verified owner

Games: 353 Reviews: 16

Interactive Movie

Interactive movie. Nice visuals and sound design / music. Atmospheric, has a creepier atmosphere at times than some horror games I've played. Tells a basic story about corporate misdeeds and personal loss, the latter having some allegorical value. Minimalist storytelling, you don't get complete details or resolution on any of the story threads. Gameplay is the usual interactive movie stuff, follow a set of linear quests pressing buttons only when prompted to on screen. But the swimming and submersible controls are quite good, better than in some 'real' games I've played. I quite enjoyed tooling around in the ocean even before the story kicked in. It's short and more movie than game, so I would recommend picking it up on sale. The submersible can go up to the surface, do so from time to time.

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Posted on: July 18, 2024

Memfis-Pfeffi

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Games: 282 Reviews: 128

buy at heavy discount

STAN CAN DO WITHOUT THAT PRETENTIOUS BACKGROUND VOICE it ruins the entire game genre with: let me be clear hey I'm annoying and won't let you enjoy your spare time. This game was not meant to be fun and thast's that out of the way. That voice is the metaphor that NGOs are boring as hell. The controls are a bit clunky but performance and graphicswise pretty good. I will put the game aside because I can't stand that voice anymore. And because of it only three stars.

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Posted on: July 23, 2024

Shafu

Verified owner

Games: Reviews: 9

Very medicore but story keeps you going

It's quite important to mention that Under The Waves, while telling the story of Stan, is also intended to educate players about the real-life Surfrider Foundation. Initially, when I bought this game and saw that notice in the main menu, I was quite afraid I had wasted my money, but it was not that bad. The game, in general, is indeed oversimplified and filled with tasks like cleaning the ocean floor of plastic litter. However, if you focus on the story itself and bear with some boring moments, it has a sci-fi vibe and an underwater adventure that is not so common. While almost every game mechanic was quite poor, Stan's story was not that interesting to me, and I completely ignored the Surfrider Foundation background, there are some things that catch your attention just enough to keep it going.

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Posted on: August 26, 2024

weaselfeet

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Games: 185 Reviews: 3

Melancholic wander on the ocean floor

It's got a lovely feel to it. The story is was great until towards the end where it gets a little lost, but that's OK, endings can be hard. Gameplay is casual and satisfying, there's easily enough to do. Take it slow and enjoy the ride, I did.

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Posted on: October 8, 2024

paci2020

Verified owner

Games: Reviews: 11

A beautiful casual diving sim

No combat. Just watch your oxygen and certain map hazards. Mostly a maze puzzler with a lot of exploration, resource collection and unlocking to do. Very beautiful depiction of life underwater. Enjoyed the minigames and treasure hunting and wildlife photo taking. Sad there was only one animal companion you could tame for awhile. Do wish more was done with the engine and more could be done with the companion like D-Dog in Metal Gear Solid V. More maps and wildlife and treasure for the main character to comment on or quests. More musical tracks to play on your guitar.

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