There are quite a few similarities between Wuthering Waves and Genshin, from the art style to the UI design, items, story, and even terminology. However, WuWa does manage to stand out and shine in several areas, especially in combat.
The combat in this fun RPG isn’t all hack and slash and hoping for the best (although I sometimes play it that way when I’m in a hurry). There must be a strategy, first based on the composition of the team and then on the skills of each individual schedule.
On top of that, you also have to think about special game mechanics like dodging and blocking, as well as counterattacking. It’s great that the game rewards you for spotting the moment of an enemy attack with the ability to hit back even harder. And it’s not just about your gun; You can also counter enemy special abilities with specific Echo abilities.
You also have the ability to immobilize the enemy by depleting their vibration force. There’s a lot to think about during a fight, but once you’ve figured it out, it becomes very satisfying. Chaining attacks is also my favorite activity and a fun way to increase your characters’ damage.
One of the most unique aspects of combat that WuWa has added is shapeshifting. The ability to turn into an Echo and perform an attack with the power of it is exciting and I love it. I’m also excited that Kuro Games mentioned that they will be adding more shape-shifting Echoes in the future.
While there is a lot of praise for the combat and the various mechanics included in each battle, I must also praise the number of different puzzles and challenges I have encountered. I honestly didn’t expect so much variety from the game, but I continue to be challenged again and again.
As we all progress through the game, it will become increasingly difficult to find and explore new mechanics. However, from what I’ve seen so far, I’m hopeful that we’ll get more interesting updates on the world and gameplay in future updates.
If you want to know where to get the best rewards, check out the locations and drops of all the world bosses (map) in Wuthering Waves in the pro game guides.