Waven Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-07-14
  • Varied and deep character builds
  • Game is fundamentally fun
  • Great solo and co-op experience
  • Game abandoned and dead
  • Predatory monetization
  • Poor PvP implementation
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Positive
Negative
463
76%
24%
171
51%
49%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
78%
Unhelpful reviews
20%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
417
Negative points
405
Gameplay points
258
Perf. points
9
Rec. points
88
Misc points
5
Point
Varied and deep character builds
Description
Players enjoy the wide variety of viable builds, playstyles, and character classes, offering significant replayability through different strategies and loot customization.
Importance
55%
Game is fundamentally fun
Description
Players consistently praise the core game as fun, good, and enjoyable, with many noting its potential and pleasant appeal.
Importance
50%
Great solo and co-op experience
Description
The game is highly enjoyable both solo and with friends, with co-op and multiplayer modes specifically praised for their fun and viability.
Importance
37%
Beautiful and polished graphics
Description
The graphics, art style, and visual polish are widely appreciated, with many calling the game beautiful, pleasant, and visually polished.
Importance
37%
Excellent music and voice acting
Description
The music, soundtrack, and voice acting are consistently highlighted as excellent, with memorable performances and an enjoyable OST.
Importance
33%
Addictive deckbuilding and tactics
Description
The combination of deckbuilding and turn-based tactical combat is highly addictive, offering deep strategic depth and a perfect fit for the gameplay.
Importance
33%
Generous free-to-play model
Description
The game is accessible and generous as a free-to-play title, with all content achievable without spending money.
Importance
27%
Fair and rewarding battle pass
Description
The battle pass is praised as fair, cosmetic-only, and generous, with rewards obtainable through gameplay and no pay-to-win elements.
Importance
26%
Nostalgic Dofus feel, yet unique
Description
Players appreciate the nostalgic similarities to Dofus, but also note the game stands well on its own as a unique experience.
Importance
20%
Balanced PvP via deckbuilding
Description
PvP is considered balanced because gear is not used, relying only on deckbuilding with all players at equal starting levels.
Importance
12%
Faster pace than Dofus
Description
The game is seen as faster and less demanding than Dofus, making it more accessible and quicker to play.
Importance
11%
Many playable characters
Description
The availability of many characters is noted as a positive feature, adding to the game's variety.
Importance
11%
Fun and silly story
Description
The game's look and story are described as fun and silly, contributing to an enjoyable narrative experience.
Importance
11%
Cross-platform compatibility
Description
Cross-platform support across mobile, tablet, and PC is highlighted as a valuable feature.
Importance
11%
Simple and well-crafted gameplay
Description
The gameplay is praised for being well-crafted, simple, and easy to understand, making it accessible to new players.
Importance
11%
Original game was promising
Description
Some players felt the original version was heading in the right direction, indicating a positive initial impression that may have changed.
Importance
11%