The recent release of Wuthering Waves has sparked comparisons with Genshin Impact, the current leader in the gacha action RPG market. Wuthering Waves, also known as WuWa, has taken the market by storm, boasting over 50 million preregistrations.
Although the game experienced some technical issues at launch, the developer, Kuro Games, quickly resolved them and rewarded players with generous compensation gifts.
A three-character team system sets Wuthering Waves apart from its competitors (Photo: Wuthering Waves/A-1 Pictures and Aniplex)Similarities Between Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact
While Wuthering Waves has some unique features, it also shares some similarities with Genshin Impact. The game’s open-world map and exploration puzzles are reminiscent of Genshin Impact’s vast open world.
Both games also have a similar team composition system, with players able to choose from a variety of characters with different abilities and strengths.
How Wuthering Waves Differs from Genshin Impact
Wuthering Waves shares some similarities with Genshin Impact, including its open-world map and exploration puzzles.
The team composition in both games is also similar, with players able to choose from a variety of characters with different abilities and strengths. However, Wuthering Waves uses three characters instead of four, and has six elements, including Havoc and Spectro.
Character building in Wuthering Waves is also similar to Genshin Impact. Each character has a weapon that is split up between five different types.
The game’s version of Artifacts is known as Echoes, which work fundamentally the same as in Genshin. Characters have five abilities to level up, including Basic Attack, Resonance Skill, and Intro Skill.
How Wuthering Waves is Different from Genshin Impact
Despite the similarities, Wuthering Waves has some key differences that set it apart from Genshin Impact. The game’s combat system is more similar to a soulslike game, requiring perfect timing and strategy to dodge attacks and defeat enemies.
Echoes replace Artifacts, bringing a new twist to character customization (Photo: Wuthering Waves/A-1 Pictures and Aniplex)Character rotations are also quicker in Wuthering Waves, with characters able to build up to intro and outro skills that buff the next character or deal massive damage.
Wuthering Waves also has a unique Echo system, which is different from Genshin Impact’s Artifact system. Echos are earned by defeating monsters or farming Echo fields, and have two main stats that can be leveled up and tuned to unlock sub-stats. The game’s storytelling is also different, with some players finding it bland and rushed.
Is Wuthering Waves Already Better than Genshin Impact?
The competition between Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact is beneficial for both games. Wuthering Waves’ improvements to the gacha system and combat mechanics may push Genshin Impact to make similar changes. Players who enjoy both games may reap the benefits of this competition.
Wuthering Waves has made a strong start in the gacha action RPG market. While it still has some areas for improvement, its unique features and generous gacha system make it a compelling alternative to Genshin Impact.
The competition between the two games is likely to drive innovation and improvement in both games. As the market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact adapt and change to meet the needs of their players.