Buy it if you like
- Story: 63 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 27 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 106 sampled reviews
Based on 287 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 106 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
83% of themes are praise17% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
63 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative is heavy, and rarely lightens, but does not feel exaggerated or unnecessary, just comprehensive.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
27 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
Even though I might have some reservations to some parts, The Wreck shines as an example of interactive storytelling, that uses the 3D scenes, tempo and pacing available for digital stories in a neat and atmosphere-crafting way.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
The side characters are all very competent with their voice acting, just not quite as convincing as the main character.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
12 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
Subtle lighting choices and camera angles contribute to the narrative tone, particularly during introspective sequences.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
6 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
These experiences demonstrate flaws, which is something The Wreck brilliantly portrays in each character, helping to make them feel so alive.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story63 reviews
Gameplay27 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Graphics12 reviews
Characters6 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$5.99$19.99−70%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
8 points recordedtoday · $5.99
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