70
While they look lovely, the puzzles aren’t quite challenging enough, and more brain teasers would have been welcome in the game’s three-hour run time. [January 2016, p76]
70
While they look lovely, the puzzles aren't quite challenging enough. [Christmas 2016, p.86]
70
The puzzles are intuitive and escalate well, although Uber should have taken more risks with its gameplay to truly standout. [Issue#180, p.48]
3
This game has problems and was perhaps cool in 2016, but not in 2026. It's just a mess. -The character movement is incredibly slow, and feels artificially slow to pad the game length.
-The multiple different forms of flashbacks that are in use simultaneously are disruptive to the gameplay as well as a bizarre creative choice that once again, feel like padding
-The level design and animations of the main character both make the game feel like a hobbyist project.
-The "God" perspective of the player shifts between vantage points often and without warning. This game might be worth $5, but it is not worth $20.
2
The game looks great, and the art style works in VR, but that's all it has going for it, honestly. The characters and story failed to keep my attention despite the shortness of the game, and the puzzles were far too simple to be engaging at all. While i was initially annoyed that it ended so quickly, I ended up thankful I didn't have to sit through any more of it.
7
This is a pretty decent first gen psvr game but unfortunately I never finished it due to a game ending bug. It has hopefully been patched but I can't confirm.
Wayward Sky
Released On:
Oct 10, 2016
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Mixed or Average
72
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7.3
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Oct 30, 2016
90
This brief length shouldn’t discourage anyone with a PSVR from playing Wayward Sky, though – besides being a stellar proof-of-concept showing how one of the oldest genres of gaming will do just fine in this brand new format, it’s a great title all on its own, and a genuine standout of the launch lineup.
Oct 21, 2016
80
Wayward Sky is a brilliant title, with some innovative ideas and a peculiar design. It is an adventure with a soft pace, all based on not too elaborate environmental puzzles. Yet, Wayward Sky plays in an fervent way with the sense of scale and the perspective deceptions of Virtual Reality.
User score
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7.3
62% Positive
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Nov 16, 2016
8
Something a bit different in VR. Lovely use of camera, and the control is great. Puzzles are a bit too easy, and it's way too short, but kept me interested enough to finish it. At £15 it was definately worth buying.
Feb 7, 2019
7
This is a pretty decent first gen psvr game but unfortunately I never finished it due to a game ending bug. It has hopefully been patched but I can't confirm.
Oct 17, 2016
75
Though relatively slight in duration, Wayward Sky proves to be an easy recommendation for PSVR owners. With its charming story and visuals, clever use of depth and remarkable suitability for younger players, Wayward Sky easily cements its place as one of the most intriguing games in the launch line-up for PSVR.
Jan 8, 2017
70
While they look lovely, the puzzles aren’t quite challenging enough, and more brain teasers would have been welcome in the game’s three-hour run time. [January 2016, p76]
Nov 19, 2016
70
The puzzles are intuitive and escalate well, although Uber should have taken more risks with its gameplay to truly standout. [Issue#180, p.48]
Nov 12, 2016
69
A charming adventure with interesting viewpoint changes as well as enchanting music and art design. The puzzles on the other hand are way too easy, while the story feels unnecessarily rushed.
Oct 30, 2016
60
The game is a fun, brief romp and might in fact be dampened by PSVR’s shortcomings with regards to control and visual fidelity.
Oct 29, 2016
7
This game provides another possibility for VR games, as a third person god-like view to oversee the characters and control them by pointing and clicking. While I do think the developers can go even further with this use of VR to make bigger titles, Wayward Sky has already done a pretty good job with the VR concept. On the other hand, the game itself is pretty good with the fantastic air castle and big automata. However, the puzzles and the story is a little bit too childish.
Jul 22, 2026
3
This game has problems and was perhaps cool in 2016, but not in 2026. It's just a mess. -The character movement is incredibly slow, and feels artificially slow to pad the game length.
-The multiple different forms of flashbacks that are in use simultaneously are disruptive to the gameplay as well as a bizarre creative choice that once again, feel like padding
-The level design and animations of the main character both make the game feel like a hobbyist project.
-The "God" perspective of the player shifts between vantage points often and without warning. This game might be worth $5, but it is not worth $20.
Jul 29, 2020
2
The game looks great, and the art style works in VR, but that's all it has going for it, honestly. The characters and story failed to keep my attention despite the shortness of the game, and the puzzles were far too simple to be engaging at all. While i was initially annoyed that it ended so quickly, I ended up thankful I didn't have to sit through any more of it.
SummaryRisk life and limb as you explore a mysterious floating fortress in search of your kidnapped father in Wayward Sky on PlayStation VR. Assume the role of Bess, a young co-pilot who must navigate her way through puzzles and perilous pathways to find her father and escape the crumbling airborne fortress. Guide the action with responsive mot... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
