History YMMV / WutheringWaves

* FanNickname: Even during pre-release, some English fans simply call Yangyang as "Yanyan".

* FandomEnragingMisconception: Calling ''Wuthering Waves'' as "Just a ''Genshin'' [[TheyCopiedItSoItSucks Copy"]] is a contentious point that attracts flak. This game has some concepts, tropes and systems similar to what ''Genshin'' has, but its pre-release trailers and gameplay footage reveal that it also has core features (such as WallRunning and aerial combos) that make it at least deviate from ''Genshin''. If anything, some fans of Kuro Games may even perceive ''Wuthering Waves'' as a combination of stuff from ''Genshin'' and ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' (an ActionRPG developed and released by Kuro Games [[OlderThanTheyThink before]] ''Genshin'' became a BreakthroughHit on 2020). Comparisons with non-gachas such as ''VideoGame/DeathStranding'' are also often brought for the counterpoint that ''Wuthering Waves'' isn't an exact copy of just ''Genshin'' alone.
* FandomRivalry: With ''VideoGame/GenshinImpact'', an older yet similar Chinese-made 3D open-world action RPG {{gacha game|s}}. When ''Wuthering Waves'' was announced and revealed its gameplay, it was already compared a lot to ''Genshin''. Arguments regarding [[FollowTheLeader "originality", "clone"]] or [[InspirationForTheWork "inspiration"]] are often heated, and whether it's fine to call one game as a "copy" of another or not was up for debate. Previews show this game having similarities with ''Genshin'' but with some deviations, yet a counterpoint says that Creator/MiHoYo themselves once admitted ''Genshin'' took inspiration from older works such as ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' until it was called a NotSoCheapImitation. Some also prefer waiting for ''Wuthering Waves'' because of its darker aesthetics and faster StylishAction combat than ''Genshin'', which leads to debates involving personal preferences over visuals and gameplay.
* FanNickname: Even during pre-release, the English fans alternatively spell Yangyang's name as "Yanyan".

** ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' fans have been anticipating the release of ''Wuthering Waves'' ever since its announcement, simply because it's made by the same developer, Kuro Games, featuring a similar [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] ScienceFiction vibe and fast-paced flashy combat.
** ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' fans have been spreading to various 3D action GachaGames for several years, including ''Wuthering Waves''. It's mostly due to the game featuring aerial combos, Yangyang being an IaijutsuPractitioner, and because Kuro Games have been adding ''Devil May Cry'' [[ShoutOut references]] in their works. From the Closed Beta tests alone, there's already [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEXH2q3BF68 a chair on a cliff]] that rewards an {{achievement|System}} titled "POWER!" when sat on, referencing Vergil and his associated [[Memes/DevilMayCry "I Need More Power!" and "Vergil Chair"]] memes.
* SpiritualSuccessor: With their open-world nature, [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] settings and bleak environments with muted colors, both ''Wuthering Waves'' and ''Arknights: Endfield'' are upcoming open world {{gacha games}} that got easily perceived as {{Anime}} versions of ''VideoGame/DeathStranding''.
* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: Gamers often compare specific aspects between ''Wuthering Waves'' and ''Genshin Impact'' then find them to be "too similar" or not distinct enough. The placement of HUD icons is just one of them from the early impressions. You'd have fans wishing that Kuro Games would at least alter the details more to make this game at least "stand out" instead of being an obvious "clone" at first glance. When later gameplay videos and tests reveal this game having mechanics that are not core features in ''Genshin'' (such as aerial combos), debates shifted more on just how much deviation can one thing have for it to stop being a clone.

* FandomEnragingMisconception: Calling ''Wuthering Waves'' as "Just a ''Genshin'' [[TheyCopiedItSoItSucks Copy"]] is a very contentious point that can attract flak. This game does have some concepts and tropes similar to what ''Genshin'' has, but the pre-release trailers and gameplay footage reveal that it also has core features (such as WallRunning and air combos) that make it at least deviate from ''Genshin''. If anything, some long-time fans of Kuro Games would perceive ''Wuthering Waves'' as a combination of stuff from ''Genshin'' and ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' (an ActionRPG developed and released by Kuro Games [[OlderThanTheyThink before]] ''Genshin'' became a BreakthroughHit on 2020). Comparisons with non-gacha games such as ''VideoGame/DeathStranding'' are also often brought for the counterpoint that ''Wuthering Waves'' isn't an exact copy of just ''Genshin''.
* FandomRivalry: With ''VideoGame/GenshinImpact'', an older yet similar Chinese-made 3D open-world action RPG {{gacha game|s}}. When ''Wuthering Waves'' was announced and revealed bits of its gameplay, it was already compared a lot to ''Genshin''. Debates regarding [[FollowTheLeader "originality", "clone"]] or [[InspirationForTheWork "inspiration"]] are often heated, considering how previews alone show this game having similarities with ''Genshin'' but with some deviations, even though the latter was admited by Creator/MiHoYo themselves to be taking inspirations from older works such as ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' until it was called a NotSoCheapImitation. Then there are those who prefer waiting for ''Wuthering Waves'' because of its darker aesthetics and faster StylishAction combat than ''Genshin'', which leads to debates involving personal preferences over visuals and gameplay.
* FanNickname: Even during pre-release, the English viewers may alternatively spell Yangyang's name as "Yanyan".

** Fans of ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' have been anticipating the release of ''Wuthering Waves'' ever since it was announced, simply because it's made by the same developer, Kuro Games, featuring a similar [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] ScienceFiction vibe and fast-paced flashy combat.
** Fans of ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' have been spreading to various 3D action GachaGames for several years, and ''Wuthering Waves'' is just one of them. It's mostly due to the game featuring aerial attacks or combos, to Yangyang being an IaijutsuPractitioner, and because Kuro Games have been adding ''Devil May Cry'' [[ShoutOut references]] in their works. From the Closed Beta tests alone, there's already [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEXH2q3BF68 a chair on a cliff]] that rewards an {{achievement|System}} titled "POWER!" when sat on, referencing Vergil and his associated [[Memes/DevilMayCry "I Need More Power!" and "Vergil Chair"]] memes.
* SpiritualSuccessor: Because of their open-world nature, [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] settings and bleak environments with primarily muted colors, both ''Wuthering Waves'' and ''Arknights: Endfield'' are two upcoming open world {{gacha games}} that got easily perceived as {{Anime}} versions of ''VideoGame/DeathStranding''.
* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: Such reaction often pops up when online users compare certain aspects between ''Wuthering Waves'' and ''Genshin Impact'' and find them to be "too similar" or not distinct enough. The placement of icons in the HUD is just one of them from the early impressions. You'd have fans wishing that Kuro Games would at least alter things more even in the small details to make it at least "stand out" instead of being a "clone" at first glance. This gets slowly alleviated however when later gameplay videos and tests reveal this game has mechanics that are not core features in ''Genshin'', such as aerial combos.

* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: Such reaction often pops up when online users compare certain aspects between ''Wuthering Waves'' and ''Genshin Impact'' and find them to be "too similar" or not distinct enough. The placement of icons in the HUD is just one of them from the early impressions. You'd have fans of ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' wishing that Kuro Games would at least alter things more even in the small details to make it at least "stand out" instead of being a "clone" at first glance. This gets slowly alleviated however when later gameplay videos and tests reveal this game has mechanics that are not core features in ''Genshin'', such as aerial combos.

* FandomEnragingMisconception: Calling ''Wuthering Waves'' as "Just a ''Genshin'' [[TheyCopiedItSoItSucks Copy"]] is a very contentious point that can attract flak. This game does have some concepts and tropes similar to what ''Genshin'' has, but the pre-release trailers and gameplay footage reveal that it also has core features (such as WallRunning and air combos) that make it at least deviate from ''Genshin''. If anything, long-time fans of Kuro Games would perceive ''Wuthering Waves'' as a combination of ''Genshin'' and ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' (an ActionRPG developed and released by Kuro Games [[OlderThanTheyThink before]] ''Genshin'' became a BreakthroughHit on 2020). Comparisons with non-gacha games such as ''VideoGame/DeathStranding'' are also often brought for the counterpoint that ''Wuthering Waves'' isn't an exact copy of just ''Genshin''.
* FandomRivalry: With ''VideoGame/GenshinImpact'', an older yet similar Chinese-made 3D open-world action RPG {{gacha game|s}}. When ''Wuthering Waves'' was announced and revealed bits of its gameplay, it was already compared a lot to ''Genshin''. Debates regarding [[FollowTheLeader "originality", "clone"]] or [[InspirationForTheWork "inspiration"]] are often heated, considering how previews alone show this game having similarities with ''Genshin'', even though the latter was admited by Creator/MiHoYo themselves to be taking inspirations from older works such as ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild''. Then there are those who prefer waiting for ''Wuthering Waves'' because of its darker aesthetics and faster StylishAction combat than ''Genshin'', which leads to debates involving personal preferences over visuals and gameplay.

* SpiritualSuccessor: Because of their open-world nature, [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] settings and bleak environments with primarily muted colors, both ''Wuthering Waves'' and ''Arknights: Endfield'' are two upcoming open world {{gacha game|s}} that got easily perceived as {{Anime}} versions of ''VideoGame/DeathStranding''.
* TheyCopiedItSoItSucks: Such reaction often pops up when online users compare certain aspects between ''Wuthering Waves'' and ''Genshin Impact'' and find them to be "too similar" or not distinct enough. The placement of icons in the HUD is just one of them from the early impressions. You'd have fans of ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' wishing that Kuro Games would at least alter things more even in the small details to make it at least "stand out" instead of being a "clone" at first glance. This gets slowly alleviated however when later gameplay videos and tests reveal this game has mechanics that are not core features in ''Genshin'', such as aerial combos.

* FandomRivalry: With ''VideoGame/GenshinImpact'', an older yet similar Chinese-made 3D open-world action RPG {{gacha game|s}}. When ''Wuthering Waves'' was announced and revealed bits of its gameplay, it was already compared a lot to ''Genshin''. Debates regarding [[FollowTheLeader "originality"]] or [[InspirationForTheWork "inspiration"]] are often heated, considering how previews alone show this game having similarities with ''Genshin'', even though the latter was admited by Creator/MiHoYo themselves to be taking inspirations from older works such as ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild''. Then there are those who prefer waiting for ''Wuthering Waves'' because of its darker aesthetics and faster StylishAction combat than ''Genshin'', which leads to debates involving personal preferences over visuals and gameplay.

** Fans of ''VideoGame/PunishingGrayRaven'' have been anticipating the release of ''Wuthering Waves'' ever since it was announced, simply because it's made by the same developer, Kuro Games, featuring a similar [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] ScienceFiction vibe and fast-paced flashy combat .

* FandomRivalry: With ''VideoGame/GenshinImpact'', an older yet similar Chinese-made open-world action RPG {{gacha game|s}}. When ''Wuthering Waves'' was announced and revealed bits of its gameplay, it was already compared a lot to ''Genshin''. Debates regarding [[FollowTheLeader "originality"]] or [[InspirationForTheWork "inspiration"]] are often heated, considering how previews alone show this game having similarities with ''Genshin'', even though the latter was admited by Creator/MiHoYo themselves to be taking inspirations from older works such as ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild''. Then there are those who prefer waiting for ''Wuthering Waves'' because of its darker aesthetics and faster StylishAction combat than ''Genshin'', which leads to debates involving personal preferences over visuals and gameplay.

** Fans of ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' have been spreading to various 3D action GachaGames for several years, and ''Wuthering Waves'' is just one of them. It's mostly due to the game featuring aerial attacks or combos, to Yangyang being an IaijutsuPractioner, and because Kuro Games have been adding ''Devil May Cry'' [[ShoutOut references]] in their works. From the Closed Beta tests alone, there's already [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEXH2q3BF68 a chair on a cliff]] that rewards an {{achievement|System}} titled "POWER!" when sat on, referencing Vergil and his associated [[Memes/DevilMayCry "I Need More Power!" and "Vergil Chair"]] memes.