Okay, going through the final cutscene alone, I could have added another long paragraph to the analysis above. The small details and unspoken words between the characters as they fight alongside one another are actually amazing. So here it is: • Leviathan copying everyone's homework. • Phoebe being the first to step up and protect the Rover, before she attacked Leviathan without hesitation since she has found the truth. • Zani being the first in the front line despite disliking troublesome works, and her combo with the Rover that threw off Leviathan. • Sentry Construct pinching Leviathan in its place before Carlotta (Montelli) and Cantarella (Fisalia) caused more damage to the fish. • Brant clearing the dark tide creations with his anchor followed by Roccia slapping the Thundering Mephis on the face. Them being supporting characters that gave spotlights to the others once again. • Ciaccona also doing the same, but to support two people with her RA. • Finally a scene where Cartethyia and Lupa fighting alongside each other (My babies), as they cleared out the way for four other people. • Augusta, Iuno, Galbrena and Carlotta immediately raining projectiles towards Leviathan afterwards. • All of them combined knew that they have the upper hands and doesn't allow Leviathan to recover even a little bit. So they immediately rushed towards the fish without giving it a room to breathe. • Rover immediately running his blade through Leviathan's chest and cutting it open without any flinch or pity. Contrasting how he/she hesitated at times while fighting Fleurdelys before. • Cartethyia calling forth every Rinascitan's combined power of hope once again and used it to shackle the weakened Leviathan (Cartethyia using Levi's power against itself is actually deserved). • Abby being cute and always ready to help Rover even though holding the chain with its strength barely did much (I love Abby so much lmao). • "Abra- ABRAXAS! Why hast thou betrayed us?!" • Again, without giving the fish a chance to do anything, Rover and Galbrena immediately finished it off. Rover splitting the gem from Leviathan's physical body and Galbrena absorbing the fish itself. Essentially sealing it. • The Fractsidus being menacing as always with their brief entrance and exit (Phrolova whyyyy). • We can also see the aftermath of other people's fights like the Black Shores and Qiuyuan once Rover teleported everyone out of the Journeying Paradise. • Rover using the Primus lantern to dispel the dark tide because it has Imperator's purest form of light (power). • And lastly, Fenrico having the last character spotlight. Even in death, he is still the GOAT. • Welcoming Rinascita to a dawn without divinities. All in all, it's ironic that Leviathan is defeated by the power of unity and teamwork, even though Assimilation is the fish's literal aspect/work. The music is also so cool and enhances the scene once you learn the lyrics. That was SO EPIC I AM GONNA EXPLODE-
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And... There it goes. The perfection named "Wuthering Waves 2.7". That was so good, holy shi-
But before I went to the finale of the Rinascita arc, let's talk about 2.6 second half first (it's long overdue since I kept procrastinating on the story lmao). I'll make it quick, and say: Kuro sure does love Iuno (and her feet). She literally have 2 songs dedicated for her in-game, one of the best storyline, and also great personalities. Even though she has to build everything from scratch again after we are done with chaos, she is still confident about her future and that is heartwarming. NGL, her MSQ is one of my favorite thanks to her personality and the delicious story Kuro served. That, added with the fact that we can hold her hand. 8.5/10, because it could have just been her character story quest instead of MSQ and nobody would have complained. But, I suppose her return to the main storyline is an important plot.
Now that is out of the way, we can finally talk about 2.7. So be prepared for some long ass yapping (I AM GOING TO BURST FROM HOW EPIC THAT WAS-)
(⚠ SPOILER WARNING IN ADVANCE ⚠)
Firstly, it's important to note that Avidius is practically Mya 2.0. Let's not debate on that. Both of them are tragic characters that has to (spoiler) end themselves in order to save those they hold dear. Outrunning his own fate as Cristoforo dubbed Avidius. And the fact that they could resist Leviathan and Foro's "works" cemented them both as amazing characters despite only being NPCs.
Then we got the discovery that they are all just distractions. Only to hide the fact that Rover is the next Harbinger of the Dark Tide (Leviathan's chosen ones like Mya and Fenrico).
Secondly, as I have expected, Augusta's backstory from the 2.6 first half does get answered in 2.7. We now know why Angel was so significant for the plot, and the way she is presented in the MSQ is not disappointing. That aside, Galbrena is such a cool character. Her story does dragged the MSQ down for a little bit, but it actually helped Rover to actually connect with her (especially since we misunderstood her in the beginning of the MSQ). Also, the first person mini-game when she is about to enter the Journeying Paradise is completely unexpected, yet more than welcomed. But we are going to set that aside for a little while.
Everyone gathering in union just to defeat Leviathan is bringing up so much hype for the story. Fisalias and the Montellis working together despite their initial conflicts. Carlotta's Grandpa being so cool with his guns. The Order forces led by Phoebe Chupi to battle. Many of the Ragunnesi gathering in Septimont to help their defenses. KING-Yuan appearance and fight against scar. And every bloom bearers of the Black Shores pairing up with Calcharo to fortify the defenses at Averardo Vault. We really are gathering those people Avenger style in the MSQ, and that is such a hype to watch.
But of course, Leviathan is not the only threat. Enter the Fractsidus. A group full of lunatics that always made everything messy wherever they go. Scar and Phrolova returning into the fray, with the Grand Architect sudden appearance to halt Rover and Galbrena's progress is so menacing. Especially when it is revealed how meticulous their every movements are, up to the point they almost got Galbrena and Rover both in one go. But of course, we are the main characters. We would get the best outcome. And it is explained by Foro and the GA that Galbrena is practically someone who could break through Foro's script. Her being Rover's saving grace would make sense, albeit feeling a bit too "Plot armor-y". She truly is an Angel (Ahem!).
The visions we saw at the entrance of the Journeying Paradise along with our mindscape being filled with every Rinascita playable characters' graves are... Sad to see. I would like to believe those are the visions of what would happen if Rover doesn't help/failed. Brant and Roccia drowning with their crew members. The Montellis being wiped out, dragging Carlotta and Zani with them. Fisalias being corrupted by the dark tide and putting Cantarella in danger. Phoebe losing her faith and dying because of it. Ciaccona lamenting the lost of her songs. Lupa being poisoned and not dying in battle as she wished. Septimont destroyed, along with Augusta. Iuno disappearing without any purpose. All of that felt so shocking and heartbreaking should they actually happened. And honestly, it almost happened, knowing what occurred exactly after the visions of their death. (Damn you Foro)
It's also quite amusing that we got the lore of the game's loading screen (yes, that rocky place where both Rover stood/sat on). Galbrena telling us that the place is "special" for us, since it is OUR mindscape. And the fact that we saw the convene animations as well implies that those people we spent our Astrites for are actually memories of how brightly they shined for our Rover. Which is a warming thought, if only we are not reminded that it's basically the gacha system and our wallets cried everytime we wanted a new character.
And once again, every Rinascita playable characters gathered Avenger Style directly against Leviathan. Everyone playing their parts in the fight are so cool to watch (even the echoes). Then we got Leviathan calling out to Abby as Abraxas with "Why did you betray us?", which could have been a good thing to address by the end, yet only left to note for now. That aside, Leviathan's EN VA did such a good job on that part, that my ears felt happy hearing the fish's miseries. The music is also delightful and I can't help but to keep repeating it after the story.
It's quite funny if you saw that part as several people beating down a fish that just woke up in a new body (epic style). But, you can't deny how cool that final battle is.
Also, Phrolova "quitting" the Fractsidus by the end is somewhat surprising. (You go girl!)
While Galbrena/Angel joined the Black Shore as another Bloom Bearer. (YASHHH GURL!)
All in all, I would give the story a 9.5/10. Cool story, fantastic music, nice tease for the next arc, and a beautiful wrap to the story in its entirety. Even Fenrico got his somewhat happy ending by the end, and I mean it when everything wrapped up perfectly.
My only problems are the fact that we left the "Abraxas" thing unaddressed, and suddenly got the revelation from the GA, "We were once your waystones", out of nowhere. Other than that, I don't have direct problems with the Rinascita storyline—just the sudden revelations that are still left unanswered.
Probably, the story quest is too short for me as well. (What do you mean it's 6 hours long for the final act? I WANT MOAR. /j)
Thank you Kuro for delivering greatness into Rinascita's story. It genuinely does feel like a love letter for lore readers like me. Welp, time to rewatch the story for the 1000th time now. (And here's some of the screenshots I managed to get).
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