Following its global reveal during the recent State of Play, Tides of Annihilation unveils an extended gameplay trailer, offering a deeper look at its upcoming action-packed adventure. This article explores the exciting details showcased in the new footage.
Exploring a Post-Apocalyptic London
First unveiled at last week's PlayStation State of Play, the hack-and-slash action-adventure title Tides of Annihilation generated significant buzz with its newly released extended gameplay trailer.
The trailer presents early gameplay featuring Gwendolyn, the protagonist, and her shape-shifting sword companion, Niniane, navigating the ruins of a devastated, otherworldly London, ravaged by an Outworld invasion. Their journey through the decaying city is fraught with perilous encounters. The trailer reveals Gwendolyn's ability to summon a squad of over ten legendary knights, inspired by the Arthurian legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
After overcoming numerous enemies and traversing a magical portal, the duo confronts Mordred in a challenging boss battle. This epic showdown highlights the game's dynamic combat system, underscored by a haunting choral score.
According to Kun Fu, the game's producer at Eclipse Glow Games (as reported on PlayStation.Blog), the combat system offers "intuitive co-op combat within a single-player experience." Players can summon two spectral knights simultaneously, each with unique combat roles, demanding strategic decision-making. "The interplay between Gwendolyn and the knights creates a dynamic, fast-paced, and deeply engaging combat experience," Kun Fu states, adding that the team, comprised of veterans from leading game studios, fell in love with the system during internal playtesting.
Echoes of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta
Online viewers have lauded the trailer's art direction, art style, fluid hack-and-slash combat, and overall gameplay, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Devil May Cry (DMC) and Bayonetta, as well as more recent hits such as Elden Ring, NieR: Automata, Stellar Blade, and Final Fantasy 16. The trailer has sparked considerable enthusiasm and excitement, with many commenting on its "immense potential" and expressing their intent to purchase the game upon release.
Tides of Annihilation is the debut title from Chengdu-based Eclipse Glow Games, blending Arthurian mythology with an alternate reality modern-day London. Players assume the role of Gwendolyn, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world. While a precise release date remains unannounced, the game is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
