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Review of Tides of Annihilation on PlayStation 5

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Jun 2025
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Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 20 Jun 2025
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: Eclipse Glow Games
Publisher: Eclipse Glow Games

Introduction

Hold onto your controllers, folks, because Tides of Annihilation is coming to wash over your senses and possibly drown your boredom in a wave of action and adventure! This upcoming title isn't just another knight-in-shining-armor saga; it's a fantastical blend of modern-day London and good old Arthurian legend. So, hoist your sword, grab your bow, or just throw your fist at that coffee stain on your old carpet because Gwendolyn is here to save the realm.

Gameplay

In Tides of Annihilation, players control Gwendolyn, who gets to channel some serious knightly powers while trying to learn a few lessons from the Knights of the Round Table-talk about a major flashback! The combat system boasts over ten spectral knights, each possessing an arsenal of fighting styles that would make even Bruce Lee ginzo with jealousy. You've got melee action, ranged attacks, and a sprinkle of mystical abilities that could make Harry Potter raise an eyebrow. But that's not all; this game also dabbles in RPG elements. You can customize your character's skills and equipment, allowing you to mix and match knightly powers like a kid in a candy store, only this time the candy is swords, armor, and epic hairstyles. As if that weren't enough, difficulty settings make sure players can adjust their experience, from the newb-friendly "Let's-take-it-easy" mode to the absolutely ludicrous "I-don't-need-sleep-because-I'm-a-masochist" mode, ensuring everyone gets their fix of gaming pleasure!

Graphics

The graphics are powered by Unreal Engine 5, which is basically the fancy top-shelf vodka of gaming engines. With a unique artistic direction, blending ink-wash art styles, create a London that mysteriously merges both past and present. Imagine battling colossal knights in a fallen city, where the remnants of once-mighty buildings support your epic swordplay! Every corner of this beautifully distorted London begs to be explored as if it were a citywide museum exhibit curated by a hipster artist who only drinks organic coffee. Expect particle effects, stunning animations, and environments that come alive with stunning detail, making your gaming screen look more immersive than a 3D IMAX movie.

Conclusion

Tides of Annihilation is shaping up to be an absolute visual feast paired with compelling gameplay. It's like the developer Eclipse Glow Games thought, "Why not throw the fate of London in a blender with Arthurian legend, and see what tasty concoction comes out?" While we wait for the official release date, the world is already buzzing, and we're more than ready to dive headfirst into the ranks of the knights. With an engaging narrative, light RPG elements, and a combat system that promises hours of fun, it's safe to say Tides of Annihilation may become the new darling of the action-adventure gaming community! So clear some space on your console and keep an eye out for this dazzling gem. After all, the tides are coming, and this time, they're carrying a whole lot of annihilation with them!

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