Tides of Annihilation Extended Gameplay Trailer is 11 Minutes of High Octane Combat

Following its global reveal during last week's State of Play, Tides of Annihilation unveils an extended gameplay trailer, offering a deeper look at its upcoming action-packed adventure. Discover more about this highly anticipated title below.

Exploring a Post-Apocalyptic London

Initially showcased at PlayStation's State of Play event, the hack-and-slash action-adventure game, Tides of Annihilation, has generated significant buzz with its newly released extended gameplay trailer.

The trailer presents early gameplay featuring Gwendolyn and her shape-shifting sword companion, Niniane, navigating the ruins of a devastated, otherworldly London, ravaged by an Outworld invasion. Their journey through crumbling streets is fraught with enemy encounters. Gwendolyn's ability to summon a squad of over ten legendary knights, inspired by King Arthur's Round Table, is also revealed.

After overcoming obstacles and traversing a magical portal, the duo faces a challenging boss battle against Mordred, whose conflicting objectives set him against Gwendolyn. The intense boss fight highlights the game's dynamic combat system, underscored by a haunting choral soundtrack.

According to producer Kun Fu on PlayStation.Blog, the combat system offers "intuitive co-op combat within a single-player experience." Players can summon two spectral knights at a time, each with unique combat roles, requiring strategic decision-making. "The interaction between Gwendolyn and the knights creates a dynamic, fast-paced, and deeply engaging combat experience. It's a system our team (veterans from leading game studios) fell in love with during internal testing."

Echoes of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta

Online viewers have praised 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 games such as Elden Ring, NieR: Automata, Stellar Blade, and Final Fantasy 16. The enthusiastic response highlights the game's "immense potential" and has many anticipating its release.

Tides of Annihilation, the debut title from Chengdu-based Eclipse Glow Games, blends Arthurian legend with an alternate reality modern London. Players assume the role of Gwendolyn, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world. While a specific release date is yet to be announced, the game is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.