Following its global reveal during last week's State of Play, Tides of Annihilation unveils an extended gameplay trailer showcasing its high-octane combat. Dive into the details of this upcoming action title.

Exploring a Post-Apocalyptic London

First seen at PlayStation's State of Play, the hack-and-slash action-adventure game Tides of Annihilation 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 ravaged, otherworldly London, the victim of an Outworld invasion. Their journey through the decaying city 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 boss battle against Mordred, whose conflicting objectives with Gwendolyn set the stage for a dramatic confrontation. The boss fight highlights the game's dynamic combat, underscored by a haunting choral score.

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 with unique combat roles simultaneously, requiring strategic choices. "The interaction between Gwendolyn and the knights creates dynamic, fast-paced, and deeply engaging combat. It's a system our team (veterans from leading game studios) fell in love with during internal playtests."

Comparisons to 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 Elden Ring, NieR: Automata, Stellar Blade, and Final Fantasy 16. The enthusiastic response highlights the game's "immense potential" and has many eager for its release.

Tides of Annihilation, the debut title from Chengdu-based Eclipse Glow Games, blends Arthurian legend with an alternate modern London. Players embody Gwendolyn, a survivor of an apocalyptic event. While a release date remains unannounced, the game is slated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.