Tides of Annihilation Hands-On: Knights of the Round Table in Ruined London
The hands-on report highlights a satisfying combat system that balances flashy knight summons with parry-based depth, suggesting Tides of Annihilation could stand out in the crowded action genre.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Game Spark attended the world's first hands-on event for Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure game by Chengdu-based Eclipse Glow Games for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Set in a collapsed modern London, protagonist Gwendolyn summons Knights of the Round Table to fight. The playable build impressed with flashy combat, knight combinations, and customization options.
The world's first hands-on event for Tides of Annihilation took place in Chengdu, China, where Game Spark played a section cut from the middle of the main story. The playable build opened with a tutorial covering Gwendolyn's sword combat, including dodge, jump, parry, and lock-on actions, plus executions when enemies are cornered.
Combat centers on summoning Knights of the Round Table, assigned to left and right buttons with distinct skills. Even random button presses produce flashy sequences, but successful parries create large openings for massive damage. Boss fights shift attack patterns, forcing quick decisions between dodging and parrying. QTE events appeared sparingly, serving as accents rather than interruptions.
Weapons, runes, and badges offer customization. Swords varied in performance, with special effects like HP absorption or bonus damage to airborne enemies. Runes grant status bonuses, and some armor provides revival abilities.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.