Development studio Eclipse Glow Games has revealed new details about its upcoming action-adventure game Tides of Annihilation. As part of a showcase of future games during Gamescom trade show week, a detailed in-depth video was released. The material presented provides insight into the game’s mechanics and, most importantly, highlights the advanced combat system and the ability of the Round Table to summon knights. The game is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. A specific release date is currently pending.
In terms of content, Tide of Destruction interweaves elements of Arthurian legend with a modern setting. The plot tells the story of the protagonist Gwendolyn, an ordinary woman who unexpectedly finds herself threatened by an interdimensional invasion. However, as she travels across a devastated London, she learns to develop her own leadership skills and recruit magical allies to her side to fight for humanity’s survival. The developers emphasize that they are not simply retelling familiar legends, but rather reinterpreting them with their own ideas.
The footage shown in the video is from mid-game, and is also reflected in the increased difficulty of combat. The core feature of the combat system is the summoning of Ghost Riders. First introduced in the film is the knight Lancelot, whose skills are perfectly suited to extremely fast sword strikes and agile melee moves. Depending on the combination of knights you choose, you can individually adjust your play style during combat.
Combat requires precise timing to dodge, block, and use allies’ special abilities. In addition to quick combos of punches, you can also use targeted combos to counter enemy attacks or briefly keep enemies in the air. The interplay between Gwendolyn’s own weapon attacks and direct commands to the knight is designed to provide a dynamic and visually spectacular combat experience.
