Tides of Annihilation draws inspiration from the timeless legends of the Knights of the Round Table, thrusting players into the shoes of Gwendolyn, a young woman on a quest to save her family and mend a broken world. Set against the backdrop of a ravaged modern-day London, the game presents a world overrun by a mysterious otherworldly invasion. As Gwendolyn, players will navigate through streets teeming with enemy hordes, joining forces with spectral knights to confront the chaos.
The primary adversaries in Tides of Annihilation are the towering knights that roam the cityscape of London. To defeat these colossal foes, players must engage in daring combat by scaling these giants and participating in fierce battles atop them. The game's visuals are nothing short of breathtaking, bringing the devastated yet hauntingly beautiful setting to life with stunning detail.
However, despite its visual allure, Tides of Annihilation struggles to captivate with its narrative. The trend in soulslike games has been to refresh classic tales, offering new twists that captivate audiences. For instance, the adaptation of "Journey to the West" provided a fresh perspective due to its relative obscurity in Western markets, while the dark reinterpretation of Pinocchio in Lies of P added an unexpected layer to a familiar story. In contrast, the narrative of Tides of Annihilation, rooted in the well-trodden legend of King Arthur, lacks the unique hook needed to stand out in the crowded field of soulslike games. While the game excels in its aesthetics, it unfortunately falls short in delivering a compelling and novel storyline.