Tides of Annihilation Preview: Hands-On With Its Knight-Fueled Combat
Gorgeous visuals and a clever Knights of the Round Table system can’t quite make Tides of Annihilation’s combat sing yet.
Tides of Annihilation is an action RPG that reimagines Arthurian legend through a hack-and-slash lens, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game centers on weighty, deliberate combat that demands player skill, supported by a Knights of the Round Table progression system and visually polished presentation.
Early hands-on coverage suggests the foundation is solid - reviewers have noted the combat feels satisfying and offers a genuine challenge, with the Arthurian setting providing fresh ground for the action genre. That said, some impressions indicate the combat mechanics haven't quite reached their full potential yet, suggesting the game still has room to refine its core systems before launch.
Gorgeous visuals and a clever Knights of the Round Table system can’t quite make Tides of Annihilation’s combat sing yet.
Tides of Annihilation's combat is weighty, satisfying, and surprisingly difficult