Annihilation: 11-Minute Extended Gameplay Trailer Released

Following its global reveal during the recent State of Play, Tides of Annihilation unleashes an extended gameplay trailer showcasing its high-octane combat. Dive in to discover more about this upcoming action title.

Tides of Annihilation Trailer: Fast-Paced Combat in a Desolate London

Exploring a Ruined Metropolis

First unveiled at PlayStation's State of Play, the hack-and-slash action-adventure game Tides of Annihilation ignites anticipation with a new extended gameplay trailer. The trailer offers a glimpse into early gameplay, featuring protagonist Gwendolyn and her shape-shifting sword companion, Niniane, navigating the ruins of a post-apocalyptic London, ravaged by an Outworld invasion. Their journey through crumbling streets is constantly challenged by relentless enemies. The trailer reveals Gwendolyn's ability to summon over ten legendary knights, inspired by the Knights of the Round Table, to aid her in battle.

After battling through hordes of enemies and traversing a magical portal, Gwendolyn and Niniane confront Mordred in an epic boss fight. This encounter highlights the game's dynamic combat system, 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 at a time, each with unique combat roles, requiring strategic choices to overcome challenges. Fu emphasizes, "The interplay between Gwendolyn and the knights creates a dynamic, fast-paced, and deeply engaging combat experience. It's a system our team (veterans from top game studios) fell in love with during internal playtests."

Echoes of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta

Online response to the trailer has been overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the art style, fluid hack-and-slash combat, and overall gameplay. Comparisons to classic titles like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, alongside more recent hits such as Elden Ring, NieR: Automata, Stellar Blade, and Final Fantasy XVI, are frequent. The trailer's immense potential has generated significant excitement and pre-release buzz.

Tides of Annihilation, the debut title from Chengdu-based Eclipse Glow Games, blends Arthurian legend with an alternate modern-day London. Players embody Gwendolyn, a survivor navigating a post-apocalyptic world. While a release date is yet to be announced, the game is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.