Preview: 6 Ways PS5’s Tides of Annihilation Blew Me Away After 2 Hours of Play
Push Square previewed *Tides of Annihilation*, an upcoming PS5 action game from developer Eclipse Glow Games, following a two-hour hands-on session in Chengdu, China. The outlet compares its promise favourably to *Stellar Blade*, praising its combat and setting as strong reasons for anticipation ahead of release.
The game centres on heroine Gwendolyn, who fights using a "dual frontline system" combining her own sword attacks with summoned knights inspired by Arthurian legend, such as Kay, Palamedes and Bedivere, each with distinct combat abilities mapped to specific controller buttons. Players can equip two knight loadouts and switch between them on the fly, and the developer cites influences including Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy, God of War and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The preview also highlights a modern-London-inspired setting the team researched through several visits to the city, though the article is cut short before further details are given.
In short
- Push Square previewed PS5 action game Tides of Annihilation for two hours.
- Combat blends heroine Gwendolyn's attacks with Arthurian-inspired knight summons.
- Game features a modern London-inspired setting; compared favourably to Stellar Blade.
Explained simply
Tides of Annihilation is an upcoming action game for PlayStation 5, made by Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games. Its heroine, Gwendolyn, fights with a sword and can summon knights drawn from Arthurian legend, including Kay, Palamedes and Bedivere.
Players can pair Gwendolyn’s attacks with the knights’ distinct abilities and switch between two knight line-ups during combat. The game’s setting is inspired by modern London, which the developers researched by visiting the city.
The game combines ideas from several action and fantasy series, including Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy and God of War. Its mix of sword combat, summoned allies and a recognisable city backdrop helps explain the interest around it as a forthcoming PS5 release.