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About Tides of Tomorrow
Tides of Tomorrow drops you on Elynd, a waterlogged world where the sea is the only thing that matters. DigixArt created this adventure for THQ Nordic and released it on April 22, 2026. You play as a stranger trying to survive while your choices ripple through a society obsessed with online personalities. The game launched simultaneously on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Think of it as the spiritual successor to Road 96 but set entirely on a drowning planet where every decision about who to trust or which streamer to follow changes the outcome. It is not an open world exploration simulator. It focuses on narrative weight and the consequences of living in a digital age gone wrong.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time navigating small coastal towns while making dialogue choices that lock or unlock story paths. The mechanics rely heavily on conversation trees where you select responses based on what you know about specific streamers or local factions. Your reputation shifts based on these interactions, affecting how NPCs treat you in real time. There are no combat systems here. Instead, you manage resources like food and water while deciding which rumors to believe or spread. Sessions feel like reading a book where you turn the pages by arguing with people. You can switch between first-person exploration and third-person dialogue scenes. The controls are simple point-and-click style inputs that let you focus entirely on the script and the moral weight of your decisions.
What Players Think
Critics and players have been sharp about this title since launch. The current average rating sits at 7.8 out of 10 across all platforms. Players report an average completion time of just 6 hours for a single run, with some finishing it in under four if they rush. Completion rates hover around 42 percent for those attempting a full playthrough, suggesting many people quit before seeing the true ending. Community mood trackers show a split between excitement (35%) and frustration (40%), mostly due to the permadeath of story branches. Review snippets frequently mention the short length as a major downside despite the high production values. Achievement hunters note that 18 out of 25 trophies require specific, non-obvious dialogue choices that force multiple replays.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth your time only if you have exactly six hours to spare and do not mind replaying it to see different outcomes. The price is standard for a narrative adventure at launch, but the low completion rate suggests many find the experience too brief. You should buy this if you liked Road 96 and want more stories that hinge on social dynamics rather than combat or exploration. Do not expect a massive game with hundreds of hours of content. The achievements are tricky to get because the narrative branches lock each other out easily. It is a solid, short story that relies on strong writing rather than mechanical depth.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
85.5
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