Game reviews / Tides of Tomorrow
Tides of Tomorrow
2026 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X/S · Adventure · Narrative · Science fiction
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Tides of Tomorrow’s strongest idea is its asynchronous story system, in which each player follows another Tidewalker and inherits the consequences of that person’s choices. Critics widely praised how this creates a sense of community, reinforces the game’s environmental themes, and makes its flooded, plastic-apocalypse setting visually distinctive. The narrative and characters are enjoyable but less memorable than the delivery system, while stealth, puzzles, boat combat, and racing remain basic. Some reviews also found that inherited decisions can reduce player agency, cause contradictions, or make outcomes difficult to understand. Overall, it is an inventive, atmospheric choice-driven adventure with uneven execution.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Innovative asynchronous player-choice system
- Vibrant flooded world and strong environmental themes
- Effective resource and consequence mechanics
- Enjoyable choice-driven narrative
Cons
- Shallow stealth, combat, racing, and puzzle gameplay
- Following other players can reduce agency
- Occasional story contradictions and unclear consequences
- Narrative and character writing are less striking than the premise
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 80/100
- TheSixthAxis · United Kingdom · 60/100
- Game Informer · United States · 80/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100