Bayonetta-Like 'Tides of Annihilation' Reveals Inception-Esque Boss Fight

Bayonetta-Like 'Tides of Annihilation' Reveals Inception-Esque Boss Fight

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A new Tides of Annihilation trailer is here, having premiered during the November 20 Xbox Partner Preview showcase. The video offers another look at the game's fantasy setting, Inception-like dimension hopping, and distinctive combat system that will have Tides of Annihilation players switching between different playable knights.

Developed by Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games, Tides of Annihilation is an upcoming action adventure that was announced during the February 2025 State of Play showcase. It features flashy, fast-paced combat reminiscent of Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, and Astral Chain. The game is set across two locations: modern London, devastated by an event known as the "Outworld invasion," and the mythical island of Avalon from Arthurian legend.

Unveiled at Sony's recent State of Play, Tides of Annihilation looks to be serving up action-RPG fundamentals similar to Stellar Blade's.

Eclipse Glow Games took part in the latest Xbox Partner Preview showcase, where it premiered another trailer for its upcoming title. The four-minute video reveals new Tides of Annihilation gameplay, including a dramatic boss fight in which the protagonist—Gwendolyn—shifts between different dimensions. The Inception-like Mirror Space set-piece has her fighting alongside Knight Lamorak, slipping between twin realities to pressure a shape-shifting boss...

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