Last Tide
- August 27, 2018
- Digital Confectioners
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Last Tide" is an action-packed multiplayer game where players engage in underwater combat, gathering resources, and piloting submarines. The game features a dynamic environment with shifting tides, treacherous sea creatures, and sunken treasures. Players must work together to survive and dominate their enemies in this immersive undersea world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique underwater battle royale experience that stands out in the genre.
- Gameplay mechanics are engaging, with fun elements like sharks and various weapons that enhance the experience.
- The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, creating an immersive environment for players.
- The game has been largely abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and a dwindling player base.
- Many players feel misled by the removal of the original battle royale mode, which has significantly impacted enjoyment.
- Long matchmaking times and low player counts make it difficult to find games, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay45 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its unique mechanics and smooth execution, offering a refreshing take on the battle royale genre with underwater combat and tactical movement. While many players find the gun mechanics satisfying and the overall experience fun and addictive, some express concerns about the game's longevity and player population, as well as the absence of in-game voice chat. Overall, the game is seen as a solid entry with potential, though it may struggle to compete with more mainstream titles.
“The weapons were fun to use and the gameplay was very addicting.”
“The gameplay is really unique considering the whole game takes place in the ocean, with being able to move up and down and side to side adding a tactical aspect to the game.”
“Solid gameplay, full 3D combat sets this apart from other battle royale games and gives it a lot of extra depth.”
“Little to no action and mechanics are trash.”
“There is no in-game voice chat, which is basically the most important mechanic in a battle royale game.”
“I like the idea for this game, and I understand it's in early access, but I find that the gameplay can become boring really quick.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Last Tide" are widely praised for their outstanding quality and optimization, particularly in the underwater environments, which evoke comparisons to titles like Subnautica. While many players appreciate the visual appeal and immersive gameplay, some note that certain object graphics could be improved and that further optimization is needed. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its engaging atmosphere, despite concerns about player activity and server issues.
“Last Tide is in first-person, and the graphics are outstanding.”
“Extremely well optimized... great graphics... great gameplay.”
“Lots of fun moments and beautiful graphics.”
“The graphics of objects could be better.”
“Never played Depth, so the graphics remind me a lot of Subnautica.”
“Some sort of single-player experience would be really nice in this game. Especially with the polished graphics and mechanics, it would really make for some decent gameplay.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report better performance compared to similar titles like PUBG, others experience issues at higher frame rates and note that it still requires further optimization. Despite being an early access title, many find it relatively polished, but there are calls for improvements to enhance overall performance. Overall, the game shows potential, but optimization remains a key area for development.
“Well optimized for being a first week early access game.”
“This game is more polished than many; it just needs more optimization.”
“The game is optimized very well, and for the 5 hours I was streaming it, I only had one small glitch/rubber band.”
“This game isn't optimized that great yet.”
“Game has potential once the devs can work out the bugs and optimization.”
“This game is more polished than many, just needs more optimization.”
- monetization7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users labeling it a "cash grab" due to a lack of updates and support from developers. While some appreciate the absence of microtransactions, others express frustration over insufficient advertising and the overall abandonment of the title.
“+ no microtransactions”
“Cash grab - nobody plays this title and it hasn't had any updates in years, has been abandoned by the devs. Please save your money.”
“Trash cash grab”
“This genre is getting a lot of hate right now and I understand why, lots of blatant cash grabbing attempts.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with early players reporting significant bugs and performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, leading to black screens and freezes. However, those with more powerful systems have noted that the game runs smoothly on high settings. Overall, the initial launch experience was marred by instability for many users.
“It runs great on ultra settings with my 1060 6GB and i5 7400.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
“I've experienced no crashes or major bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“Bought at almost release, was too buggy and could not play it.”
“This game is too demanding for my NVIDIA 940M; it stays on a black screen and freezes on startup.”
“I made a massive mistake and bought this game on day one - it was buggy, slow, and really boring.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a beautifully rendered underwater environment that enhances its immersive atmosphere, creating a sense of eeriness and suspense, especially during intense moments of gameplay. Players appreciate the original design and the engaging atmosphere that heightens the tension as they progress through the game.
“Beautifully rendered underwater and fully explorable map with a great atmosphere.”
“It's very atmospheric, eerie, and suspenseful when you kill 6-10 players and get down to the final 10 or so.”
“The game is original and the atmosphere feels amazing!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers infinite replayability, providing players with endless opportunities for engagement; however, the limited playerbase may hinder the overall experience.
“Replayability is infinite, but the player base sadly isn't.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding it to be genuinely funny and enjoyable, particularly within the context of its battle royale gameplay.
“Really funny and a great battle royale game!”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as generic, lacking distinctiveness or memorable qualities that would enhance the overall experience.
“The soundtrack feels generic and uninspired.”
“I found the music to be quite bland and forgettable.”
“The audio tracks lack variety and creativity.”
