Tidal Affair: Before The Storm

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Tidal Affair: Before The Storm is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Overcurfew and was released on November 24, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tidal Affair is a stealth adventure game that immerses you in the midst of conflict between pirates, rebels, and what governs the islands of Alter Tides.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting concept of puppeteering combined with stealth mechanics, allowing for creative approaches to gameplay.
The hand-drawn art style is visually appealing and evokes a painterly quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The game offers a good amount of content with multiple levels that increase in complexity, providing a challenging experience for players.

The controls are often unresponsive and awkward, making gameplay frustrating at times, especially with the mouse and keyboard setup.
The stealth mechanics are poorly designed, leading to instant losses when detected, which undermines the game's purpose and player freedom.
The user interface and menus are poorly implemented, contributing to an overall feeling of unfinished quality in the game.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is described as interesting and unique, featuring a blend of stealth and tactical shooter mechanics, with the ability to control enemies and freeze time. However, it suffers from poor design and erratic controls that hinder the experience, alongside a lack of variety in control mechanics. While the core mechanics are solid and engaging, the user interface requires significant improvement to enhance overall gameplay.
- “Interesting and unique gameplay.”
- “At its core, Before the Storm is an isometric adventure game that heavily features stealth and tactical shooter mechanics.”
- “The fusion of tactical and action gameplay is really well implemented, and the graphic style is very nice to see.”
- “The game has two major downsides - poor gameplay design and controls.”
- “The main gameplay feature requires you to control enemies and their guns, but you can barely point the cursor where you want because it jumps all over the place.”
- “It seems like they didn't find a way to add more variety to the 'control' mechanics.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique hand-drawn and painterly art style, which many players find appealing and well-suited to the game's atmosphere. The visuals are described as resembling oil paintings, contributing to a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted that while the graphics are a highlight, other aspects like controls may detract from the gameplay.
- “The main plus of this game (and what sold it to me) was the graphic style.”
- “The art style is nice; this looks like a hand-painted oil painting.”
- “The fusion of gameplay tactical/action is really well implemented, and the graphic style is very nice to see.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The game's music has received high praise, with many reviewers highlighting its solid soundtrack and recommending the soundtrack bundle, especially at a discount. The unique and enjoyable music enhances the overall experience, making it appealing for music fans and collectors.
- “The soundtrack is rock solid, and I can see many people purchasing the soundtrack.”
- “For music fans or collectors of soundtrack edition games, I would recommend taking full advantage of the game plus soundtrack bundle, especially at the current 35% discount.”
- “The music is also good.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story features an engaging narrative centered around tribal politics, complemented by beautiful hand-drawn animation. Players navigate levels while avoiding guards intent on killing them and their sister, with the main objective being to bypass or eliminate enemies. Overall, the story is intriguing, and players are eager to experience the full narrative in the finished version.
- “The story is quite interesting.”
- “While lovely hand-drawn animation tells an interesting story about tribal politics between chapters, your main task is to bypass or takedown each enemy using any means necessary.”
- “I'll add a proper review once the game is out of early access; I just don't want to spoil the story for myself too much because I want to play the finished version.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the player feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, featuring lush jungle environments that create a painterly experience, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- “Atmospheric, with lush jungle environments; it feels like you're moving through a painting.”
- “The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that captivates your senses.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to an enchanting atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that the grinding process of eliminating guards is often more efficient and safer when using a straightforward method, such as suiciding single guards, rather than attempting to create complex strategies to take down multiple enemies.
- “The tedious approach of suiciding single guards is far safer than trying to set up scenarios where the 'best' guard can take the others down.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report issues with stability, particularly highlighting buggy cutscenes that disrupt the gaming experience.
- “The game is plagued by buggy cutscenes that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous issues with buggy cutscenes that made it hard to stay immersed in the story.”
- “The stability of the game suffers greatly due to the frequent buggy cutscenes.”

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Tidal Affair: Before The Storm is a action adventure game.

Tidal Affair: Before The Storm is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Tidal Affair: Before The Storm.

Tidal Affair: Before The Storm was released on November 24, 2015.

Tidal Affair: Before The Storm was developed by Overcurfew.

Tidal Affair: Before The Storm has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tidal Affair: Before The Storm is a single player game.

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