Tidal Shock

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Tidal Shock is a multiplayer tactical shooter game. It was developed by Moonray Studios and was released on April 18, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Set deep underwater Tidal Shock is fast-paced, easy to pick up and hard to master. That’s right, the Tidal Shock arena is submerged and not confined to gravity. Bullets will rain down, snipers will lurk below and attacks can come from any angle. There’re respawns but no loadouts – shields, weapons and charge are pickups that you’ll drop on death. The question is, are you hunting for more or protec…

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Unique underwater 360-degree movement adds a fresh twist to the multiplayer shooter genre, making gameplay intense and strategic.
Visually appealing with vibrant, colorful underwater arenas and well-designed maps that enhance immersion.
Developers are active, responsive, and regularly patch the game; gameplay is smooth and enjoyable with a good variety of weapons and mechanics like shields and torpedoes.

Extremely low player base results in long matchmaking times and difficulty finding games without friends or Discord coordination.
No bots or single-player/co-op modes, limiting accessibility for solo players and new users to learn the game.
Limited content at launch, including few maps and game modes, and lacks tutorial or practice modes, which can make it challenging for newcomers.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Tidal Shock offers a unique and engaging twist on competitive shooters by combining objective-based multiplayer with battle royale-style scavenging and full 3D underwater movement. The mechanics are intuitive and balanced, providing intense and strategic combat experiences with potential for diverse game modes. However, ratings suggest some mixed reception, indicating room for improvement.
- “The mechanics are easy to figure out and never feel at all cumbersome. The interactions can be incredibly intense and it feels like the aspects adapted from other games are refined and made to feel a lot more fair.”
- “'Tidal Shock' is a competitive third-person shooter with a unique take on the typical competitive shooter genre, combining objective-based gameplay of MMO/TPS games with scavenging elements common in battle royales.”
- “A really unique and fun twist on the multiplayer shooter genre, taking the action underwater and giving you full freedom to move in any direction, which literally adds a new dimension to the gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are easy to figure out and never feel cumbersome; the interactions can be incredibly intense, and the aspects adapted with inspiration from other games are refined and feel much fairer.”
- “'Tidal Shock' is a competitive third-person shooter with a unique take on the genre, combining typical objective-based gameplay of MMO/TPS games with scavenging elements common in battle royales.”
- “A unique and fun twist on the multiplayer shooter genre, taking the action underwater and giving you full freedom to move in any direction, which adds a new dimension to the gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Tidal Shock are praised for their smooth performance and detailed, well-designed underwater visuals. The game features vibrant, arcade-style visuals that effectively create an immersive atmosphere, exceeding expectations given its price. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere is perfectly executed, the graphics look great and the underwater world is well designed.”
- “Much better graphically than I'd really expect for the price.”
- “Graphics are smooth and detailed in places.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and immersive underwater world design, with vibrant colors playing a key role in drawing players into the experience.
- “The atmosphere is perfectly executed, the graphics look great and the underwater world is well designed.”
- “Underwater atmosphere.”
- “The colors and atmosphere were a big part of me wanting to get my hands on this in the first place.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the music for its quality and how well it complements the game's atmosphere, with some suggesting adding a bit more variety or modes to the soundtrack and water sound effects. Overall, the music is praised alongside the graphics and sound design.
- “Great graphics, music, and sounds.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game's story as highly engaging and consider it among the best they expect to play in 2025. The enthusiasm suggests a strong narrative that stands out in its genre.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is well-received, highlighted by entertaining taunts and amusing skins that add a playful and enjoyable element to the game.