- April 18, 2025
- Moonray Studios
Tidal Shock
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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…
- Tidal Shock offers a unique underwater combat experience with 360-degree movement, making gameplay intense and engaging.
- The game features a variety of weapons and mechanics, such as the torpedo for quick movement and attacks, which adds depth to the combat.
- The developers are active and responsive to player feedback, regularly updating the game and showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches without coordinating with friends or using Discord.
- There is a lack of tutorial or bot support, which can make it challenging for new players to learn the game mechanics.
- The absence of a campaign mode or relaxed gameplay options limits the accessibility for casual players and those looking to practice.
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The gameplay of "Tidal Shock" is characterized by its unique underwater mechanics and a blend of competitive shooter elements with scavenging features reminiscent of battle royales. Players appreciate the easy-to-learn mechanics, intense interactions, and strategic depth offered by the king-of-the-hill style, although some reviews indicate a mixed overall reception with ratings around 3.8/10. The game is noted for its potential to expand with additional modes like deathmatch and capture the flag, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
“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 they adapted from other games are refined and made to feel a lot more fair.”
“The king-of-the-hill style gameplay adds a lot of interesting strategy, allows for different styles of play, and the shooting is tense and satisfying.”
“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 they adapted from other games are refined and made to feel a lot more fair.”
“Tidal Shock is a competitive third-person shooter that has a rather unique take on the typical competitive shooter genre, combining the usual objective-based gameplay of MMOF/TPS games with the scavenging element that is prevalent 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.”
