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March 2017
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The editors liked
Well developed world with rich lore
Interesting characters that each have personality
Combat system has depth beyond merely being turned based
Unique worldbuilding
Lots of story
Fiercely personal story
In the style of Planescape
Torment
A world where everything seems possible
And where quests take advantage of that fact
Numerous pacifist solutions and workarounds to quests
Upwards of 40 hours of gameplay
Sprawling
Well written story
Beautifully painted environments
Forces players to think their way out of situations instead of fighting in most instances
Detailed story
Wonderful visuals
Great RP options
Both for combat and noncombat
Incredibly well written
Amazing detail
In all aspects of the game
Superb writing
Excellent world building and lore
Engaging story
Gorgeous handdrawn locations
Unique approach to combat...
An engrossing
Character driven story
Nostalgic throwback to isometric RPGs by the pros of the genre
Easy to understand
Creative take on character creation
"Tide" system is a refreshing take on morality in games
The editors didn't like
Story feels short with an ending that screams ran out of money
Very few areas to explore leading to scene fatigue as you retread the same territory repeatedly
Character models and some backgrounds have poor quality textures
Heavy-handed writing
Outdated graphics
Boring gameplay
Too many ideas
Not enough time to explore all of them
Companions given short shrift compared to old Infinity Engine games
Lacks replayability
More interaction options for a wider number of NPCs could improve game immersion
A text-heavy RPG that doesn't live up to its predecessor. Torment: Tides of Numenera is a role-playing game focused on creating an experience that is more novel than video game. The storytelling is text heavy, but the world is rich and unique, mixing sci-...
Upwards of 40 hours of gameplay, Sprawling, well written story, Beautifully painted environments, Forces players to think their way out of situations instead of fighting in most instances
Lacks replayability, More interaction options for a wider number of NPCs could improve game immersion
Despite its shortcomings, Torment: Tides of Numenera is an excellent game, for a particular kind of gamer. If you're looking for twitch-based gameplay, instant gratification and a bit of mindless violence, look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you val...
Well developed world with rich lore, Interesting characters that each have personality, Combat system has depth beyond merely being turned based
Story feels short with an ending that screams ran out of money, Very few areas to explore leading to scene fatigue as you retread the same territory repeatedly, Character models and some backgrounds have poor quality textures
Face off with the Changing God.inXile had the potential to deliver more, while not on the level of Star Citizen, Torment: Tides of Numenera was a massive success on Kickstarter, raising $4.1 million when they had initially asked for $900,000. The game was...
Abstract: I never got to play Planescape: Torment back when it came out in 1999. Back then, I was much more of a console gamer, and Torment was very much a PC game. It's a classic RPG, ranked on countless lists as one of the best RPGs and best games of all time, bu...
Abstract: “What does one life matter?” is the question at the heart of Torment: Tides of Numenera. Initially shapeless, the question solidifies around heady concepts like legacy. Not so coincidentally, few games can boast a more lasting legacy than Numeneras spiri...
Abstract: “What does one life matter?” is the question at the heart of Torment: Tides of Numenera. Initially shapeless, the question solidifies around heady concepts like legacy. Not so coincidentally, few games can boast a more lasting legacy than Numenera's spiri...
Published: 2017-03-01, Author: Christian , review by: gamingtrend.com
An engrossing, character driven story, Nostalgic throwback to isometric RPGs by the pros of the genre, Easy to understand, creative take on character creation, "Tide" system is a refreshing take on morality in games
Combat never is never much fun
Torment: Tides of Numenera is a modern take on classic computer RPGs that tells an engrossing and original story, meditating on complex themes of identity in a strange world that just begs to be explored. While the combat seems a bit forced and uninspired...
Abstract: “What does one life matter?” is the question at the heart of Torment: Tides of Numenera. Initially shapeless, the question solidifies around heady concepts like legacy. Not so coincidentally, few games can boast a more lasting legacy than Numenera 's spi...
