⚡️Tides of Annihilation, a new action game from Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games (backed by Tencent). Journalists got a 2-hour hands-on, here’s the rundown.

London is wrecked by an invasion from another dimension. You play Gwendolyn, the sole survivor, fighting alongside spectral knights. Combat is a Bayonetta x Dark Souls blend: parry, dodge, summon knights for combos. Low entry barrier, high skill ceiling.

The demo features the British Museum with China, Japan, and Egypt exhibits, a female Mordred boss who summons a dragon, and Soul-like bonfires. Puzzles are simple but fun. Visuals are stunning.

Downsides: flat dialogue and floaty jumps that feel “too grounded.” Launching on PC (Steam, EGS), PS5, and Xbox Series. No Russian localization.