Game Description
Torment: Tides of Numenera, also known simply as Tides of Numenera, is a deep role-playing game that mixes sci-fi with fantasy in a way that’s both strange and captivating. Set in the far future, it’s all about choices, exploration, and storytelling rather than button-mashing. Ever tried talking your way out of a fight? This game lets you do just that. It’s the kind of game where every decision feels important and the world reacts differently depending on what you do. If you’ve heard of Planescape: Torment, this is sort of its spiritual successor — but with a fresh setting and new twists.
What Makes Torment: Tides of Numenera Tick?
Don’t expect standard hack-and-slash here. Instead, you get:
- A rich narrative full of dialogue that actually matters
- Turn-based combat that demands strategy, not just quick reflexes
- World exploration in a bizarre mix of medieval and futuristic tech
- Meaningful choices that shape your journey and affect companions
- Multiple ways to solve problems — violence isn’t always the answer
Lesson learned: always carry a spare sword… or maybe some nanobots.
Gameplay: Strategy and Story Hand in Hand
Need a challenge? You got it. Combat is turn-based, so rushing in won’t work. You’ll want to think through each move. On the other hand, if fights aren’t your thing, you might just charm or outsmart your way through quests. It’s refreshing when a game actually listens to what you decide to do.
Why Give It a Shot?
Tides of Numenera isn’t flashy with graphics, but the art blends 2D backgrounds with detailed 3D characters just fine. Plus, the soundtrack by Mark Morgan adds a haunting mood that fits perfectly. If you enjoy games where the story and choices drive everything, this one’s for you. Don’t expect a simple adventure – expect something that makes you feel like your decisions carry weight.
Key Features at a Glance
- Intricate branching stories with consequences you can see
- Turn-based tactical combat with options to avoid fighting
- Weird, fascinating setting combining fantasy and sci-fi elements
- Detailed characters and companions with their own agendas
- Unique items and mysteries to discover along the way
So, are you ready to dive into a game that asks tough questions and lets you answer your own way? Torment: Tides of Numenera invites you to explore a world like no other. Just remember — sometimes the quirkiest characters hold the best secrets.
System requirements
- Minimum:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / Phenom x4 9850 2.5 GHz
- Graphics: 512 MB GeForce GTX 260 / Radeon HD 4850
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Disk space: 5 GB HDD
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 64-bit
- Recommended:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8120 3.1 GHz
- Graphics: 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5770
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Disk space: 5 GB HDD
- Operating system: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit
