The Sky of Tides is a game that is being developed by Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc. and will be published by ESDigital Games. The game is expected to be release sometime around 2024. Sky of Tides takes you on a journey through a world that is divided and shattered. The universe of Sky of Tides is at a brink of war and you must take the task of healing one of the broken planets known as Numen.
The universe is in the middle of a power struggle between two rivals. One of the rivals is called the Syndicate and another is known as the Sovereign.
A World Fractured: The Nine Skies of Numen
The planet of Numen is absolutely destroyed and the catastrophic event has ripped it apar. Floating planetoids are just floating around and the civilization is on a brink of extinction. There are some celestial islands that are known as Skies. These islands are home island of many diverse nations who are clinging on to life in order to survive.
“A calamity has fractured the world of Numen into nine floating planetoids. Diverse nations now hover isolated from each other in the sky, while the ocean hovers above them all, enveloping the broken planet, which hangs by a thread.”
You need to take the role of Rin to heal the broken husk of a planet. It is up to you to explore around and find your missing families.
Rin’s Odyssey: A Search for Truth and Redemption
Players will take on the role of this young woman who is desperately looking for her father. She is the daughter of Syndicate researched Lu D’Lorah who is missing now. The researcher uncovers a conspiracy to starve the people Numen so that might be a reason why he is missing. You take the role of Rin and embark on a journey to find her father. Each Sky will have a different culture and environment which forces the player to adapt.
Choice and Consequence: Shaping Your Destiny
The game is not a linear experience you will come across multiple endings. Each ending with be based on the choices you make. So be careful of every conversation, every action and NPCs you meet through your gameplay. Don’t try to miss out any side quests because you can get some more in-depth about the situation.
“Dialogue choices you make reflect in your Character Stats which go towards unlocking further dialogue options and unique customization items. Increase your intelligence, humor, courage, compassion, and luck, but be wary of what you say, the people you meet along the way aren’t afraid to talk back”
Allies, Rivals, and Everything in Between
“As you set out to find your father, you’ll encounter all sorts of interesting numenites—some friends, some foe.”
Rin does not walk alone in her journey. Throughout her travels she also encounters a diverse cast of characters that will add value to her quest. Rin will meet some trusted allies who are ready to give her support and guidance. She will also meet some foes which will force her to confront her own abilities and motivations.
The developers gave each character a unique personality with different goals and agendas. Make sure to talk around with various characters to learn about Numen. Moreover, maybe in quests you may need some extra help.
A Legacy of Technology and the Whispers of the Ancients
“Two rival powers vie for control—the Syndicate through their monopoly on a little understood but powerful technology that relies on mysterious Corron minerals that they control; and the Sovereign, which favors a return to the now nearly lost ways of the ancients outlined in the banned Numen Tomes.”
The Syndicate tries to leverage Corron which is a mysterious powerful mineral. This mineral helps to maintain their dominance. On the other hand, the Sovereign tries to revive the ancient customs which are the forbidden Numen Tomes.
Rin needs to find the spider-web that leads to her father’s disappearance. She needs to uncover the hidden truths about the two factions.
Conclusion
The Sky of Tides is an immersive game that you should definitely look out for. You can explore and build meaningful relationship with diverse inhabitants. Each action you take will have a solid impact on your ending.
“Explore the mysterious and ancient landscapes of Numen and unearth items to understand the world around you. You never know what you might find along the way.”
