Demon Tides (PC) Review

Free from its charming yet decidedly indie 2.5D roots, Demon Tides transforms Beebz and her friends into fully realized polygonal misfits embarking on a seafaring adventure after the newly appointed queen receives an invitation from her estranged father. The shift to a fully 3D world introduces an expansive open environment with more than 30 locations, each featuring its own densely populated collection of micro-levels and points of interest.

Demon Tides opens with Queen Beebz and company crashing their ship as they approach the game’s watery new setting. The sequence acts as a tutorial, helping both newcomers and returning players familiarize themselves with the core mechanics. Like Demon Turf before it, Demon Tides emphasizes precision-based platforming, a design choice that works even better in 3D.

In addition to Beebz’s bat form, which players can use to navigate more precarious platforming sections, she can also transform into a small sea serpent. The sea-snake form... Read more