Torment: Tides of Numenera Trailers Shows Off The Game’s Dynamic Combat
Home » News » Torment: Tides of Numenera Trailers Shows Off The Game’s Dynamic Combat

Torment: Tides of Numenera Trailers Shows Off The Game’s Dynamic Combat

Techland and inXile Entertainment have released a trailer for Torment: Tides of Numenera that shows off the game’s dynamic choices and options in combat.

When tensions flare, you are able to use the game’s deep dialogue and skill system to attempt to diffuse conflict with your deception, persuasion or stealth. When conflict proves unavoidable, your investment in your main stats, Might, Speed and Intellect improve your effectiveness in combat. Furthermore, as you increases in Tiers, which function like levels, you can unlock new abilities that are used in combat.

When it comes to equipment, you will have a choice of several different weapons and armor. Your most important pieces of equipment however are Cyphers, which are unique devices that can perform all manners of different actions, such as offensive area of effects, life drain, or summon beings. Once used, they are completely drained. They are also hazardous to handle, diminishing your effectiveness in combat and even carrying the potential to explode while you carry them. Increasing your Cypher limit can help prevent this.

torment-9

There are a variety of party members who can accompany you in the game, up to 3 at a time. You have full access to them when in combat, letting you control their weapons, cyphers and abilities. The class you choose also has an effect on combat, as Nanos can call down flaming creatures and Jacks can summon illusory warriors.

Even in the midst of combat, you’ll have opportunities to talk to some of your enemies and attempt to diffuse the fight before people get further hurt. If your pleas fall on deaf ears, focus on taking out the leader. Killing them has a chance to cause their followers to flee.

torment-10

If you do die in battle, you go to a mysterious place called the Castoff’s Labyrinth. It is a maze within the mind of the your character, Last Castoff. You can explore this maze and its denizens and discover new quests and story content and increase your power, returning to life when you’re ready.

torment 6

Heady stuff. Torment: Tides of Numenera releases February 28th, 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC and we’ve picked it as one of our Top 20 RPGs of 2017.


Visit the Torment: Tides of Numenera Wiki

More on Torment: Tides of Numenera

About the Author

Games

Comments

Log in to leave a Comment

Latest from Fextralife