Torment: Tides of Numenera
Last updated: 2026-01-18
- Captivating world and storytelling engages players deeply
- Meaningful choices shape consequences and outcomes
- Unique Numenera setting blends sci-fi and fantasy
- High-quality writing elevates dialogue and narrative
- Weak combat feels unsatisfying and unpolished
- Numerous bugs and technical issues disrupt gameplay
Emotions
Frustration27%Disappointment24%Satisfaction10%Appreciation7%Excitement4%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 73%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 27%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 52%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 48%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 483
- Negative points
- 588
- Gameplay points
- 452
- Perf. points
- 72
- Rec. points
- 93
- Misc points
- 28
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Captivating world and storytelling
| The game is praised for its immersive world-building, engaging narrative, and well-written characters. Players highlight the unique sci-fi/fantasy setting, rich lore, and philosophical themes as standout features. | 99% |
Meaningful choices and consequences
| Choices in dialogue, quests, and character development have significant impacts on the story and world. Players value the replayability and depth of philosophical and moral decisions. | 96% |
Unique Numenera setting
| The game successfully adapts the Numenera tabletop RPG, offering a bizarre, post-apocalyptic world billions of years in the future. Players appreciate the blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and philosophical elements. | 95% |
High-quality writing and prose
| The game’s writing is frequently compared to literary works, with dense, imaginative, and philosophical prose. Players appreciate the novel-like storytelling and rich vocabulary. | 92% |
Inspired by Planescape: Torment
| The game is often compared to *Planescape: Torment* for its narrative depth, philosophical themes, and dialogue-driven gameplay. It is seen as a worthy spiritual successor. | 91% |
Strong art and atmospheric design
| The game features beautiful 2D visuals, unique environmental designs, and a memorable soundtrack. The art style and atmosphere enhance the immersive experience. | 88% |
Performance and accessibility
| The game runs smoothly on low-end hardware and is accessible to players new to CRPGs. Its mechanics and UI are user-friendly and well-designed. | 87% |
Flexible combat and pacifist options
| Combat is avoidable through dialogue, skill checks, or pacifist solutions. The crisis system and turn-based mechanics offer multiple ways to resolve conflicts, catering to diverse playstyles. | 12% |