Torment: Tides of Numenera

Overview

I nitpick because I love. Despite clear flaws, Numenera is easily my favorite game of The Great PC RPG Revival (sorry, Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny, and Wasteland 2) so far. For nearly two decades, Planescape Torment was one of a kind, and after that kind of time passes, you figure that’s just the way it’ll stay. Against all odds, however, this 2017 video game has taken Planescape’s mottled old flesh and stitched together something strange and new. I wonder what sort of legacy it will leave.

-- As reviewed by TechSpot

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 30 expert reviews

Excellent:

14
Good:

10
Average:

4
Bad:

2

8.1

User Score

Based on 1,452 reviews
as rated by users

TechSpot is supported by its audience. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

Last revision on December 10, 2020

Reviewers Liked

A world where everything seems possible, and where quests take advantage of that fact
Depth of branching paths allows unique characters to have unique experiences
Compelling level of choice

Reviewers Didn't Like

Too many ideas, not enough time to explore all of them
Extremely niche appeal

Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on March 01, 2017

Despite its shortcomings, Torment: Tides of Numenera is an excellent game, for a particular kind of gamer. If you're looking for twitch-based gameplay, instant gratification and a bit of mindless violence, look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you...

By Macworld on May 18, 2017

A novel game In a way, Torment: Tides of Numenera starts off much like an interactive novel. And there is a heap of reading to do in this novel, which may turn some people off the game right from the beginning, especially since it isn’t mixed in with...

By Hooked Gamers on April 12, 2017

At the heart of Torment: Tides Of Numenera is a singular question, “What does one life matter?” Backed by Kickstarter, with an initial goal of $900K, which was met in under 6 hours, and then went on to reach over 4 million dollars, Torment: Tides Of...

By gamingcentral.in on April 03, 2017

Once in a blue moon a title comes along that manages to defy the expectations that are connected to a particular genre. Torment: Tides of Numenera seems to be attempting to do just that with its rather unique take on the role-playing genre.Torment:...

By moviesgamesandtech.com on March 15, 2017

I never got to play Planescape: Torment back when it came out in 1999. Back then, I was much more of a console gamer, and Torment was very much a PC game. It's a classic RPG, ranked on countless lists as one of the best RPGs and best games of all time,...

By technobuffalo.com on March 11, 2017

Torment defines itself as codified opposition to current trends, but that’s also not all it is. Using pools of points to set limits on its players and driving player expression through curiosity are novel additions to one of gaming’s oldest genres.

By GameSpot on March 08, 2017

A frustrating CRPG that hits the mark more often than not thanks to its...

By videogamesuncovered.com on March 08, 2017

The result is a game that packs meaning into almost everything you do. It doesn’t surpass the emotional heights of its late 90s forebear, but Numenera’s incredibly distinct world and unique approach to gameplay offer something really untraditional to sink your time, thoughts and choices into. For RPG fans this is super exciting, and will be sure to entertain across multiple playthroughs over dozens, if not hundreds of hours.

By TrustedReviews on March 07, 2017

Additionally, Tides of Numenera manages to find some brand new ways to be obnoxious. I’ve waited for patches and gave this game an inordinate amount of chances to no avail. If the writing weren’t so well done, I would be okay with giving it a low score alongside a few wisecracks and forget about it. Because inXile is telling a story that demands to be seen through but made it so tiresome to do so, I cannot help but feel a frothy, incandescent rage. This could, nay should, be so much better.

By HardcoreGamer on March 06, 2017

Load More Reviews…