Excitement is building for Sky of Tides, and the 32 endings are a big talking point! Let’s clarify what that means for your journey through numen9.
Some might worry that 32 completely different branches would water down the narrative, but that’s not how Sky of Tides works. Instead, your choices and actions shape Rin’s five core stats: compassion, intelligence, courage, luck, and humor. Each stat is tied to a major outcome in the game, and the fate of one of the key characters Rin forms a bond with over the nine episodes of Sky of Tides. Reaching stat thresholds for each stat determines how each story concludes.
This gets to the main difference between Sky of Tides’ core mechanic and those of other RPGs. numen9 is already a world totally out of balance–with planetoids hovering in space, the oceans floating in the sky, and two factions vying for control on the brink of all-out war.
The typical min-maxing approach where players double down on one character trait doesn’t quite fit when everything is already at an extreme, and that’s why the game rewards your ability to reach a threshold with each of your character traits, and restore an element of balance.
Each trait is tied to a major outcome in the game. The “32 endings” come from the combinations of these individual character outcomes. With five key characters and varying resolutions for each based on your stat development, the possibilities multiply. It’s an intricate web of interconnected stories, rather than wildly divergent and unrelated paths.
The goal is to give players a satisfying experience no matter where they end up statwise, but also allow a way to play again to see a different outcome with characters they feel particularly close to.
And if you can achieve balance and unlock the “true” ending of the game, we have a reward. We’ll throw in the Sky of Tides: Atla animated series, which loads right inside the game.
Sky of Tides offers a deeply personal experience where your choices directly influence the fates of those around you. For players who value narrative and relationships, this system provides a compelling and rewarding journey. The 32 potential combinations of outcomes highlight the depth and impact of your choices.
We look forward to you discovering all the ways your story can unfold!
