Grind and free-to-play mechanics dominate conversations: 32 mentions around pay-to-win and 11 around the free-to-play model. Those who log over 25 hours turn skeptical early reviews into glowing praise.
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In-game
« If you liked deepolis from back in the day then this is the game hits the right spots. You know what you are getting with these types of games that are PvP focused. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 76 h played21« If you had fun playing Deepolis, you will definitely have fun playing this game. Better graphics, new features, new players, a better game. And the admins make decisions with the community »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 74 h played11« If you join TNO Discord you will find that the developers listen to player feedback and their vision for this game is beyond the scope of what Deepolis used to be. I have high hopes for this game, pray I wont be disappointed. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 129 h played1« Great game! It is totaly normal for an mmo to have some problems at launch but devs handled as pros. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played11« Edited review 08-19-2026: The game itself is very fun, and it has a significant amount potential. I am excited to see where the game goes, just needs some new release kinks worked out. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 18 h played1« pas mal, vivement la suite des maj »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 80 h played
« Look man, I like a water theme a lot more than the next guy. But there aint ♥♥♥♥ to do in this. 'Kill stuff and level', but the killing isn't fun, and the leveling is slow as hell. Pass on this until some more updates. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played11« Open Pvp , did the "tutorial , 2 mins later getting owned by lvl 15 player right when i went out for the 2nd Mission. DOA , dont waste money/time. i had hopes for it , reminding me of an old BigPoint Game »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played11« P2W short simple and to the point 1 guy spent hundreds and just solos 1vs 50 in the first week save you trouble unless you unload your wallet you will be stuck getting absolutely nuked in sector 2 »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played1« Bad DarkOrbit/Deepolis clone, extremely pay to win and feels unfinished. Don't waste your time »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 64 h played1« The game is buggy and lacks any PVE content besides killing the same NPC 1000s times before your hand hurts »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 56 h played1« Enfin un bon jeu dans le délire de DO »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 22 h played
In players' words
« If you liked deepolis from back in the day then this is the game hits the right spots. You know what you are getting with these types of games that are PvP focused. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 76 h played21« Look man, I like a water theme a lot more than the next guy. But there aint ♥♥♥♥ to do in this. 'Kill stuff and level', but the killing isn't fun, and the leveling is slow as hell. Pass on this until some more updates. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played11« If you had fun playing Deepolis, you will definitely have fun playing this game. Better graphics, new features, new players, a better game. And the admins make decisions with the community »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 74 h played11« Open Pvp , did the "tutorial , 2 mins later getting owned by lvl 15 player right when i went out for the 2nd Mission. DOA , dont waste money/time. i had hopes for it , reminding me of an old BigPoint Game »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played11« If you join TNO Discord you will find that the developers listen to player feedback and their vision for this game is beyond the scope of what Deepolis used to be. I have high hopes for this game, pray I wont be disappointed. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 129 h played1« P2W short simple and to the point 1 guy spent hundreds and just solos 1vs 50 in the first week save you trouble unless you unload your wallet you will be stuck getting absolutely nuked in sector 2 »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played1« Great game! It is totaly normal for an mmo to have some problems at launch but devs handled as pros. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played11« Bad DarkOrbit/Deepolis clone, extremely pay to win and feels unfinished. Don't waste your time »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 64 h played1« Edited review 08-19-2026: The game itself is very fun, and it has a significant amount potential. I am excited to see where the game goes, just needs some new release kinks worked out. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 18 h played1« The game is buggy and lacks any PVE content besides killing the same NPC 1000s times before your hand hurts »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 56 h played1« pas mal, vivement la suite des maj »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 80 h played« Enfin un bon jeu dans le délire de DO »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 22 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
49 % pos · n=87
Value for money
17 % pos · n=47
Content / longevity
32 % pos · n=25
Multiplayer
26 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=15
Interface / UX
7 % pos · n=14
Performance
20 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
87
43
2
42
Value for money
47
8
10
29
Content / longevity
25
8
1
16
Multiplayer
19
5
1
13
Graphics / art
15
12
0
3
Interface / UX
14
1
0
13
Performance
10
2
2
6
Story / writing
7
6
0
1
Audio / music
3
1
0
2
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Warning signs flagged by players
Most recurring negative themes in reviews (automatic detection):
⚠️ Aggressive monetization · 28% of reviews
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 52 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.5 h.
Exploration and boss fights resonate deeply: 61% positive mentions for the >10 hour bracket.
Visuals provide a standout escape: 12 positive mentions out of 15.
PvP shows potential with modest fanfare: 5 positive mentions against 1 solidly negative.
Weaknesses
UI frustrates newcomers: 13 negative mentions out of 14.
Early content scarcity draws complaints: 16 negative mentions out of 25.
Monetization fuels discontent: 29 negative mentions out of 47.
Who is it for?
Hardcore MMORPG fans who don’t mind rough edges for deep progression systems. Casual explorers chasing a story-driven journey may find it overwhelming.
Is Tidal Nexus Online worth it in 2026?
It depends — the community is divided: 57% of 289 Steam reviews are positive (player score 52/100). Most-praised strength: Exploration and boss fights resonate deeply. Main point of caution: aggressive monetization. The game is free to play.
Verdict
A bold experiment in blending grind-heavy mechanics with open-world charm. Server stutters and monetization hurdles hold it back, yet dedication reaps rewards. The split verdict mirrors a game caught between ambition and polish.
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