In the summer of 1998, one man finds himself in a strange seaside town on England's east coast, in search of an old flame. But when tragedy strikes, Russell Coldron becomes embroiled in a sinister mystery at the heart of Kingstide.
The Tide is a story about love, loss, and alienation in the not-so-distant past. Each episode of the podcast is partially improvised through the use of a roleplaying game, with the narrator and the protagonist working together to discover the truth.
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In the summer of 1998, one man finds himself in a strange seaside town on England's east coast, in search of an old flame. But when tragedy strikes, Russell Coldron becomes embroiled in a sinister mystery at the heart of Kingstide.
The Tide is a story about love, loss, and alienation in the not-so-distant past. Each episode of the podcast is partially improvised through the use of a roleplaying game, with the narrator and the protagonist working together to discover the truth.
You should listen to The Tide if you like:
- Devastating queer romance
- Immersive sound design
- Small-town mystery
- An original soundtrack
- Narrative-first games
- Episodes with sensible runtimes!
You can learn more about the system powering The Tide, by checking out our explainer.
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Harriet Wilmer-Richards
Sound Designer
Matt Turner
Player
Riley Routh
Game Moderator