Reading the tides in Hollow Tide Expedition

Hollow Tide Expedition trusts you to figure things out, which is wonderful until you're standing in front of a flooded doorway with no idea what to do. The answer, almost always, is the tide.

The water level cycles, and rooms that are sealed at high tide open at low. If you're stuck, sit down on a bench, pass some time, and watch what changes. We solved half the game's tougher moments just by waiting and paying attention.

Read everything. The scattered notes aren't just lore — they often hint at where to go next in plain terms if you're paying attention. We skimmed early on and got lost far more than we needed to.

There's no rush here. Let the islands sink at their own pace and the game gives back more the slower you take it.