Extreme Demon LDM
Geometry Dash Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave is OniLink's ocean-themed Extreme Demon verified by Zoink. This page uses the local LDM HTML build from the resource folder, with a concise guide to the level's history, gameplay, and practice priorities.
Outline
Play Tidal Wave LDM
Play Tidal Wave online: the embedded game above loads from the local file at /game/tidal-wave/index.html. It is an LDM browser build, so it is meant for fast page play rather than official Geometry Dash records.
Overview
What is Geometry Dash Tidal Wave?
Geometry Dash Tidal Wave is an Extreme Demon created by OniLink and verified by Zoink. It became famous for pushing top-level difficulty with a bright beach and ocean theme instead of the darker hell style common in many older benchmark demons.
Tidal Wave was verified on September 9, 2023, then rated on February 18, 2024. After rating, it claimed the Demonlist top spot and became one of the most discussed levels of the modern Geometry Dash era.
Quick Facts
Tidal Wave key details
Difficulty
Extreme Demon
Creator
OniLink
Verifier
Zoink
Verified
September 9, 2023
Attempts
49,534
Rated
February 18, 2024
Song
Tidal Wave (Shiawase VIP rmx)
Theme
Ocean, beach, and summer
History
Verification and rating timeline
Zoink completed Tidal Wave after 49,534 attempts, giving the level the proof it needed as a serious Top 1 candidate. The level then spent months in an unusual gap: verified, heavily discussed, but not immediately rated.
That delay became part of its identity. When it was finally rated on February 18, 2024, Tidal Wave moved from community argument into official Demonlist history.
Gameplay
How Tidal Wave plays
Length
Long-form consistency
Tidal Wave is not just a short wave challenge. The length makes nerves and stamina part of the difficulty.
Wave
Fast precision control
The wave gameplay is the identity of the level, with repeated high-speed corridors and click rhythm changes.
Transitions
Mode swaps under pressure
Practice the parts around portals and speed changes separately before attempting long runs.
LDM build
Browser-friendly presentation
The local embed is the LDM HTML build, useful for casual play and page performance compared with a heavier visual version.
Practice Tips
How to approach Tidal Wave
Treat Tidal Wave as a consistency grind before treating it as a completion grind. Start with repeated runs through the wave-heavy sections, then connect those into longer chunks once the transitions stop feeling random.
If you are coming from older levels like Bloodbath or Sonic Wave, expect a different pressure profile. The difficulty is less about one famous choke point and more about surviving demanding gameplay for a long time.
FAQ
Tidal Wave FAQ
Who created Geometry Dash Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave was created by OniLink and verified by Zoink.
When was Tidal Wave verified?
Zoink verified Tidal Wave on September 9, 2023 after 49,534 attempts.
When was Tidal Wave rated?
Tidal Wave was rated on February 18, 2024 and placed at #1 on the Demonlist at that time.
Is this the official Geometry Dash level?
No. This page embeds a local browser LDM HTML build for play. Use Geometry Dash itself for the official level and in-game records.
What makes Tidal Wave different from older top demons?
Its bright ocean theme contrasts with the red hell style of levels like Bloodbath, while still pushing top-level wave and consistency difficulty.