Battle For The Sun

While trashing someone's work is not something anyone wants to do, some games are so bad that it makes you think Steam should perform quality tests before letting something on their service. Battle for the Sun possesses some of the most pitiful controls mashed up with a laughable narrative, topped off with disgusting visuals. Despite the split-second bliss derived from picking up an alien resource upgrade, Battle for the Sun possesses no redeemable qualities that make it worth a purchase, even at it’s paltry ten-dollar price tag.

39%Game Brain Score

humor, emotional

story, gameplay

45% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

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Battle For The Sun is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Appsolutely Studios and was released on July 22, 2015. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Battle for the Sun" is a real-time strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players must build and manage their base, gather resources, and create a powerful army to fight against AI enemies or other players. The ultimate goal is to colonize the sun and achieve world domination.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game runs smoothly without any major bugs or crashes.
The cheesy, B-movie story and dialogue provide unintentional humor.
Gameplay offers decent gun mechanics and a variety of weapons.

Gunplay and enemy AI are basic and uninspired.
Sound balance issues, particularly with dialogue and voice acting.
Level design can feel repetitive and some levels drag on too long.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
The game's story is characterized as a cheesy, B-movie narrative filled with cliched dialogue and predictable tropes, such as a boot camp setting and a traitorous general. While some players find the absurdity of the plot entertaining, many criticize it for being poorly written and lacking depth, with missions often feeling aimless and disconnected from the overarching narrative. Despite its shortcomings, the effort put into cutscenes and voice acting is noted, though the overall execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The story is awesome though; there's something interesting about it.”
- “You can tell the devs did put some effort into the game, seeing that they tried to make a decent story, along with an intro and voice acting.”
- “Can't wait to get farther into the game to see the plot unfold!”
- “The story copies the traditional Call of Duty template of storytelling: the game starts in a boot camp, there’s a general that betrays his comrades, and the enemy is not sympathetic whatsoever.”
- “-barebones story and what little can be found is cliched and badly written; most missions even lack an explanation on why you're doing what you're doing.”
- “You can tell the devs did put some effort into the game, seeing that they tried to make a decent story, along with an intro and voice acting, but they failed to make a decent menu, showing us (the consumers) they were in a rush.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland and generic, often comparing it to poorly executed asset flips. While some appreciate the challenge and retro charm, others criticize the repetitive mechanics, overpowered weapons, and lack of engaging level design, leading to a monotonous experience. Overall, the gameplay fails to compensate for the game's shortcomings in graphics and design.
- “The gameplay also has a sort of retro charm, like back when I was a kid and I would literally play any FPS that came my way.”
- “This game was really well put together; I really liked the scenery and gameplay. It challenged me like nothing ever did, and that's what a game needs: a good challenge for the player.”
- “Animations, graphics, gameplay, level design.”
- “The game's quality is comparable to a bad asset-flip and the gameplay does not make up for the game’s bad graphics.”
- “Battle for the Sun is a very basic and dull FPS with gameplay that can be summed up as sprint through bare levels, shoot a few aliens while getting in cover whenever needed, look for the next waypoint, rinse and repeat.”
- “Instead, gameplay is both mind-numbingly monotonous and difficult, and it's impossible to discern what is what with the terrible blurred lighting.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its unintentional comedic elements, with many players finding the poor quality and cheesy cutscenes amusing. While the humor can be entertaining, it often stems from the game's flaws, leading to a mixed experience where players may enjoy the laughs but are left with a lackluster gameplay experience afterward. Overall, those who appreciate "so bad it's good" humor may find the game worth playing for its comedic value.
- “This is so bad that I cried from laughing so hard.”
- “The story and characters are so hilariously bad that they end up being good, in a strange and twisted way.”
- “The game has been great so far, loving the older style to the game along with the hilarious callouts by General Briggs!”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
12%
50%
The graphics in the game receive overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as low-resolution, lifeless, and reminiscent of outdated titles. While some praise the intricate level design and photorealistic elements, the overall consensus is that the visuals are subpar and detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “But not repetitive, mindless action, oh no, but rather high quality, well designed action with photorealistic graphics, high-octane music, perfect controls, and level design so intricate and well realized that it puts Doom to shame.”
- “Fast-paced game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that seamlessly move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, showcasing a level of detail that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The game's quality is comparable to a bad asset-flip and the gameplay does not make up for the game’s bad graphics.”
- “The graphics really suck... perhaps a repolish?”
- “- Bad graphics, low-res textures, blurry environments, lights clip through objects, and models look lifeless.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that the game's stability allows for the effective use of glitches and exploits, suggesting that these elements can be strategically leveraged during speedruns. Overall, the game appears to maintain a stable environment that supports such gameplay tactics.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to complete a speedrun without losing progress.”
- “I encountered multiple glitches that not only broke the game but also caused it to freeze, ruining my experience.”
- “Stability is a major issue; I lost my run due to an unexpected exploit that caused the game to crash.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is characterized as high-octane and well-designed, complementing the photorealistic graphics and intricate level design. However, some users find the soundtrack to be generic and lacking in originality.
- “But not repetitive, mindless action, oh no, but rather high quality, well designed action with photorealistic graphics, high-octane music, perfect controls, and level design so intricate and well realized that it puts Doom to shame.”
- “The soundtrack is very run of the mill and generic.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions, with players reporting moments of intense laughter that can lead to tears, highlighting its ability to engage users on a humorous and emotional level.

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30%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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While trashing someone's work is not something anyone wants to do, some games are so bad that it makes you think Steam should perform quality tests before letting something on their service. Battle for the Sun possesses some of the most pitiful controls mashed up with a laughable narrative, topped off with disgusting visuals. Despite the split-second bliss derived from picking up an alien resource upgrade, Battle for the Sun possesses no redeemable qualities that make it worth a purchase, even at it’s paltry ten-dollar price tag.
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Battle For The Sun is a shooter game.

Battle For The Sun is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Battle For The Sun was released on July 22, 2015.

Battle For The Sun was developed by Appsolutely Studios.

Battle For The Sun has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Battle For The Sun is a single player game.

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