ColdSun

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ColdSun is a single player action game. It was developed by student games and was released on February 9, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

stealth exploration game

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive visuals that enhance its appeal.
Despite its limitations, some players found the gameplay enjoyable and worth a short experience.
The story, while brief, is engaging and has a heartfelt quality that resonates with some players.

The game is plagued by bugs, clunky controls, and poor design choices, making it frustrating to play.
It lacks essential features such as save support, a settings menu, and audio, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game feels unfinished and is primarily designed for console play, leading to a disappointing experience for PC gamers.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay primarily focuses on stealth mechanics, requiring players to bribe guards and avoid enemies, but it suffers from significant issues such as poor controls, lack of save support, and minimal audio. Many users find the experience unpolished and frustrating, with complaints about terrain glitches and a lack of engaging content beyond the initial moments. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a disappointing and stripped-down experience that fails to deliver a satisfying adventure.
- “Gameplay wise, it feels like a very stripped-down and stylised version of Plague Tale.”
- “Water is a great story tool, and I do like it as an unlock requirement as well; however, I feel like the drinking mechanic is fairly arbitrary.”
- “I strongly advise anyone trying this out to avoid walking over some of the terrain near ground level as you can easily get stuck on it and have to start from the very beginning. This game has basically no save support, lacks a settings or options menu, and there is almost no audio during gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it feels like a very stripped-down and stylized version of Plague Tale.”
- “The gameplay revolves around stealth mechanics, requiring you to bribe guards and avoid raiders.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being visually appealing and of good quality, though they are noted to lack the cutting-edge detail expected from a PC title. While the visuals enhance the overall experience, reviewers emphasize that impressive graphics alone are insufficient without equally strong gameplay.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “Nice visuals, simplistic stealth but not bad for students.”
- “Great visuals and sound, with reasonable stealth.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunky control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story is brief and primarily conveyed through collectibles, featuring a unique blend of themes reminiscent of "Mad Max" and "Grave of the Fireflies." While the use of water as a narrative device is appreciated, players express a desire for deeper exploration of the world and its characters. The introductory cinematic is a highlight, but overall, the storytelling feels somewhat limited.
- “The story is kind of a combination between Mad Max and Grave of the Fireflies.”
- “Water is a great story tool, and I do like it as an unlock requirement; however, I feel like the drinking mechanic is fairly arbitrary.”
- “I want to know more about the world, the people, and the story!”
- “The story is short and conveyed through finding little collectibles, but it at least offers a nice intro cinematic!”
- “The story feels like a combination of Mad Max and Grave of the Fireflies.”
- “I want to know more about the world, the characters, and the overall story!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be deeply heartfelt and emotionally resonant, expressing strong affection for its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “This is an amazing, heartfelt game, and I love it so much!”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it truly resonated with my own experiences.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, and their struggles made me reflect on my own life.”