Distant Sun

About

Distant Sun is a singleplayer, story-rich, sci-fi game based on character dialogue, puzzle solving, the choices you make and the impact of its results. Set in the late 2100s, there's not much space in space. Under the backdrop of rising tension between the nations of Earth, Pioneer Research has embarked on the noble task of figuring out how to expand humanity throughout the cosmos but something …

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 3 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The trailer intrigued many players and generated interest in trying the game.
The game features dialogue options that add depth to interactions with crew mates, and the voice work, while not perfect, is appreciated.
The concept of the game is nice and shows potential for engaging gameplay.

The game is plagued by gamebreaking bugs that prevent progression, leading to frustration.
There are significant optimization issues, including poor frame rates and visual pop-in, which detract from the experience.
Quality of life issues, such as messy computer screens, poor AI behavior, and unresponsive mechanics, hinder gameplay.

stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is currently criticized for being poor, with users reporting numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues that significantly hinder gameplay.
- “I wanted to give this game a fair chance, but right now it is a buggy mess with game-breaking bugs.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered multiple glitches that completely disrupted my gameplay experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics of the game are considered outdated, reminiscent of earlier titles like Doom 3, and are further hindered by performance issues, such as low frame rates even on high-end hardware. While some users attribute these shortcomings to its indie status, they express disappointment in the overall visual quality.
- “Given this is an indie game, I can overlook the somewhat amateurish voice acting. However, I can't ignore the bad coding, as I'm getting only 30fps on an RTX 3090 Kingpin, with graphics that feel like they're from the Doom 3 era.”
- “The graphics are disappointing, lacking the polish and detail expected in modern games, which makes the overall experience feel outdated.”
- “While I appreciate the effort put into this indie title, the visuals are subpar and detract significantly from the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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