Nine Sols
- May 28, 2024
- RedCandleGames
- 23h median play time
In any other universe, I would balk at Nine Sols’ difficulty. Yet, I gave it a chance, and it more than rewarded me for giving it a moment of my time. Over 20 hours later, I came out of it bruised, battered, and wanting more Taopunk goodness.
Get on Steam"Nine Sols" is a 2D action-platformer set in a lore-rich Asian fantasy world, where you play as hero Yi on a quest to defeat the nine Sols, the rulers of the forsaken realm of New Kunlun. With Sekiro-inspired combat, the game features a vengeful storyline and unique exploration in a beautifully hand-drawn 2D environment. Your journey will be filled with challenges as you uncover the truth behind this ancient sanctuary and its protectors.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- story2,214 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- gameplay1,176 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- music723 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- graphics695 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- emotional155 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- atmosphere83 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding73 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
- character development53 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- funny38 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- optimization27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- replayability18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
- stability18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
- ads2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Nine Sols (PC) Review
In any other universe, I would balk at Nine Sols’ difficulty. Yet, I gave it a chance, and it more than rewarded me for giving it a moment of my time. Over 20 hours later, I came out of it bruised, battered, and wanting more Taopunk goodness.
90%Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a brutal action title that’s full of heart, and a clear vision. Its refined combat system centered around parrying forces players to sharpen their reflexes and deflect their way to victory. Yi is a memorable protagonist, and there are plenty of characters in this Taopunk world worth interacting with. The superb art direction, and dense worldbuilding leave room for more to come, and while some of the exploration and navigation can feel a bit tedious at times, Nine Sols is a largely polished experience that’s a cut above the rest.
90%Nine Sols Review
Something may have gotten lost in translation.
85%
