Solar Purge

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Solar Purge is a single player and multiplayer arcade role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Hitscan Games and was released on July 29, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Blow away everything in your path in this 4 player co-op, sci-fi, twin-stick shooter! Explore huge worlds, level up your characters, defeat giant bosses and discover the mystery of Nova Genesis!

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The twin-stick mechanics feel smooth and enjoyable, providing a solid gameplay experience.
The game has a variety of weapons and play styles, showcasing potential for a fun looter shooter experience.
The developers are actively listening to player feedback and are committed to improving the game with future updates.

The game lacks substantial content and feels repetitive, making it difficult to justify its price point.
There are significant gameplay issues, such as the absence of a save feature and poorly balanced skills, which detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the game to be a proof of concept rather than a fully realized product, leading to disappointment.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a basic twin-stick shooter experience, with some users noting that while the mechanics feel good and the controls are tight, there is a lack of engaging systems or meaningful progression. Although the shooting mechanics and environments are enjoyable, issues such as save functionality and map design detract from the overall experience.
- “Yes, the twin-stick mechanics feel pretty good.”
- “The guns are terrific, the gameplay tight, and the environments interesting to explore.”
- “Gameplay feels solid, though the map/radar needs a bit of work.”
- “It's the bare-bones functionality of a twin-stick shooter with no systems or mechanics that engage the player.”
- “Yes, at some point, they come with 'perks' which don't meaningfully affect gameplay in any way.”
- “As a matter of fact, there isn't much gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their stunning quality, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and skillful mechanics. However, some users experienced issues with the graphics settings resetting automatically.
- “Fast-paced yet skill-involved, topped off with sweet abilities and stunning graphics. It's the whole package!”
- “The graphics settings got auto-reset.”
- “The textures look outdated and lack detail.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack realism.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is still in development, with some skills and maps not yet implemented. However, a roadmap has been released indicating upcoming campaign missions this fall, suggesting that players can expect more narrative content in the future. Users recommend waiting for further updates before purchasing, unless they wish to support the developers now.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted, with twists and turns that make each mission feel meaningful.”
- “I love how the lore is woven into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Not all skills are implemented yet, and the same goes for the maps and story. I advise you to wait before buying it.”
- “The current public beta includes a third cave tileset for the holo chamber, but the story feels incomplete.”
- “There is a recently posted roadmap including some campaign missions coming this fall, but the story lacks depth and engagement.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences some stuttering when played on the Steam Deck, indicating that optimization may not be fully refined for this platform.
- “Plays okay on the deck but experiences some stuttering.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “Performance issues make the game nearly unplayable at times.”