Solar Purge

About

In "Solar Purge" , players engage in intense twin-stick shooter action with RPG elements and bullet hell difficulty. Choose from four unique heroes, each with distinct playstyles: Engineer for support, Juggernaut for defense, Stryker for heavy firing power, and Assassin for stealth and agility. Explore the story mode to uncover the secrets of Nova Genesis and the fate of three vanished ships.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The gameplay is smooth and satisfying, with great gun mechanics and unique character abilities that enhance the experience.
The Holochamber mode offers engaging and progressively challenging gameplay, making it a highlight of the game.
The developers are actively updating the game and listening to player feedback, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.

The game currently has limited content, with only a few missions and repetitive gameplay, which detracts from its overall value.
There is no save feature for the campaign, leading to frustration for players who cannot track their progress.
The asking price feels too high for the amount of content available, making it hard to recommend at this stage.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its tight and smooth twin-stick mechanics, with enjoyable gunplay and interesting environments to explore. However, some players feel that it lacks depth due to minimal engaging systems and mechanics, and there are concerns about control adjustments and progress-saving issues. Overall, while the core gameplay feels solid, it could benefit from additional features to enhance player engagement.
- “However, it's clear the devs have put a good amount of their effort into making the moment-to-moment gameplay feel fantastic.”
- “The guns are terrific, the gameplay tight, and the environments interesting to explore.”
- “The devs have focused on gameplay first, and it shows.”
- “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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is currently limited, featuring only three and a half missions alongside an arcade-style "holochamber" mode focused on scoring and power-ups. However, players can expect ongoing updates, including new campaign missions and content, as indicated by a recently released roadmap. While the backstory is present, the overall narrative experience is still developing, and some features are not yet fully implemented.
- “Edit: There is a recently posted roadmap including some campaign missions coming this fall, and the current public beta includes a third cave tileset for the holo chamber.”
- “How holo chamber works is you start a floor and you run through the map completing missions and opening chests and looking for better guns.”
- “Basically, it boils down to 3 and a half missions and an arcade-style 'holochamber' mode with scoring, waves, power-ups, etc. However, the game is being constantly updated with new content and loot.”
- “(Not all skills are implemented yet, same for maps/story) Buy it now if you want to support them; otherwise, I advise you to wait.”
- “Now that I have given backstory, let me tell you about the game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their stunning quality, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and skillful mechanics. However, some users have 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.”
optimization
1 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 deck with some stuttering.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame drops, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “Optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance.”