SolCycle

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SolCycle is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Garrett Blake and was released on June 12, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Enter the 3D sci-fi world of SolCycle! Play as a robot cat archaeologist, explore a post-human community rebuilt by plant-fueled robots, and barter with the locals in card-based gameplay! Learn to navigate the citizens’ requests while under the spell of a time-loop. Don’t forget to watch the clock!

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming aesthetic, including adorable character designs.
The music and sound design enhance the overall experience, creating a delightful atmosphere.
The gameplay offers a unique and refreshing take on mechanics like bartering and trading, making it intriguing and fun.

The game has some technical issues, particularly with widescreen support and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
Movement can feel slow and the fetch quest mechanics may become tedious as players progress.
Some players may find the time limit too short, impacting their ability to optimize runs.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful artwork, featuring stunning environments, character designs, and a well-crafted user interface. The aesthetic blends elements of solarpunk and y2k, creating a refreshing and visually appealing experience, complemented by amusing movement sprites.
- “The aesthetic is wonderful!”
- “The artwork in this game is so beautiful, from the environments to the character designs to the UI.”
- “I also really like the solarpunk-esque aesthetic of the game!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is primarily driven by fetch quests, which initially engage players as they navigate the relationships and needs of various characters. This setup creates an intriguing early game experience focused on exploration and understanding the game's world.
- “The early game of understanding who wants what and what everything is, adds a unique layer to the story.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The world-building is impressive, making the story feel rich and immersive.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its beauty and strong contribution to the overall experience, although some players may find it not to their personal taste. Overall, the sound design is highlighted as a key element that enhances the game's charm.
- “The music and sound design really bring this little game together!”
- “Beautiful game, great music, just not my thing”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting its quirky elements such as furry characters, gambling-themed cards, and amusing sprite animations. The inclusion of a church adds to the comedic charm, with many users praising the overall execution of these humorous aspects.
- “The game features a furry character, gambling cards, and good graphics with funny movement sprites.”
- “I highly recommend it! The fact that there is a church in the game is funny too. Very well done, and huge praise to you guys!”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics involving bartering and trading with characters, set in a visually appealing 3D world. However, some users feel that certain elements hinder the overall experience.
- “Utilizing interesting mechanics to barter and trade with characters felt intriguing and very new in such a beautiful 3D world.”
character development
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Reviewers praise the character development for its stunning designs and beautiful artwork, highlighting the impressive visual quality of both the characters and the game's environments.
- “The artwork in this game is so beautiful, from the environments to the character designs to the UI.”
- “The character designs are so good!”