The Sun Origin Post Apocalypse

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"The Sun: Origin" is a shooter game with RPG elements, set in a post-apocalyptic world. The game boasts an interesting plot and good gameplay with decent graphics. However, it is disturbed by frequent ads and bugs, which can affect the overall gaming experience. The game describes itself as offering an action-packed experience in a ruthless post-apocalyptic setting.

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Play Modes

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

The Sun Origin Post Apocalypse screenshot

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,661 reviews

story113 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and an immersive storyline that keeps players engaged.
It offers a challenging gameplay experience reminiscent of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout series.
The developers are responsive and actively work on updates and improvements.

The controls are clunky and can be unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
There are numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress and quest tracking.
The game can be overly difficult, with scarce resources and confusing mission objectives.

story
396 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
7%
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engaging narrative, drawing comparisons to titles like "Stalker" and "Fallout." However, players frequently express frustration with poor English translations, confusing mission objectives, and a lack of clear guidance, which can detract from the overall experience. While many enjoy the immersive world and character interactions, there are calls for improvements in quest tracking and mission clarity to enhance gameplay.
- “There's a very interesting and in-depth storyline along with missions.”
- “The game is awesome, I also like the fact that this is an open world game, and I also love the interesting story of this game.”
- “Absolutely love the storyline and the game itself.”
- “The storyline has no final ending and is supposed to be coming (for months now).”
- “The English translation isn't great, causing a lot of confusion in missions.”
- “The missions, when started, have no real sense of direction, and you end up finishing it earlier by accident.”
graphics
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
29%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as impressive for a mobile title, often comparing them favorably to other mobile shooters. However, several users report issues such as lag, poor optimization, and occasional graphical glitches, indicating that while the visuals can be stunning, they may not consistently meet expectations across all devices. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point, but there is a clear demand for further refinement and optimization.
- “Amazing graphics, the story is interesting and globally it is a very immersive game.”
- “The graphics are beautiful!”
- “For a mobile game, the graphics are top notch, but to say the controls and the game are difficult overall would be an understatement.”
- “The graphics are bad, it does lag every 30 seconds and they won't give you a refund either.”
- “The game was just a waste of time and money. I don't recommend anyone to buy this game; the graphics are pathetic, the storyline is boring, and the controls are the worst. I want a refund from the developer!”
- “Graphics seem to be from the 80's and I would be surprised if the dialog was written by a 7-year-old.”
gameplay
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
34%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its depth, smooth mechanics, and engaging story, while others criticize the clunky controls, lack of autosave features, and difficulty spikes. Users have noted the need for improvements in movement, aiming sensitivity, and overall navigation, as well as the presence of bugs that can disrupt the experience. Despite these issues, the game is often compared favorably to titles like "Stalker" and "Fallout," indicating a solid foundation with potential for enhancement.
- “The gameplay and story are good and awesome; anything I wanted is in here (item management, adventure, tasks, attachments for guns, and many more).”
- “This game is by far the best first-person shooter with a huge, amazing, and enjoyable storyline ever made for smartphones, along with high-definition graphics and smooth gameplay controls.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, the story is very interesting and makes me want to play more; the graphics and environment are insane.”
- “The controls are rather bad, the gameplay is okay in a way, but the difficulty is a pain, even with the 'scroll difficulty' setting, which I find weird as not many games let you customize it like that.”
- “The shooting mechanics are crude and cumbersome and the story is dull and boring.”
- “The gameplay is mediocre.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
91%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent crashes, particularly during specific actions like throwing grenades or interacting with ladders. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay with minimal bugs, others have encountered significant issues such as unresponsive quests, audio problems, and freezing at startup. Overall, the game requires substantial fixes to address its various glitches and improve the overall experience.
- “The game so far is very good; no bugs, no glitches, and no performance issues. It really reminds me of Stalker.”
- “Runs great on Tab S2.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “The downside, however, is that there are major glitches such as loot not spawning, which renders some quests unable to be completed.”
- “I have put tens if not hundreds of hours into this game over the past few years, and I have yet to beat it because every time I play through it, the main quest glitches and makes the game unfinishable.”
- “The game won't even start; it freezes at the loading screen. Waste of money.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback from users. While some players report smooth performance and impressive graphics, many others experience issues such as crashes, lag, and unresponsive controls, indicating a need for further updates and optimization. Specific concerns include sensitivity settings, slow menu loading, and audio synchronization problems, suggesting that the game requires significant improvements to enhance the overall user experience.
- “Definitely a good FPS, elaborate storyline, very customizable performance (runs smoothly even with maxed out settings) and impressive graphics.”
- “Foremost this game constantly surprises me with the fact that it is a mobile establishment and it runs with stellar performance!”
- “Wth now can run on lower spec this game runs smoothly on Mediatek since I changed phone lol.”
- “Finally able to buy it today and so far I like the game, but it keeps crashing every few minutes (about 10-15 mins). Hope this gets fixed. I tried the controller option where I can't bind my right trigger, and the right analog sensitivity also needs optimization; it's still too sensitive with the lowest setting.”
- “Cool concept, desperately in need of updates and extensive optimization.”
- “The reason why I rated gameplay 1 star was due to performance issues, and the frame rate was clearly 10 to 20 fps.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
29%
57%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the absence of aggressive microtransactions and ads, while others criticize the slow ad responsiveness and the necessity of in-app purchases for progression. Users have reported issues with purchases not reflecting in their inventory, and many desire more customization options for ad sensitivity and controls. Overall, while some find the pricing fair for a full game experience, others feel pressured to spend money to enhance gameplay.
- “No ads and no in-app purchase paywalls in this game is something not common in today's games.”
- “For a couple bucks you get a full game, fun, and without scamming microtransactions; it is actually fair.”
- “The settings are a bit awkward to use, and it would be great if you could pay a one-off payment to make the game with no in-app purchases; then that would make it a 5-star rating game.”
- “Made available some in-app purchases for gear to fast track my backtracking through levels I've completed several times over.”
- “Why does it have in-game purchases but cost money?”
- “Totally worthless, the game is decent but its graphics make me feel like I'm playing some old school COD game from 2010 with a very bad controlling system. Also, things and events are designed in such a way that players must make in-app purchases even for staying alive.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and exciting environments, particularly in settings like abandoned bunkers and towers, which enhance the overall experience. While the graphics contribute positively to the atmosphere, some players note issues with controls and quest bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, the atmospheric elements, reminiscent of the Stalker series, make it a standout title worth playing, especially on capable devices.
- “The atmosphere you experience when visiting an abandoned bunker alone is very exciting.”
- “The game is very atmospheric, definitely worth the price of admission and I will continue to play.”
- “Amazing stalker concept, really love the atmosphere and history, good graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment over the soundtracks and issues with copyright strikes related to in-game music. Additionally, players have requested better sound settings to allow for customization, such as the ability to turn off the music while playing.
- “Please provide sound settings because I often play games while listening to music.”
- “Wish I could turn music off, crouch, and sprint.”
- “I hear the sound of the gameplay like soundtracks, but it's still playing during the loading screen. This game is disappointing; please fix it.”
- “I received another copyright strike for the in-game music. They probably should stop using other people's content.”
- “Please provide sound settings because I often play games while listening to my own music.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the gameplay and story boring, which detracts from any potential emotional engagement. Additionally, technical issues and frustrating gameplay mechanics further diminish the overall experience, leaving players feeling disconnected and frustrated rather than emotionally invested.
- “Boring gameplay, boring story.”
- “Saves didn't work, boring story, crazy in-app purchases.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, often requiring them to manage numerous tasks—sometimes exceeding 20—suggesting that keeping a notepad handy may enhance the experience.
- “It can get a little grindy, and I would suggest a notepad and pen as the tasks given can be upwards of 20.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability is heavily influenced by its difficulty level; if the game is made too easy, players may find it ends too quickly, diminishing the incentive to replay.
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that each playthrough feels unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
- “The dynamic events and random encounters keep the gameplay fresh, making me want to replay it again and again.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by players' amusing experiences, such as the unexpected consequences of attempting shortcuts and the frustration of navigating challenges, which lead to lighthearted moments and laughter. Overall, while the game excels in graphics and story, its humorous elements add a fun layer to the gameplay experience.
- “There are some really funny moments: at first, I thought I could run uphill for shortcuts but ended up getting knocked out by the radiation, lmao! Later, I spent like an hour trying to figure it out, lol.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky character interactions and unexpected situations.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay. The witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”