Trails of the Black Sun

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Trails of the Black Sun is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Rebel Graphix and was released on October 4, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Trails of the Black Sun is a first-person shooter and platformer hybrid, set in a digital simulation, where you, an Initiate, will have to find hidden artifacts and forbidden meanings. Use your acrobatic skills and defeat your enemies, fulfilling your ultimate Quest.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Engaging parkour and movement mechanics reminiscent of Mirror's Edge and Assassin's Creed, providing satisfying and fun gameplay.
Good checkpoint placement with shortcuts and no death penalty, encouraging exploration and reducing frustration.
Appealing minimalist graphics, fitting soundtrack, and immersive simulation-like aesthetics that enhance the game atmosphere.

Gunplay suffers from inconsistent hit detection, ineffective damage scaling, and occasionally clunky combat mechanics.
Controls feel clunky and not always fluid, making some platforming segments frustrating, especially in timed or precision-required sections.
Game is incomplete with a short playtime, generic story, and missing achievements; some consider it overpriced for the current content and early access state.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of first-person parkour platforming and shooter elements, drawing comparisons to Assassin's Creed and Mirror's Edge. It features simple, accessible mechanics like one-button presses for actions and a unique look-turning mechanic, with a focus on exploration and combat that can feel challenging due to tough enemies. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fluidity and variety, though minor issues prevent it from feeling completely seamless.
- “The gameplay is simple: while running along a path or setting, you jump or climb obstacles utilizing platforming techniques.”
- “Like the other reviewers have already mentioned, this game is a mix between Assassin's Creed and Mirror's Edge, but also has FPS gameplay elements, so, in sum, a first person parkour platformer shooter.”
- “Gameplay wise, the templars are bullet sponges and you really need to land headshots to take them down, and even that didn't always work.”
- “This might seem little, but it's a nag that prevents the gameplay from feeling fluid and seamless.”
- “Gameplay wise, the templars are bullet sponges and you really need to land headshots to take them down and even that didn't always work.”
- “For the actual gameplay: wallrunning is mostly a piece of cake, other mechanics need just one button press.”
story
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The story is a mix of intriguing elements and familiar inspirations from games like Assassin’s Creed and Mirror’s Edge, focusing on relics and secret factions. While some find the lore and cutscenes engaging, others consider the narrative generic and poorly developed, with a somewhat disjointed progression. Overall, the story adds context but lacks depth and originality.
- “The story so far is intriguing.”
- “The story seems inspired by Assassin's Creed: ancient gods, lost artifacts, and two secret factions fighting each other.”
- “The game has some interesting cutscenes between levels where the story and lore are explained.”
- “The same can’t be said for the story.”
- “There is some story line with artifacts and stuff, but it's pretty generic and boring.”
- “Instead, two training missions and three relics later we decide to 'wing it' and just try to free her anyways.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their sharp, minimalist style that fits well with the game's setting, and they scale nicely to 4K resolution. Some users find the visuals appealing, especially for first-person platformer fans, though there are comments noting similarities to other games' aesthetics. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the gameplay and atmosphere.
- “The visuals are sharp.”
- “The graphics are minimalist, but good, especially when scaled up to 4K.”
- “This game is nothing but a copy of Assassin's Creed's animus aesthetics and Mirror's Edge motion animation.”
- “Graphics are minimalistic, but they work perfectly together with the setting.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for complementing the gameplay and graphics, effectively enhancing the simulation's style. Some users find it engaging and enjoyable, though a few feel it can be repetitive or minimal. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a positive aspect of the experience.
- “Nice gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack.”
- “Sound effects and music have been used well to build the style of the simulation.”
- “Nice gameplay and graphics, cool soundtrack too, would love to see it on YouTube.”
- “Just filling noises, not real music.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is promising, successfully blending the tense, minimalist vibe of Superhot with the immersive, mysterious feel of Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Animus phases.
emotional
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The emotional aspect is currently underwhelming but shows potential for improvement, particularly with enhanced visibility and refined shooting mechanics. Users believe that addressing these issues could make the experience more engaging for the audience.

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Trails of the Black Sun is a action adventure game.

Trails of the Black Sun is available on PC and Windows.

Trails of the Black Sun was released on October 4, 2022.

Trails of the Black Sun was developed by Rebel Graphix.

Trails of the Black Sun has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Trails of the Black Sun is a single player game.

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