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May 29, 2024

94%
Very Positive
44,060 reviews

MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler)

Nine Sols

Developer / Publisher: Red Candle Games

May 29, 2024

Visual
  • hand drawn
  • side scroll
Structure
  • ability gated
  • exploration
  • interconnected map
  • Has Hub
  • Semi-Linear
Combat
  • action
  • parry
  • stamina system
Features
  • boss rush
  • difficulty options
  • multiple endings
Themes
  • cat
  • gore
  • Sci-Fi
Sub-Genre
  • Souls-like

Summary

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

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