Red Candle Games has released one of the best platforming games of the year with Nine Sols. Though it somewhat flew under the radar at launch, it’s since built-up momentum and launched for consoles.
Part side-scrolling action game, part Sekiro-like parry-heavy title, Nine Sols balances challenging combat with excellent environmental design, organic exploration, and incredible boss battles. The story revolves around Yi, a warrior seeking revenge after the Tiandao Council leaves him for dead. It’s a task that’s easier said than done, especially with all the powerful threats in New Kunlun.
The hand-drawn visuals and animation are a delight to witness, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack and presentation, resulting in a gameplay experience that’s as punishing as sublime. Despite the punishing nature of combat and how some environments feel deceptively large, Nine Sols is a simply stellar title that you shouldn’t miss.
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Just sick of everything needing to be "souls like"
You mispronounced every Chinese name/word. Didn't even get Yi or Qi right haha.
Just come out on Game Pass too, so I'll finally give it a go!
Ahh joy another pile of s**t that is getting dumped on the PS5 after the steam community figured out this game is nothing special.
Don’t buy this in ps4 it literally has a bug where it will crash every time once you get to a certain area
Gave it a try on Game Pass and I'm enjoying it!
From what I know, Red Candle Games was under a lot of fire from Chinese people due to one of their previous games, Devotion, because there was a poster in the game depicting Xi Jinping as Winnie the Pooh. There was so much hate that the game is no longer on Steam and only the soundtrack remains. I just wanted to mention this as this could have influenced the game's popularity. This also could've been a big reason as to why it wasn't on Game Awards. Honestly, it wouldn't be surprising as Game awards is kinda BS. Take what I said with a grain of salt as there is no hard evidence.
the characters a bit hard to see.
I agree!! I am genuinely shocked more people aren’t talking about it. It’s out of this world amazing
Game of the year, easy
I hate those Metroidvania Souls lite.
I was pretty good at parrying in lost crown but this game is kicking my a**
Just started playing a day ago and I’m loving it. It is frustratingly difficult at times but I know when it’s my error. It feels really good to do well in this game, and there’s so much to each area I’ve been to so far. The artstyle is so pleasing too!
You convinced me !
Its Design is SICK 🔥🔥
I just finished it today, it was alright. Difficulty was really spikey though.
Biogun on pc is another under rated Metroidvania. Sad most will never know of it.
I can't find it on PSN.
My personal GOTY, masterpiece level
Most overrated game of 2024 is much more fitting of a title.
Dont know why but AA metroidvania’s like this,Laika Aged Through Blood and Deaths Gambit really didnt click with me…Something is missing or maybe its the art style and thats where Hollow Knight comes out as a masterpiece..its still unchallenged with Ori in a close second
Bought this the other night on steam. Played it for the first time today for nearly 2 hours. It's incredible everything about it's incredible. The level design the music, the story, the gameplay the gameplay loop the Parry not that difficult to do If you mess up you still get credit, The enemy design the game is so good. This is my game of the Year 2024 all day. I also picked up metaphor last night and I haven't played that yet so that might also be in that conversation. Completely different game though.