Red Candle Games will release a side-scrolling action platformer Nine Sols The developer announced on November 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Switch.
Nine Sols first launched on May 29 for PC via Steam.
Here's a review of the game via the Steam page:
About
From the creators of award-winning psychological horror games Imprisonment and LoyaltyThe latest title from Red Candle Games is coming Nine Sols. The studio's goal is to deliver a stylized action platformer that is integrated and complementary to its lore-rich narrative. This is the most ambitious project from the indie studio to date.
The story
New Kunlun, Solaria's last sanctuary, has remained quiet for centuries. In this vast realm, the ancient gods left a promised land to humans, protected forever by sacred rites, but the truth of this world remains unknown to many. Everything changes when Yi, a long-forgotten hero from the past, is awakened by a human child.
Follow Yi on his quest for revenge against the 9 Sols, the giant rulers of this abandoned kingdom, and eliminate all obstacles that stand in your way. Sekiro-lite style combat. Explore the unique “Taopunk” environment that combines cyberpunk elements with Taoism and Far Eastern mythology. Uncover the secrets of an ancient alien race and learn about the fate of humanity.
Key Features
- 2D Sekiro-Lite Combat – Slash, dodge and attack enemies and blast them with a Taoist talisman! Each battle combines classic platforming mechanics with fast, brutal action sequences.
- Exciting Boss Battles – Get ready to fight ancient guardians and terrifying creatures. Be patient and use every move in your arsenal, mixed with Yi's divine bow to defeat these larger-than-life figures.
- Taopunk Settings – When cyberpunk collided with Taoism, combining sci-fi elements with eastern mythology / fantasy, the experimental genre Taopunk was born.
- Hand drawn environments / animations and manga – Nine Sols It's full of neat hand-drawn, anime-style scenery, sprite-based hand-drawn animations interspersed with cutscenes inspired by Japanese manga.
- Intelligence – Move through the interconnected regions of New Kunlu. Uncover the secrets, piece together the story behind Yin's revenge.
- Assistance from residents – Meet and interact with interesting NPCs in this world to purchase upgrades, gain new abilities, and discover useful technology.
Check out the new trailer below.