Close To The Sun

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5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 137
  3. Negative: 51 out of 137

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  1. cfreedisco
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    This is a great game!
    A solid first person experience, GREAT story, astonishing graphics, awesome gameplay.

    I don´t know how this game is so badly reviewed... maybe they expect shooting or ghosts, i don´t know.

    If you like a good story, this game is for you (think about Firewatch with sci-fi).
  2. Goal_ow
    May 24, 2019
    10
    This game is low placed with a slow story development. The game guides you most of the time, so if you want a game where you can explore everything on your own or simply walk completely free around, this game is not for you.

    It is very atmospheric and got some nice collectibles as well, which expands the story a little bit. If you are searching for a story game with a little bit of    This game is low placed with a slow story development. The game guides you most of the time, so if you want a game where you can explore everything on your own or simply walk completely free around, this game is not for you.

    It is very atmospheric and got some nice collectibles as well, which expands the story a little bit.

    If you are searching for a story game with a little bit of horror, which is atmospheric as well, this will be the right game for you. But it is not the longest game, it took me something between 6 to 8 hours to complete it.    … Expand
  3. LogDrop
    May 8, 2019
    8
    Close to the sun game has done a nice job in the sense of fear and puzzle type has its own original picture style, story etc. mechanics of the game is a little shallow but the graphics are eye-catching puzzles overly compelling and beautiful sound effects and soundtracks are perfect I'll give score 8
  4. kalSeven
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    The game is absolutly stunning and amazing.
    The location and the atmosphere make you jump right into the game.
    A game that you will live in first person. You will feel the game.
    Worth buying.
  5. TrooperGooner
    May 3, 2019
    8
    I've not completed the game yet, but I am very close to the end and thought I'd drop a basic summary.

    There's no denying it the game is stunning from what I read was only a 15 manned team which is a remarkable feat. The game as you've probably read is in a very close style to Bioshock, but anything that replicates 1920's Art-deco would look this way I feel. The game is a mix of    I've not completed the game yet, but I am very close to the end and thought I'd drop a basic summary.

    There's no denying it the game is stunning from what I read was only a 15 manned team which is a remarkable feat. The game as you've probably read is in a very close style to Bioshock, but anything that replicates 1920's Art-deco would look this way I feel.

    The game is a mix of puzzles, a few running sections and a lot of exploring aboard the Helios and so far I am 6 hours into it and I would think I am a 2 or so hours away from the climax.

    As to what genre it falls into, it's a bit of everything bar shooting and I don't mind that. You don't have to just walk to be a walking simulator and likewise as a puzzle game.

    The game is an Epic store exclusive and has been priced very reasonably at 24.99. I'm not one of the scream to the sky people that it's not on Steam and it's just another games app like Uplay, Origin, GOG or something else.

    Overall enjoyed the story and the game. Everything feels very polished with good animations, top acting for what is as mentioned a tiny studio. There could have been more to do inbetween the puzzles but overall for 24.99it's a decent game and worth a look.

    You can't do .5's on here but I would give it a 7.5.    … Expand
  6. MrRubinshtein
    May 4, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Graphics and Environment]

    Game is amazingly designed from art point of view.I applause to the whole art team cause they did very awesome job with visuals.You want to explore more and more parts of the environment.I was tho a bit disappointed when i found out that i wont explore all ship sections.I would like to explore more and more of the ship environment.Also i think that the art team had inspiration from the Prey game.In some parts i feel the vibes of that game.The Theatre is one of the most beautiful parts.And one of problems of this game is that it is not rich with this sort of monumental places.When you play game there comes one awesome scene then corridors and corridors again then another awesome scene then again corridors.Environmentally the game tries to lead you from corridor to corridor where to go without letting you explore other parts.

    [Graphics and Environment Conclusion] - Art is outstanding,Environment could be more open,Game could have more remarkable scenes showing and telling more about life on the ship.
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    [Story]

    Story has one big problem.It is intriguing at start but then in the end it becomes a basic conflict of "I was cool kid here but they underestimated me and i will try to fix the situation even tho i dont understand what i am doing".I mean that story is predictable.In game there are articles that there Edisons agents try to destroy Tesla's reputation and steal his creations e.t.c.The whole story would be awesome if in the end we see some sort of epic battle between Tesla and Edison.Would be cool if Edison was the evil in the end.There are really huge variations of how everything could evolve but the game itself is not rich with good puzzle pieces.Also as i understood from ending we should expect second part of this game which i am really excited about.

    [Story Conclusion] - Story is nicely written but could be way more better and way more intriguing with more confusing stuff.Take as example Quantum Break.
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    [Technical]

    Technically game is optimized not bad but lags on very high settings even on powerful computer.
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    I totally recommend this game to play cause this game is good and the studio has a good potential if they evolve right.I rated this game 8 points cause it has good potential and i am fan of Tesla themed stuff.Game is very creative in art so it also deserves this high rating.
    And again i want to say to people who read this review that there is no friend for the taste.So things i like other players may not like so please judge this game only by your own experience.Give this game a chance.    … Expand
  7. tuttoteK
    May 7, 2019
    8
    Close to the Sun gifted us with an immersive experience, let us living every instant on our skin. If you like horror games, you should give a chance to this video game.
    https://www.tuttotek.it/videogiochi/recensioni-videogiochi/close-to-the-sun-recensione
  8. simonefunjet
    May 7, 2019
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for 2 years. I've always been a fan of Storm in a Teacup games. I bought the game at day one, I still have a few hours of play but I'm very happy. beautiful setting and the story of Tesla is really intriguing!

    The game is a mix of puzzles, a few running sections and a lot of exploring aboard the Helios and so far I am 6 hours into it and I would think I    I've been waiting for this game for 2 years. I've always been a fan of Storm in a Teacup games. I bought the game at day one, I still have a few hours of play but I'm very happy. beautiful setting and the story of Tesla is really intriguing!

    The game is a mix of puzzles, a few running sections and a lot of exploring aboard the Helios and so far I am 6 hours into it and I would think I am a 2 or so hours away from the climax.    … Expand

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 24, 2020
    80
    When Tesla fights with Edison, sparkles fly. An above-average story, perfect atmosphere and a decent pace. You will spend one great afternoon with the game despite its minor shortcomings. [Issue#304]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Jan 16, 2020
    67
    Despite BioShock trappings, Close to the Sun is a straightforward adventure with a pinch of puzzles, veering dangerously close to being labeled as a walking simulator.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 26, 2019
    71
    Close to the Sun is great at atmosphere-building, but the ending is nothing short of disappointing: too many big questions are left unanswered, as if developers couldn’t bring themselves to choose one version of the events over all others.[Issue#238, p.64]
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