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  • 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 thisNine 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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  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Jan 15, 2025
    92
    A masterful metroidvania that builds on Sekiro-style combat and tells a great sci-fi story too. Unmissable.
  2. Jun 7, 2024
    90
    A delightful 2D Metroidvania action game for parry and furry lovers, brought to you by a developer specializing in horror games.
  3. Aug 29, 2024
    90
    Nine Sols offers a nearly perfect blend of challenging "Soulslike" combat with a unique, vibrant world. The game stands out with its fluid mechanics and captivating art style, making each encounter both difficult and rewarding. While it might not appeal to those unfamiliar with the genre’s difficulty, fans of challenging action games will find it an almost purrrfect experience.
  4. Jun 7, 2024
    85
    Despite a few minor issues, Nine Sols has a compelling, addictive and highly explorable world, and a slick, responsive combat system.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Jul 11, 2024
    80
    Of course, horror as reflection of the social and psychological is what we've grown to expect from Red Candle. That it couples here with such a confident step into pastures new, though, means we're keener than ever to see what's next. [Issue#400, p.114]
  6. Jun 7, 2024
    80
    Nine Sols is an enthralling combat gauntlet with death-defying moves and sleek systems for a rapturous experience, let down only slightly by its somewhat lacklustre pacing and focus, and tired fat-shaming quips.
  7. Jul 18, 2024
    70
    Nine Sols is a notable step for the Taipei-based studio, but too high a bar for a small game company to set.

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