Solar Ash

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PC Games
    Dec 7, 2021
    70
    Solar Ash almost puts you in a trance-like state as you fluently move through gorgeous and varied worlds full of space magic. When it comes to side missions, dialogues and upgrades, though, the game slams the brakes a little too hard.
  2. PC Gamer
    Dec 6, 2021
    70
    Despite its strengths, Solar Ash fails to skate free from the gravity of its influences.
  3. IGN
    Dec 1, 2021
    70
    Solar Ash may not get everything right, but its kinetic platforming and incredibly stylish presentation make its world a lot of fun to explore.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Dec 4, 2021
    60
    For all of its sense of genuine, thrilling speed in its mechanics, Solar Ash fails to muster any sense of accompanying narrative momentum.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Dec 1, 2021
    This glorious game about movement and adventure also feels like a rumination on something deeper and more personal. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Dec 1, 2021
    Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh here, but that’s because Solar Ash’s movement is brilliant and I hunger for more ways to roam its wastes. Don't expect one fluid joy ride, but when it does come together it really does impress. If you’re after a few hours of slicin’ and skatin’, I’d say it’s worth strapping those blades up.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 43
  3. Negative: 13 out of 43
  1. NotAPlotTwist
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    The game has a beautiful art style. The platforming is great! And it's fun to explure the world around you. The music is amazing! With aThe game has a beautiful art style. The platforming is great! And it's fun to explure the world around you. The music is amazing! With a mysterious tone that complements the worlds atmosphere very well. Gameplay is great, movement controls are just fantastik, and so much fun to play around with. However the combat is a bit too basic for my taste. Most of the time, enemies feel more like an obstacle then a threat. The real highlight of this game are the boss battles, skating ontop off these giant remnents is allways an enjoyable RUSH! The story is pretty interesting, however i found the overaching narrativ a bit weak (especially the ending). I was more interested in the NPCs that you meet on the way of your journey. Solar ash is a wonder experience with very unique gamplay, and is definitley worth playing.… Full Review »
  2. black_samorez
    Dec 4, 2021
    8
    The game is truly beautiful. Visually, each game area is unique and captivating. Sadly I can't say the same about soundtrack which, sadly, isThe game is truly beautiful. Visually, each game area is unique and captivating. Sadly I can't say the same about soundtrack which, sadly, is monotonous and pretty much the same throughout the game.
    Gameplay wise the game is amazing. It's unbelievable how Hearth Machine Games got their first 3D project so right in terms of level design and motion, considering how geometrically complex environment might be. Sadly, there is no upgrade system of any kind and combat wise the game does not progress at all. But there's more to the game and with base mechanics done right this is but a small downside.
    Story wise the game has moved past silent visual storytelling to written dialogues even when they aren't needed that much, The developers have shown in their previous game that they can convey lore through scene composition and visual hints but now they rely maybe too much on dialogue.
    Notably, the game is quite short, but still a unique experience and it might have set a new standard on how motion should feel in action games.    … Full Review »
  3. SlayerGGXX
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    Simple, yet adjusted game, with amazing feeling of movement. That`s what sonic-games should be, but never will be. Good 3d-arcade withSimple, yet adjusted game, with amazing feeling of movement. That`s what sonic-games should be, but never will be. Good 3d-arcade with melancholic yet life-asserting mood.… Full Review »
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