Solar Ash

 PC
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

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  1. gamyprepare
    Dec 5, 2021
    0
    A pretty-looking snoozefest that has nothing going for it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  2. igor_velikiy
    Feb 18, 2022
    0
    Well done, they received money from Epic, they received money from Sony, as a result, they translated the game into Russian by Google, and it seems that there were no programmers at all, because such a low-detailed game slows down at the minimum settings on the PC, on which modern AAA games can easily hold 60 fps at high setting. The game itself is not bad, 0 score for the attitude towardsWell done, they received money from Epic, they received money from Sony, as a result, they translated the game into Russian by Google, and it seems that there were no programmers at all, because such a low-detailed game slows down at the minimum settings on the PC, on which modern AAA games can easily hold 60 fps at high setting. The game itself is not bad, 0 score for the attitude towards the players.… Expand
  3. jaywhitaker1987
    Dec 22, 2021
    0
    It's nothing short of impressive. Solar Ash fails so completely and spectacularly that Heart Machine has, in one fell swoop, burned through every last bit of goodwill and trust they established with Hyper Light Drifter. The full release of Solar Ash feels worse than a day-one Early Access title from a first-time developer. The writing is bad enough that every single piece of text andIt's nothing short of impressive. Solar Ash fails so completely and spectacularly that Heart Machine has, in one fell swoop, burned through every last bit of goodwill and trust they established with Hyper Light Drifter. The full release of Solar Ash feels worse than a day-one Early Access title from a first-time developer. The writing is bad enough that every single piece of text and dialogue could and should have been cut from the game. The game could have been deliciously abstract, but instead it's stupidly blunt, and then STILL doesn't ever manage to create anything remotely verging on a compelling setting or interesting character. The movement is one-note and the world to explore, while pretty in screenshots, is shockingly empty and dull. Perhaps worst of all is the gameplay. The gameplay feels like it was conceived and implemented the day before the game was released. It's like an afterthought, like a sticker on an oil painting. It's just really, really, really bad and unsatisfying. Heart Machine didn't just overstep their bounds with Solar Ash; they jumped off a cliff.… Expand
  4. tofak92
    Apr 22, 2022
    1
    Solar Ash will be a valuable point of reference when everyone inevitably asks "Why is Hyper Light Drifter 2 so very, very bad? When did Heart Machine completely forget how to make a remotely enjoyable game?"
  5. lobana5162
    Jun 7, 2022
    2
    Solar Ash is an unfortunate miss: rough around the edges with nothing at the center.
  6. TheLinkgirl
    Feb 22, 2023
    2
    Nothing quite felt like it hit the mark for me here. Solar Ash feels a bit too basic, a bit too empty, and a bit too spectacle above substance. All things considered, the visuals of this game are gorgeous to look at, but that really doesn't feel like a compliment in the long run, since it made me feel like I would much prefer watching the game over playing it. Meanwhile, the gameplay feltNothing quite felt like it hit the mark for me here. Solar Ash feels a bit too basic, a bit too empty, and a bit too spectacle above substance. All things considered, the visuals of this game are gorgeous to look at, but that really doesn't feel like a compliment in the long run, since it made me feel like I would much prefer watching the game over playing it. Meanwhile, the gameplay felt like nothing to me, and the main character's movement felt so completely weightless and slippery that it made moving around the world feel boring at best and downright frustrating at worst. I wish I could say anything made me think this should have been a game, but the conclusion I've come to is that this entire game would have been better as a movie, since at least then I could enjoy the visuals without feeling disappointed about everything else.… Expand

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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. Meristation
    Dec 31, 2021
    80
    Solar Ash has matchless richness and fun offering full design variety, verticality moreover proposing ideas, concepts and diverse moments which will never get you tired of.
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  2. Shacknews
    Dec 9, 2021
    80
    Solar Ash is another hugely stylish venture from Heart Machine, though it’s not terribly long. Exploring any area to its fullest ran me about two to four hours and the whole thing ran about 11 hours for me when it was all said and done. Nonetheless, the graceful feel of movement, platforming, and combat in this game can’t be denied, and it’s accompanied by a lush and interesting mix of neon, natural, and industrial landscapes caught up in Solar Ash’s Voidspace. There’s a little jank in the controls here at here, but generally, for such a quick game, Solar Ash glides like a cosmic dream.
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  3. The Games Machine
    Dec 8, 2021
    81
    When you want to get rid quickly of level bosses just so you can get back to running down ramps and trampolines, there is something amiss with the balance of the game. And this is exactly the issue with Solar Ash: common enemies aren’t a big threat and boss battles break the flow, and not a in a great way. Exploring the game's bizarre worlds, on the other hand, is extremely fun, and requires above average amounts of skill and timing. If you are looking for a fast-paced 3D action platformer that also offers a good story, Solar Ash is a solid choice.
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