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. 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 with melancholic yet life-asserting mood.
  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, 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    The 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.    … Expand
  3. 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 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 anThe 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.… Expand
  4. cdub1001
    Dec 7, 2021
    8
    A very beautiful game with simple yet fun mechanics. It's not going to blow your socks off, but if you want to kick back and relax with some smooth gameplay, it's a solid play. The skating mechanic is also enjoyable. I really liked the game and would recommend it to people who don't want too much of a challenge but really enjoy moving around from place to place to uncover the storyline.
  5. Cyber_Angel
    Apr 3, 2022
    9
    A great and beatiful action adventure marred by bad controls, camera and imprecise movement.
  6. stealthwhale80
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Truly beautiful and visually stunning masterpiece. I was in love with the movement and combat and the whole world through my entire playthrough. the story was well done too :)

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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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