9.0
The silver lining to all of this is that most of the frustration is drowned out by wonderful little touches and clever design wrinkles. Without even trying, I binged the entire campaign in one sitting.
Children of the Sun
René Rother · Apr 9, 2024
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Burning with anger, THE GIRL wages a one-woman war against THE CULT, taking them down cultist by cultist, bullet by bullet, until she reaches her true target: THE LEADER. Along the way she will unravel the dark truth about this mysterious order and the atrocities committed by them in the name of their master.
In this tactical third-person puzzle-shooter you assume control of one bullet, guiding it through increasingly complex and challenging levels to kill cultists, trigger traps, and reshape the environment. Every shot counts and ruthless precision is rewarded. Taking down THE CULT is deeply satisfying; doing it with style even more so.
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8.5
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- 8.0Children of the sun es una arriesgada, original y satisfactoria propuesta en forma de híbrido de videojuego de francotirador táctico con elementos de rompecabezas. Contando con una única bala para aniquilar a varios objetivos, la posibilidad de “redispararla” cada vez que acertemos en un blanco nos permite ir acumulando bajas como si de una carambola de billar se tratara. De manera muy inteligente y progresiva, el título va introduciendo nuevos elementos y mecánicas a su propuesta, que se mantiene fresca en todo momento.
- 7.7Children of the Sun es un "puzle shooter" interesante que llega para dar un giro de tuerca a los juegos de disparos y, pese a no ser perfecto, es una experiencia recomendable para aquellos que busquen una experiencia diferente.
- Children of the Sun is a prime example of an experience born from a straightforward premise and then iterated for the right amount of time before it loses its charm. On occasion, the central mechanic can't keep up with itself – I missed more than a few finicky shots that should have landed, forcing a retry. But once you successfully execute a strategy and finish a level, the satisfaction is unmatched. You then seek to replicate the feeling during subsequent hunts, completely alienated from the messiness of your actions as you chase a higher score.
- 9.0Children of the Sun is a great video game, designed for players who want a hyper-violent revenge story that remixes puzzle and slow-motion mechanics in a unique way. The narrative is familiar but gripping, delivered in small chunks and with a distinctive style. The entire presentation communicates dread and determination. The Girl’s ability to fire just one bullet and then control it to kill multiple targets is unique. It allows the developer to create impressive puzzles while also giving gamers freedom to explore and craft plans. Children of the Sun is immersive, dark, accessible, challenging, and fun.
- 8.5Children of the Sun is a game that's probably going to appeal to a different general audience than its visuals may imply, but whether the grungy, ultra-violent visuals seem tempting or it's the unique puzzle mechanics, there's a lot to love. However, it's worth noting that what a player wants out of the game will affect the dollar value of the package. It's possible to plow through the whole thing in a long afternoon, and it's the pursuit of better scores and a higher ranking on each level's leaderboard that adds true longevity.
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