11/30/2022 0 Comments Solar ash update![]() The audio is equally as good with great voice acting from the characters and a sci-fi soundtrack befitting of this world. The game was supposed to come out back in October before getting a short delay and to me that seems to have been the right move. I played the PlayStation 5 version and I had no issues with performance or any other bugs during my playthrough which is very impressive given how many buggy and unfinished games we’ve seen lately. It’s one of those games that you just don’t want to end because being in it and taking in the sights is just so relaxing and satisfying. Each of the six areas has its own look to it ranging from scorching red lava to towering skyscrapers. SOLAR ASH UPDATE FULLThe world is full of bright neon colors and impressive vistas throughout. Whether that length is worth the asking price is up to you to decide but I certainly felt like I got plenty of enjoyment out of the game.Īnother great thing about Solar Ash is just how darn gorgeous everything is. The game itself only took me around 7 to 8 hours to finish and there isn’t much of a reason to replay it once you do. Most of this is optional so you don’t have to do and find this stuff but it helps to flesh out the lore a bit more and give you more to do. There are friendly faces around with some side quests that you can do for them, collectibles that you can find to unlock new suits, and plasma pick-ups that can be used to get shields for your health. While combat is a part of Solar Ash most of the time is spent skating around and exploring every spot you can. ![]() I would say taking each of them on is the best part about this game and I always felt awesome when I pulled off bringing one down. A couple of them I struggled with a bit but I never got that frustrated. Each of them is a sight to behold and much like Shadow of the Colossus you have to scale across them and break certain points within a time limit in order to defeat them. There are six of them in total that you need to bring down in order to get the Starseed up and running. The tougher fights are against the Remnants which are the huge bosses I mentioned earlier. Most of the time I was able to dodge their attacks and take them out all while not breaking my movement cycle. Enemies are around too and are pretty easy to deal with in a few hits. There are six different zones to explore each of which looks unique, is full of platforming and puzzles, and has secrets to find if you choose. Timeslip is really useful when needing just that little bit of extra time to see if you can make a jump or to plan your next move. Rounding out Rei’s moveset is an ability to slow down time called Timeslip using the Circle button and an energy sword used to attack with using the Square button. Rei also has a grapple hook that you can use with the R1 button allowing you to grab onto points in the world and pull yourself to them. If you need a quick speed boost you can press R2 for it which is really useful when needing to cross gaps. You can slow down easily and pick your speed back up in no time. Weaving and sliding all over the place feels responsive and is pure joy in this game. Rei can navigate the open areas by holding L2 to use the skates on her feet and it feels great in motion. If I had to compare it to some other games I would say the movement reminded me of The Pathless that released last year (also from Annapurna) while battling the giant bosses reminded me of Shadow of the Colossus. The gameplay in Solar Ash is all about platforming and fast, fluid movement. Getting this machine activated is not a simple task though as huge creatures and other obstacles stand in Rei’s way. She was part of a team of Voidrunners that were sent in to activate a device called the Starseed that can save their world but her crew has vanished and now the task is solely on Rei’s shoulders. ![]() ![]() You play as a Voidrunner named Rei whose planet is next up in the Ultravoid’s path. Something called the Ultravoid is devouring planet after planet. The story of Solar Ash is about a universe in danger and a hero who has to try and save it. Solar Ash is the name and it once again has plenty of visual style only this time it’s showing it off in 3D instead of 2D. Since then they’ve been working on their next game together with publisher Annapurna Interactive. Independent developer Heart Machine made their name known back in 2016 when they released the beautiful 2D pixel art game Hyper Light Drifter. ![]()
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