![]() Meanwhile, developer Heart Machine is currently also working on Hyper Light Breaker, which is set to launch in early access this Spring. Solar Ash is currently available on PS5, PS4, and PC. The title managed to stand out from the rest of its PS5 counterparts with its out-of-this-world color palette and minimalistic aesthetic, compared to other, more photorealistic games featured in the livestream. In our review of the game, we gave it a score of 7/10, saying, “Even with some rough edges, Heart Machine’s latest is an endearing 3D platformer with its own unique hooks, carried by some strong lore, level design and aesthetics.” Read the full review through here. Solar Ash was introduced during Sonys June 2020 State of Play, but theres a lot more to unpack this time. Interestingly, the game was set to launch for Xbox consoles this Winter as well, but there have been no updates on that front since the announcement was made, so it should be interesting to see if publisher Annapurna Interactive ends up releasing all ports of the game in one go. Solar Ash has been rated for the Nintendo Switch by PEGI, indicating that an announcement and release on the platform could be on the horizon. Now, following its launch for PlayStation and PC over a year ago, it seems to be gearing up to open the doors for more players. Solar Ash’s performed excellently, was bug and error-free, with no issues to speak of.Heart Machine’s action platformer Solar Ash was a true example of a diamond in the rough, a game that was surely held back by things such as its story, combat, and performance, but managed to shine through in other areas, from its gorgeous art style to its smooth and responsive movement mechanics. Loading was also fairly quick, the Trophy cards work well, but I just think more could have been made of both the haptics and adaptive triggers. While Solar Ash is not overflowing with PS5-specific features, I did notice the haptics, even though it’s nuanced. I played Solar Ash on the PS5 but it is also available on PS4. I would have perhaps liked a more impactful and memorable soundtrack but what we have does feel apt and fits the subject matter perfectly. Eerie music and some decent robotic voice work keep you invested and amplify what was already a decent portrayal of a futuristic, broken universe. On the sound front, I thought Solar Ash did a good job of grounding you in its sci-fi world. ![]() Everything in this game is stark, bright and unlike anything about right now. From the way the screen turns black and white when you inevitably take down one of the game’s many Revenants to the way the clouds and enemies are neon blue and pink. Graphically, as with Hyper Light Drifter, I adore this style. Solar Ash is an elegant mesh of technology and life. She’s a stranger in a strange and dangerous land out of her depth, but pushing forward with incredible will and commitment. The protagonist Rei skates over wild cloudscapes, eerie landscapes, and great ruins. I especially love the transition effect between scenes as bright goo oozes over your screen it’s a small thing but it fits the feel and style of the game perfectly. Solar Ash is a game that is, at its heart, about traversing with great speed through a massive world to discover its secrets. It feels alien, it looks so sharp and throws neon flashes into your eyes at every turn. It’s technological, it’s ancient and ever so stylish. The world-building and style that oozes through every pore of this game are gorgeous. I always enjoyed exploring as it was always fluid, fun and often required some sweet, sweet moves to reach your intended destination.Ī World Like Nothing Else Currently on The PlayStation 5 There are side-tracks, secrets and routes off the main path that often reward you with goodies or more likely some hard sought after upgrade materials. There are upgrades to unlock, suits to collect and a few side stories to ponder over. It’s all rather simplistic, yet extremely pleasant. You are rushing around, slicing enemies, clearing ooze and downing massive bosses. It’s certainly a novel mix of genres that blend together well. Solar Ash's lore can be taken or leaven, as the world itself does a much better job of explaining the direness of Rei's situation. Each one is a mini-puzzle, an assault course of sorts that you must use timing and platforming skills to overcome. There's a similar sadness to its story too. Good times!Ĭlearing each of these zones requires you to skate, parkour, jump and attack certain points in a ballet-like combo. ![]() Most of the time in mid-air and on a timer. ![]() Massive hulking bosses must be traversed across and parts of them attacked to bring them down. These bosses are called Revenants and are very Shadow of the Colossus-like. ![]() Let me unravel that for you, each area you reach, you must clear a number of ooze covered areas to enable the massive, rideable boss to be taken tackled. ![]()
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