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Nine Sols

2024
IndiePlatformerAdventureActionMetroidvaniaSouls-like
⏱ ~21.7h to beat (main story)
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Nine Sols was released in 2024. It is an Indie, Platformer, Adventure, Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like game. The main story takes approximately 21.7 hours to complete.

About Nine Sols

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of Asian fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.Story

In New Kunlun, hero Yi has awakened the 9 rulers of this forsaken realm. To defeat the 9 Sols in the deserted city.

“Becomes one with the way of Tao…”

New Kunlun, the Solarian’s last sanctuary, has remained quiet for centuries. Inside this vast realm, the ancient gods left mortals with a promised land that is forever protected by the sacred rituals, yet the truth of this world remains unknown to most. Everything changes when Yi, a long forgotten hero from the past, is awoken by a human child.

Follow Yi on his vengeful quest against the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm, and obliterate any obstacles blocking your way in Sekiro-lite style combat. Explore in unique “Taopunk” setting that blends cyberpunk elements with Taoism and far eastern mythology. Unravel the mysteries of an ancient alien race and learn about the fate of mankind.

Features

2D Sekiro-lite Combat: Slash, deflect, charge into enemies and blow them up with the Taoist talisman! Each fight combines fast, brutal action sequences with classic platforming mechanics.

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How long does it take to beat Nine Sols?

The main story of Nine Sols takes approximately 21.7 hours to complete. Total completion time may vary depending on playstyle and difficulty.

What genre is Nine Sols?

Nine Sols is an Indie, Platformer, Adventure, Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like game, released in 2024.

Is Nine Sols worth playing?

Nine Sols is an indie game from 2024. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Hollow Knight, Salt and Sanctuary, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

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