Children of the Sun is a dark shooter on Steam, where you not only pull the trigger but also control the bullet.
What kind of game is this? Children of the Sun (Steam) is a mixture of a shooter and a puzzle game. You take on the role of the protagonist, who is simply called “the girl” and fights against a cult with a sniper rifle. This cult commits atrocities for its master.
Throughout the story, you must complete various levels, each time with the same goal: to kill all cultists.
However, in each level, you only have a single bullet to take out multiple enemies. Fortunately, the protagonist has the ability to steer the fired bullets in mid-air and re-aim after a hit to lead them to the next enemy.
Accordingly, the gameplay is not a classic shooter. You don’t run through the map shooting wildly with firearms. Instead, you pull the trigger once and then control the fired bullet through the level. The challenge is to find a way to eliminate all enemies without missing a shot, despite obstacles.
Here you can see a trailer for Children of the Sun:
What makes the game special? The unique selling point of Children of the Sun is clearly the ability to influence the trajectory of the bullet to complete the puzzle-like levels. Additionally, it stands out due to its colorful yet dark art style, which creates a suffocating atmosphere.
Furthermore, Children of the Sun is also suitable for gamers who usually don’t play shooters, as you control the entire game with just the mouse. This makes the puzzle shooter very effective as a “casual game” as well.
What is the reception of the game? Children of the Sun celebrated its release on April 9, 2024, on Steam, but since the shooter is from a small indie developer, not many reviews are available yet.
Since the release, Children of the Sun has gathered 174 player reviews on Steam, of which 95% are positive. Players particularly praise that the short gameplay of about 2-4 hours was enjoyable and that the vibe and presentation were spot on.
Players write in their reviews:
- “Although Children of the Sun is short, it has the perfect length for what it is.”
- “The game is very short and concise but allows you to repeat the levels to increase your score on the leaderboards. […] I can only recommend this game.”
- “Too short, but an absolute pleasure. I would recommend it for the low price.”
- “Is it an outstanding two-hour experience with more style than most games have in their entire runtime? Definitely.”
If you are looking for a short game that you can quickly finish, Children of the Sun might be worth a look. But if you find it has too much puzzle gameplay and not enough shooter, then check this out:
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