Imp Of The Sun

Imp Of The Sun

March 24, 2022

Platformer Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Imp of the Sun is a non-linear 2D Action-platformer that combines fast-paced combat and exploration set across a stunning Peruvian-inspired world, from the bright peaks of the Andean mountains to the dense Amazonian jungles and much more. You play as Nin, an Imp created from the final spark of the …

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72.6

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Critic Reviews (12)

Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Mar 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

25.0

"Imp of the Sun was a pretty enjoyable little play from beginning to end. I really enjoyed the fact it didn’t even remotely try to hold my hand, telling me to figure my path out right from the getgo. I …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2022
61.0 /100

"Imp of the Sun is a beautiful game that I wanted to love but its frustrating gameplay issues definitely get in the way of the fun."

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Mar 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Imp of the Sun has a friendly and even childlike face, but behind it we have a game with a satisfying level of challenge, surrounded by beautiful visuals and a great reward upon completion. It&s;s not memorable at all, but …"

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Cody Emerson Pure Nintendo Mar 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

72.0

"While the graphics are terrific and the level design is highly creative, the gameplay leaves much to be desired. This game is entertaining and visually appealing but left a lot else on the table."

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Jake Su SavePoint Gaming Mar 2022
79.0 /100

Graphics

79.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

79.0

"Not the most original game to come out of the genre, Imp of the Sun is still a fun time that presents a setting not often seen in games, and the hand-drawn art style is definitely in need of appreciation."

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Mar 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Imp of the Sun is a shining beacon of light. The game feels like it has some limitations with its short length and repeated template to reach each boss. However, it feels like the developers took the budget they had …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"A wonderful pre-Columbian &s;Ori&s;, which uses the cultural and artistic resources of its well-used Peruvian cultural inspiration to deliver a solid platforming action adventure. A restless spark of sunlight, with a rabid and special command to give a vibrant and …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2022
71.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

90.0

"If you&s;re a fan of platformers, whether more casual, challenging, or somewhere up the middle the Switch has you covered..."

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Luis Miguel Cardenas NaviGames Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Imp of the Sun is highly recommended for fans of metroidvania adventures. Its artistic style is the most outstanding section and it offers a combat system solid enough to make the adventure bearable."

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Mar 2022
65.0 /100

"Imp of the Sun isn&s;t a bad game at all, but with a few issues and so much choice when it comes to Metroidvanias it&s;s tough to recommend"

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Raoni Mendes Pinheiro Nintendo Blast Mar 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

62.0

"Imp of the Sun is an average adventure with some good ideas and some bad executions, which unfortunately puts the title alongside a number of other less memorable indies on Switch. Although the visual part and the soundtrack manage to …"

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Stuart Gipp Push Square Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

66.0

"Imp Of The Sun stands alongside the likes of Smelter, MindSeize and Cobra Kai as a flawed game that nonetheless has an enormous amount to offer and is likely to be criminally ignored. If you&s;re after something off the beaten …"

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