Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog

"Stories From Sol: The Gun-Dog is a decent visual novel, and a good opening salvo for what is supposed to be the first entry to a wider universe. While most of the story is self-contained, there are major plot points …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog masterfully blends retro-inspired visuals with modern storytelling, delivering a gripping sci-fi narrative filled with player-driven choices and Lovecraftian tension. With its richly developed protagonist, immersive exploration, and nostalgic ‘90s anime aesthetic, the game evokes the …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog inspired by sci-fi adventure games and anime of the 80s. Not only does it hit all the notes it goes for it excels in them. The game has a gripping narrative filled with characters I …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a brilliant start to what is possibly going to be a lengthy and stunning visual novel adventure series. The art style is incredible, the pacing never wastes too much time, and the cast is …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a tightly paced, retro-styled visual novel that lays a solid foundation for a saga, shining through strong narrative despite its linearity."

"Stories From Sol: the Gun-Dog would fit right into any collection of the best PC-98 titles, emulating the detailed art and bit-crushed music flawlessly while also integrating modern game design to marry the best of both worlds. It creates an …"

"If you&s;ve ever wanted to pretend to be the chief security officer on a random Star Trek episode, this is the game for you! If you&s;ve somehow never wanted that, it&s;s still a great story with endlessly charming characters."

"With stunning visuals, an engaging storyline, and characters you’ll never forget, Stories From Sol: Gun-Dog is a must for visual novel lovers—bonus points if you like retro sci-fi!"

"Space Colony Studios did a fine job with their first effort in the Stories from Sol series. It definitely isn&s;t going to appeal to everyone - players who haven&s;t enjoyed adventure games won&s;t likely be won over here, but if …"

"I came into Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog solely for two reasons: the initial art and the promise of a “PC-98 style adventure.” What I got was an enthralling story straight out of late-80s mecha anime, with some honestly surprising …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog channels the charm of the PC-98 era, not just in its appearance, but also in its spirit. It may be a brief experience, but don’t let that fool you—this Gun-Dog has plenty of bite. With …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a remarkable tribute to PC-98 visual novels and hard sci-fi anime of a specific vintage. The visuals are pitch-perfect with multiple settings that offer different vibes, and the soundtrack is a complex beast of …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a wonderful sci-fi throwback, with classic point and click gameplay and a whole lot of charm."

"I’m impressed by Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog. It’s a great story with fun twists, lots of incredible art, and a few simple but rewarding puzzles. I never felt too encumbered or lost running around the JFS Gun-Dog. And the …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a love letter sci-fi anime from the last century. Fans of the retro will definitely be pleased with the story and the visuals, too. However, it will definitely not please them with its ending, …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a brilliant and engaging visual novel with clear inspiration taken from mecha anime, manga, and video games from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Despite the almost overwhelming nostalgia the visuals and music may invoke, …"

"A visual novel adventure game emulating the style and serious constraints of a PC-98 title, Stories From Sol: The Gun Dog tells a compelling and suspenseful tale of ingenuity and resourcefulness in deep space. This is one for those who …"

"Between good and bad things, Stories of Sol: The Gun-Dog shows us an adventure that, despite pretty good, might be an annoying experience sometimes, which it&s;s overall good, despite that. It&s;s amazing pixel art with great color pallette options it&s;s …"

"Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a somewhat short but sweet visual novel experience that captures the heart of the PC-98 era and retro mecha anime of decades past."