Abbie Stone
PC GamerNine Sols review
Published 1/15/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/29/2024
Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat, immersive storytelling, and unique Taopunk setting. 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.
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- Red Candle Games
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- Red Candle Games
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Critic avg
87
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
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Score range
80–92
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The critic average is 87 across 11 scored reviews, with a 12-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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Ravi Sinha
GamingBoltNine Sols Review – Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
Published 12/2/2024
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalIssy van der Velde
Push SquareReview: Nine Sols (PS5) - The Best Metroidvania on the Market
Published 11/29/2024
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netNine Sols Review
Published 11/26/2024
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90
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Read originalEcho Apsey
Nintendo LifeReview: Nine Sols (Switch) - An Intense Metroidvania That's Still A Treat On Switch
Published 11/26/2024
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Orona
Nintendo World ReportNine Sols (Switch) Review
Published 11/26/2024
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90
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Read originalNiv M. Sultan
Slant Magazine'Nine Sols' Review: A Resonant and Generous 'Sekiro'-like
Published 11/25/2024
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80
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsNine Sols (PC) Review
Published 6/17/2024
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90
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Read originalJames Kennedy
TheGamerNine Sols Review: A Fur-midable Metroidvania With Purr-cise Gameplay
Published 6/6/2024
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Read originalHirun Cryer
GamesRadar+Nine Sols review: "Metroidvania blended with Soulslike elements and the execution is nothing short of astonishing" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 6/5/2024
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