The End of the Sun, which has been hailed as one of the best games of all time, will launch worldwide on January 29. The new game offers a unique approach to time travel and space exploration.
The new video game, created in a first-person perspective, sends players traveling through time to unravel Slavic mysteries and stories. Gamers play the role of Ashter, a time-traveling Slavic sorcerer, as they crisscross changing seasons and different lifetimes.
Developed by the indie pair Kinga & Jakub, the story is set in a world driven by Slavic rituals, beliefs, and legends. According to the lore, “The story begins in a mysterious village marked by burnt-out bonfires. Here, players navigate a dynamic environment to uncover secrets hidden in the ashes of the past. With the power to manipulate time, players witness key events in the lives of the villagers, exploring how their choices shape the present and future.”
Is The End of the Sun one of the Best Games of All Time?
After months of promoting the time travel mystery as one of the best games of all time, the release trailer is finally here. The trailer gives players a deeper glimpse of how the unique game plays out. They will find the gameplay is fantastic, so it seems that there may be some vibes to the hype.
Among the special features is how the imagery copies the actual landscape it represents. Gamers can manipulate the time window and witness aspects of the villager’s life as they unfold, adding to their mystical powers. Here are some more features of the game.
Key features of the new video game:
- Build real worlds: Players can create the entire city as it stands in time, including whole buildings and artifacts, using time museums and photogrammetry. All locations will match the real historical version.
- Complete Control of the Storyline: Players can explore the story at their own pace, unlike most mystery-based games.
- Four distinct Time-Travel mechanics: You can move between four distinct periods as you discover different stages in the citizens’ lives. You can relieve their lives in spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with years separating each moment.
- Learn about Slavic culture and mysticism: Uncover forgotten traditions, explore ancient rituals, and face mythical creatures drawn from Slavic folklore.
- Real-time gameplay environment: Enjoy the real-life changes in weather, lighting, and time of day, which create an atmosphere of constant discovery.”
Kinga & Jakub studio will release The End of the Sun on Steam for PC, and more platforms will be added soon. You can learn more on the studio’s website or Steam page.
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