Nine Sols PS5 Review – One of the Best Games of 2024 You Are NOT Playing



Red Candle Games has released one of the best platforming games of the year with Nine Sols. Though it somewhat flew under the radar at launch, it’s since built-up momentum and launched for consoles.

Part side-scrolling action game, part Sekiro-like parry-heavy title, Nine Sols balances challenging combat with excellent environmental design, organic exploration, and incredible boss battles. The story revolves around Yi, a warrior seeking revenge after the Tiandao Council leaves him for dead. It’s a task that’s easier said than done, especially with all the powerful threats in New Kunlun.

The hand-drawn visuals and animation are a delight to witness, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack and presentation, resulting in a gameplay experience that’s as punishing as sublime. Despite the punishing nature of combat and how some environments feel deceptively large, Nine Sols is a simply stellar title that you shouldn’t miss.

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40 comments

@andrecooper487 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I can't find it on PSN.
@Hazmatt36000 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Biogun on pc is another under rated Metroidvania. Sad most will never know of it.
@Sydlanel December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I just finished it today, it was alright. Difficulty was really spikey though.
@fehizororakotoniaina292 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Its Design is SICK 🔥🔥
@luis_discovery December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
You convinced me !
@Roehdawg December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Just started playing a day ago and I’m loving it. It is frustratingly difficult at times but I know when it’s my error. It feels really good to do well in this game, and there’s so much to each area I’ve been to so far. The artstyle is so pleasing too!
@ShatteredSunSoul December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I was pretty good at parrying in lost crown but this game is kicking my a**
@awesomereviews1561 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I hate those Metroidvania Souls lite.
@Mx.Monkey December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Game of the year, easy
@Broadmoore December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I agree!! I am genuinely shocked more people aren’t talking about it. It’s out of this world amazing
@lowqchannel December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
the characters a bit hard to see.
@PanzerTurtle December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
From what I know, Red Candle Games was under a lot of fire from Chinese people due to one of their previous games, Devotion, because there was a poster in the game depicting Xi Jinping as Winnie the Pooh. There was so much hate that the game is no longer on Steam and only the soundtrack remains. I just wanted to mention this as this could have influenced the game's popularity. This also could've been a big reason as to why it wasn't on Game Awards. Honestly, it wouldn't be surprising as Game awards is kinda BS. Take what I said with a grain of salt as there is no hard evidence.
@KAOTICUPRISE December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Gave it a try on Game Pass and I'm enjoying it!
@Callmethedrink7 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Don’t buy this in ps4 it literally has a bug where it will crash every time once you get to a certain area
@archangel2015 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Ahh joy another pile of s**t that is getting dumped on the PS5 after the steam community figured out this game is nothing special.
@MisterBump73 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Just come out on Game Pass too, so I'll finally give it a go!
@joywhitwangladue336 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
You mispronounced every Chinese name/word. Didn't even get Yi or Qi right haha.
@ajsingh4545 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Just sick of everything needing to be "souls like"
@VRTCIO December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
If you're just diving to metroidvania and haven't played any souls game specifically Sekiro, you'll be having a hard time with this game.
@TheAtmaNex December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
It's absolutely fantastic! I can't wait to put more time in to it. So far I give it a 9.25/10.
@nanashiryuu5630 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Great game but the big problem with all metroidvanias is objectives. It's so difficult knowing where you're supposed to go in these open world side scrollers. I loved the story of nine sols but man if you Soto playing for a few days and come back you will have 0 idea of what your objective is and where you're supposed to go...
@civilizedsquid2455 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
PSA: DO NOT BUY ON PS4.

Game is unplayable. Once you hit a certain zone the game starts crashing constantly when switching zones, ultimately culminating in a full soft lock at the cortex. All exits will cause crash including teleport to pavilion.

Sony is also denying refunds so unless they patch it in the next few weeks, we could see it unplayable into the new year.


Again, do not buy this trash on PS4, it’s unplayable garbage.
@SoFCeO December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I've beaten Sekiro and Hollow Knight. I just started DS3 so I'm circling back to this for sure
@mikemjp1573 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Crashes regularly on ps4. Can't currently progress past a story encounter because it will crash afterwarda every time.
@NiNja10Doh December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Played, beat it, legendary game. You all need to play this game. Listen to Yi
@DaPhenomAce December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Glad it's on console. Will be copping
@lamoynebillups3665 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I agree with the rating. In the first 10 minutes of the game with the reference to Soylent Green. Lol
@sestey December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Played for 5 minutes, watched 30 minutes of cut scenes, faced the same enemy 12 times in a row, died on the last one and had to restart from my save point, died again thanks for wasting my time. Horrible intro to a game
@kaikiske7436 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Looks like a generic knock off, trying to ape better games in the Metroidvania sub-genre.
The combat looks simplistic, and that fodder enemies take more than 3 hits, and requiring constant parrying is a non starter.

For a game this generic looking to be getting so much praise here, almost seems paid for.
@richardwhite3521 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Anyone who doesn’t like it and hasn’t beat hollow knight and Sekiro just isn’t the target audience. It can feel impossible at first. The first boss fight took me coming back the next day. But so far I’m very happy with it.
@ChrisKliewer December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Love playing this on my steamdeck
@TwstDDrKMnD December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
I agree!! Playing through it right now and it's fantastic! 👌Definitely stands out this year as one of the best game.
@grahamgilmore42 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
My GOTY. I bounced off of Hollow Knight. But I loved this game. That last boss fight was brutal but was so satisfying when I beat it.
@jzbreezio December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Bought Nine sols on release date. I am on the 3rd sol and loving the game. The map is a bit tricky to understand but exploring every corner will help you figure things out. Highly recommend this game
@jean-alexandrethibault3892 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
On hour 3 of this game, and it compares poorly to it's competition. Hollow knight has better design and atmosphere, Ori has better movement and graphics, Lost Crown has better combat and movement, bosses etc. I can go on and on.
@hanauzaki6264 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Im very impressed with how good AI voice has come to
@dravenyami6160 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Looks just like Hollow Knight W
@artarealmblazer December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
More like Nine Lols amirite guys?
@christophernewby3296 December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Reminds me of spiritfarer if it were a more traditional metroidvania
@Geoffhuhn-q7p December 3, 2024 - 12:35 pm
Game is garbage pussy

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