Ever since Heart Machine released the indie hit Hyper Light Drifter, the studio gained a huge reputation for aesthetically pleasing games. Now that Solar Ash is finally here, it’s safe to say that they’ve delivered on that reputation brilliantly. This might not be a game of the year contender, but for the people who enjoy gaming as a relaxing experience, there’s a lot of satisfaction that exists in Solar Ash’s smooth design.
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If there’s one word we can use to describe Solar Ash, it has to be “flow.” This game has every ingredient you need to feel like you’re in an endlessly moving cinematic sequence. It’s a 3D platforming space that is filled with adventure and trinkets to satisfy your curiosity. However, if you want to make the most of this world, you’ll need speed. That’s where the skating comes in. By simply holding down a button, you can transition from a sprint to a skating sequence where you glide smoothly around an environment. There are obstacles around to spice things up during your travels. From grinding rails to transitioning between platforms, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a moment where you’re mindlessly drifting.
Solar Ash is not a game that will have you binging lore videos at 2 AM on YouTube. It’s purely an experience that lasts for as long as your gaming sessions. The story is alright, but it’s clearly not the main focus. You’re a voidrunner tasked with ridding the world of a toxic corruption that spreads in the form of these black oil patches with glowing red eyes. It’s something reminiscent of the BTs from Death Stranding.
Dealing with enemy encounters, especially against these odd creatures, is pretty much like Shadow of the
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