Description
Please Note: You’re buying a digital item, delivered to you instantly after purchase, if you don’t see it in your e-mail’s inbox please check your SPAM/Junk Folder. You’re buying a Steam game activation key, for which you will need to have a free Steam account and you will need to have the Steam game client installed on your computer. You can install the Steam game client from: https://store.steampowered.com/about/
Close to the Sun is a first-person horror adventure game that transports players to an alternate history setting in the late 19th century, where Nikola Tesla’s vision has led to the creation of the Helios, a colossal ship designed as a sanctuary for scientific exploration. Here is a detailed description for its Steam page:
Game Overview:
Setting: The year is 1897. You find yourself aboard the Helios, a ship that stands still in international waters. It’s meant to be a utopia for scientific research, free from the constraints of government or societal oversight.
Plot: You play as Rose Archer, a journalist searching for her sister, Ada, who works on the Helios. Upon boarding, Rose is met with an eerie silence, decay, and the chilling word “QUARANTINE” painted at the entrance. The ship, once a beacon of scientific enlightenment, now harbors dark secrets and unexplained horrors.
Gameplay Features:
Atmospheric Exploration: Traverse through the hauntingly beautiful, yet desolate ship, designed with intricate Art Deco aesthetics inspired by the likes of BioShock. The environments shift from opulent to grotesque, reflecting the ship’s tragic fate.
Narrative Depth: Engage with a narrative that explores themes of ambition, ethics in science, and the personal cost of progress. The story unfolds through environmental storytelling, interactions with other characters via a unique communication device, and the discovery of scattered documents and artifacts.
Puzzles: Solve various puzzles that are crucial to progressing through the game. These challenges range from deciphering codes found on scattered papers to manipulating intricate machinery, providing a mix of cerebral and interactive gameplay.
Tension and Horror: While not a traditional horror game with combat, “Close to the Sun” employs psychological horror elements through its atmosphere, sound design, and occasional chase sequences that emphasize evasion over confrontation.
Character Interaction: Communicate with the few survivors on the ship, including direct interactions with your sister, Ada, and other key figures whose dialogues provide insight into the Helios’s downfall.
Visual and Audio Experience: Built on Unreal Engine 4, the game offers visually stunning environments with detailed textures and dynamic lighting. The sound design complements the eerie setting, with ambient noises, Tesla’s own voice narrating his inventions, and a score that heightens the suspense.
Reception and Reviews:
The game has received mixed reviews, with critics appreciating the art direction and atmosphere but critiquing the simplicity of some puzzles and the pacing of the narrative. Users have generally reacted positively, with many enjoying the setting and story, though some noted the game’s brevity and the lack of replay value (mostly positive, with around 74% positive reviews).
Additional Notes:
The game does not support VR but was designed for traditional monitors with options for 21:9 displays.
It’s advised for players who enjoy narrative-driven games with a focus on exploration and atmosphere rather than action.
“Close to the Sun” provides an engaging journey through a world where science teeters on the edge of madness, offering a unique blend of historical fiction and horror. Whether you’re a fan of Nikola Tesla, love puzzles, or are drawn to atmospheric storytelling, this game might just be the next adventure on your Steam library.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x with 3GB Video RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7
Memory: 8 GB RAM GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 470
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.