About Close to the Sun

Search for your sister as you board the grand Helios, a drifting monument to science. What should be a marvel becomes a nightmare as you explore its empty halls, uncover strange clues, and face the haunting truth behind its silence.

• Play as Rose Archer: Take on the role of journalist Rose as she explores a ghostly vessel in search of her missing sister Ada.
• A Vision of Tesla’s World: Wander through a grand ship shaped by Tesla’s genius, an isolated haven for unchecked scientific ambition.
• Puzzles and Secrets Await: Use your mind to solve complex puzzles, uncover hidden rooms, and piece together the fate of the Helios.
• Immersive Visual Detail: Explore beautifully crafted environments powered by Unreal Engine 4, rich with atmosphere and tension.

Close to the Sun Reviews

Close to the Sun is one of the best examples of the “walking simulator” style of adventure game I’ve seen in quite some time. It does a wonderful job of blending the visual style of BioShock with the tense atmosphere of Outlast and slow-paced world-building of Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture. While the sometimes-obtuse puzzles and slow pacing can cause frustration and repetition, this is a harrowing and thoughtfully designed adventure from start to finish.

IGN

Close to the Sun deserves praise for the world it builds and just how gorgeously rendered that world is. There are moments of pure wonder throughout the campaign, but it doesn’t quite reach its full potential. Between an underdeveloped protagonist and a lack of meaningful collectibles, I was left wanting more. In the end, the problem is not that it flies too close to the sun, but rather it doesn’t fly close enough.

COGconnected

In the end, your enjoyment of Close to the Sun will depend on whether you want to be surprised. If you've played some of the previously mentioned games, you know exactly what to expect in terms of pacing and story, even if the subject matter is different. The lack of combat is an interesting choice, but the simple puzzles and slightly frustrating chase sequences dull the experience, while the inability to view collectibles after you leave a level significantly diminishes their value.

Worth Playing

Minimum System Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i5, AMD FX 2.4Ghz
• RAM: 8 GB
• HDD: 50 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, AMD Radeon R7 260x
• DirectX: 11

Recommended System Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10
• CPU: Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7
• RAM: 8 GB
• HDD: 50 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD RX 470
• DirectX: 11

Close to the Sun Editions

CLOSE TO THE SUN DELUXE EDITION

Close to the Sun Digital Deluxe contains the following items:

• Close to the Sun: Base Game
• Close to the Sun: Digital Art Book
• Close to the Sun: Original Soundtrack