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Nine Sols

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

Red Candle Games

Genre: メトロイドヴァニア

Game Overview

Nine Sols sets a Taoist science fiction narrative against combat directly inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — a deflection system that builds into a Talisman seal execution. Red Candle Games' first action title, following Devotion and Detention. Switch, PS4/5, Xbox, PC. GPA scores it at the top for Action among Metroidvanias — the genre entry where parry timing is the entire combat philosophy.

Game Characteristics

Action

88%

High Difficulty

85%

Dystopian Setting

78%

Emotional Story

72%

Graphics

72%

Existential Themes

70%

Story Depth

70%

Dark

70%

Puzzle

58%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

60 ✓

Advanced

85 ✓

Keywords

metroidvaniaparry mechanics soulslikeタオパンク世界観Steam99%好評

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Action

88%

High Difficulty

85%

Dystopian Setting

78%

Emotional Story

72%

Graphics

72%

Existential Themes

70%

Story Depth

70%

Dark

70%

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About "Nine Sols"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ナインソルス（Nine Sols） leads with its メトロイドヴァニア identity, anchored by the core feel of "Nine Sols sets a Taoist science fiction narrative against combat directly inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — a de…." The headline profile reads Action 88% / High Difficulty 85% / Dystopian Setting 78%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and High Difficulty. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ナインソルス（Nine Sols）" by using its feel of metroidvania, parry mechanics, and soulslike as the primary lens, weighting Action and High Difficulty most heavily. Top similar titles include "エンダーマグノリア（ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist）", "エンダーリリーズ（ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights）", "Lies of P（ライズオブピー）".