Beloved, Sekiro-Inspired Action Platformer Nine Sols Rated for PS5, PS4 Release

Tao or never

by Robert Ramsey Mon 5th Aug 2024

Nine Sols is an especially stylish (and shockingly mature) action platformer that's been around on PC for a while. Its demo caused quite a stir a couple of years back because of how well made and engaging it was, and the full game released to gushing praise on Steam this May. It currently sits at an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' user rating.

Anyway, it looks like Nine Sols is heading to PS5 and PS4. As spotted by Gematsu, the title's been rated for consoles in Taiwan, which is usually a solid indication that an announcement is in the works. Hopefully we get some confirmation soon, because as alluded, we've heard nothing but good things about this one.

Gameplay-wise, Nine Sols is a side-scrolling, fairly demanding mix of fast-paced platforming and slick, parry-based combat. Said combat, by the way, is heavily inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, according to Taiwanese developer Red Candle Games.

Do you know of Nine Sols? Maybe you've played it before? Be sure to unsheathe your blade in the comments section below.

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Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) is an assistant editor of Push Square, and has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he's played 'em all. A little too much, some might say.

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Ainu20
Mon 5th Aug 2024

Ooh nice, had this on my list for the Steam Deck but I always prefer playing on the big screen. I'll hold off until the PS5 release.

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GeeEssEff
Mon 5th Aug 2024

@Ainu20 I picked this up on the steamdeck this weekend funnily enough. I’d never heard of it before but was in the mood for a new metroidvania and it popped up on my search. I’ve only played a couple of hours so far but it is really good!

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Deadlyblack
Mon 5th Aug 2024

I've beat the game on Steam when it released and the game is utterly fantastic. Probably my favorite Metroidvania, beating out Hollow Knight and Ori Will of the Wisps.

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Yousef-
Mon 5th Aug 2024

Well this is funny, me and my best friend have a running joke that Sekiro is a mariolike because it has a jump button, now there’s a platformer that’s a sekirolike. Oh, how the world works sometimes. Seriously though it’s like we’re being watched. <.<

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StrickenBiged
Mon 5th Aug 2024

Nice. I was searching for this on PSN just last week after hearing good things, and was disappointed not to find a listing. Hopefully a release date is announced soon.

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Kraven
Mon 5th Aug 2024

I recently heard about this game on a Summon Signs podcast and thought it sounded and looked incredible. I’m glad it’s coming to consoles! I’ll be picking this up day one.