SolSeraph
Release Date: July 10, 2019
Action, tower defense, platformers, elements of strategy, 2.5D, Greek mythology, singleplayer
SolSeraph is a combination of a tower defense strategy game with an arcade action game in which we fight in the name of humanity by playing the role of the luminous Helios, opposing the will of other gods, sending defeats and monsters.
SolSeraph is a strategy game, in which we play the role of Helios, the Knight of Dawn, whose task is to rebuild human civilization and protect it from the attack of younger gods, sending various threats to humanity. The game was developed by ACE Team, known mainly for such titles as the absurd Rock Of Ages, Deadly Tower of Monsters or Zeno Clash.
Plot
Chaos reigned at first, but thanks to Mother Earth and Heavenly Father it was possible to subjugate it and replace it with a world created by the two gods. Thus came into being the seas, lands, vegetation, animals and people. After completing their work, the two said they would leave it to its own antics and leave. However, other younger gods in the world did not like the human being, especially since the human being, unlike them, was endowed with the ability to tell stories. Because of their jealousy, the wicked deities unleashed various cataclysms and threats on people, in the form of bloodthirsty monsters. Helios, the Knight of Dawn, defended the underdogs. By playing his role, we have the task of restoring humanity and protecting it from the jealous gods.
Mechanics
SolSeraph focuses on gameplay that combines several elements, but the main focus is on the aspects of tower defense strategy game combined with platform action game. A similar concept has been used in the iconic ActRaiser.
Strategic elements, observed from above (it is more convenient for Helios to observe and make decisions from this perspective), are connected with the development of urban settlements and construction of buildings so that they can repel enemy attacks and provide the inhabitants with a prosperous life. It is up to us to decide which building is critical at a given moment - food farms or barracks recruiting new soldiers, archers and so on.
However, if the situation proves too difficult for our defenses and troops, we can take matters into our own hands and deal with the attacking creatures personally. This is connected with the second key element of the game, which focuses on the action observed from the side. There are traps, dangerous creatures and their nests before us, as well as mysterious fog. However, Helios, thanks to his sword fighting skills, use of the shield or archery, is well prepared for anything the spiteful gods can throw at him. Especially since with every destroyed nest and every killed jealous god, he grows stronger and gains new skills.
Technical aspects
SolSeraph is a three-dimensional title using visuals that resembles the times of 16-bit classics, with sprites in the style of modern cartoons.
Yuzo Koshiro is responsible for the soundtrack of the game. We could hear his compositions in several parts of Streets of Rage, and Jonas Kyrazes, associated mainly with The Talos Principle.
Last updated on June 1, 2020
Videos and Screens
[1:07] SolSeraph trailer #1
SolSeraph Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
SolSeraph System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)/8.1/10 64-bit