Surreal Fast-Paced Adventure Games

'Solar Ash' Follows Up Heart Machine's 'Hyper Light Drifter'

'Solar Ash Kingdom' is an upcoming video game that's developed by Heart Machine and published by Annapurna Interactive.

Following up another release from Heart Machine in 2016 called 'Hyper Light Drifter,' Solar Ash Kingdom leads players through a mysterious high-speed universe that's full of challenging enemy encounters. The game features stunning 3D animations that give it a surreal feel, making for an immersive experience that enables players to explore endlessly unique environments. Similarly to Hyper Light Drifter, the sequel challenges players to uncover the secrets that mask a mysterious future.

Solar Ash Kingdom is expected to release sometime in 2021, and will be available to play exclusively on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows.

Image Credit: Annapurna Interactive

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SCORE
2.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 35%
Activity 25%
Freshness 10%

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