ActionFit check
Is Imp of the Sun worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-platformer fans who want exploration alongside combat
- Players interested in Peruvian-inspired settings and Andean cultural references
- Players who prefer choosing the order of boss encounters
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced experience; combat and movement are described as fast-paced.
- Players looking for a linear route through the game; its exploration and boss order are non-linear.
- Players seeking multiplayer gameplay; the described game centers on Nin's solo adventure.
Our take on Imp of the Sun
Its non-linear structure gives players freedom to choose routes and boss order, but sacrifices a fixed sequence of encounters. That choice may suit players who like setting their own path, while offering less of a guided progression through the story.
What is Imp of the Sun?
Set in a Peruvian-inspired world, this two-dimensional action platformer follows Nin, a being born from the Sun’s final spark.
The journey crosses varied regions as Nin battles the Four Keepers, restores the Sun’s strength, and learns abilities that expand movement and combo-based fighting. Quipus and concealed objects uncover story details while referencing Andean cultural relics. The four Keepers may be confronted in any sequence, and each uses different battle systems and has an individual history. Alongside these encounters, the game features five bosses, repeat runs with potential shortcuts, and Eclipse Mode. In that mode, darkness covers each region until Nin has explored it.
How Imp of the Sun plays
- 01Boss order choice
- The five bosses can be faced in any order, and each has distinct mechanics and a backstory.
- 02Quipu collectibles
- These objects reveal story details about the Eternal Eclipse.
- 03Eclipse Mode
- Areas start in darkness and become visible as Nin explores them.
- 04Replay shortcuts
- Repeat playthroughs may reveal shorter routes through the journey.
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Imp of the Sun: platforms & release
Is Imp of the Sun worth it?
It is worth it if: action-platformer fans who want exploration alongside combat. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced experience; combat and movement are described as fast-paced.
Where can I download Imp of the Sun?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Imp of the Sun's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Imp of the Sun on?
Windows only.
