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SOLAR DESCENT
SOLAR DESCENT is an action-adventure game in the vein of classic titles from the late 80s and early 90s, sprinkled with modern flair.
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SOLAR DESCENT is an action-adventure game in the vein of classic titles from the late 80s and early 90s, sprinkled with modern flair. Explore over 300 handcrafted rooms, seamlessly connected through a rich tapestry of more than half a dozen distinct areas with challenging dungeons, formidable bosses and fun side quests. SOLAR DESCENT features real-time combat, two attack buttons, on the fly switching of abilities, clever combat integration of the crank, upgrade systems and full-fledged maps and menus. Explore a vast world Fight monsters and bosses Gain new abilities Solve puzzles Use abilities to progress and discover new areas Find and equip relics to enhance your abilities Use XP to upgrade your stats Offers a plethora of accessibility options to tailor the game to your liking.
- Crank: Required
- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
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🏅 Updated to Support Playdate Achievements ! 🏅 Credits Developed by Quang Hoang. Thanks to Ledbetter and Toad for playtesting.
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This game uses the D-pad, A and B buttons, and by default more than moderate uses of the crank with little precision. It has accessibility options designed to reduce or eliminate the need for crank usage. Additional accessibility options and features, such as an invincibility toggle and goal markers are also available.
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Solar Descent
Nick Simberg
2025-09-17
The most Zelda-like Zelda-like (complimentary)
Age note: We think this game is appropriate for everyone.
AI: This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.