Close to the Sun
Close to the Sun
Description (IGDB)
Close to the Sun is a story-driven horror game that takes place at the turn of the 20th century on a mysterious ship complex created by Nikola Tesla for the sake of knowledge. In this alternative version of history, his scientific breakthroughs have already had a major impact on the world. You’re a young journalist looking for your sister and, as you approach this enormous and glorious complex for the first time, you quickly realize that something there has gone horribly wrong..."
Histoire (IGDB)
It’s 1897. Deep in international waters, the Helios stands still. Dark clouds loom overhead as unforgiving waves crash against the hull. Colossal effigies of gold, decorated with magnificent finery, stretch as far as the eye can see. Born of Nikola Tesla’s vision, the Helios serves as a haven for the greatest scientific minds. An unbound utopia for research, independent from state and isolated from the gaze of society. Free to push the boundaries of matter and time. Journalist Rose Archer steps aboard the Helios in search of her sister Ada. She quickly discovers not all is as it seems. Grand halls stand empty. The stench of rotting flesh lingers in the air. Silence. A single word is painted across the entrance… QUARANTINE!
Contenu brut des sources
Close to the Sun est un jeu vidéo d'aventure développé par Storm in a Teacup et édité par Wired Productions, sorti en 2019 sur Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 et Xbox One.
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Informations Steam
Description Steam (Français)
1897. Au milieu des eaux internationales, l'Hélios flotte immobile. De sombres nuages pullulent dans le ciel, tandis que des vagues frappent violemment la coque du vaisseau. D'énormes structures en or décorées avec grand raffinement s'étendent à perte de vue.
Construit selon la vision de Nikola Tesla, l'Hélios sert de refuge pour les plus grands esprits scientifiques. Une utopie sans limites pour la recherche, indépendante de tout État et isolée du reste de la société. Libre de repousser les limites de la matière et du temps.
Rose Archer, journaliste, monte à bord de l'Hélios à la recherche de sa sœur, Ada. Elle découvre rapidement que les apparences sont trompeuses. Des salles complètement vides. Une odeur de chair putréfiée qui flotte dans l'air. Aucun bruit. Un seul mot est peint à l'entrée... QUARANTAINE !
Éditions et prix Steam
Avis des joueurs Steam
A pleasant surprise the game's atmosphere is honestly incredible; the visuals and music are really cool. The story is, I think, fairly predictable, but it’s still brilliant. The gameplay might be just a tad repetitive at times, but honestly, this gam...
Mises à jour et Actualités
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Despite some limits, Close to the Sun is a nice ride through a big, scary ship. »
« Boasting gorgeous aesthetics and displaying a bold level of ambition, Close To The Sun is a highly atmospheric alternative history mystery, set aboard a remarkable location. »
« When Tesla fights with Edison, sparkles fly. An above-average story, perfect atmosphere and a decent pace. You will spend one great afternoon with the game despite its minor shortcomings. [Issue#304] »
« Close to the Sun deserves praise for the world it builds and just how gorgeously rendered that world is. There are moments of pure wonder throughout the campaign, but it doesn’t quite reach its full potential. Between an underdeveloped protagonist and a lack of meaningful collectibles, I was left wanting more. In the end, the problem is not that it flies too close to the sun, but rather it doesn’t fly close enough. »
« Storm in a Teacup did an excellent job in creating an intriguing and at the same time anxious setting, even if it’s held back by shallow puzzles and pointless action sections. »
« In the end, your enjoyment of Close to the Sun will depend on whether you want to be surprised. If you've played some of the previously mentioned games, you know exactly what to expect in terms of pacing and story, even if the subject matter is different. The lack of combat is an interesting choice, but the simple puzzles and slightly frustrating chase sequences dull the experience, while the inability to view collectibles after you leave a level significantly diminishes their value. »
« Although the slow tempo of the gameplay might not be appealing to everyone, and although the story could have ended much, much better, Close to the Sun is still a great title that easily worth 5 to 6 hours of your time. »
« Close to the Sun is one of the best examples of the “walking simulator” style of adventure game I’ve seen in quite some time. It does a wonderful job of blending the visual style of BioShock with the tense atmosphere of Outlast and slow-paced world-building of Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture. While the sometimes-obtuse puzzles and slow pacing can cause frustration and repetition, this is a harrowing and thoughtfully designed adventure from start to finish. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« You can JUMP! And it’s absolutely good for NOTHING! Well, anyone who knows me knows I LOVE horror games — except I get so nervous that I can only play five minutes alone. And honestly, it doesn’t take much to scare me. I mean, I always get jumpscared in Minecraft when a creeper shows up, for example. So yes, I love the genre, but since my wife refuses to sit next to me when I play, I can barely finish the games I **** that’s why I'm beautifully proud of myself for finishing the second game of this style, after The Beast Inside, Close to The Sun. Careful though — not that this one is trying to be as scary as the previous one; it’s more of a mysterious polar-ish story than an actual horror **** be completely honest, CTTS is more movie than game. Sure, there are a few puzzles and some hard parts, but it’s more guided and cinematic than anything else. Which explains why the gameplay is super basic. In fact, it has fewer interactions, mechanics and possibilities than a Telltale game, but it’s ultra-short and straight to the point. It’s a little story. In that sense, to pass the time and discover it, it’s not a negative thing. But you can’t expect much. Also, the Steampunk style and Tesla’s presence add a nice charm to the whole thing. To sum it up: with not-too-high expectations, it’s worth it — if it’s on sale. »
« Continuous twists, magnificent exploration, it's a breathtaking design.Incredible plot, fantastic atmosphere, let's hope for a sequel »
« Story is good but you get more info of the story by reading letters and just exploring. Graphics are good but some characters look a bit iffy when they are at a distance. The controls are pretty good but in the chase sections is where the controls kinda underperform and the dark sections tend to be too dark to where you can't see anything or where your going without having to turn the brightness up all the way but overall the game is good and I see good things in this studio's future »
« Jest to gra-film, ciekawy wątek prowadzący szczególnie dla tych którzy interesują się historia, zdecydowanie dużo ładnych scen i pomieszczeń ale pare kwesti mogłoby być trochę lepiej dopracowane np ludzie, potwory i animacje. Trochę wytraca to z immersji. Ogólnie polecam zagrać »
« Close To the Sun es un juego de miedo que tiene cosas buenas y malas. A veces, la forma en que juegas te hace tener que ser muy preciso, y hay partes que pueden ser frustrantes porque tienes que intentar varias veces. Aunque el ambiente del juego es interesante, la historia puede sentirse apresurada y a veces aburrida. Si te gusta jugar en primera persona y disfrutas de los juegos de miedo, podrías probarlo. Puedes terminarlo y descubrir todos sus secretos en unas 3-4 horas. »
« I still haven't figured out where the "journalist" was there. What is she a journalist in? They took the aesthetics of Bioshock, cutting out all the mechanics, and elevated its worst motivations to a farce - and what's the point? At least, we got main character's full model. And, that's it... Gameplay: combat mechanics 0/10 atmosphere 7/10 Gameplay as immersive horror 2/10 Story 4/10 Graphics [why Bioshock Remastered looks better?] 8/10 Sounds & music 7/10 . Minus a score for defective consolish controls and a circus in pursuits. »
« Я бы охарактеризовал игру как симулятор ходьбы в декорациях из Bioshock. Тот же стиль арт-деко, научные достижения, непонятные механизмы, стимпанк, и как всегда все идет к чертям как раз перед вашим появлением на корабле. Только вы - хрупкая девушка, никакого оружия, плазмидов, никаких суперспособностей. Даже монтировку не выдадут. К счастью, противников здесь немного и появляются они строго по сюжету. Некоторые воспринимают игру как хоррор вроде Амнезии, Пенумбры или SOMA. Сразу скажу - хоррором здесь не пахнет. Есть несколько стремных моментов, но это не делает из игры хоррор. Большая часть времени - медитативное (хотя и совершенно линейное) блуждание по кораблю, с изучением записок и в поисках разгадки. Плюсы: +ОЧЕНЬ КРАСИВО. Визуальный стиль - то, ради чего вообще стоит играть в эту игру. Сделано суперски, ярко, с вниманием к деталям. В некоторых местах вы захотите делать скриншоты каждые 20 секунд. + Не затянуто. Для кого-то это , может быть, минус, но для такой истории плюс. Пройти можно за несколько часов. + Неплохой сюжет. Хотя, доля бреда , конечно, присутствует. Минусы: - Почти нулевая интерактивность окружения. Смотреть можно, трогать - нет. Ну то есть, от того что вы трогаете, ничего не поменяется). - Игра простая. Местами, даже слишком. Почти везде нас водят за руку. Заблудиться невозможно. Инвентаря нет. Погибнуть можно, по моему, разве что специально (ну или во время сцен погони свернуть не туда). Головоломки (если это можно так назвать) решит семилетний ребенок. - Как всегда, куча вопросов без ответов. Но это уже вроде как классика для сюжетов, где есть хоть какая-то фантастика. В общем, если вы готовы на пару вечеров погрузиться в красивую атмосферу стимпанка и фантастики (другое измерение, путешествия во времени, Никола Тесла собственной персоной, вот это вот все), без напряжения, беготни (почти) и сражений - игру вполне можно вам порекомендовать. »
« I really disliked this game. It switches between being a walking simulator and being chased through areas you haven't visited before which makes those pure trial and error. The graphics and story are nice but the gameplay is very bad. It's also way too linear. If you like playing a game that switches between being boring and frustrating, this game is for you. Otherwise I wouldn't touch this. »
