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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 42 reviews

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Customers often highlight the compelling and creepy story as a significant positive aspect of "Close to the Sun." However, they also frequently cite issues with the gameplay, particularly performance and glitches, especially on the Switch version. Some found the graphics underwhelming and the overall experience not as enjoyable as anticipated. The game's similarity to other titles was also noted, but not always favorably regarding gameplay.

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  • Cons mentioned:
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wouldn't pay retail for this. I've read that it's similar to Bioshock but the gameplay is not similar at all. I can't recommend it unless it's reallllly on sale. Luckily I paid close to nothing for this when it was on sale. Graphics are not great and I don't think it's a switch limitation, because there are much much better looking Switch games. I'm not expecting XBOX or PS quality here, but the developer could have done better. Protagonist movement is very slow.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent game...

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This isn't my favourite game but it isn't horrible either. The game itself is horror adventure but there isn't much adventure in terms of the gameplay or story. Also, the game itself is really dark even if you have the screen brightness all the way up. I think this is fun if you want to play a pretty simple, straight forward horror game. However, if you are looking for more of an adventure, action or fighting-based game, this probably isn't for you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nintendo switch version

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A few weeks ago I had got this for someone birthday, and it seem like an interesting game to play, the experience however was interesting to say the least, as I play some of the game, the Nintendo switch version had bugs, glitches, control issues, and frame drops to where it could not handle the unreal engine 4. There was even a running segment in the end of chapter 7 as it freezed then the enemy gets you, that was incredibly frustrating to get through as that happen many times throughout the game. the story seem interesting, but the Gameplay was a major disappointed, the game as a whole for the Nintendo switch version I would not recommend picking up, I would however recommend picking up the PS4 version as that game is more capable to handle the unreal engine 4 graphics as well as gameplay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Single Player Story Game for Rainy Day

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good single player story game and worth the price that you're paying for it... It's not very long at only 10 chapters which can be finished in a couple hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but short

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is pretty good, its very short though only about 5 hours. The story is compelling enough and it controls well enough. I would say do not pay more than $15 for this, its simply too short.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Intense Music

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The music in this game really makes the atmosphere pop love the story.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Surprised

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good horror type game that's worth your time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good game, but not this version

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Game doesn't run well on the switch. Littered with glitches and bugs. I would recommend the game on PS4 or Xbox One though because it's a really fun game with a deep and creepy story if you're into that sort of thing. Just a shame it doesn't work great on switch.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Atmospheric

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A pretty atmospheric puzzle game. Fun and thought provoking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome graphics

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The games graphs and features were excellent. This game was definitely a good kind of different. I would definitely recommend this game to my friends!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Kind of a rough port on Switch.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is better elsewhere. The Switch version is not that great. Buy it on sale if you like horror games. Not really recommended.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bioshock lite

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you're a fan of the Bioshock series this game is like the generic version of that. It's not bad, but not as good as what it's imitating.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best switch games and for the price its worth it very much. Would recommend to a friend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent game

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game was a lot confusing at first but then I got the hang of it, good game in other words

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Enjoyable story

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little puzzle game. Story was good but did have some slow parts here and there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Close to the Sun

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a fun game for the nintendo switch. Great price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good story

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good game with a good story. Might but be for everyone but I liked it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good game good graphics Good story good deal. Happy with my purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cheap and worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can not say it is good, but at this price, no complaints. By the way, you can buy it at a better price on PC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good puzzle gam3!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, so good! It's a puzzle game, great for ones who like to solve things!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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