80
This games is focused on what it wants to achieve and boy, does it ever. And as it changes over time, it’ll keep you coming back for days and days. [Issue#238]
70
The game’s illusion of freedom is a bit disappointing. There are no paths surrounded by invisible walls as we have come to expect from other ‘endless runners’, and the first thing you do is try to take a peek at the edge of this world. But, in reality, there are only three ways: forward, just to the left, and just to the right.
70
When you fly 350 kph, and gigantic block falls in front of your nose, don't say you weren't expecting it. Race the Sun is simply a wonderful reaction trainer. However, it could deliver a bit more than that.
8
Race the Sun is probably the only well-known Endless Runner that outlived this genre's short popularity surge. With free VR support, clear minimalistic visuals, satifsying gameplay, semi-random levels, full Steam workshop integration, Race the Sun is still playable and fun today, 5+ years after release.
10
game review I like it,because it is very hard,beautiful and atmospheric.
6
Race the Sun Endless Frustrations Race the sun is an endless runner game where you control a ship trying to rack up as many points as possible.. Before you start there are challenges to clear... clearing these challenges will progress the level of your ship... as you progress your level you unlock new drops to help you get further as well as ship perks,, This helps with the one more try mentality you need in an endless runner.. Especially since this is all that the game is... The world isn’t too interesting and that’s mostly due to the fact that is changes every 24 hours… but it’s still thrilling trying to find the right path in a region, remembering where you messed up and trying to overcome these obstacles next time… as there definitely are some wrong paths with impossible obstacles unless you have a specific pick up with you… this can make the game feel a bit cheap, frustrating and unfair.. a smack in the face like your perseverance meant nothing when you get into a situation you have no control in… This ultimately hurt my overall experience of what otherwise is a fairly enjoyable quick break kind of game.. There’s not much depth here… complete challenges, stay out of the shadows, and race the sun. I give race the sun a 6.5/10
Race the Sun
Released On:
Aug 19, 2013
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Mixed or Average
7.3
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Aug 21, 2013
100
Race the Sun is far too gorgeously hypnotic to be an endless runner.
Jan 23, 2014
80
This games is focused on what it wants to achieve and boy, does it ever. And as it changes over time, it’ll keep you coming back for days and days. [Issue#238]
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Mixed or Average
7.3
47% Positive
45 Ratings
45 Ratings
40% Mixed
38 Ratings
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May 25, 2014
10
Race the Sun is one of those games that come along and hold your attention for hours upon hours, and you have no regrets. The game is beautifully made, with simple yet effective gameplay and graphics. It is a basic game, but it id pulled off well and almost hypnotises you. Such a simple idea was made the greatest it could be. It is fun and challenging without being a rage-quit game. Set out what it meant to do perfectly. I can't flaw this game.
Sep 9, 2013
80
It is somehow simple, but very addictive and fun. It definitely deserves our time if you're looking for something like this.
Aug 22, 2013
80
If Race The Sun’s tracks remain as consistently well-paced and tiered as the raft of stages we’ve experienced to date, then it can be considered a success rather than an experiment: a confident genre hybrid worthy of your time and patience because who knows, today could be your day.
Jan 3, 2014
70
When you fly 350 kph, and gigantic block falls in front of your nose, don't say you weren't expecting it. Race the Sun is simply a wonderful reaction trainer. However, it could deliver a bit more than that.
Sep 20, 2013
65
When all's said and done, Race the Sun is a solid offering and I'm sure some players will undoubtedly end up hooked on the thrill of the daily leaderboard battles. On the other hand, some (including me) will come away feeling that the final product is a bit too limited to reach the potential it holds.
Jan 21, 2014
10
Okay before I get started writing a positive review, I doubt the person who wrote the description of this game know the title well. This bares little to no relation to Starfox. This is a "reflex puzzle" type obstacle-dodging game with the endless run kind of model. This may sound crude and simple, but Race the Sun totally comes out victorious in two respects: First I've only played a few fully enjoyable titles like this - most of the time you risk stumbling upon shovelware with this kind of game - and Race the Sun is an impeccable implementation of the genre on each and every aspect of its gameplay! It'll get your full undivided attention and give you many, many "whew" moments right off the bat. Secondly this game could've gone bad with its design style. You'll often see artists try the simplistic approach only get bland results instead of just simplicity. Race the Sun nailed their simplistic design, using modern graphics capabilities like post processing effects and lighting to clearly show a simplistic design really does not have to be bland for one bit! At the price they sell it it's a no brainer. It's a casual play so you can add it to your library even if you're currently going through other bigger titles. This is a nice side-game to have to fill in those voids where you need a break from the massive large-story type gaming.
Nov 24, 2015
7
The Sun vs. You Overall: 65% (65.2/100) Atmosphere 5.5/10 Graphics 6.0/10 Level Design 5.0/10 Sound 8.2/10 Balance 7.5/10 Controls 9.0/10 Generation 5.5/10 Replay Value 8.5/10 Tutorial 3.0/5 Variety 5.0/10 Cost-Benefit Ratio 1/4 System Requirements 1/1
Jun 24, 2015
7
A very nice indie game, very good replay value as the map changes every 24 hours which is a very clever idea. It's a nice indie game and I strongly suggest you buy this game
Mar 12, 2015
4
Even the second level (few minutes in) throws a lot of tough obstacles at the player. I didn't enjoy it. It could have been as smooth and addictive as Super Hexagon, but restarting involves some loading and the levels have stretches of little stimulation. Unlockables might provide extended enjoyment, but the 'challenges' varied from grindy to impossible. Race The Sun might be worth trying, but I'd prioritize other games.
May 20, 2014
4
This game is too hard, for me. And it's really unforgiving, if you wipe out once you start all the way over from the very start of the game on level 13 if you die you back to level one. WTF is up with that whats up with some lives for gods sake. I kind of wish I would have been able to try it before I bought it.
SummaryRace the Sun is an intense action game that could be described as a mash-up of Star Fox and Temple Run with a community focus.
