Release Date: February 22, 2022
Dynamic shoot'em up from the PlatinumGames studio. In Sol Cresta we take control of a space fighter and eliminate hordes of enemies. During the game we gain new stages of the ship, thanks to which our combat potential grows.
Sol Cresta is a shoot'em up developed by PlatinumGames studio, known for such games as Bayonetta, Vanquish or NieR: Automata. The game is the first installment of the Neo-Classic Arcade Series, and is inspired by Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta, which were popular games on arcade in the 1980s.
In Sol Cresta we take on the role of a fighter pilot. Viewing the action from a top-down perspective, during the game we fly up the screen and eliminate hordes of enemy units, among which we can find both "cannon fodder" in mass quantities, as well as powerful bosses. A characteristic feature of the described title is the "docking" mechanic, presented for the first time in Moon Cresta. It consists in docking our fighter in its successive iterations, which appear in certain moments. In this way, we acquire new weapons and increase our combat potential. On the other hand, the fighter gets bigger and bigger with time, which makes it an easier target for adversaries.
Sol Cresta features pixel art graphics and a catchy, chiptune soundtrack.
Sol Cresta was first announced on 1 April 2020. Although at the time it turned out to be just an April Fools' joke, exactly one year later PlatinumGames presented it to the world again, but this time the announcement turned out to be true.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Developer: PlatinumGames
Publisher: PlatinumGames
Age restrictions: none
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System Requirements for Sol Cresta Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-7100 3.9 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 630 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-6700 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 or better, 5 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Game Ratings for Sol Cresta Video Game.
WayTooManyGames: 6.5 / 10 by Leonardo Faria
Sol Cresta is not a bad bullet-hell shooter at all, but it’s far from being the most interesting I’ve played in a while. Its visuals and soundtrack did not wow me, and while it had one very interesting gameplay feature, it wasn’t exactly a new one: other games in the franchise have had them in the past. It felt less of a modern revival of an arcade franchise and just a new version of a 90s title which was locked in someone’s storage for the past 25 years.
VGC: 4 / 5 by Chris Scullion
Sol Cresta is a fantastic shoot ‘em up that should keep fans of the genre entertained for a long time. Die-hard shooter fans won’t be disappointed.
NintendoWorldReport: 8.5 / 10 by Jordan Rudek
undefined.SOL CRESTA is an intense and deep vertical shooter entry on Switch, and genre enthusiasts would be doing themselves a favor by adding it to their libraries. In-game achievements unlock new content, such as Caravan Mode, online leaderboards, and the aforementioned Sound Test. Even finishing the final stage on normal difficulty is a steep challenge that requires a fair measure of skill, particularly with swapping formations and the slowing of time that this ability grants. If this is the level of quality we can expect from future arcade-style shooters courtesy of PlatinumGames, I'll be demanding as many as we can get, until Kamiya-san blocks me on Twitter.
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