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There\u2019s nothing worse than imprecise controls in a platforming game, and that\u2019s\u00a0Imp of the Sun<\/em>\u2018s biggest issue.<\/h4>\n

Released in March on PC and consoles,\u00a0Imp of the Sun\u00a0<\/em>is a 2D platforming adventure that casts you as Nin, an imp tasked with taking down the Four Keepers in order to restore the power of the sun. A big ask for such a tiny creature. But Nin is rather capable \u2013 he himself has been created from a fragment of the sun, and so embodies powerful skills that will help him along the way. His inner fire allows him to heal, and a range attach along with quick melee skills means he\u2019s well prepared for battle.<\/p>\n

And so, making your way through\u00a0Imp of the Sun<\/em>, you\u2019ll find yourself faced with plenty of combat opportunities but also lots of platforming and puzzles to contend with. There are a lot of switch-based timer puzzles, requiring you to activate a switch and, for instance, reach an open doorway before the time runs out. Or perhaps you\u2019ll need to retrieve a key which will let you progress through a locked door further on in a level.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s all very nice to look at. Imp of the Sun <\/em>uses beautiful 2D artwork to bring its world to life. There\u2019s a great use of colour and lighting, with rich, warm colours presenting a world that you can\u2019t wait to explore. There seems a very clear inspiration here, however: Ori and the Blind Forest\u00a0<\/em>and its sequel have surely had a hand in inspiring Sunwolf Entertainment, the developer behind Imp of the Sun<\/em>. The gameplay and its themes reminded us very much of Ori\u2019s adventure \u2013 even the presentation in the trailer feels familiar.<\/p>\n