A nervous FPS in a fantasy universe ravaged by war? This is the intriguing promise of Second Sunan independent game that surprises as much by its atmosphere as by its hybrid gameplay. Available now on Steam with a free demo, this title skillfully combines first-person shooting and RPG mechanics, between frenetic Battlefield-style combat and a dark atmosphere worthy of The Witcher.
This improbable but daring cocktail is the work of Gray Wolf Entertainment, supported by publisher Iceberg Interactive. And from first impressions, the chemistry works. “Second Sun is a new first-person shooter that combines the frenetic carnage of Battlefield 6 with the fantasy RPG elements of games like The Witcher.”
A dark universe where the Empire collapses
Immersed in a world at war, the player embodies a “Child of the Sun”, the last bastion of an empire in decline. The setting is anything but a simple setting: “Described on Steam as “a passion project from a team of independent developers,” Second Sun takes place in a world where “a civil war rages between the Empire and the Order of the Second Sun. The country is ravaged and the Empire is on the brink of ruin.””
Halfway between DOOM And Dark Messiahthe fights alternate between modern weapons and medieval equipment: rifles, crossbows, explosives… The immersion is reinforced by a careful aesthetic and a level design which seems to promise as much tension as freedom of action.
RPG progression and tactical loot
The originality of Second Sun is also due to its progression system: by recovering loot from enemies, the player personalizes his equipment and develops his abilities. Each decision influences the power of the character and their way of approaching combat.
The studio highlights an approach oriented towards replayability and intelligent loot: “Second Sun offers a clear progression system that makes each defeated enemy thrilling. Each loot and each chest can contain a crucial item for your quest”.
Enough to appeal to fans of complex builds, stats to optimize and tactical farming, all in a chaotic and unstable universe.
A free demo already available on Steam
Even though the game was released discreetly almost a month ago, the developers are now banking on a free demo to convince the curious. Accessible on Steam, it offers a taste of the gameplay and the universe to test the formula before purchasing.
“Although Second Sun has been out for almost a month, a free demo is now available on the game’s Steam page.” A good way to get a concrete idea of this explosive mix between two genres that were completely opposed on paper.