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Solstice
Solstice (NES)
Developer
Software Creations
Publisher
Software Creations
Genre
Adventure
Players
1
C3 Score
9
Reader Score (7 Votes)
9
9
9
Posted on 01.03.2006
Posted by Adam Riley (jesusraz)
Tags:
Solstice, 7, Software Creations, Software Creations, Adventure
Posted by Adam Riley (jesusraz) Tags:
Solstice, 7, Software Creations, Software Creations, Adventure
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The British Gaming Industry is slowly turning itself round nowadays to become a major player in the world of videogames. However, there used to be a time when games from good ol' Blighty were highly prolific in stature, gaining praise from all circles and high sales upon release. One such developer brought a strange style title to the NES as an experiment. But just how did this game, Solstice, pan out?
There is actually a very long, in-depth story behind Solstice, one that stretches far longer than most NES games. Here is the abridged version Some of you may remember me reviewing a little SNES game by the name of Plok. Software Creations also created this, with the music maestro that is Tim Follin working on that sublime soundtrack. And guess what? The same person worked on the soundtrack for this and it is every bit as good, if not even more so! Which is quite surprising considering the difference in power between the NES and SNES...But this is one of the games where you can sit and just listen to the title screen tune for ages
You have four types of magical elixir
There are various techniques that can help you get through the game easier, well maybe not so much 'easier', but slightly less difficult. Block jumping is one particular move where you pick up one then go to drop it and jump at the same time to gain a little more height
Gameplay
8
Simple controls, intricate levels, awkward enemies, dastardly puzzles and such variety around makes this one of the most in-depth games around.
Graphics
8
Taking the foundation of Rare's early Ultimate Play the Game titles, the 3D-esque isometric viewpoint allows for very impressively crafted environments that blast the competition out of the water.
Sound
10
The soundtrack is so impressive that it is hard to believe that it is actually the humble NES that is pumping it out. It really shows that a great composer can do anything, no matter how basic the tools.
Value
10
With over 250 rooms to explore, many of which will not actually be uncovered on your first play through, Solstice is on a par with the likes of Final Fantasy in terms of length indeed.
9
C3 Score You may have classics like the Mario series in the platform stakes, but in terms of adventure titles Solstice takes the biscuit, well and truly. Software Creations really flexed its creative muscle on this title, showing that the British talent did not solely lie in Twycross with Rare. Anyone craving for some retro goodness and loved Equinox should look this golden oldie up.../10
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get reading about my trip to London to see EA, Nintendo and Eurogamer Expo!
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Great review Adam. I've never personally played it...
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L1 New Born
I have this game for my NES. Good review.
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Thanks folks - I especially love the music in it, very impressive considering it's on the NES. Loved the SNES sequel as well, Equinox...Wish they'd do a third one!
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L55 Snake
I've never played this one either... it looks good though.
the screenshots seem familiar... ooh! have anyone been on HabboHotel.com? Thats what it reminds me of :lol:
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the screenshots seem familiar... ooh! have anyone been on HabboHotel.com? Thats what it reminds me of :lol:
Co-founder of the PDSLB - Pink DS Lite Buddies
Fraz: Cheerios are made from fairy orgasms.
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I don't think too many people here will have played it, to be honest, and I only picked it up cheap from eBay to review for Retro Month because I loved Equinox so much and wanted to see what its prequel was like... 
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