Indie Game Revives the Genius of Stealth Genre Pioneers

Oh man, alright, let’s dive into this chaotic swirl called the stealth genre. Remember when Metal Gear dropped in ’87? Total game-changer, literally. Kojima just knew what he was doing, ya know? Not long after, Thief popped up with its creepy vibe, and then we got to hang out with Hitman and Splinter Cell. These games shaped our sneaky ways, making us think we were real-life ninjas or something.

Fast forward — because time doesn’t wait, right? — and games now are these intricate puzzles. But forget all that for a sec. Enter No Sun to Worship, bringing back that good ol’ simplicity we didn’t know we missed. It’s like finding an old mixtape in your garage and remembering every song as it plays.

The game’s six chapters? They’re like little missions. Get in, do the deed, get out. Standard stuff, but with a twist. Merlino Games tosses the usual “Here’s a million tools!” approach out the window — you gotta be crafty. Like, “Oops, I’m all outta ammo,” but nobody knows, right? The thrill of faking it ’til you make it.

And the art, man, it’s moodier than my last existential crisis. This game goes full-on retro, with a post-nuke world vibe. I swear, you can almost smell the pixelated radiation. Every step feels charged with stories only the surroundings can tell.

Ever find yourself longing for those sneaky games that had you on edge? The ones where your heartbeat synced to the on-screen action? No Sun to Worship is calling, offering you that same rush. So, dust off your stealth boots and dive into those digital shadows once more. Who knows, maybe you’ll even impress your cat with your newfound sneak skills.