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\nChildren of the Sun, the indie puzzle shooter where you have to take out encampments of cultists using only one bullet, will launch for PC on 9th April. <\/p>\n

\nYou can give the game a go right now via its Steam demo<\/a>, which was one of the highlights of the most recent Steam Next Fest<\/a>. The game has grungey neon visuals and boasts some brainteasing levels – but its the just-one-more-go gameplay that really makes the experience stand out. <\/p>\n

\nWith just one bullet in your rifle’s chamber, you need to re-aim and curve shots in mid-flight to zig-zag around levels, through cultists and wildlife, without losing focus. Discovering the best ways to do that takes a bit of time – but can then be speedrun for the best times. <\/p>\n

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Children of the Sun, the indie puzzle shooter where you have to take out encampments of cultists using only one bullet, will launch for PC on 9th April. You can give the game a go right now via its Steam demo, which was one of the highlights of the most recent Steam Next Fest. The game has grungey neon visuals and boasts some brainteasing levels – but its the just-one-more-go gameplay that really makes the experience stand out. With just one bullet in your rifle’s chamber, you need to re-aim and curve shots in mid-flight to zig-zag around levels, through cultists and wildlife, without losing focus. Discovering the best ways to do that takes a bit of time – but can then be speedrun for…<\/p>\n

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