Nine Sols

Nine Sols is a 2D action-platformer with hand-drawn art and deflection-focused combat. You play a vengeful hero hunting down nine powerful rulers across the ruins of an ancient alien civilization. The combat centers on timed parries—block at the right moment to counter enemy attacks. It's set in a Taopunk world, blending Asian fantasy elements with sci-fi ruins and decayed technology. Expect boss fights against each of the nine targets, platforming between encounters, and environmental storytelling that fills in what happened to this fallen society. The art style leans heavily on traditional illustration techniques rather than pixel work. If you want reflex-driven melee combat in a setting that's neither pure fantasy nor standard cyberpunk, this splits the difference.