Indie Game Revives the Genius of Stealth Genre Pioneers

Sure thing, but before I start, quick note: this is gonna get a bit messy. Ready? Here goes:

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Okay, so imagine this—1987, right? Hideo Kojima drops Metal Gear, and bam, the Stealth-Action genre kinda just becomes a thing. Now, I can’t remember exactly when but not long after, we got hit with Thief 2, Hitman, and Splinter Cell. Crazy times, honestly. And they shaped what we now think of as a killer stealth game. But, here’s the twist—games have gotten all complex. Like, really. And somewhere along the way, that original magic kinda faded. Enter: No Sun to Worship. Sounds intense, right? It’s trying to bring back what was lost. I don’t know, there’s something poetic about that.

And hey, look at this screenshot! Looks pretty cool, huh?

Alright, back to… wait, where was I? Oh, right! The game. So, you’ve got these six, like, snack-sized chapters where, basically, you sneak into a place, take out your targets, and skedaddle. Simple, yeah? But Merlino Games, the devs, toss this question at you—how are you gonna handle the limited stuff you have? Mind-blowing. Or maybe not. Anyway, it’s about using what’s there with a twist of freedom. Imagine sneaking around, saving your bullets for when it really counts. Like, ya never know, might run out but who cares, nobody knows your gun’s empty, right? Or maybe they do. Awkward.

Speaking of awkward, here’s another image for your viewing pleasure.

Art time! So, No Sun to Worship isn’t just gameplay—it’s got that retro look and vibe from like, the good ol’ days. It’s kinda set in this grim future, post-nuke world. Pretty bleak, but also, surprisingly captivating. Weird?

Okay, last image I promise.

So yeah, if you’re nostalgic for those stealth games and wanna show off your old-school sneaky skills, try this game out. No Sun to Worship—it’s more than just a game. Maybe. Or maybe not. Depends on who you ask.

Oh gosh—there’s a clickable badge thing? Right, something about a sale or rating. Meh, you get a lot and there’s stars involved.

Ugh, enough rambling, go check it out on Xbox Series X|S or something. Time’s ticking still, you know?

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There ya go! Hope that works for ya.