Second Sun is an action game developed by Grey Wolf Entertainment. It’s a fast-paced shooter mixed with RPG elements, and plunges you into an open-world, devastated landscape, with procedurally generated dungeons and tons of loot to find — definitely a game to jump into if you love action-oriented exploration.

In Second Sun, you play as the Sunborn, a warrior infused with special inhuman abilities and expertly trained in the use of various deadly weapons. Your mission is to protect the Empire against all threats and prevent the world from falling into darkness. A gripping story that’s both heroic and valiant.

Kill, loot, and upgrade

Second Sun’s story focuses on an ongoing civil war between the Empire and the Order of the Second Sun. As the Sunborn in charge of protecting the Empire, you are equipped with supernatural abilities to turn the tide of the battle. The combat is very movement-focused, and enemies don’t just stand still when fighting you. They are going to chase, flank, and take you down in many ways imaginable.

The game focuses on the looter-shooter concept and encourages you to always loot items from dead enemies and chests to progress and upgrade your character. It’s a constant cycle of kill, loot, and repeat. There are also dungeons that you’ll come across in the game, which are randomly generated, increasing replayability since the layouts are always different, bringing a unique experience for each playthrough.

In addition to scavenging for powerful gear, there is also a skill tree that you can utilize to unlock new skills — these skills can either be activated or act as passive stat upgrades. There are also three classes that you can choose from: Sentinel, Marauder, and Diviner — each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Appearance-wise, you can select from one of the presets available, but there’s no in-depth character customization.

Worth it for its deep progression system

Overall, Second Sun is an addictive shooter game that anyone can spend hours on, since the progression is satisfying due to its loot and upgrade concept. It has a beautifully crafted world, with bright visuals and vibrant effects that add to the realism while exploring or fighting. It even has an Ironman Mode, where you permanently lose your character if you die, perfect for those looking for a challenge.