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Pilot an imperial interceptor, command allied ships from a tactical view, and strike targets in short, replayable space battles.
Released 01 Nov 2016
Pilot an Interceptor
Command Your Fleet
Pause to Give Orders
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
Developed by Marauder Interactive, LLC · Published by Marauder Interactive, LLC
You fly as a pilot serving a dying empire, taking an interceptor into combat against its enemies. The campaign presents a series of focused space-battle scenarios built around completing mission objectives.
Pilot your fighter in first-person combat, then pull back to a tactical view to issue orders to allied vessels; you can also pause to plan or switch to another fighter. Managing your own attacks alongside fleet movements is central to the missions.
The campaign has 14 scenarios with several difficulty settings. Bonus objectives unlock weapons and fleet upgrades, while replaying missions and a separate survival challenge offer additional ways to test your tactics.
Supplied reviewers often praise the direct, fast-paced space combat and the blend of cockpit piloting with tactical fleet orders. Many also enjoy the atmosphere, sound, and VR cockpit experience. Short, intense missions appeal to some, while others feel the campaign ends too quickly; difficulty and control setup are additional points of frustration for some players.
This game supports rebinding controls, but only dual analog gamepads and keyboard & mouse modes are officially supported in desktop mode.
VR mode requires a DUAL ANALOG GAMEPAD. Mouse control and VR motion controls are NOT supported in VR.
HOTAS controllers are not officially supported and are at your own risk!
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the Empire's most deadly interceptor and in command of the Harbinger Fleet. Hunt down the enemies of your dying empire and upgrade your warships with new weapons and abilities earned during your campaign of terror.
Classic Space Sim Combat: Fly from the cockpit of the Executor Mk II with gameplay heavily influenced by the titans of yesteryear
Take Command: Give orders to any vessel in your fleet from a tactical overview, switch to another fighter, or pause time and carefully consider your next move
Replayable Scenarios: Choose one of four increasingly-brutal difficulties in each of the 14 campaign scenarios.
Powerful Upgrades: Complete bonus objectives to earn special fleet upgrades such as the Gap Drive or the Kamikaze Chassis. You'll need these to tackle the most difficult scenarios.
VR & Monitor Support: House of the Dying Sun was carefully designed for both traditional monitors and VR headsets such as the HTC Vive. It also supports 21:9 displays!
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 38 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Metacritic | 76/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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