The Temple is by far the hardest level to complete in Children of the Sun, so here’s how players can get through it.
Children of the Sun is a bullet-time-infused sniping puzzle game about taking revenge on a cult by using their own psychic powers against them. Players supposedly take the role of a girl with a hunting rifle and a single bullet per level, but in the actual game, they arguably play as the bullet, ricocheting in impossible ways, changing direction every time it hits an enemy, and changing speed mid-shot.
Children of the Sun is never easy, especially with its optional challenges, and the last few levels really ramp up the difficulty. However, it’s not until the last mission, The Temple, that the game challenge becomes so complex and lengthy to completely stump some players. It’s long enough to be divided into two separate sections. The inner area is protected by a large dome of energy that only comes down once every enemy outside of it is killed.
Advice For Completing The Temple In Children Of The Sun
The best advice for completing The Temple is the same as any other level: tag every enemy, try multiple options, and always hit enemies in their weak spots. Be persistent, but don’t get stuck on just one possible solution. As for this specific level, here’s a big tip: try to finish the first portion of the level without ever using a charge to re-aim the bullet, ideally with two full charges ready for the next section.
Unlike most other levels in the game, it’s impossible to tag every enemy in The Temple before shooting the bullet for the first time. That said, struggling players should try to tag every enemy out in the open. This means having about 14 enemies out of 17 tagged from the word go. Tagging the two birds flying in the air can also help.
The Temple Level Walkthrough
Sprint to your right as soon as the level begins in order to make sure every enemy is in the correct position. Take aim against the left side of the mystic’s yellow orb as soon as you are in position. From there, according to the screenshot above, you must hit enemy N. 4, then supercharge the bullet against N. 7, then the mystic, and then N. 6.
The last three enemies of part one of the level can be beaten with the same strategy as before. Hit the other mystic’s protective bubble, correct the bullet’s trajectory against the remaining heavy armor cultist, then his companion standing close by, and finally, the mystic. This will clear the first section of the level.
Platform(s) PC Released February 1, 2024 Developer(s) René Rother Publisher(s) Devolver Digital
