Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure.
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Very Positive (21) - 80% of the 21 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Very Positive (579) - 91% of the 579 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Feb 19, 2025

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By Catty的小喵窝 March 7

“【寿司精评】本作高度还原了日本机器人动画黄金时代的复古赛璐璐画风,机设和演出都让人想起诸多著名机战作品,文本中大量出现的致敬梗也都自然地融入了剧情。游戏互动性比普通视觉小说更强,环境细节描写考究,NPC状态会随剧情产生细致的变化,这一切都能让玩家体会到“在战舰上生活”的强烈实感。虽然角色塑造等地方略显瑕疵,但整体上制作组对机战文化的深厚热爱体现得淋漓尽致,也正因此本作才成为了如此独特又惊艳的作品。”

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“Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog masterfully blends retro-inspired visuals with modern storytelling, delivering a gripping sci-fi narrative filled with player-driven choices and Lovecraftian tension.”
8.5 – Noisy Pixel

“Gun-Dog is a fine ambassador for the PC-98, the adventure genre as a whole, but most importantly of all: itself. Good ideas, done well, are timeless.”
PC Gamer

“Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a wonderful sci-fi throwback, with classic point and click gameplay and a whole lot of charm.”
9.0 – Loot Level Chill

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  • Base Game

  • "HIBIKI of the Cosmos" - SFS: The Gun-Dog Digital Soundtrack

    • The Amazing 22-track chiptune OST from the game

  • "KISEKI of the Gun-Dog" - Digital Artbook

    • A digital version of the physical limited edition artbook, featuring development iterations, side-by-side art comparisons, and exclusive commentary from the game’s Creative Director in English.

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  • Base Game

  • "HIBIKI of the Cosmos" - SFS: The Gun-Dog Digital Soundtrack

    • The Amazing 22-track chiptune OST from the game

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About This Game

War is over. War is just beginning.

Planetary Calendar 214. Four years have passed since the end of the Solar War. Our protagonist, scarred from the loss of their crewmates in the war, is re-assigned to the Jovian patrol ship Gun-Dog as it’s dispatched with orders to investigate mysterious signals coming from the edge of Jovian Space.

Unknown to the Gun-Dog’s crew, a new danger looms deep in the ocean of stars, threatening not just the Gun-Dog but all her crew.

Take on the role of the Gun-Dog's security officer as you attempt to save the ship from an unknown assailant whilst navigating the paranoia, conspiracies and vendettas that break out amongst the crew. As camaraderie falls apart can you overcome the challenges that await?

The Game - A love letter to retro anime and 80s Sci-Fi

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. Space Colony Studios strives to create an "era-accurate" game that exudes retro vibes in every way, from the text to the visual effects. As the Jovian patrol ship sails into the darkness among the stars, the players will feel like they are on an adventure in an 80s Sci-Fi as they solve the mystery they find themselves in.

The Story – A new threat emerges from the void.

Humans have long since freed themselves from the grasp of gravity, but they are still unable to escape the hold of war.

It’s year 214 of the Planetary Calendar. Four years have passed since the end of the Solar War and an uneasy peace persists throughout the solar system. The Jovian patrol ship Gun-Dog is sent on a reconnaissance mission to investigate mysterious signals coming from the edge of Jovian space. What starts as a routine assignment quickly escalates into a battle for survival as an unknown threat terrorises the crew.

The Gameplay – Investigate. Interact. Analyse. Advance.

Utilising traditional point-and-click adventure mechanics, during your time on the Gun-Dog, you can navigate various locations on the ship, examine the details of the richly realised backgrounds or talk with the different crew members on board. You will need to listen closely to the characters' words to reveal important clues or duplicitous intentions and keep your eyes peeled for key items and interactive elements in the backgrounds that you can use to advance the story.

The Place - Adventure in a entirely explorable ship!

The main stage of the first instalment in the "Stories from Sol" series, as the Jovian patrol ship Gun-Dog heads into deep space it serves as the setting for the game’s story. It has been exhaustively realised. Rich and evocative descriptions of the ship, including the constant rumble of the engine room, the bustle of the bridge, the silence of space pair with an extensive range of scenes that have been meticulously designed and animated in detail to deliver an immersive experience. Inspired by the best that anime has to offer the ship even features "Armoured Frames", mechanised, human shaped, weapons of war.

The Characters – Get on board with the crew of the Gun-Dog !

All stories are about people and the cast of “The Gun-Dog” bring the story to life, so much so that their charm and charisma convinced the team at Astrolabe Games to board the Gun-Dog and sign up to be the publisher. From the elegant yet distant Captain Bartermews, to the bubbly Lieutenant Commander Cassandra Quinn, to the assertive and domineering Chief Mackenzie Cathays, “The Gun-Dog” features an extensive cast of characters for you to meet. Each crew member has a distinct personality, role and history. Get to know them and their quirks and decide whether to work with or against them to unravel the mystery that lies at the story’s heart.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
    • Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 300 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu / SteamOS
    • Processor: 1 Ghz 64-bit
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
    • Storage: 300 MB available space

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