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 Temple level from Children of the Sun showing many enemies tagged

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.

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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

The Temple level from Children of the Sun showing a mystic in his defensive bubble

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.

The second part of the level is much more complex, and it’s best illustrated by the video above. Otherwise, these are the ideal steps to follow in order to finish the level stress-free.

  • Shoot the enemy in the car (without making the car explode).
  • Ricochet against the mystic’s protective aura.
  • Kill the mystic and his friend close by.
  • Shoot a bird, then shoot a heavy armored cultist near the gate.
  • If the enemy isn’t in range, shoot the gas tank of the car nearby.
  • Shoot the other mystic’s bubble.
  • Redirect the bullet against the heavy armored cultist (optional).
  • Shoot the mystic..
  • Start clearing the houses, many of which will contain unmarked enemies.

When only one enemy remains, shoot towards the front of the gate and then redirect the bullet against the final enemy, the cult leader.

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Children of the Sun
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Shooter
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PC-1
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Released
February 1, 2024
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Burning with anger, THE GIRL wages a one-woman war against THE CULT, taking them down cultist by cultist, bullet by bullet, until she reaches her true target: THE LEADER. Along the way she will unravel the dark truth about this mysterious order and the atrocities committed by them in the name of their master.

In this tactical third-person puzzle-shooter you assume control of one bullet, guiding it through increasingly complex and challenging levels to kill cultists, trigger traps, and reshape the environment. Every shot counts and ruthless precision is rewarded. Taking down THE CULT is deeply satisfying; doing it with style even more so.

PLAN YOUR APPROACH: Tactical sniping, puzzle solving, and light stealth collide in Children of the Sun to create a third-person shooter like no other. You only have a single bullet to complete each level, but you can re-aim on impact, curve around obstacles, accelerate to break through armor, and more to really make that one crucial shot count.

Developer(s)
René Rother
Publisher(s)
Devolver Digital
Platform(s)
PC
Genre(s)
Action, Strategy, Shooter