"Children of the Sun: A 20-Year Journey to Overnight Success"

After more than 20 years of honing his skills, solo developer René Rother's game "Children of the Sun" has become an overnight success, published by Devolver Digital. The visually dazzling indie game, featuring a radioactive art style and sniper-based gameplay, reflects Rother's journey from a kid fascinated by game mods to a 3D artist and finally a game developer. Rother's artistic instinct and collaboration with experimental ambient composer Aidan Baker have resulted in a game that feels right, combining melancholy, intense energy, and psychedelic clarity.