Produced by Hideo Kojima and released by Konami in 2003, Boktai shipped with a real light sensor built into the cartridge. Its hero, Django, wields the Gun Del Sol, a solar-powered weapon that recharges from actual sunlight, so the game wanted to be played outdoors. The day and night cycle matched the real clock, and vampires reacted to the light level.
Underneath the gimmick is an isometric stealth action game in the Metal Gear tradition. You sneak past undead patrols, knock on walls to lure enemies, use light and shadow to your advantage and solve puzzles with sunlight. Defeating an Immortal boss is only half the job: you then have to drag its coffin out of the dungeon and purify it with the Pile Driver, while the vampire inside fights back. Emulators cannot read the cartridge's light sensor, so the solar level is usually simulated through emulator settings.
Tips for Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand
Avoid being seen when possible; sneaking past patrols conserves solar energy for the fights that matter.
Knocking on walls draws an enemy to the sound, which lets you set up ambushes.
How to Play Boktai The Sun In Your Hands
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What console is Boktai The Sun In Your Hands for?
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What genre is Boktai The Sun In Your Hands?
Boktai The Sun In Your Hands is a action, adventure game. It was made for the Game Boy Advance.
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