Caravanserail
- September 9, 2015
- Jérôme Bodin
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Reviews
- The game has nice graphics and runs smoothly, providing a visually appealing experience.
- It's a relaxing and simple clicker game that can be enjoyable for achievement hunters.
- The buying and selling mechanics are fun, and there is some replay value with a hard mode available.
- The gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel shallow after a short time.
- With only 10 levels that can be completed in under an hour, the game is very short and may not justify a higher price.
- The user interface is confusing, with some buttons not functioning as expected, leading to a frustrating experience.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a limited number of short levels and a lack of variety, making it less appealing unless players are fans of resource management games or the Middle Eastern theme. While it offers a relaxing experience with engaging buying and selling mechanics, players primarily focus on applying markups, managing defenses against bandit attacks, and automating transactions, which may not provide enough depth for everyone.
“A nice use of buying and selling mechanics, with mechanics for merchants, and upgrading items.”
“The fun for me was in getting the hang of it itself, figuring out the mechanics and commodity prices.”
“There is some depth to the mechanics, but mostly what you'll be doing is applying markups, and watching for things like bandit attacks, (a countdown timer until you lose that you have to sink money into your defenses to avoid) and adjusting your merchant to auto-buy and auto-sell more expensive common commodities as your finances allow.”
“With only 10 short levels and not enough variety in gameplay, I can't really bring myself to recommend this game unless you really love buying/selling resource games or, like me, just collect pretty much any game that has a Middle Eastern theme.”
“There is some depth to the mechanics, but mostly what you'll be doing is applying markups, watching for things like bandit attacks (a countdown timer until you lose that you have to sink money into your defenses to avoid), and adjusting your merchant to auto-buy and auto-sell more expensive common commodities as your finances allow.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game feature cute menu designs, but overall, they are described as minimalistic.
“The menu graphics are cute, but most of the graphics are minimal.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers some replay value despite its short length, making it a worthwhile experience for a few hours of entertainment, though players express a desire for more content to enhance replayability.
“This is a very short game, but it has some replay value.”
“It would be great for it to have more replayability, but at this price, it's worth it if it entertains you for a few hours.”
“This game is incredibly short, and while it has some replay value, it doesn't feel substantial enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is visually appealing and operates smoothly, but it lacks depth, primarily revolving around repetitive mechanics of buying and reselling trade goods for profit.
“The game runs smoothly and looks nice, making the optimization of trade goods a satisfying experience.”
“I appreciate how the game allows for quick adjustments in trading strategies, enhancing the overall optimization process.”
“The optimization mechanics are engaging, as they encourage players to think critically about pricing and timing.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game can be muted, allowing players to enjoy their own playlists, which enhances the overall experience and creates a positive atmosphere.
“Easy 100% achievements, and you can mute the music to play your own, which creates a great atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more engaging.”
“The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
“I found the soundtrack to be bland and uninspired, lacking any memorable tracks.”
“The background music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
