Desert Angels

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Desert Angels is a single player action game. It was developed by Folding Star and was released on April 25, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Desert Angels is a third-person, story-driven exploration game about a desert scrapyard, and the memories left behind within it. The scrapyard holds a generator that has the power to save your village. And so, you must find it. Talk to the ghosts haunting the place — or ignore them. Investigate the trash and the stories that they tell — or destroy them. What gets to be remembered, and what gets…

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story6 positive mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted narrative that explores themes of belonging, memory, and friendship, making it emotionally rich and engaging.
The visual design is stunning, with gorgeous character portraits and a well-thought-out environment that enhances the overall atmosphere.
Gameplay mechanics, such as repurposing old weaponry for traversal, add a unique twist to the walking-sim genre, making exploration enjoyable and relaxing.

Some players feel that the shooting mechanics, while fun, do not fully integrate with the narrative and can feel somewhat arbitrary.
The map and navigation system can be confusing at times, which may detract from the exploration experience for some players.
The game may not appeal to those who prefer more action-oriented gameplay, as it focuses heavily on storytelling and exploration.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a quiet, contemplative narrative centered around the character Gerel, exploring her relationships through non-linear storytelling in a scrapyard setting. Players appreciate the emotionally rich and beautifully written interactions among the small cast, which enhance the immersive atmosphere. Overall, the story is highlighted as the game's strongest element, making it a compelling experience for those seeking a short, engaging narrative.
- “This quiet, warm, and contemplative story-driven game is both relaxing and deeply engaging.”
- “The strongest element of this game is its narrative - it's definitely beautifully written between the trio of characters, and the atmosphere the game settles you into fits wonderfully. If you're looking for a fun, short little story in an immersive world to get lost in, this is worth a try.”
- “This game's all in on its story and atmosphere, and that's what I'm recommending it for.”
- “This is a beautiful looking game with a fun shooting and collecting mechanic, although its main focus is telling its story.”
- “You play as Gerel, whose story you unravel as you traverse the scrapyard triggering memories of her relationship with the only other two characters in the game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing core loop of shooting and collecting, complemented by beautiful visuals. While the mechanics are enjoyable, they sometimes feel disconnected from the game's narrative focus, leading to a sense of arbitrariness. Overall, while the shooting mechanics are fun, they may not be sufficient to recommend the game on their own.
- “The core gameplay loop of picking up guns and blowing up junk was surprisingly relaxing.”
- “This is a beautiful looking game with a fun shooting and collecting mechanic, although its main focus is telling its story.”
- “I love stepping on the glass rocks because of the sound it made; I'm pretty sure a good hour of my gameplay was me trying to make a tune with it!”
- “The only thing I can say that I'm critical of is that the mechanics themselves are a little at odds with the meat of the game - sure, they fit to a degree, but after a certain point they feel a little arbitrary. They don't feel like they're truly added in service to anything, and although they're neat, they feel more just like a fidget toy.”
- “I wouldn't have minded if more was done to supplement the shooting mechanics, and because of that, I can't recommend the game solely on its mechanics.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, drawing inspiration from beloved titles like "Breath of the Wild." Reviewers highlight the beautifully written narrative and the engaging environment, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a captivating short story within a rich world.
- “I could see some inspirations from some of my favorite games, such as the way the navigation and markers work, and the atmosphere of Breath of the Wild.”
- “The strongest element of this game is its narrative—it's definitely beautifully written between the trio of characters, and the atmosphere the game settles you into fits wonderfully. If you're looking for a fun, short story in an immersive world to get lost in, this is worth a try.”
- “This game is all in on its story and atmosphere, and that's what I'm recommending it for.”
- “The strongest element of this game is its narrative - it's definitely beautifully written between the trio of characters, and the atmosphere the game settles you into fits wonderfully.”
- “This game's all in on its story and atmosphere, and that's what I'm recommending it for.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their superb quality and vibrant color palette, contributing significantly to the overall visual experience of the game.
- “The graphics and color palette are superb.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with incredible attention to detail.”
- “The art style is breathtaking, creating an immersive experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotionally rich storytelling and immersive exploration, blending elements of a visual novel, walking simulator, and shooter. Players appreciate the balance between guided quests and organic discovery, which enhances the emotional experience while navigating the game's terrain.
- “The story is straightforward but emotionally rich, and the balance between quest waypoints, a purposefully vague map, and just organically stumbling across things means that you really feel like you're exploring the terrain without becoming completely lost.”
- “It's an emotional visual novel, a visually creative walking simulator with a few touches of interesting lore, and a shooter with a ton of creative weapons (the sting launcher is my personal favorite).”
music
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The music in the game is well-received, with users noting that the soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the overall experience.
- “As an added bonus, the soundtrack is a pleasant listen.”