maboroshi caravan

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maboroshi caravan is a single player casual simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by díː and was released on May 18, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

maboroshi caravan is an abandonment and simulation game in which you watch over a caravan traveling through the desert. Many are represented by small, abstract pixel arts. Set out on a journey through a vast desert with diverse expressions with companions. The game is played with mouse and keyboard.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Maboroshi Caravan offers a charming and relaxing experience, with a soothing aesthetic and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the idle gameplay.
The game allows for creative storytelling and character development, drawing players into its world through lore and emergent gameplay.
It's an ideal game for low-energy play, easily running in the background while players engage in other activities, making it particularly appealing for those with ADHD.

The game currently lacks content and goals, which may leave players feeling unfulfilled as there are minimal interactions and no significant impact from leveling up.
As it is still in Early Access, some players may find the game underdeveloped, with a need for more features and content to enhance the experience.
The maximum resolution of 1600x900 can result in a blurry appearance on higher resolution displays, detracting from the visual experience.

optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is primarily designed as a hands-off idle experience, making it more suitable for low-energy play rather than focusing on intricate optimization or number-crunching strategies.
- “The game offers a surprisingly deep level of optimization for an idle game, allowing players to fine-tune their strategies.”
- “I love how the optimization mechanics encourage experimentation and strategic planning, making each session feel rewarding.”
- “The balance between idle gameplay and optimization keeps me engaged, as I constantly look for ways to improve my efficiency.”
- “Otherwise, it's a very hands-off idle game that's more for low energy/second screen activity than numbers and optimization.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is designed to run seamlessly in the background, allowing players to turn it off while keeping sound effects active, making it easy to multitask without losing the game's audio experience.
- “The music in this game is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The background music is so well-composed that I often find myself listening to it even when I'm not playing.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's tone, often feeling out of place and distracting.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their cute and appealing aesthetic, featuring a simplistic and abstract art style that complements the overall vibe. Players appreciate the visual design, which enhances the chill experience of the incremental gameplay.
- “It's a chill incremental game with a really good aesthetic and a nice looping song.”
- “The art style is very cute and appealing to me, fitting the vibe while remaining simplistic and abstract.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a leveling system and stat improvement mechanics that may present a learning curve, but many players appreciate this complexity as a charming aspect of the developer's style.
- “The mechanics of leveling up and improving stats are a bit of a learning curve, but I find that aspect part of the charm of any game this developer makes.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its immersive atmosphere, effectively creating a captivating environment that enhances the idle gameplay experience.
- “It's an atmospheric idle game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal, primarily revolving around the concept of liberating souls during your travels, with the added feature that these souls continue to work even when the game is off.
- “There isn't much story other than you liberate souls while traveling, and they work even when the game is not on.”