Sand to Surf

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Sand to Surf is a single player sport game. It was developed by Golden Sand Games and was released on April 24, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Gain and maintain speed as you surf the treacherous sands of an ancient desert to rescue your world in this blend of the extreme sport and adventure gameplay genres.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and enjoyable concept, providing a relaxing atmosphere for players to surf and explore.
Visually appealing with a minimalist art style and a soothing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its early access status, the game shows promise and has the potential for improvement with further development.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to play and often resulting in game-breaking issues.
Lacks clear direction and objectives, leaving players confused about where to go and what to do.
The mechanics can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their aesthetic appeal and smooth performance, showcasing a unique concept and impressive visuals. However, some users express a need for more graphic options to customize settings and improve performance on lower-end PCs.
- “Aesthetically, I love it.”
- “Despite all that, it is graphically smooth, runs like butter, and I'm a sucker for boarding games.”
- “Awesome concept, great visuals, props to the art team.”
- “- No options whatsoever, which are heavily needed, especially graphic options.”
- “Plus, I'd like to bring my graphics down a notch so my PC wouldn't heat up as much while playing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported, including game-breaking errors and instances of players getting stuck. While some users acknowledge its early access status, many express frustration over the frequency and severity of these problems, indicating a need for substantial improvements.
- “Then there come the bugs and glitches... well, there's a long list, particularly getting stuck whether alive or dead.”
- “For free early access, I'd love to give this the benefit of the doubt, but damn does it need some work. In 2.2 hours, I already experienced lots of game-breaking bugs, in addition to glitches that made it overall tedious and annoying.”
- “Too buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted that the grinding aspect of the game is hindered by numerous game-breaking bugs and glitches, making the experience tedious and frustrating. While some express hope for improvements, the current state detracts significantly from enjoyment.
- “For free early access, I'd love to give this the benefit of the doubt, but it really needs some work. In just 2 hours, I experienced numerous game-breaking bugs, along with glitches that made the overall experience tedious and annoying.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards were not worth the effort put in.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is perceived as lacking depth and significance, with some users feeling that it does not need to be narrative-driven. Overall, it is described as somewhat pointless and not engaging.
- “But first off, before mentioning any bugs or issues with movement and such, I don't think that this needs to be a narrative-driven story.”
- “Also, the story feels kind of pointless, not gonna lie.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its poor jumping mechanics and lack of clear navigation, making it difficult for players to understand their objectives and how to achieve them. Overall, it is viewed as a flawed interpretation of a boarding game.
- “A big issue for me isn't just the failed jumping mechanics, but also the fact that it's hard to tell where I'm supposed to go or how I'm supposed to get there.”
- “Mechanically, it's a really bad interpretation of a board game.”