Sandmason

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 42 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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"Sandmason is a Science Fiction Action game, offering both multi-player and single-player experiences. As a mine worker with advanced mining tools, navigate through a dynamic, trap-filled environment, battling monsters and solving puzzles. Uncover a mysterious story, boost abilities, and discover treasures to aid your escape from the depths of the mine."

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  • Windows
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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
music4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game has a nostalgic 'old game' feel and is considered a hidden gem that offers enjoyable gameplay.
  • It features creative mechanics that allow players to modify terrain and solve puzzles, rewarding exploration and imaginative thinking.
  • The multiplayer mode is fun and adds to the overall experience, making it a great game to play with friends.
  • The game suffers from confusing level layouts and clunky mechanics, making progression feel overwhelming and disorienting.
  • Puzzle mechanics are poorly described and can be frustrating to implement, leading to a lack of clarity in gameplay.
  • The graphics are outdated, which may deter some players, and the game can feel shallow and limiting at times.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is centered around solving puzzles in a first-person perspective, reminiscent of Portal, with a unique themed mechanic that adds depth to the experience. While the initial tutorial introduces core mechanics, many puzzles can become obscure and unintuitive, making implementation challenging. Despite some graphical shortcomings, the solid mechanics and engaging puzzles provide a satisfying and entertaining gameplay experience.

    • “First minutes act as a kind of tutorial, and core mechanics are introduced.”
    • “Overall, a really entertaining puzzle game, with a cool gameplay system.”
    • “Overall, the game takes a new look at what Portal did with the genre by adding its own puzzle mechanic in a unique way.”
    • “At its core, it’s a puzzle game, but puzzles and mechanics very soon become obscure and unintuitive.”
    • “Puzzle mechanics are poorly described, and are even more difficult to implement.”
    • “With getting from point A to point B being the core mechanic.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the overall quality of the soundtrack, noting that some tracks are particularly enjoyable while others feel out of place. The blend of old-school elements and acoustic guitar adds a unique charm, contributing positively to the gaming experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect, enhancing the fun and imaginative gameplay.

    • “Interesting and pretty good game where you have to use imagination and be creative for passing some levels... the soundtrack is also pretty good.”
    • “Interesting, fun gameplay and soundtracks are great as well.”
    • “A special mention goes to the music, which has an old-school tracker sensibility with some spacy acoustic guitar parts mixed in.”
    • “The soundtrack is hit or miss.”
    • “The music has an old-school tracker sensibility with some spacy acoustic guitar parts mixed in.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and lack polish, reflecting its low-budget development by a small team. While this may deter some players, many still find the gameplay enjoyable despite the visual shortcomings.

    • “Like other first-person puzzler games in the wake of Portal, it's obviously a low-budget game by a small team, and doesn't have the best visuals or polish.”
    • “The game has some outdated graphics.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is straightforward yet enjoyable, centering on a quest for freedom and a well-deserved vacation, enhanced by the ability to find treasure that boosts player abilities.

    • “The plot is straightforward but enjoyable.”
    • “By finding treasure, you can boost your abilities, making your quest for freedom and a well-earned vacation slightly easier to achieve.”
    • “And of course, there's a story!”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The narrative is filled with clichés and fails to offer any meaningful twists or engagement.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find grinding to be relatively enjoyable, though it can become frustrating when attempting to achieve specific goals, such as upgrading items.

    • “It's relatively enjoyable, but can become frustrating if you're trying to achieve something specific, like grinding for upgrades.”
    • “The grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find the grinding aspect to be a major chore, often detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability, as players often find themselves returning after breaks to tackle challenging puzzles and uncover hidden secrets that are difficult to discover in a single playthrough.

    • “This is one of those games where you play for a while, then get stumped and quit, come back a few weeks later, try again, etc. The replayability is high as well since it's difficult to find all the secrets the first time around.”
    • “This is one of those games where you play for a while, then get stumped and quit, come back a few weeks later, try again, etc. The replayability is high since it's difficult to find all the secrets the first time around.”
    • “After finishing the game, I felt no urge to play it again. The story was linear, and once you know the twists, there's little incentive to replay.”
    • “While the game has some interesting mechanics, the lack of varied outcomes makes replaying it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users find the humor in the game to be amusing and entertaining, often expressing their enjoyment with playful emojis.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
    • “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”
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