Sandmason

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Sandmason is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by GoodVole and was released on May 4, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative gameplay experience, allowing players to dig and build in a sandbox environment.
It has a nostalgic 'old game' feel and provides enjoyable puzzles that encourage exploration and imagination.
The soundtrack is well-received, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The mechanics can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay.
Level designs can become disorienting and cramped, making navigation difficult without a minimap.
Progression is hindered by poorly described puzzles and a lack of clarity in using certain abilities.

gameplay
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The gameplay is centered around navigating from point A to point B, primarily through puzzle-solving in a first-person perspective. While the core mechanics are solid and reminiscent of games like Portal, players find that the puzzles can quickly become obscure and unintuitive, with poorly described mechanics that complicate implementation. Despite these challenges, there is enough engaging content to provide several hours of gameplay.
- “First minutes act as a kind of tutorial, and core mechanics are introduced.”
- “Anyway, this is a puzzle-type game in the style of Portal, where you run around in first-person view mode solving puzzles in the environment with what I call a 'themed mechanic'.”
- “But the mechanics are solid, and there's enough interesting puzzles and content for a good amount of hours.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised, with reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay. Overall, the soundtracks enhance the gaming experience, contributing to the game's creative and fun atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “Lovely music.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 found the grinding to be excessively time-consuming, which detracted from the overall experience.”
story
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The story is characterized as straightforward yet enjoyable, providing a satisfying narrative experience for players.
- “The plot is straightforward but enjoyable.”
- “The characters are well-developed and their arcs are compelling.”
- “The story is rich with emotional depth and unexpected twists.”
replayability
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The game boasts high replayability, as players often find themselves returning after breaks to tackle challenges 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, and so on. The replayability is high since it's difficult to find all the secrets the first time around.”
- “The game offers a wealth of secrets and challenges that make you want to dive back in even after you've completed it. Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple paths and endings, every playthrough reveals something new, keeping the experience exciting and encouraging you to explore different strategies.”
- “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 completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it. The story doesn't change much, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “While the game offers multiple endings, the journey to get there feels tedious, making it hard to want to replay it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, often expressing it with lighthearted enthusiasm.
- “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.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are noted to be low-budget and lack polish, typical of small team productions in the first-person puzzler genre, similar to titles like Portal, QUBE, and Polarity.
- “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 graphics feel outdated and lack the detail that modern games offer, making the overall experience less immersive.”
- “While the art style has potential, the execution falls flat, resulting in bland environments that fail to engage the player.”