SANDRIPPER

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SANDRIPPER is a single player action game. It was developed by Mackenzie Palmer and was released on March 5, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You have one goal: ANNIHILATE AS MANY WAVES AS YOU CAN!You are the pilot of the SANDRIPPER, a dual-wielding hover tank. Push your nuclear engine to its melting point as you rip through wave after wave of a ruthless planetary invasion force. EXPERIMENTAL FUNDual-wield the 9 MULTI-FUNCTION weapons along with their strange variants to create the ultimate annihilation machine. Randomized waves, up…

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged for both short and long sessions.
Impressive weapon variety and upgrade mechanics that encourage experimentation and replayability.
Great art style and sound design, with a humorous tone that adds to the overall enjoyment.

Lack of background music can make the game feel quiet and less immersive.
Some minor bugs and issues with the user interface, particularly in weapon and upgrade menus.
Initial learning curve may be challenging for some players, but it improves with practice.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a notable absence of music in the game, with players expressing a desire for a soundtrack to enhance the experience. While the sound effects and overall sound design are praised, the lack of background music leaves the game feeling quiet and somewhat incomplete. Many users suggest that players should provide their own music to fill the void.
- “The sound effects are pretty good, but I do wish the game had a soundtrack.”
- “Everything in the game feels pretty nice, just wish there was music.”
- “The animations feel weighty and the sound design is decent, though the lack of music makes the game feel kind of quiet.”
- “The game has no soundtrack, so just put on some Mötley Crüe or Fentanyl and blast the desert into irradiated glass.”
- “Cute small game, but you have to bring your own music.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a fun core loop and engaging upgrades, set within a chaotic, wave-based bullet hell environment. Players appreciate the depth and mastery required for weapon combinations, which adds complexity to the simple mechanics, resulting in high replayability. Overall, the game delivers a thrilling and dynamic experience.
- “The core gameplay loop is really fun, upgrades are awesome, and the chaos is spectacular.”
- “Super fun wave-based endless bullet hell game with a few gameplay twists.”
- “Another combination is the microwave beam and the mag-cannon, featuring lots of damage with a high amount of depth to the weapons but having a high ammo cost, causing the game to really test your mastery and understanding of the game's mechanics.”
- “In short, Sandripper is a small game that features high amounts of replayability with simple but complex mechanics.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect for its versatility, allowing for quick sessions or competitive leaderboard pursuits. While some express a desire for more farming elements, the game's unique blend of rogue-lite and bullet hell mechanics compensates for this, making it an engaging experience overall.
- “Only real issue is lack of farming, this is made up for by being an entirely different game genre consisting of rogue-lite and bullet hell elements.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's graphics for their vibrant art style and impactful sound design, highlighting the visually appealing representation of weapons that enhances the overall experience.
- “Every weapon is super punchy, and I absolutely love the art style and sound design.”
- “Cool art style”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Sandripper offers high replayability due to its simple yet intricate mechanics, making it an engaging experience that encourages players to return for more.
- “In short, Sandripper is a small game that features a high amount of replayability with simple yet complex mechanics.”