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Sands of Slumber: The RPG

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54%Game Brain Score
story, replayability
gameplay, graphics
82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Sands of Slumber: The RPG is a single player open world role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by SoCalAshez and was released on November 22, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

A 2D Old-school RPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons Custom World Campaign of the same name. Players play as the 4 main heroes of the story as they adventure around Tanaviak, leveling up, gaining new skills and exploring the land.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive voice acting that enhances the feeling of playing a Dungeons & Dragons session with friends.
  • There is a unique replayability factor with four different protagonists, each offering different story paths and gameplay experiences.
  • The RPG incorporates D&D mechanics like persuasion checks and consequences for dice roll successes or failures, adding depth and charm.
  • The game feels incomplete and abandoned by developers for almost three years, with little direction on quest completion.
  • Graphically and technically, it suffers from poor quality assets and limited modern graphical support typical of RPG Maker games.
  • The storyline can be lengthy and slow to start, and the overall gameplay lacks polish, leading to a frustrating player experience.
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines D&D-inspired check systems like persuasion to create engaging replayability and humorous moments reminiscent of a tabletop game. However, it is hindered by low-quality visuals typical of generic RPG Maker titles, and some pacing issues such as an overly long intro.

    • “The mechanics of the check systems with persuasion and other D&D related skills are the main stake of replayability, with humorous mishaps along the way that really give a nice homey feel of an actual tabletop game.”
    • “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
    • “The intro felt a little too long; if it were spaced alongside gameplay, it would be better.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story shows great potential and is engaging, with users eager to see more development. The narrative is praised for its creativity and storytelling quality, though some caution is noted about pacing and progression. Overall, it holds promise as the game continues to evolve.

    • “I can see the story they have to tell, and I'm interested in more.”
    • “Socalashez is an incredible person to work with and an amazing storyteller.”
    • “It's still in early access but its potential is huge if they don't overdo the story progress or the DM's funny reminder!”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through its engaging check systems involving persuasion and D&D skills, combined with humorous mishaps that create an authentic tabletop experience.

    • “It's a small snippet of a game, but even with that, seems very replayable.”
    • “The mechanics of the check systems with persuasion and other DnD-related skills are the main stake of replayability, with humorous mishaps along the way that really give a nice homey feel of an actual tabletop game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game arises from amusing mishaps during skill checks, capturing the cozy and spontaneous feel of a tabletop RPG. Players appreciate this lightheartedness, which enhances replayability and adds charm to the experience.

    • “The mechanics of the check systems with persuasion and other DND-related skills are the main stake of replayability, with humorous mishaps along the way that really give a nice homey feel of an actual tabletop game.”
    • “It's still in early access but its potential is huge if they don't overdo the story progress or the DM's funny reminders!”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are limited by the RPG Maker engine, resulting in poor quality visuals that do not support fullscreen or full HD resolution. Additionally, the lack of graphics customization options makes it unsuitable for modern PC gamers seeking a polished visual experience.

    • “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
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Sands of Slumber: The RPG is a open world role playing game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes.

Sands of Slumber: The RPG is available on PC and Windows.

Sands of Slumber: The RPG was released on November 22, 2022.

Sands of Slumber: The RPG was developed by SoCalAshez.

Sands of Slumber: The RPG has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Sands of Slumber: The RPG for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sands of Slumber: The RPG is a single player game.

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