Sandwalkers - Prologue

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 92 reviews
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WIshlist the full game About the GameIntroduction: Play as a new Caravan and discover one of your ancestors' secrets, which will rekindle the hope of ending the Phithi era someday. Every decade, the tree city of Lecwasi sends a caravan of merchants and diplomats into the Phithi, the meteorological chaos ravaging the world of Uwando. Convoy goods to neighboring tribes, build relationships, sur…

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging turn-based tactical exploration and battle system, reminiscent of popular titles while maintaining its own identity.
  • The prologue provides a promising glimpse into the game, showcasing interesting mechanics, good graphics, and immersive world-building.
  • Players have expressed excitement for the full release, highlighting the potential for dynamic gameplay and enjoyable exploration.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for some users, particularly on Mac systems.
  • Many players find the early game excessively difficult, with low supplies and frustrating combat mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
  • There are complaints about the lack of accessibility features, poor UI visibility, and unresponsive controls, which hinder gameplay enjoyment.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and aesthetic, while others find it lacking in fun and plagued by bugs and unclear instructions. While the turn-based strategy elements and graphics are praised, many feel that certain mechanics need refinement to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but currently struggles to deliver a consistently enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “Reminds me of Star Renegades in regard to graphics and mechanics but absolutely has its own identity and uniqueness.”
    • “Fun gameplay and really great world-building.”
    • “An interesting turn-based game with various interesting mechanics and good graphics.”
    • “Maybe I missed the instructions for the actual gameplay because there was a bit too much forced hand-holding and constant text walls.”
    • “I love the overall aesthetic of the game, but the way gameplay is now, I can't say I recommend it.”
    • “Some mechanics at the moment do feel like they need some more time cooking (movement costs / health loss / the resulting 'economy' / resource management).”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The game's graphics are characterized by a colorful pixel art style that evokes comparisons to titles like Star Renegades, while maintaining its own unique identity. Reviewers appreciate the overall aesthetic, including the art style, atmosphere, and accompanying music, highlighting the graphics as a strong point of the game.

    • “Love the art style and the setting.”
    • “A colorful pixel rogue-like with nice graphics, voice acting, and music.”
    • “I like the general visual design, graphics, atmosphere of this game.”
    • “The graphics are in pixel style, which is also an unusual feature.”
    • “I love the overall aesthetic of the game, but the way gameplay is now, I can't say I recommend it.”
    • “Reminds me of Star Renegades in regard to graphics and mechanics, but absolutely has its own identity and uniqueness.”
  • story6 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its unique style and immersive experience, with players appreciating the engaging narrative centered around saving the mother tree. However, some feel that the early runs can detract from attachment to the main mission, making it challenging to fully invest in the storyline. Overall, the plot is described as exciting and compelling, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “I love the unique style of the game that combines well with the interesting story and combat elements.”
    • “A prologue for an exciting roguelike, in which at the beginning of the story you can choose four characters and fight for one idea - to save the mother tree.”
    • “Interesting story, I felt deeply immersed in the game, good experience!”
    • “However, this makes all of your early runs meaningless and makes it hard to get attached to the game since it is impossible to go after the main mission.”
    • “The plot is a bomb; I have not yet passed the game, but the story is on fire.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during combat, where repetitive encounters with the same enemy groups can become monotonous after extended play. While the game is visually appealing and exploration is engaging, many reviewers suggest implementing a fast mode for battles to alleviate the tedium and enhance the overall experience.

    • “Combats are tedious and difficult.”
    • “Great game, I'm loving the prologue. However, I must suggest maybe a fast mode. The game looks nice, the animations are simple yet effective, and the exploration mode is fast enough. But after about an hour of fighting the same four groups of enemies, it gets tedious. You know you're strong enough to take on this group 40 times, and with the regen passive, it can heal you. For these instances, I would like turn-based games to add a fast mode, especially in case of dying due to fast decisions rather than wise ones.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game requires significant improvements in performance and optimization, as users have noted it needs some tender loving care in this area.

    • “The game could use a bit of TLC in terms of performance and optimization!”
    • “The game could use a bit of TLC in terms of performance and optimization!”
    • “Needs a bit of TLC in the performance and optimization!”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a harsh, unforgiving desert environment, reminiscent of "Trials of Fire," which enhances the exploration experience. Users appreciate the visual design and graphics, contributing to an immersive overall ambiance.

    • “Combat has some JRPG feels, while the overall exploration and atmosphere create a similar tone to Trials of Fire, traveling through an unforgiving desert with little green in between.”
    • “I like the general visual design, graphics, and atmosphere of this game.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, complementing the colorful pixel graphics and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight it as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “A colorful pixel rogue-like with nice graphics, voice acting, and music.”
    • “I would like to note the good music and pleasant graphics.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with frequent bugs during gameplay and an inconsistent bug reporting feature.

    • “I liked the gameplay, but the demo was deeply buggy and the 'report a bug' feature was only available occasionally.”
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