Sandwalkers

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Sandwalkers - Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Goblinz Studio and was released on June 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a captivating fantasy post-apocalyptic experience with engaging lore and world-building.
The turn-based tactical combat and exploration mechanics are enjoyable, reminiscent of other successful titles while maintaining its own unique identity.
The prologue provides a promising glimpse into the game, showcasing fun gameplay and potential for future development.

The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for some users, particularly on Mac.
The early game is overly difficult and unbalanced, leading to frustrating experiences with resource management and combat.
The tutorial and lore-heavy introduction can be tedious, causing players to lose interest before experiencing the core gameplay.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique mechanics and aesthetics, while others find the mechanics unengaging and the gameplay experience lacking excitement. Issues such as forced tutorials, gameplay bugs, and resource management have been noted, leading to a sentiment that the game has potential but requires further refinement to enhance enjoyment. Overall, while the game shows promise, many feel that the current gameplay does not fully deliver on its intriguing concepts.
- “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.”
- “Then I got out and uninstalled because I was mostly after the gameplay part of the game, which didn't seem to be as exciting as I thought it would be, even if the lore-to-play ratio changed later on.”
- “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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game are praised for their colorful pixel art style, which contributes to a unique aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Star Renegades. Reviewers appreciate the overall visual design and atmosphere, highlighting the combination of appealing graphics, voice acting, and music that enhances the gaming experience.
- “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.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The game's story is engaging and immersive, featuring a unique style that complements its roguelike elements. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of the narrative, although some find the early gameplay challenging for attachment due to the slow progression towards the main mission. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, with a compelling premise centered around saving the mother tree.
- “Probably going to take me hours to get to the roots of the story in this game... and I intend to enjoy every single last one of them!”
- “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.”
- “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 plot is on fire.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
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 optimization really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I appreciate the continuous updates aimed at improving optimization.”
- “Needs a bit of TLC in the performance and optimization!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 users 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 in fights, after about an hour of killing 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 will 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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a harsh, unforgiving desert environment that evokes a sense of exploration akin to "Trials of Fire." Players appreciate the visual design and graphics, which contribute to the overall immersive experience.
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting significant bugs during the demo and an unreliable 'report a bug' feature that is not consistently accessible.
- “I liked the gameplay, but the demo was deeply buggy and the 'report a bug' feature was only available occasionally.”