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Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan

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85%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, optimization
85% User Score Based on 130 reviews

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Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Goblinz Studio and was released on October 26, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Wishlist the full game! About the GameSandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan is the free prologue of the full game Sandwalkers. Introduction: Play as the Fourteenth 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…

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful pixel art, great music, and a fun combat system that feels balanced and engaging.
  • The demo showcases a promising blend of exploration, survival, and turn-based mechanics in a unique post-apocalyptic setting.
  • Players are excited about the potential for character progression and the intriguing lore, making them eager for the full release.
  • The demo lacks a tutorial and clear guidance, leaving players confused about mechanics, item usage, and quest objectives.
  • Many players found the gameplay repetitive and felt that the combat lacked depth, with little sense of progression or risk.
  • Technical issues such as bugs, UI problems, and performance issues detracted from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intuitive combat mechanics, attractive graphics, and potential for deep exploration and survival elements. However, many players find it repetitive and lacking in depth, particularly in terms of RPG mechanics and progression systems. Overall, while the core gameplay loop shows promise, it currently feels incomplete and may not satisfy those seeking a rich RPG experience.

    • “Good gameplay, music, and art style.”
    • “The artwork, gameplay, and atmosphere were amazing.”
    • “Gorgeous art and music, delightful character design, fun gameplay.”
    • “I wanted to give a good review the first 5 minutes of the game, but at this point, I think any party-based RPG lover will find this game empty, both in mechanics and lore, as I did.”
    • “However... the gameplay felt very repetitive and there was no satisfaction of progress made.”
    • “Yea... no settings, no RPG mechanics, no XP, no level-ups, no gear, not much of anything in this demo.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and aesthetically pleasing art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the effective contrast between environments and the attention to detail in character animations, though some note that the graphics can be too low-resolution at times, making it difficult to distinguish certain elements. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite a few minor drawbacks.

    • “The contrast between lush nature and barren desert is a great aesthetic.”
    • “The artwork and graphics are unique and satisfactory.”
    • “I think that this game is very interesting; it has one of my favorite aesthetics that I've seen, which has me fully enraptured in what is going on in the game.”
    • “Graphics are too low for me to comfortably distinguish attacks, etc., but that is about the only drawback.”
    • “Firstly, the game is really fascinating with its visual art style and sound design.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered weak and underdeveloped, with players noting a lack of detail in quests and insufficient information on gameplay mechanics. While the art style and atmosphere are praised, the narrative feels minimal and disjointed, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world. Some players appreciate the classic questing concept and intriguing snippets of plot, but overall, the storytelling lacks depth and clarity.

    • “I'm a huge fan of the art style; the story is short but interesting.”
    • “Good, classic concept - search, collect, and fight, but with an interesting storyline and nice artwork.”
    • “Gorgeous art, atmospheric music, and intriguing little snippets of the plot so far.”
    • “And the game's story is very bad.”
    • “You can figure this stuff out eventually, but the lack of information makes you feel like an outsider instead of a participant in the story and a citizen of this strange new world.”
    • “Story is, well, not really here.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and atmospheric contribution, enhancing the overall immersion and experience. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful art style that complements the music, creating a captivating ambiance reminiscent of classic works like Dune. While some found the music less noticeable during gameplay, the general consensus is that it is lovely and adds to the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The ambience and music are awesome and remind me of the Dune movie/books.”
    • “Beautiful pixel art, awesome music, and a fun game too!”
    • “Gorgeous art, atmospheric music, and intriguing little snippets of the plot so far.”
    • “The music wasn't very noticeable.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its gorgeous art and atmospheric music, creating an intriguing and inviting world that encourages exploration. Reviewers appreciate the well-structured combat system and the overall simplicity of the interface, which complements the immersive experience.

    • “It has an amazing atmosphere, and the world feels intriguing and invitingly exploratory.”
    • “Gorgeous art, atmospheric music, and intriguing little snippets of the plot so far.”
    • “The artwork, gameplay, and atmosphere were amazing.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight that the game's procedural generation suggests a high level of replayability, as players can expect extensive exploration opportunities with each playthrough.

    • “From the prologue, it looks like there is a lot of exploration to be done, and if it's all procedurally generated, there will be lots of replayability.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes in each playthrough keeps the game fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in for more.”
    • “With multiple character builds and story paths, every run feels unique, ensuring that I can enjoy the game over and over again.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and bleak, suggesting that battles may become overly challenging and monotonous as the game progresses.

    • “Very bleak, I imagine battles will be the most challenging theme in the game, and as it stands, they feel tedious.”
    • “The grinding is relentless and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “After hours of grinding, I still feel like I'm not making any real progress, which is incredibly frustrating.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an engaging experience, but players have reported issues with optimization, including microfreezes and lag, which detract from overall performance. Improvements in these areas, along with enhancements to visual elements like fonts, are desired for a smoother gameplay experience.

    • “In general, the game is interesting and enjoyable to play, but the optimization needs improvement; microfreezes and lags are quite unpleasant.”
    • “I would like to see better gaming performance and more aesthetically pleasing fonts.”
    • “In general, the game is interesting and it's nice to play, but you need to do something about optimization; microfreezes and lags are very unpleasant.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops that ruin the overall experience.”
    • “I love the concept of the game, but the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable at times.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be quite effective, with many noting that it elicits laughter early on.

    • “I played a bit, and I already found it very funny.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its stunning designs and artistic presentation, highlighting the combination of beautiful art, engaging music, and enjoyable gameplay that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The character designs are brilliant.”
    • “Gorgeous art and music, delightful character design, fun gameplay.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game offers an engaging experience, players have reported issues with optimization, including microfreezes and lags, which detract from overall stability.

    • “In general, the game is interesting and it's nice to play, but you need to do something about optimization; microfreezes and lags are very unpleasant.”
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Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan is a role playing game.

Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan was released on October 26, 2022.

Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan was developed by Goblinz Studio.

Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan is a single player game.

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