Sheba: A New Dawn

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"Sheba: A New Dawn" is an action-RPG Metroidvania where players guide humble shepherd Enar on a journey to restore balance to his world after the jinn prisoner Mirah escapes. Together, they must uncover the mysteries of their world and save it from certain doom. The game features a vast world, filled with challenges, captivating storylines, and full controller support.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique Arabian Nights theme that sets it apart from other titles.
The voice acting is well done, adding depth to the characters and story, which many players found engaging.
The game offers a nostalgic Metroidvania experience with rewarding exploration and a captivating storyline.

The combat system is unresponsive and janky, with issues such as glitches that prevent attacking and enemies ignoring invincibility frames.
The map design is confusing and convoluted, making navigation difficult and discouraging exploration.
There is a lack of clear instructions and information about abilities and mechanics, leading to frustration and a poor gameplay experience.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
18%
11%
The game's story is widely praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, drawing players into a rich world inspired by Arabian mythology and folklore. Reviewers highlight its beautiful graphics, engaging narrative with surprising twists, and strong voice acting, making it a standout element of the gameplay experience. While some players express a desire for improvements in gameplay mechanics, the overall sentiment is that the story is both interesting and a significant draw for continued exploration.
- “This game captures the essence of the old days while introducing a unique and original setting, theme, and story.”
- “Developed with a keen eye for details and a deep appreciation for storytelling, this game immerses players into a rich and vibrant world inspired by Arabian mythology and folklore.”
- “I can't wait to finish the story to find out what happened between Enar and Mirah...”
- “I hope you think of a sequel to this story in the future.”
- “The combat is rewarding and the story, steeped in Arabian lore, kept me engaged.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the combat unresponsive and plagued by glitches, such as characters being unable to attack after loading. While the game features enjoyable exploration and puzzles typical of the metroidvania genre, the confusing map and poorly designed mechanics, like the lack of invincibility frames, detract from the overall experience. Despite its retro vibe and potential, the gameplay is seen as needing significant polish to fully realize its promise.
- “The game runs great, and the gameplay has a retro vibe that I enjoyed until the novelty wore off.”
- “The graphics are cool with a whole hand-painted look, and the gameplay feels just right for a metroidvania – good exploration and puzzles that make you think a bit.”
- “It could use a little more polish on gameplay and script, but it's not bad.”
- “The combat feels weird and unresponsive; sometimes after loading, your character is glitched and you cannot attack at all. Enemies sometimes don't respect invincibility frames, the map is confusing and convoluted. In short, the game mechanically is a mess.”
- “First off, the story seemed interesting and I would like to at least give this another shot; however, a lot of things with the gameplay leave much to be desired.”
- “Would it be mid-game dodge/dash power-up with no invincibility frames attached to the mechanic?”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their beauty and immersive quality, featuring a captivating hand-painted aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some users note the graphics as decent and fitting for a metroidvania style, others highlight the unique theme and voice acting as additional strengths. However, there are mixed feelings about the game's overall recommendation due to the company's business practices.
- “It's truly captivating, not just because of its beautiful graphics and exciting storyline, but because it gave me a genuine sense of immersion in its world.”
- “The battle system is good and the graphics are gorgeous.”
- “The graphics are cool with a whole hand-painted look, and the gameplay feels just right for a metroidvania – good exploration and puzzles that make you think a bit.”
- “Graphics: retro”
- “Graphics: retro”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in Sheba is highly praised, with many users highlighting its fantastic quality and the engaging voice acting throughout the dialogue. The intro song, in particular, evokes nostalgic feelings reminiscent of spacetoon anime themes. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is fantastic.”
- “I love the intro song; it gave me a big Spacetoon anime vibe!”
- “Sheba has great music, and all of the dialogue is voice acted.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and chore-like, leading to frustration and regret over their investment. The repetitive nature of the gameplay is highlighted as a significant drawback, making the experience feel more like a chore than enjoyable.
- “Everything about this game is a tedious chore, and I regret giving this game a second chance and re-buying it.”
- “Another thing to note is that this will most likely be grindy.”
- “Would it be constantly tedious platforming?”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to run smoothly, providing a stable experience for players. However, some users noted that the initial enjoyment may diminish over time.