Sheba: A New Dawn

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Sheba: A New Dawn is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by Kashkool Games and was released on April 8, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a unique Arabian Nights theme, with beautiful graphics and engaging storytelling that immerses players in its world.
The combat system, while simple, has its charm and is complemented by a variety of environments and monsters, making exploration enjoyable.
The game is praised for its nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic Metroidvanias, with a good mix of exploration, puzzles, and unique bosses.

Many players found the gameplay frustrating due to a lack of clear direction, confusing map design, and limited information on abilities and stats.
The exploration aspect is heavily criticized, as players feel railroaded and unable to explore freely, with many exits blocked without reason.
Some technical issues and janky mechanics, such as unresponsive combat and unclear prompts, detract from the overall experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its beauty and engaging narrative, drawing inspiration from Arabian mythology and folklore. Players appreciate the immersive world and the intriguing plot twists, with many expressing excitement to uncover the fate of key characters. While the storytelling is highlighted as a strong point, some reviewers note that gameplay elements could be improved.
- “The story is beautiful, and the areas/environments encourage me to explore more in the game.”
- “Story is really interesting with surprise twists, and the voice acting is close to what you can expect from AAA games.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro vibe and metroidvania elements like exploration and thought-provoking puzzles. However, many criticize the mechanics as unresponsive and glitchy, particularly in combat, and point out issues such as confusing map design and poorly implemented power-ups. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires significant polish to enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Would it be mid-game dodge/dash power-up with no i-frames attached to the mechanic?”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous, hand-painted aesthetic, contributing to a captivating and immersive experience. Players appreciate the visual quality alongside engaging gameplay elements typical of the metroidvania genre, although some express reservations about the game's overall recommendation due to the company's business practices.
- “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'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.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Sheba is highly praised, with many users highlighting its fantastic quality and the engaging intro song that evokes a nostalgic anime vibe. Additionally, the presence of fully voice-acted dialogue enhances the overall auditory experience.
- “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
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and repetitive, with players expressing frustration over the constant chore-like nature of the gameplay. Many regret investing time and money into the game due to its grindy mechanics.
- “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
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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.