Sheba: A New Dawn
- April 8, 2024
- Kashkool Games
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a unique Arabian Nights theme that sets it apart from other titles.
- The majority of the game is voice acted, adding depth to the storytelling and character interactions.
- The game offers a captivating storyline and a sense of immersion, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate narrative-driven experiences.
- The combat system is janky and unresponsive, with issues such as glitches preventing players from attacking and enemies not respecting invincibility frames.
- The map design is confusing and convoluted, making navigation difficult and discouraging exploration.
- There is a lack of clear information regarding gameplay mechanics, abilities, and progression, leading to frustration and a sense of aimlessness.
- story11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, drawing players into a beautifully crafted world inspired by Arabian mythology. Reviewers highlight its engaging narrative, interesting twists, and strong voice acting, while expressing excitement for potential sequels. Despite some gameplay concerns, the overall storytelling experience is considered a standout feature that encourages exploration and investment in the plot.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 some appreciate the retro vibe and metroidvania elements like exploration and puzzles, others criticize the confusing map and poorly designed mechanics, suggesting that the game needs more polish to enhance the overall experience.
“It could use a little more polish on gameplay and script, but it's not bad.”
“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.”
“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?”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their beauty and unique hand-painted style, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the captivating visuals alongside engaging gameplay elements, although some express reservations about the game's overall value due to the company's 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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with many describing the experience as a chore that detracts from overall enjoyment. Some regret investing time and money into the game due to its repetitive nature.
“Another thing to note is that this will most likely be grindy.”
“Would it be constantly tedious platforming?”
“Everything about this game is a tedious chore, and I regret giving this game a second chance and re-buying it.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Sheba is highly praised, with 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.
“Sheba has good music and all of the dialogue appears to be voice acted.”
“Music is fantastic.”
“I love the intro song; it gave me a big Spacetoon anime songs vibe!”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly throughout gameplay. However, some players noted that the initial enjoyment may diminish over time.
“The game runs great, and the gameplay has a retro vibe that I enjoyed until the novelty wore off.”
