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Silk Roads: Caravan Kings

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60%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
story, graphics
73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Silk Roads: Caravan Kings is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by Priory Games and was released on October 1, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Silk Roads: Caravan Kings" is a solo-developed indie game where you embark on a journey from Europe to China, following in Marco Polo's footsteps. Choose your path, manage your supplies and crew, and engage in trading in over 30 cities along the way. With over 100 unique events and multiple endings, create your own adventure in this vast hand-drawn world.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of economic strategy and adventure, allowing players to manage caravans and trade goods along the Silk Road.
  • The art style and music create an immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the journey.
  • It's a relaxing game that appeals to casual gamers, with simple mechanics and engaging storytelling through random events.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive due to a lack of variety in events and tasks, leading to a diminished sense of progression.
  • The graphics are dated and lack the depth expected from modern games, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • There are issues with the user interface and game mechanics that can lead to confusion and frustration, such as unclear food management and inconsistent event outcomes.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as elegant and immersive, enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack and stunning visuals. However, some players feel the narrative lacks depth, with repetitive missions and an unsatisfactory conclusion. Overall, it offers a casual experience where randomized events create an emergent story, appealing to those looking for a relaxed gameplay experience.

    • “The story and art are elegant.”
    • “The soundtrack really helps you get even more involved with the story; the game map and the sceneries look gorgeous.”
    • “And the game seemingly has an incorrect ending story.”
    • “This is a casual game similar to Oregon Trail where randomized events develop an emergent story your character experiences on their long journey.”
    • “All in all, I would definitely recommend it; it's very easy to just sit back and relax for an hour and let the story unfold.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the lackluster 2D visuals and calling for a shift to 3D graphics, which are now standard in the industry. While some appreciate the beautiful art style and find the visuals charming, others feel that the basic and static imagery detracts from the overall experience. Overall, there is a consensus that enhancing the graphics could significantly improve the game's appeal.

    • “Interesting concept and beautiful art style.”
    • “I am a person who wouldn't normally play such games, but the beautiful graphics, the lovely music, and the simple merchant mechanics make the game simple and beautiful to play.”
    • “The game could be salvaged if more events, consequential choices, and visuals are added.”
    • “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
    • “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
    • “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its pleasantness and ability to enhance immersion, fitting well with the historical setting and beautiful graphics. However, some players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, and there are occasional sound design issues, such as loud click noises when music is muted. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, it may lack variety for extended play.

    • “The journey to Cathay and back is laden with pleasant music and flavorful events.”
    • “I am a person who wouldn't normally play such games, but the beautiful graphics, the lovely music, and the simple merchant mechanics make the game simple and beautiful to play.”
    • “The soundtrack really helps you get even more involved with the story; the game map and the sceneries look gorgeous.”
    • “This game isn't hard; there are some cool historical details, but the music is nice and gets repetitive quickly.”
    • “City names being incorrect when traveling, and weirdly loud click noises when music is muted on some events.”
    • “The music/sound design is pretty solid and fits the mood, but it does get a bit old.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics focused on trading a limited variety of items, with players traveling between locations like China and Venice. While the mechanics are basic, they are complemented by beautiful graphics and music, making the experience enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with the genre. Overall, the skills, equipment, and relationship systems are straightforward but effective.

    • “I am a person who wouldn't normally play such games, but the beautiful graphics, the lovely music, and the simple merchant mechanics make the game simple and beautiful to play.”
    • “It has good and simple mechanics; though there isn't a lot to do, just trade 5-6 different things, go to China, then boat back to Venice.”
    • “The skills, equipment, and relationship mechanics are basic yet sensible.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an enjoyable experience for a limited duration, but it lacks significant replay value, serving primarily as a brief narrative-driven diversion.

    • “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly impact the story, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to explore all the possibilities.”
    • “The dynamic gameplay mechanics and random events keep each session exciting, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers generally agree that character development is effectively portrayed through the unique interactions and growth of the cat, the lute, and the fishing rod, highlighting their significance in the narrative.

    • “The character development in this game is truly remarkable, with each character's backstory and growth feeling authentic and engaging.”
    • “I love how the game allows for meaningful choices that impact character relationships and development throughout the story.”
    • “The depth of the characters is impressive; their personal journeys and interactions make the world feel alive and immersive.”
    • “I agree with other reviewers' statements about character development - the cat, the lute, and the fishing rod.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by how little the characters evolved; their arcs were predictable and uninspired.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that while the initial excitement of the game is engaging, the subsequent gameplay can feel repetitive and disconnected, leading to a grindy experience.

    • “However, once the initial surprise of receipt is over, the actions around them seem disconnected and grindy.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the gameplay feel tedious and uninspired.”
    • “I found myself spending hours on mindless tasks that offered little reward, making the experience frustrating.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the emotional aspect of the game as featuring wholesome moments that evoke positive feelings and connections.

    • “It was a pretty wholesome moment.”
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Silk Roads: Caravan Kings is a role playing game with historical theme.

Silk Roads: Caravan Kings is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Silk Roads: Caravan Kings was released on October 1, 2020.

Silk Roads: Caravan Kings was developed by Priory Games.

Silk Roads: Caravan Kings has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Silk Roads: Caravan Kings is a single player game.

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