Silk Roads: Caravan Kings

47%
Game Brain Score Based on 23 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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"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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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a charming and relaxing experience, reminiscent of classic travel and trading simulators like Oregon Trail.
  • It features well-researched historical details and a beautiful soundtrack that enhances immersion.
  • Players can enjoy a casual gaming experience with simple mechanics and engaging narrative elements.
  • The game suffers from repetitive events and a lack of meaningful choices, leading to a diminished replay value.
  • There is a noticeable lack of content and depth, with only a few tradable items and limited consequences for player actions.
  • The user interface is clunky and inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • story6 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its elegant art and immersive soundtrack, while others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence, particularly noting issues with the ending. The narrative is described as casual and emergent, akin to "Oregon Trail," but repetitive missions in Venice detract from the overall 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.”
    • “This is a casual game similar to Oregon Trail where randomized events develop an emergent story your character experiences on their long journey.”
    • “And the game seemingly has an incorrect ending story.”
    • “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and leaves many questions unanswered.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to enhance immersion in the story and visuals, though some players find it becomes repetitive quickly. Additionally, there are reports of distracting sound issues, such as loud click noises when the music is muted. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience, despite some minor drawbacks.

    • “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 during some events.”
    • “The soundtrack really helps you get even more involved with the story, but it can become repetitive over time.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay features straightforward mechanics centered around trading a limited variety of items, with players traveling between locations like China and Venice. While some may find the activities repetitive, the game's appealing graphics and music enhance the overall experience, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with the genre.

    • “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 enjoyable and beautiful to play.”
    • “It has good and simple mechanics; though there isn't a lot to do, just trade 5-6 different items, go to China, then boat back to Venice.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and charm, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, there is a desire for additional visual elements and events to enhance the overall aesthetic and engagement.

    • “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 graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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 every possible outcome.”
    • “The dynamic gameplay mechanics and random events keep the experience exciting, encouraging me to replay it time and again.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers generally agree that character development is effectively portrayed through the unique traits and stories 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 evolving in ways that feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “I love how the game allows for deep character growth, making choices that genuinely impact the storyline and relationships.”
    • “The way characters change and adapt throughout the game adds a rich layer of depth that keeps me invested in their journeys.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
    • “I was hoping for more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and forgettable.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character development makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that while the initial excitement of the game is engaging, the subsequent gameplay feels 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 doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and uplifting, highlighting moments that evoke a sense of wholesomeness.

    • “It was a pretty wholesome moment.”
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