Space Tail: Lost in the Sands

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Space Tail: Lost in the Sands is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Enjoy Studio S.A. and was released on August 12, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Space Tail: Lost in the Sands follows Bea, a brave dog who survived a one-way space flight and embarks on a puzzle-filled adventure through alien worlds. As Bea discovers new species and environments, the journey explores themes of self-discovery and transformation. This prologue sets the stage for a heartfelt story inspired by animals who ventured into space.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and music, creating an engaging atmosphere.
Unique mechanics, such as using dog senses to interact with the environment and befriend creatures, add depth to the gameplay.
The demo showcases potential with fun platforming elements and a charming protagonist, making it appealing to fans of the genre.

The game is criticized for being more of an advertisement for another title rather than a standalone experience, leading to disappointment among players.
Controls are reported to be clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
The narrative and cutscenes lack substance, detracting from the overall experience and making it feel less engaging.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay features interesting mechanics, such as tilting platforms and unique senses-based abilities, which some players found engaging. However, many reviewers criticized the controls as clunky and the overall mechanics as overly complicated and unintuitive, leading to a frustrating experience. While there is potential for improvement in the full game, the current execution has left some players feeling that the gameplay lacks depth and clarity.
- “From what I played, there were some mechanics that I really liked, like the platforms tilting if you stood on either side.”
- “I do really like the senses mechanics!”
- “The arcade platformer is fairly simple, but it's the dog sense mechanics that make it interesting.”
- “The mechanics are neat (using Bea's senses and behaviors to help her progress), but the keyboard controls are clunky and difficult to use.”
- “The levels and mechanics are overcomplicated and unintuitive.”
- “I played the demo for a while, the mechanics are weak, the plot is poor, the game is unreadable and boring.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their impressive quality and animation, with many users highlighting the visuals as phenomenal and aesthetically pleasing. However, opinions on the art style vary, with some finding it beautiful while others consider it messy. Overall, the graphics are a strong point, complemented by excellent sound design.
- “Impressive graphics and music.”
- “The graphics are phenomenal and the challenges are not overly hard so anyone can play.”
- “Looks great, nice visuals, great assets.”
- “I believe that liking an art style depends on the person; for some, it will be beautiful, while for others, it may be messy.”
- “For me personally, the graphics are okay, but what definitely deserves praise are the animations.”
- “When it comes to visuals, my only complaint would be about the spikes.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of "Space Tail: Lost in the Sands" is criticized for being a misleading advertisement rather than a standalone game, as it promotes the mediocre game "Space Tail" without offering any substantial content. This practice is seen as harmful to gamers and the gaming community, as it occupies valuable marketing space that could be better utilized by developers who produce complete games. Overall, the approach is viewed as a deceptive tactic to gain visibility without delivering genuine gameplay.
- “This is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
- “Just because advertisements are free, doesn't mean they're worth your time.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story has received mixed reviews; some players appreciate its engaging narrative and interactive elements, while others find it lacking in depth and coherence. There are suggestions that a more immersive, less guided approach to storytelling could enhance the experience, though younger audiences may prefer the current straightforward narrative style. Overall, the story's execution seems to detract from the otherwise strong graphics and sound design.
- “I do highly recommend this game, especially if you are a fan of well-paced, interactive, action/puzzle/story adventures!”
- “I loved this; definitely check out this prologue. It'll get you amped for the full release. It's Ori-like, but so far I like the story so much more.”
- “This game has really nice graphics and amazing sounds; however, the level design and storytelling hurt me.”
- “I played the demo for a while; the mechanics are weak, the plot is poor, and the game is unreadable and boring.”
- “Although I'm not everyone, some people, definitely a younger audience, will appreciate that easy storytelling.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its impressive quality and strong contribution to the overall experience, alongside the well-executed graphics.
- “Impressive graphics and music.”
- “The art and music were also very well done.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game successfully evokes an otherworldly and fantastic atmosphere reminiscent of "Ori and the Blind Forest," immersing players in a hostile world alongside a curious companion. Reviewers note that this creates a consistently nervous and odd ambiance throughout the experience.
- “Despite not being the full release, this game has managed to capture the same otherworldly and fantastic atmosphere that 'Ori and the Blind Forest' holds, with you at the helm of a friendly, curious being traversing a hostile world with an otherworldly companion at your side!”
- “The game creates a consistently nervous and odd atmosphere.”

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Space Tail: Lost in the Sands is a casual action adventure game.

Space Tail: Lost in the Sands is available on PC and Windows.

Space Tail: Lost in the Sands was released on August 12, 2022.

Space Tail: Lost in the Sands was developed by Enjoy Studio S.A..

Space Tail: Lost in the Sands has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Space Tail: Lost in the Sands is a single player game.

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