The Sandbox of God: Remastered Edition
- May 9, 2018
- Vertigo Gaming Inc.
"The Sandbox of God: Remastered Edition" is a god-simulation game where players shape a barren planet by choosing the order and timing of natural disasters and elements to create a unique landscape. Each decision made impacts the evolution of the world, from creating cracks in the earth with earthquakes to filling them with floods. With a variety of tools and disasters at your disposal, each playthrough results in unique, dynamic worlds.
Reviews
- The game offers great replayability with different combinations of actions and a checklist to track progress.
- Nostalgic value for long-time players, with new game modes adding to the fun.
- Simple yet engaging gameplay that is enjoyable in short bursts.
- Compatibility issues with newer operating systems, leading to problems with sound and functionality.
- Visual design flaws, such as blue text on a blue background, make it difficult to read.
- Some players find the game repetitive and lacking depth over extended play sessions.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their nice and simplistic aesthetic, featuring charming board game visuals in the new modes. While the attention to detail is commendable, some users note that the graphics can feel a bit rough around the edges. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“The game offers some really nice graphics and a nice yet simplistic aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been reported to malfunction, with users experiencing issues where only integrated sound effects, like the point notification, play correctly, while the main music tracks do not function properly.
“Unfortunately, the game doesn't play the music and sound files properly for me; only the integrated sounds were fine, e.g., getting points *ding*.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with persistent glitches that hinder readability by causing text to freeze. This has led to frustration and a negative impact on the overall gaming experience.
“The game is plagued by glitches, with text often freezing and becoming unreadable.”
“There are numerous stability issues that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“Frequent crashes and bugs make it difficult to enjoy the game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's short length as a key factor that enhances its replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
“The game is short, but its great replayability keeps me coming back for more.”
“Even though it's a brief experience, the replayability is fantastic and offers new challenges each time.”
“I love how the game is short yet has incredible replayability, making every playthrough feel fresh.”