White Sands

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White Sands is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Binge Gaming OU and was released on February 14, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "White Sands," player's command the Union to aid in Earth's recovery after a catastrophic solar superstorm. Navigate dangerous surfaces, mutants, and gangs to establish human settlements and rebuild using advanced military technology. This single player RTS takes place in a future where life on Earth is on the brink of extinction.

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and setting that shows potential for a compelling experience.
There is good communication with the developers, and they seem open to feedback.
The game features a large map to explore and a variety of random events that can enhance gameplay.

The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to select units and understand game mechanics.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and freezing during gameplay.
Many players find the tutorial inadequate, leading to confusion about controls and objectives.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its overwhelming number of missions that spawn simultaneously, leading to frustration as players struggle to manage and complete them. The frequent "failed mission" notifications due to troop shortages detract from the enjoyment, while the interface issues make it difficult to navigate mission details effectively. Overall, the mission system feels chaotic and poorly designed, impacting the overall narrative experience.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative unfolds beautifully, with twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Each mission feels meaningful and contributes to the overall storyline, making every choice impactful.”
- “Missions are very pick and choose, which is fine, but it becomes an overwhelming task to do 2 of the 20 plus missions popping up. This makes the game entirely unfun when you get a horde of pop-ups saying 'failed mission' because you constantly lack troops.”
- “As a quality of life problem, it is hard to work around the tutorial window to read mission pop-ups.”
- “The pause command will not stay paused when I check mission pop-ups that come in too many droves to read at once.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized for being unclear and poorly rendered, resembling outdated PS1 visuals, which contribute to significant gameplay confusion and frustration. Players report extreme lag and blurriness, making it difficult to identify units and interact with the game effectively, leading to a negative overall impression.
- “It's a jank mess that will be filled with extreme lag the likes of which I've not seen in a game with pixelated PS1 graphics.”
- “Even though my graphics are maxed out, everything is blurry, so picking out the tiny buttons on the map is rough.”
- “Early access or not... when you don't know what to do, don't see the units you're supposed to command, clicking on targets does nothing and graphically you can't really tell what is what... you just switch it off and ask for your money back.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been positively received, with players particularly enjoying its John Carpenter-inspired style, which enhances the overall experience. Many users suggest that listening to music while playing can help alleviate frustrations with the game's tutorial and technical issues. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to the game's fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “I really dig the John Carpenter style music.”
- “But it is fun if you are into these types of games. This does have huge potential, and when you can get it to work with controlling your bots and the missile strikes, it's really impressive. However, you will probably experience weird lag and some issues. I barely get them, but my PC is absolutely insane. For some reason, this is a high-demand game, but the developer seems good as I've recommended some fixes and changes. I don't think we will ever get a new XCOM, but this is quite good. For the price, I would get it now and wait to play; just skip the tutorial and figure it out. The tutorial is not helpful and will make you regret what you did and start over. Just put on some music, do what it says, and relax.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received criticism, with users reporting subpar performance even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications.
- “Performance isn't great (and my PC exceeds the listed requirements by quite a bit).”
- “Performance isn't great (and my PC exceeds the listed requirements by quite a bit).”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences frequent stability issues, particularly freezing temporarily whenever players hire new units or when units move in and out of bases. This recurring problem significantly impacts gameplay fluidity.
- “It freezes temporarily every single time you hire more units, or units enter or leave one of your bases.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, with users noting that while there are some bugs typical of early access titles, they do not significantly hinder the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes, making every session feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, allowing both new and experienced players to enjoy the game without a steep learning curve.”
- “The variety of challenges and missions ensures that gameplay never feels repetitive, keeping players invested.”