- February 14, 2024
- Binge Gaming OU
- 4h median play time
White Sands
Platforms
About
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.











- The game has a unique concept and setting, offering a fresh take on the RTS genre with engaging gameplay mechanics.
- The developers maintain excellent communication with the community and are actively working on updates and improvements.
- There is a large map to explore, a variety of units, and interesting random events that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to identify units and issue commands, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and bugs that detract from the overall gameplay.
- The tutorial is inadequate, failing to provide clear instructions on controls and gameplay mechanics, which can leave players confused.
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's storyline is engaging and serves as a strong draw for players, even in its early access stage. However, the overwhelming number of missions and frequent "failed mission" pop-ups due to troop shortages can detract from the overall enjoyment, making it feel unmanageable. While the option to tackle multiple missions simultaneously is praised, the clutter of mission notifications and tutorial windows complicates the experience.
“+ Not limiting players to a single mission at a time is a brilliant choice for such a game.”
“- Support abilities feel overpowered, and I could complete several missions without the need for ground troops.”
“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 storyline, even at this early access stage, is already what draws you in.”