Sands of Salzaar

 PC
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5

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  1. FalconPilot
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    This game is impressive. Still rough around the edges, but impressive. Rarely have I been so blown away by how niche yet successful game design ideas can be implemented. Now be warned, this will NOT be everyone's cup of tea : the game is weird, has a lot of things going for it, and not everyone might enjoy it. But for those who do, it's the one game they've been waiting forever. I've readThis game is impressive. Still rough around the edges, but impressive. Rarely have I been so blown away by how niche yet successful game design ideas can be implemented. Now be warned, this will NOT be everyone's cup of tea : the game is weird, has a lot of things going for it, and not everyone might enjoy it. But for those who do, it's the one game they've been waiting forever. I've read around that it's a mix of Dynasty Warriors, Mount & Blade and Diablo, and this is quite accurate. But I'd add that it even adds a Wuxia movie feeling to it, which is just unique and an endless source of fun. It's replayable, the devs are really active in polishing it as much as they possibly can, definitely one of the most promising games I've ever played. And even in its current state, it's already more than an instant classic to me. But hey, it might not be the case for everyone... But if you enjoy those types of unusual, unique games which mix many elements of many genres successfully, then give it a try !… Expand
  2. zatoor
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    Game with early-access roughness. impressive but in current state devs need at least 6-12 additional month to polish everything and add more stuff.

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Softpedia
    Jan 14, 2022
    80
    Sands of Salzaar is a big game that will provide hundreds of hours of entertainment to those who fall in love with it. And there’s a lot to like in this package, from the variety of skills and tactical approaches to the many activities that can bring treasure and fame. It does take time to understand all the core mechanics but once that’s done everything is mostly solid. The developer also has long-term plans to support it with patches and new content. Unfortunately, I need more time to fall in love with this experience. And not because it is lacking in anything but because there’s so much to see. I worry that there’s something I am missing, that I am not using all the available systems. I like that the game believes I will start over, with Legacy points and extra personal experience. That involves a major time investment in Sands of Salzaar that I’m not ready to make yet.
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  2. MMORPG.com
    Jan 3, 2022
    60
    Sands of Salzaar, for all intents and purposes, feels more like a work in progress as opposed to a final release. If this were an early access preview, I would say that each of the core components has potential and just needs to be fleshed out. As a final product review, I must say that even though Sands of Salzaar promises an intriguing blend of RPG and strategy elements, it fails to provide the depth and complexity needed for long-term replayability.
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  3. But Why Tho?
    Dec 22, 2021
    40
    This is, unfortunately, where many of Sands of Salzaar’s mechanics fall. The meshing of genres is definitely interesting and full of potential, but so much of what is included feels half-baked or poorly implemented that it feels as though the developers would have had an easier time with a more focused product.
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