Signs of the Sojourner

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Meristation
    May 28, 2020
    70
    Despite of its certain lack of freedom, Signs of the Sojourner is the perfect metaphor in a card game about building relationships.
  2. Destructoid
    May 25, 2020
    65
    Signs of the Sojourner is one of the most cohesive narrative games I have ever played. The interplay between mechanics and storytelling is absolutely brilliant, which makes it a shame that it misses the mark in terms of actually being enjoyable to play. The inclusion of a frustrating "fatigue" mechanic is at odds with the general laid-back design approach to deckbuilding. There is something truly beautiful here that is worth experiencing, it's just a shame that the game seems to fight itself at every turn.
  3. GameSpace
    Jul 6, 2020
    62
    Signs of the Sojourner is a slice of life deck building narrative game. If that was more than a mouthful for you, you may consider steering clear of this game as the conversation based game-play will careen you down a narrative driven path rife with haggling and sometimes fleeting relationships. For the right gamer, Signs of the Sojourner will provide the kind of unique game play that you can't find anywhere else. For deck builder fans, you may find it hit or miss to your tastes, but if battling is more your speed, this might not be up your alley.
  5. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    60
    There’s a lot to love here, but I don’t think the main mechanic works very well. Which is sad, because I wish it did. I want to love it, but ultimately I just found it frustrating, and watching the credits roll felt like a compromise. So be fairly warned before giving it a shot.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    May 19, 2020
    60
    Signs of the Sojourner has an excellent premise, an incredible soundtrack, and solid writing, but this jars with an often punishing and frustrating difficulty. All signs point towards this being a light-hearted narrative Indie, but the balance undermines that core identity, making it a struggle to fully enjoy.
  7. Screen Rant
    May 17, 2020
    60
    It's a worthwhile pickup for fans of the genre and those who go in with the expectation that it just isn't the same kind of replayable that they might otherwise become accustomed to in deckbuilding titles. It's also a beautiful story at its core, one that is accentuated by hit-or-miss drawings and a sparse, compelling world. Signs Of The Sojourner is worth your time - just don't expect it to take up too much of it.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    May 15, 2020
    But the thing is, and maybe this is me just not being good enough at card games, that eventually all the conversations get too hard. On the one hand this is fine, because Signs Of The Sojourner is sort of about life, and you can’t win at life, nor should you think of it that way. But on the other hand, the bittersweet story – meeting people, making new friends, losing old ones – is a lot of this game’s appeal, and I got the sense I was missing out on loads of it because I wasn’t getting through conversations successfully.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. sonofrice
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    A wonderful game about conversations and relationships, with all of the interactions determined by a deck-building card game. The gameA wonderful game about conversations and relationships, with all of the interactions determined by a deck-building card game. The game mechanics are enjoyable, but it's the writing and art that make this game feel so comforting and lovely (and melancholy at times). I finished my first playthrough at just under 4 hours, but it seems like there are other paths to take so I'll be replaying at some point.… Full Review »
  2. Brousitch
    Oct 6, 2021
    6
    Didn't find the story and mechanics that interesting and gripping. Purely my issue. But the UX, sound design and music are so polished, itDidn't find the story and mechanics that interesting and gripping. Purely my issue. But the UX, sound design and music are so polished, it makes the game somewhat flawless.… Full Review »
  3. Mintman
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    The game has a unique way of showing conversation and tells a wonderful story of the change people can go through
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