Sandmason

So far it's more enjoyable than I expected. Like other FPP (first person puzzler) games in the wake of [url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/400/]Portal[/url] ([url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/239430/]QUBE[/url], [url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/315430/]Polarity[/url] etc), it's obviously a low budget game by a small team, and doesn't have the best visuals or polish. But the mechanics are solid, and there's enough interesting puzzles and content for a good amount of hours yet. The level I just completed was rather simple to finish, but had some more interesting puzzling to get the collectibles as well. If you enjoyed the other games I mentioned, I think you'll enjoy this too. I paid sale price but wouldn't have been dissapointed at the regular price, it's so cheap anyway. Also the mining reminds me of the glass house tech demo in the original [url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/20530/]Red Faction[/url].

Totally digging this game. Like a 3D version of Dig Dug!

[h1]Introduction[/h1] You are a mine worker, stuck deep in an underground cave system. All you have are your hi-tech mining tools. In order to get out of the caves, you will have to shape the dynamic environment to your advantage. You can also create force fields for different purposes. [h1]What I think about this game[/h1] [list] [*]Game creates a unique sense of isolation. You are alone in an underground cave system taked with finding a way out by mining materials, building bridges with said material, and solving various other puzzles. [*]The game shows you what to do with the tutorial, but then throws you out in the cave system with essentailly no hints as what to do. You really have to think outside the box in this game. [*]The game has some outdated graphics. This may turn some people off, but I find the game to still be enjoyable despite it having older graphics. [*]Interesting character skill point upgrade system. You can modify your mining tool stats (max capacity of materials, max mine radius, jumping distance, health, ect.). These are sort of optional, they do effect the gameplay, but you can do just fine without them. [*]Did I mention, force fields?! That's right, your mine-tool thingy also serves as a force field gun! [*]Soundtrack: hit or miss. Some of them are pretty good, others... not so much. [*]Also features multiplayer [/list] [h1]Very enjoyable first person puzzle game[/h1] Highly recommended for people who want to enjoy a good puzzle game that makes you think outside the box. Worth the $4 that it costs. [b]Final score: 8/10[/b]

This game feels like one of those you would buy at the supermarket in 2007 its really fun though its like that hidden gem people will overlook.

[h1] Exploration inside the caves. Dig holes using special gun or shoot balls of dirt to make bridges above pits and so on. Unintuitive gameplay sometimes. You might stumble across small puzzle solving where you place bouncing plane to make huge ball fall into designated place. A bit tedious to play. Better play DRG. [/h1]

I'm very impressed with the game so far. Interesting, fun game play and soundtracks are great as well. This game is easily worth 4 dollars. Was a ABSOLUTE bargain for .79 cents... go on....BUY IT !

I expected more of a linear progression, especially since that is what the tutorial gives you. Instead you have a network of caves that interconnect to form the level select screen. You free roam within each cave hoping to find whatever objects are hidden behind massive walls of dirt. Ultimately this means you spend 90% of the game just holding the mouse button to mine dirt, which is simply not fun. The few puzzles the game does offer are a joke, all revolving around placing a force field on the ground and digging a tunnel for a power sphere to role down.

Very fun and good game to play with friends, worth the price for some good entertainment

Tags: Adventure - WS - Creative Walker Additional Tags: Delete Local Content & Remove from Library TLDR: Gets a bit disorienting with cramped levels, no minimap, clunky abilities and make your own maze type progression. Sandmason has you place 3 beacons to make a triangle ramp, or absorb dirt. Problem is when the time comes to build with the dirt, the amount collected is nowhere near what you take from the environment. That means that you cannot easily brute force your way around the environment. Have to use smaller brush. Take loads of material to build bridges in sections and go back to dig more. The game is sort of object routing, navigation oriented. With getting from point A to point B being the core mechanic. Having to use abilities to bypass obstacles. Undiggable stone walls are fairly common place. Building with the dirt feels clunky and imprecise. Making a valid forcefield shape can get finnicky as well. Conclusion: Feels both shallow and limiting and at the same time, overwhelming, and disorienting. Just not a good overall experience. Removed for decluttter.

FPS puzzle adventure, about diggin caves, building bridges, ramps etc... Got it cheap 0,79€, worth easily full price or even more.. Demo available if u r not sure about it.