Caravan SandWitch

[Dyson]

Just had a quick go on the demo, seems a chilled sandbox type game. Ran really well on my Deck, so will probably be a purchase for me when it gets released next month.

Caravan SandWitch on Steam

Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

store.steampowered.com

Has anyone else had a go?

 

[Noxia]

Reminded me of this wishlist game I've got but don't think they're similar outside of the chilled/comfy genre.

Outbound on Steam

Build your own home on wheels and live sustainably off-grid. Craft workstations and power supplies, source energy from the sun, wind, or water, upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and explore a colorful world with up to 4 players.

store.steampowered.com

 

[Dyson]

Reminded me of this wishlist game I've got but don't think they're similar outside of the chilled/comfy genre.

Outbound on Steam

Build your own home on wheels and live sustainably off-grid. Craft workstations and power supplies, source energy from the sun, wind, or water, upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and explore a colorful world with up to 4 players.

store.steampowered.com

That looks interesting!

 

[Noxia]

The other chill game I have on wish is this. Really enjoyed the demo.

Europa on Steam

On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.

store.steampowered.com

 

[throwaway4372]

I thought it seemed good until I saw this:

Caravan SandWitch is written with an inclusive script, that represents a real community with its people and representation.

Probably shoving agenda down our throats, have to wait and see what reviews say.

 

[Noxia]

I thought it seemed good until I saw this:



Probably shoving agenda down our throats, have to wait and see what reviews say.

AKA: Snow flake filter, looks like it's working

 

[throwaway4372]

AKA: Snow flake filter, looks like it's working

I wouldn't call it that, but yes it's an instant no-buy for me.
They're obvs willing to lose customers over it, which is their choice ofc.
I just wish they'd apply a tag to indicate that so I could exclude by tag.

 

[iamdjdz]

I thought it seemed good until I saw this:



Probably shoving agenda down our throats, have to wait and see what reviews say.

The game is literally about 'van life', a real life genre of non-native gypsy where dreadlocks, hairy armpits and being related to your partner are the norm, what did you expect?

 

[hood1971]

They probably should have put a trigger warning next to the description.

Build your own home on wheels and live sustainably off-grid. Craft workstations and power supplies, source energy from the sun, wind, or water.

Sustainable living?? What next?? Totally shoving agendas everywhere.

 

[leezer3]

Its depressing that they actually feel the need to make it a marketing point....

If the game is good enough, nobody cares. If not, it just becomes another stick for the haters.

 

[Noxia]

I wouldn't call it that, but yes it's an instant no-buy for me.
They're obvs willing to lose customers over it, which is their choice ofc.
I just wish they'd apply a tag to indicate that so I could exclude by tag.

I'm sure they don't care if people who get uppity about protected characteristics have a temper tantrum lol.

 

[hood1971]

Its depressing that they actually feel the need to make it a marketing point....

If the game is good enough, nobody cares. If not, it just becomes another stick for the haters.

It's not a marketing point - you have to look hard to see "diverse" in descriptions and then do the mental gymnastics to be bothered about it.