Caravan SandWitch Review: The Apocalypse You Need

SandWitch Caravandeveloped by Toast at Studio Plane and published by Dear villagers,is a new title of very special exploration. Two very clear premises are proposed to us: pleasure and relaxationwhich are realized through the world itself and the gameplay, although a certain component of nostalgia is also added.

In SandWitch Caravanyou take on the role of Sage, an astronaut who returns to her home planetCigalo, after receiving a distress signal from his missing sister. The surroundings of Cigalo are picturesque and marked by the effects of the economic and environmental exploitation of a evil and powerful corporation called The Consortium. This may sound very negative, but the game world is far from being sad or hostile. We can observe how humans coexist with other people, with robots with personalities and with ancient talking frogs. They all coexist peacefully and represent a constant optimism.

As I mentioned, a recurring theme in the game is environmental impactfood shortages (although we see that there is always plenty of food on the horizon), sea level changes, water quality and everything else you can imagine, but it doesn’t go into too much depth. The premise is there, but The overall story is very simple.

and it doesn’t have much depth. We’re not faced with any moral debate, or any difficult, sad or dangerous situation. It’s true that in the last bars there is more information on several fronts. It’s a bit disconcerting that even with such a negative premise, the game manages to be enjoyable and relaxing.

Caravan SandWitch gameplay

The gameplay is based on exploration of landscapes as Sage follows in her sister’s footsteps. Unlike other open-world titles, with endless things to do, SandWitch Caravan urges us to go there calmlyresolver simple puzzles and enjoy the apocalypse. There is no type of combat and we are not penalized in any way, we can not even get hurt, even if we fall from a height. Instead, it focuses on helping the characters and improving the vehicle, a yellow van, which is also useful as a tool in puzzles.

The riddlesalthough they do not present great difficulties, They are very satisfying and I think it’s precisely because of that. They are simple, but they are not simple, but rather require following the appropriate steps and, of course, thinking a little from time to time. Many involve activating devices or finding a way to unblock paths. This accessible approach allows SandWitch Caravan out for those who are not looking for a challenge, but simply to have a good time exercising their brain.

Another key point is the collect objects

. There are several types of electronic components that we need to find to upgrade the van, so they are necessary to progress in the story. Yes it is true that There are objects in every cornerso finding them or having enough for upgrades is pretty easy. There are also other special items for some side quests.

Speaking of the side questsIn SandWitch Caravan some time has passed. Every time we add an upgrade to the van it will take a few days. This is relevant because some side quests require you to complete them before time runs out, as characters change what they do.

Technical and audiovisual section

Visually, SandWitch Caravan It is as beautiful as it is pleasant. Although the landscapes are post-apocalypticwe see environments full of vegetation, a soft-textured desert, beaches, a hidden and colorful cave and abandoned industrial structures. Together, they compose a strangely welcoming world. The characters are also quite diverse and full of colors.

The soundtrack is equally enjoyable.with its most intense points when he plays. We will listen to different environmental themes that perfectly accompany these moments of exploration, whether on foot or in our trusty van. There are also some songs sung in an alternative style that suit them like a glove. It should be noted that the game has no voice beyond certain sounds that our character makes when jumping or during certain actions.

As for PC options, they are quite rare.. We can limit the FPS, enable the FSR and the resolution scale. Then we have a single setting for the quality of the graphics, being able to choose between low, medium, high or epic. It also supports resolutions ultra-wideexcept for the cutscenes. As for the accessibilityyou can change the size of the interface or activate an anti-motion mode.

In short, Caravan SandWitch…

SandWitch Caravan It’s a breath of fresh air, a deep breath, It is the exhalation preceding this relaxation that you are looking for so much.. It is a title that, despite being an open world, moves quite far away from that endless list of things to do and invites us to take our time. Thanks to its clever puzzles and his carefully designed worldmanages to offer a pleasant space to disconnect, even if it sometimes happens sacrifice some depth in your environmental story. Highly recommended especially for those looking for something simple and relaxing.