Fans of farming sims and post-apocalyptic RPGs are in for a treat, as one of 2022’s most underrated experiences is coming to consoles. During this week’sNintendo Indie World Showcase, a former STEAM exclusive was announced for the Nintendo Switch, bringing with it a unique blend of two opposing aesthetics.My Time at Sandrockfeatures the best elements of titles likeStardew Valley, allowing players to craft and build a reviving community. However, players are tasked with accomplishing this task in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, akin to those of theFalloutseries. This blend offers unique gameplay challenges and mechanics that are sure to appeal to a wide range of players, regardless of their familiarity with either major influence.
My Time at Sandrocklaunched in Early Access in May 2022. The title comes from Pathea Games, whom players may recognize as the creators of 2018’sMy Time at Portia.Sandrockis confirmed to be a continuation of the universe ofPortia,so fans of the latter should certainly check out this newest iteration. Nintendo has announced that the indie title will arrive on the Switch in Summer 2023, marking the first confirmation of the title’s arrival on consoles.
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My Time at Sandrock Features Similar Gameplay to Stardew Valley
My Time at Sandrockis still in Early Access, but has slowly grown into a unique and polished experience. LikeStardew Valley,My Time at Sandrockfeatures a charming, almost hand-drawn art style and a focus on farming, crafting, and building. Players take on the role of a newcomer to the desert town of Sandrock, tasked with becoming a fledgling builder and making a new life for themselves. Most modern technology has been destroyed, so players must travel the game’s deserts, building machines and restoring the desert community of Sandrock.
My Time at Sandrockalso boasts a variety of character relationships, both as part of the main storyline and as romance options. Interaction is key to building a successful community, and in Sandrock’s desert biome, that community will face its fair share of challenges. Players are encouraged to befriend the inhabitants of Sandrock, in order to unlock unique side-quests. These quests allow players to learn of the inhabitants' hopes and dreams, which may yield unique benefits, both material and functional.
My Time at Sandrock’s Setting Features Post-Apocalyptic Dangers like Fallout
Beneath itsfarming sim gameplay,My Time at Sandrockfeatures a deep and dark history and many dangers to face. The game takes place 300 years after a cataclysmic event, the Day of Calamity, when the world’s population unleashed catastrophic technological weaponry, eradicating entire continents, and creating new species and environments. During the event, humans were nearly eradicated, plunging them into 200 years of recovery without sunlight, called the Age of Darkness. A man named Peach eventually created a way to open the clouds in a few locations, giving way to the age in which theSandrocktakes place, The Day of the Bright Sun.
My Time at Sandrockfeatures combat and weapon crafting, as players must contend with the ramifications of humanity’s past mistakes. Builders will face wild animals, mutant monsters, and renegade AI as they explore the title’s post-apocalyptic world in search of materials, all of which are required to ensure humanity’s future is brighter than its past. Battles also result in experience points and unique loot, which allow the player-character to increase their stats and become a more effective builder.My Time at Sandrockis the perfect title for Switch fans hoping to dive into a modern farming sim with a unique twist. While some fans may be trepidatious to jump in during Early Access,Sandrock’s level of polish and growing features have already put it on track to exceed its popular predecessor.
My Time at Sandrockis currently available on PC, and is coming to Switch in Summer 2023.
