The Siege and the Sandfox

Item: The Siege and the Sandfox
Rating: 64
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-22

Summary

Stunning visuals and immersive music.
Fluid gameplay and engaging stealth mechanics.
Excellent voice acting enhances the story.
Stealth Metroidvania with parkour movement.
Game-breaking bugs and glitches are present.
Unpolished stealth and buggy enemy AI.

Categories

MetroidvaniaStealth GameplayExplorationPuzzle SolvingParkour GameplaySingle-player StoryCharacter Progression

Reviews (sample size): 61
Helpful reviews: 95%
Unhelpful reviews: 5%
Protest reviews: 0%

64%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
36%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 132
Negative points: 117
Gameplay points: 30
Perf. points: 13
Rec. points: 43
Misc points: 8

Point	Description	Importance
Stunning visuals and music Description The game features high-quality, beautiful pixel art and a stunning soundtrack that immerses players in the game world. These elements contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game. Importance 83%	The game features high-quality, beautiful pixel art and a stunning soundtrack that immerses players in the game world. These elements contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.	83%
Fluid, fun gameplay and movement Description The game provides a fun and immersive experience with fluid movement and responsive controls, especially when using a controller. The well-designed levels and movement mechanics contribute to the enjoyable gameplay. Importance 71%	The game provides a fun and immersive experience with fluid movement and responsive controls, especially when using a controller. The well-designed levels and movement mechanics contribute to the enjoyable gameplay.	71%
Excellent voice acting and narration Description The game features excellent voice acting, particularly the narrator, who is often compared to the narrator in Baldur's Gate 3. Amelia Tyler's narration is specifically highlighted for enhancing the immersive experience. Importance 54%	The game features excellent voice acting, particularly the narrator, who is often compared to the narrator in Baldur's Gate 3. Amelia Tyler's narration is specifically highlighted for enhancing the immersive experience.	54%
Well-implemented, engaging stealth mechanics Description The stealth mechanics are well-implemented and engaging, providing a satisfying experience without being overly punishing. The game's methodical approach to stealth creates interesting scenarios for players. Importance 37%	The stealth mechanics are well-implemented and engaging, providing a satisfying experience without being overly punishing. The game's methodical approach to stealth creates interesting scenarios for players.	37%
Chill pace, polished presentation Description The game features familiar Metroidvania elements with a chill pace, offering upgrades, collectibles, and NPC interactions. Players can sneak past enemies and solve puzzles, and the game's presentation is polished. Importance 36%	The game features familiar Metroidvania elements with a chill pace, offering upgrades, collectibles, and NPC interactions. Players can sneak past enemies and solve puzzles, and the game's presentation is polished.	36%
Compelling and well-written story Description The game features a compelling and well-written story with good world-building. The narrative is straightforward and not overly complex, making it easy for players to follow and enjoy. Importance 26%	The game features a compelling and well-written story with good world-building. The narrative is straightforward and not overly complex, making it easy for players to follow and enjoy.	26%
Original stealth/Metroidvania fusion Description The game offers an original take on the Metroidvania genre by seamlessly integrating stealth mechanics. This fusion emphasizes avoidance over direct combat, providing a unique gameplay experience. Importance 19%	The game offers an original take on the Metroidvania genre by seamlessly integrating stealth mechanics. This fusion emphasizes avoidance over direct combat, providing a unique gameplay experience.	19%
Superb and immersive atmosphere Description The game has a superb atmosphere, enhanced by detailed sound design and music. The distinct and fleshed-out areas within the game world, along with ambient sounds, contribute to an immersive experience. Importance 19%	The game has a superb atmosphere, enhanced by detailed sound design and music. The distinct and fleshed-out areas within the game world, along with ambient sounds, contribute to an immersive experience.	19%
Reminiscent of classic stealth games Description The game is reminiscent of titles like Mark of the Ninja, Prince of Persia, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Assassin's Creed Chronicles. This comparison highlights the game's stealth and platforming elements. Importance 17%	The game is reminiscent of titles like Mark of the Ninja, Prince of Persia, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Assassin's Creed Chronicles. This comparison highlights the game's stealth and platforming elements.	17%
Easy to grasp mechanics Description The game features easy-to-grasp mechanics and controls that feel good to use. This makes the game accessible to a wide range of players, including those new to the genre. Importance 17%	The game features easy-to-grasp mechanics and controls that feel good to use. This makes the game accessible to a wide range of players, including those new to the genre.	17%
Polished despite low price Description The game is polished despite its low price, indicating a high level of quality and attention to detail. This makes it an attractive option for players looking for a well-made game at an affordable price. Importance 13%	The game is polished despite its low price, indicating a high level of quality and attention to detail. This makes it an attractive option for players looking for a well-made game at an affordable price.	13%
Dynamic NPC and enemy reactions Description NPCs and enemies react dynamically to environmental changes, such as investigating open doors or reacting to altered torches. This adds a layer of strategy to the stealth gameplay. Importance 11%	NPCs and enemies react dynamically to environmental changes, such as investigating open doors or reacting to altered torches. This adds a layer of strategy to the stealth gameplay.	11%
Large map with defined areas Description The game features a fairly large map with well-defined areas that allow for sneaking around. The map feels open, providing players with ample opportunities for exploration and stealth. Importance 10%	The game features a fairly large map with well-defined areas that allow for sneaking around. The map feels open, providing players with ample opportunities for exploration and stealth.	10%