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It Returned To The Desert

95% positive of 20 Steam reviews

Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Tim Rachor.

About the game

Unique mix of turn-based tactics and adventure game. Defend the town of Glint Rock against radioactive giant ants! Convince the townsfolk to join your party in a non-linear campaign with high replay value. Discover all the little secrets and stories in the lively town of Glint Rock.

Tagged by players

Dynamic Narration
1980s
Time Management
Turn-Based Tactics
Interactive Fiction
Turn-Based Strategy
Investigation
1990's
Point & Click
Thriller
Mystery
Supernatural

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Positive

What players say

Recommended
I think this is a cheap and cheerful game for fans of the original, they definitely capture some of the feel of ICFTD, but perhaps carry a little too much of the frustrations too. Cons: - The map could do with being zoomed out a little more. - It's not really possible to complete in one go without replays, you will very likely fail your first playthrough. This is fine in some ways as it's quite short, but I couldn't…
3.3 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
It's a welcome sight to see a spiritual successor to a beloved old Amiga game pop up from nowhere, but unfortunately I think this game fails at both capturing the spirit of the original games and at being a good game. The basics are there, but there is absolutely no polish. If this is a prototype or early version to see what works or doesn't work, it's a good start. As a finished game on the other hand... As for the…
15 h played when written. 29 found it helpful.
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