My Time at Sandrock

9/10 Ever wonder what it would be like if Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon actually had a good story—where everything in the world feels interconnected, kind of like the Trails series? If that sounds like your thing, then… THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU. You start off as a humble builder trying to help rebuild a dying town. It starts simple—doing easy commissions—but before you know it: there’s a spy in town, the church is secretly evil, an invasion from another country happens, there’s a low-budget evil Superman running around, and suddenly there's a bunch of political drama out of nowhere. IT’S JUST SO PEAK. I LOVE IT.

I LOVE this game!!!! ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☑ Old Fashioned ☐ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☑ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 ☐ 10

this game is riddled with strange bugs and horrible design choices. I'm extremely surprised the devs have left such simple, core bugs in the game this long and they are already working on the next edition so I doubt they will be fixed. They also have an in game chat filter that is unhinged. Can't type nearly any sentence into the chat without it telling you it can't be said. Without telling you what it's trying to filter. For example you can't say the word 'tonight' at all. While it isn't an issue for most, I'm in a position where in game chat is the main mode of communication. In addition sometimes when closing the chat with controller after typing on keyboard, the game completely freezes. Happens one a half hour or so. Have to relog to fix. The core game is fun but wtf is wrong with these devs

My Time at Sandrock is a heartfelt and engaging life simulation RPG that successfully builds upon the charming foundation laid by its predecessor, My Time at Portia, while carving out its own distinct identity. Set in a vibrant post-apocalyptic desert town, the game invites players to step into the shoes of a fledgling builder tasked with revitalizing Sandrock by crafting, farming, mining, and forging relationships with a diverse cast of characters. From the outset, the game captivates with its warm, colorful art style and a sprawling open world that blends rustic charm with subtle sci-fi elements, creating an inviting environment ripe for exploration and creativity. The gameplay loop is robust and satisfying, seamlessly integrating resource gathering, crafting, and town development with social interaction and quest completion. Players will find themselves balancing daily tasks—from repairing buildings and upgrading tools to growing crops and raising animals—with building meaningful friendships and romantic relationships. The NPCs in Sandrock are thoughtfully written and fully voiced, each bringing unique stories and personalities that enrich the world and make social engagement genuinely rewarding. The game's emphasis on choice and consequence adds depth to dialogues and story arcs, encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover all its nuances. Mechanically, My Time at Sandrock refines the crafting and building systems, offering greater customization and complexity compared to its predecessor. The introduction of new crafting stations, vehicle upgrades, and expanded farming mechanics provides a more layered and strategic experience, catering both to players who enjoy methodical planning and those who prefer a more relaxed, sandbox approach. The combat system, while not the central focus, offers occasional dungeon-crawling and monster encounters that provide a fun diversion and a chance to test the player’s skills, with a balanced difficulty curve that ensures accessibility without sacrificing challenge. Visually, the game impresses with detailed character models, expressive animations, and beautifully rendered environments that capture the dusty yet hopeful atmosphere of Sandrock. Dynamic weather and day-night cycles not only enhance immersion but also affect gameplay, influencing crop growth and NPC schedules. The soundtrack complements the visual style perfectly, blending soothing melodies with lively tunes that capture both the serenity and bustle of town life. While My Time at Sandrock boasts many strengths, it is not without its flaws. Some players may find the early pacing slow as the game eases them into its systems, and occasional bugs and performance hiccups—particularly on certain platforms—can disrupt immersion. Additionally, some quests and dialogue options can feel repetitive or overly simplistic. However, ongoing updates from the developers show a commitment to polishing the experience and expanding content, which bodes well for the game’s long-term appeal. In summary, My Time at Sandrock is a rich and charming life simulation that successfully deepens the crafting, exploration, and social mechanics of its predecessor while crafting a unique and inviting world. Its blend of engaging gameplay loops, heartfelt storytelling, and vibrant aesthetics make it a standout title for fans of simulation and RPGs alike. Whether you’re drawn to the joys of building and farming or the warmth of forming community ties in a recovering desert town, My Time at Sandrock offers a fulfilling and immersive experience that encourages players to slow down, explore, and invest in a world full of possibilities. Rating: 8/10

Fantastic game. There is so much to do in Sandrock that you could never get bored, this is by far the pinnacle of this type of game, for now. God bless

It's been... A long road. Boy, you've got that right. There's a reason only 8% of people have completed the main story. This game is an UNDERTAKING! When comparing to My Time at Portia, it's clear this game has improved, developed, and evolved. If you liked the predecessor you will like this, but I think it's like twice as long, which is wild. I got 75% of the achievements by just playing and not chasing anything and it took me 178 in game days to complete the game. That said, sometimes the game will force pace on you for narrative reasons, such as making you wait until the next day to proceed with something. All in all, this game is really well done and built with care. The storyline takes so many twists and turns as you really feel like this is a place you've lived in for a long time and things are just happening over time. By the time you're done, you really feel like you've lived here for a couple years and watched the place and the people living in it grow and evolve as you finally help Sandrock reach a good place. The characters are distrinct, some come, some go, some stay, some change, but truly in the end you will feel like you really experienced something wholesome and complete. I definitely recommend this game to those who enjoy this genre, especially if you liked the predecessor, but again, be warned that this is going to take a mountain of your time.

I've owned this game for quite awhile but started playing it as I waited for Fantasy Life to come out. I'm so glad I did. I adored Portia and knew I would like Sandrock but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. For the most part everything is improved - the story telling, the characters, gameplay mechanics, the world in general. You can happily sink hours into this game as you're kept genuinely engaged.

When I first started this game, I met this cowboy-looking fellow who insisted to me that he'd never received a single gift or handout in his entire life. Since I happened to have some spare jerky, I decided to give this man his first gift ever. He said to me that to call it "good" was an overstatement and to call it "bad" would be overreaching in the opposite direction. This is how I met Cooper, my favorite character in the game. The main story is really fun with lots of twists and turns. I love how this game has the balls to have three key characters betray the town and then be removed permanently (this also might be a decision tree, where you need to pick three characters over three other characters about midway through the game, to balance the town friendship upgrades.) I also found it entertaining that the most efficient way to make friends with people in the early game is to say hello and then whoop their butt in the arena each day. I recommend only romancing one character per playthrough. I romanced a botanist and a character that was later revealed to be a fed. While the game does let you have multiple girlfriends at once, things kinda fall apart at marriage (sorry, you can't build a harem - I tried.) When I married the botanist, the fed sent me a seething letter in the mail and it reset our relationship to associate. I didn't mind because I get a kick outta feds suffering but the consequences of having more than one relationship is something to keep in mind. Also, there's apparently a "caught cheating" metric where even just juggling multiple girlfriends and avoiding marriage could be problematic. The minor gripes I have about this game are related to the item descriptions (learning to toggle on item descriptions will solve like 90% of your early game confusion). However, there are a few descriptions that are a little to vague for me. Instead of telling me an item can be found by "log", "quarry", or kill a monster, how about including where on the map? You'll eventually memorize where everything is but you'll spend a while wondering around. I still haven't figured out where Yellow Lavender grows - as far as I can tell, you can only get it through a gift in the mail. Also, the finale of the game is a bit of a letdown. Everything leads up to a certain six star commission and once you build it, you sorta ride around the map and the mayor tells you the story's over and it's time to feel sad now. Like, Lady, I haven't even gotten married yet and I still need to clear the final dungeon. Also, that's the one and only time you'll ever have a reason to mine nano material. Your endgame workshop will be able to crank out 6 star commissions in a single day but they never give you another 6 star commission again. However, the bottom line is I highly recommend this game. The real climax is when you launch the main villain into space about 75% of the way through, which is fantastic and awesome. There's also heists, hijinks, and intrigue along the way.

my time at portia was so ugly, but i still had a lot of fun with it although the longevity wasn't that great. but this game? i was obsessed with it once playing 110 hours a few months ago and now im back onto that horse. i think its hilarious, incredibly fun, there's a lot to do honestly and the townspeople are written wonderfully. and the story? insane. i love this game.

So much fun! Enjoyed the story line, characters, and game play mechanics. If you enjoy games like Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons, I would highly recommend this game!

First game I 100%!! I could never 100 other similar games because I'm a one person gal. No matter how many replays I do, I marry same person, and never divorce! Ty! I love this game!

although i initially had some trouble trying to get into 'my time at portia', i love, love, LOVE 'my time at sandrock'. it can be a little intimidating at first, trying to get your head around all the mechanics of it, but please persist! i've played nearly 100 hours of it now and i don't think i'll be stopping soon. the gameplay itself feels so rewarding; getting to see the dilapidated town of sandrock, filled with people on the verge of defeat, flourish into a bustling little travel hub is so sweet and heartwarming. tl;dr: try this game out!!! i was so pleasantly surprised by it and i will 100% be keeping an eye on the game studio's next project!

I wasn't really into it, it was overwhelming and there was too much to learn. Nearly dropped it. Then someone said to stick with it until the stage is repaired and turn the speed down to .6 in the settings. So I did and it helped a lot, by the time the stage was done I had found my groove and it became really fun. I'm glad I stuck with it. Slower speed made getting stuff done way less stressful and allowed me time to just do whatever I wanted.

I liked My Time at Portia but that game felt a little half-baked. I feel that this game is the same way. I don't think that this company cares about producing quality games and only wants to make money because they never improve the previous games. I did enjoy the first one but I wish they improved the quality of the first one instead of creating a new game that featured the missing features for the first. Now, they are making yet another game in this "franchise". If you like the concept of this game or my time at portia, maybe wait for the next game cause it might actually be more baked then the last two.

God I love this game. I had a hard time committing the time in Portia, but this easily got me and continues to keep me entertained.

This game does everything its predecessor does, but better. Many of the systems in game have been updated and made more user friendly. Very impressed with what has improved in this game. Overall its a very fun game. Would recommend.

There's way too much going on right at the start of the game. I feel like i'm rushing from crisis to crisis and then i get a terrible review from a guy who literally dumps his work on me. I don't have time to do commissions. I don't have time for anything, really. I admit I don't play many life simulation games, and this is probably why. Also, the nacho libre wrestler who works for the church is the definition of a world class jerk.

I'm OBSESSED with this game. I've already bought all of the DLC, and now I'm waiting for My Time at Evershine. All of the My Time games are absolutely amazing. I love how unserious the quests can be, not to mention the perfect balance between being funny and also being serious when it's called for.

Best crafting sim I've seen and it's not even close, a crazy overachiever of a game that's just satisfying all around, gameplay wise and story wise. 10/10 on an emotional level, 9/10 if I'm being completely objective because there are some minor rough edges but I mean, comparing to other games of the genre I've played, comparing to all the underwhelming end products of much bigger studios and productions......yeah, 10/10 Gameplay: mostly standard crafting sims stuff but with proper inventory management, proper layout management and proper automation later on. You'd think you'd see these more often but you don't, and MTAS delivered. Pretty unique mines and mining actions too, and they didn't do the usual forced delays in late game mines like so many others do (lava lakes, reduced visibility, you know the kind) so, kudos on that too Story and characters: a big adventure that is at least 10 times the content, and satisfaction, of what I'd expect from a crafting sim. Colorful townspeople and romance options. Fully voiced. Abundant cinematics and actions. this crafting sim I picked up on a whim was a better story focused RPG than, well, actual story focused RPGs I've played in recent memories So yeah, Fantastic job Pathea, hit me with Evershine any time, can't wait

This is such a fantastic game. I’ve sunk well over 100 hours into it and not once was I bored. The story is really good, the characters have so much heart, one of the best slice of life games I’ve ever played. Can’t wait for evershine!

If you enjoyed the first series, Sandrock is a must buy for you on sales. It has everything the first game has to offer plus tons of quality of life features as well as customization. These are things that you should avoid completely when getting the game 1. DLCs - those are mostly cosmetic. One of them makes the game into a mini pokemon which isn't a big deal 2. Multiplayer - read the reviews and comments. In short, it is super underwhelming. 3. Community drama - There are loud minority which hates on woke, hates on game made by China etc In short, My Time at Sandrock is probably one of the best life sims game I've played. It beats Stardew Valley at everything (ie. story, gameplay, lore, NPCs, liveliness of the town, graphic) except the multiplayer feature, and probably music/sound effect).

This game is evolved version of Portia. The story improved, the style improved etc. It is a bit more challenging compare to Portia, since it is in a land where there are limited resources. After having played Portia, you can see how the dev worked to get the timeline of Portia story to match up with the Sandrock story. Highly recommend.

The writing in this game is incredibly smart and funny which is something I was expecting from a game like this. Sandrock has an INSANE amount of content packed into it's single player campaign and it runs flawlessly on steam deck. Was expecting to play it for a handful of hours but haven't put it down since starting

Super super fun, goofy, and surprisingly big game. Basically, if you liked Portia, this one is an upgrade in almost every aspect. There's some cool lore to explore as well! Lots of lovable characters and a nice story to follow. A few bugs here and there but most of them were pretty funny graphical bugs so I didn't mind much.

I normally dont like farming games but this game is amazing! Story is great combat is fun i love the fact you can have relationships and even have children! I'm not sure how far I am in the story but I wish the map was bigger (maybe I haven't unlocked the whole map yet) they should add a way to tell off Yan (he is a garbage NPC)

My Time at Sandrock isn’t just a game, it’s a whole world I fell into and didn’t want to leave. I love the characters so much I could tell you each of their quirks like they’re my actual neighbors. They’ve got personalities that stick with you, stories that tug at your heart, and little habits that make the town feel so alive. Every time I play, it doesn’t feel like I’m just farming or crafting, I feel like I’m going home.

I playing game like this. enjoyable and a lot of stuff you can do in this game. the story is enjoyable and unexpected too

I enjoyed every aspect of this game, great graphics, amazing story and even better characters.

So close to the perfect game fro me. I don't care about multiplayer though

played through the whole game on switch, now enjoying it with a couple mods on steam. such a good game, can't wait for evershine. pathea games really gets it

A really delightful game with a lot of character. I'm looking forward to their next one.

Much better than Portia, the multiplayer is a ton of fun!

It's fun, I've yet to play with friends but I'm sure it's even more fun that way

The story is genuinely so fun and different from things like Story of Seasons. The lore of this world is intriguing and can get pretty dark. I love the town mystery. The western theme is so great, the landscapes are so pretty. Been playing it nonstop for like, two weeks. Also I did encounter a camera glitch once, had to restart the game. Beyond that I've had no technical issues. ((Thanks to certain Tumblr artist's obsession with Pen for getting me to play this looool))

I have been obsessed with this game. I have over a hundred hours and moving quickly but still haven't beaten the main story line, let alone all the side quests and things. It's a really fun simulation game with an actual plot which has been fun. I was actualyl surprised at some of the plot twists (some of them I saw coming). It's been really fun! Would definitely recommend, at least for solo playing (I haven't played multiplayer but I have heard there isn't much of a story and it's more of a sandbox world).

This is one of my all time favorite games. So much to do, and unlike many games of this genre it has a wonderful and intriguing story line to follow and that gets you invested into the world. I love that it isn't solely centered around farming, but also has crafting. I love all the NPCs, they all have their own distinct personality that makes Sandrock such a fun game to explore and play. If only I could play it for the first time again, my life heart would be so happy.

Great game with better updates & gameplay than Portia, really like it +1

Enjoyable game. Great graphics and questing is fun

Beside the grind and clunky combat game is about 7/10 it took me 3 tries to get in to it but it was worth it, specially the npc interaction and the place changing when you progress in the story.

To be honest, I was debating about getting this game. Until a certain bandit got my attention and that made me get it XD. Overall, this game is very fun, few bugs every now and then. Can't wait for the new game to come out soon!

My Time at Sandrock has ruined me for other games. Everything about this game was satisfying, including when I had a glitch that required me to send my save file to the developers - they fixed it immediately and sent it back to me! The characters were heartwarming and had well developed personalities. The dialogue was often hilarious. It is the kind of game that you mourn when finishing. I cannot recommend it enough.

Truthfully, in my humble opinion, this is one of the best cozy games out there. It has something for everybody. I think the combat, while simple, is interesting for a cozy game. There are different weapons you can fight with that change your fighting style. The mining is very satisfying and I appreciate that you really only focus on mining for materials. The map is rather big and I haven't really ventured outside of Sandrock yet. I want to commend the NPCs and the writing there because they feel like people living in this world. They have fun quirks about them and, in general, feel more fleshed out then I've seen in other cozy games (or games in general). There are decent amount of romancable options and they all seem rather interesting. There's everything to love about My Time at Sandrock. I would highly recommend grabbing this, either for full price or when it goes on sale for half every so often.

Great game for non stressful game. one of my overall favorites.

Once the grind kicks in, there's no stopping. This game is awesome and there's so much to do! Love all the diverse character stories and personalities, makes the town super charming and immersive. Got the game on a whim over the weekend and haven't been able to stop playing since. 10/10 yeehaws, Sandrock great.

Slow burn to start, but a great game once you get into the meat of it.

the game is really good, especially when compared to Portia. it does have some flaws, but i'm pretty sure a lot of the glitched were simply because i had mods turned on so I have no way of knowing which things were because of that and which weren't. i genuinely think a lot of the criticism about this game is blown out of proportion, especially hate thrown at different characters. pros: I love the characters, especially Justice and Unsuur. I love how silly people are in this game, I feel like Portia was too scared to be silly and this wasn't. the art style is pretty good, tbh i prefer this art style to the new game's art style but who knows, maybe it'll grow on me. the plot is pretty good, there were some rough patches but no game is perfect. i genuinely feel like they had a better idea on what they wanted to do with this game and it definitely shows. cons: THE PACING. there are some missions where its just "okay sit and wait for this to happen", the most egregious being wait a full week for some trees to grow. you'll get super fun missions that will immediately be followed by building complicated thing that takes ages to complete. another bad thing is how drastic of a change it is when [spoiler]Logan rejoins the town. He gets forced into nearly every mission and he pretty much replaces Justice and Unsuur. I get they wanted to add as much Logan content they could because he joins 2/3rds of the way through the plot but i was getting sick of him and he was my husband. I hate how you're a civil corp member, but you literally never team up with Unsuur again and you only team up with Justice 2 times. I genuinely wanted Justice to step in and tell Logan this is civil corp business and to go away. Not to mention Mi-an is also pretty much written out of the story towards the end. I loved being a building duo with her and then they pretty much just reduce her from a main character to a side character you see every so often.[/spoiler] Another issue I have is the kickstarter goals. There's a lot of fun goals that didn't get reached and it's pretty much a too bad, so sad, situation. I feel like they should still do all the kickstarter goals, but just have them be updates later on in the game and not a feature on release day. Like being able to romance every available adult. I WANT ZEKE. I get not doing like special in game items, but major mechanics like that should still be added in imo. there's definite favoritism when it comes to romances. some get full fleshed out post-marriage missions, others get literally nothing. Nia's eyebrows are too dark. In conclusion, it's a great game and i definitely recommend it. I've played through twice and it was still fun. except for waiting a week for some trees to grow. i still hated that. is it worth $40? Yeah, but only if you plan on playing it more than once. If not, maybe wait for a sale.

The whole My Time franchise are some of the better cozy games. They can engross your attention. My least favorite part of the game is the platform stuff. Never was very good with platform-based gameplay. But fortunately, My Time at Sandrock has plenty of normal, non-platform gameplay to make up for it.

Very fun! I'm very new to the game still even with 40 hours already played, but i'm loving this so far! My critique so far is some of the voice-acting can be jarring. Such as Pablo consistently switching accents, but it isn't a huge deal for me. Also the characters don't have a lot of expressions outside of cutscenes-- they kinda just stare and lipsync what they are saying haha. Otherwise, again, its not a deterrant, just something that would be nice to touch up on. Give some polishing! Ill come and edit this as i continue on with the game, but for right now I definitely am enjoying the game!

Fantastic and unique! Also, has plenty of content with and amazing story.

its fun to say pg 13 but questionable things in worldchat and run around and mine and piddle around town when your relaxing for like 20 mins at home