Dystopian farming takes a unique spin in My Time at Sandrock, the sequel to My Time at Portia, offering an extensive character customization process. My Time at Sandrock takes place in the same universe as My Time at Portia, but follows a new Builder as they settle in a town based on the «wild west». While the game has only just entered early access, there are already a number of promising features that build on popular mechanics from the previous title, including satisfying character creation.
Farming simulation games are a popular and increasingly sought-after genre that offer players a relaxed and low-impact gameplay experience. While many older farming sim games have been set in worlds with few problems, recent narratives have become more complex. For example, Stardew Valley's battle against JojaMart depicts the effects of commercial industry on small, farming towns, while My Time at Portia explores a world being rebuilt after societal collapse. While these stories can be more emotionally complex than other easy-going titles, they provide players with exciting new ways to engage in relatively simple and repetitive primary mechanics.
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However, with more complex storylines, the importance of unique playable characters and customization options increases. Many titles like My Time at Sandrock learn more heavily into the RPG genre of gaming, with the main protagonist solving problems in the town and building relationships with NPCs through questlines and overarching plot points. Because of this, the ability to create unique characters that are relatable to the player help increase immersion and satisfaction both during menial farming tasks and when creating
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