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Sand Castle

A date on the beach, small talk, a little bit of nostalgia and an important decision. All of that taking place to the accompaniment of the summer breeze.

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Developer
Alice Nowak
Publisher
Unusual Meaning, Diada Novels
Release
March 14, 2022
4 years and 142 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive99 reviews93.9%

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About the Game

Sand Castle is a short visual novel half an hour long. This is a story about a guy and a girl. Their past and present. Both sad and happy moments of their life together. Take this chance to relax after a hard day at work and enjoy a cosy evening while playing a nice game. So what are you waiting for? Feast your eyes on the peaceful vastness of the ocean, give your ear to the soothing sound of splashing waves, expose your skin to the summer breeze. Time stopped here so no need to hurry. Feel free to sympathize with the characters and ponder the common values of life.

Features:
• Three dates in one.
• Two endings following a difficult choice.
• Nice soundtrack and beautiful backgrounds.
• Gives a favorable psychological effect.
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