I was really enjoying the first two-thirds of this game. But in the final third, I got stuck because I advanced before completing certain tasks—tasks the game gave no clear hints about. When I tried to go back and trigger the missed dialogues and interactions, most of them couldn’t be fixed. This also broke the atmosphere, since some dialogues referenced events I had already completed. On top of that, there’s a major game design flaw: in one section, you’re not supposed to use an important item, because if you do, you lose it forever. The game gives you absolutely no clue about this. The only way to avoid losing the item is by either following a walkthrough or being the kind of player who keeps multiple save files and can reload an older one. In my case, I overwrited my only save file because I felt like the item was supposed to break in the point of the game I was. I’m not sure if losing the item blocks progress entirely, but it certainly makes the game much more frustratin...
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About This Game

“Shh...
Keep quiet...
Don’t say anything.
You have nothing to worry about.
That’s just a monster growling...
The monster inside the closet.
Hehe.
Just kidding.
Alright then...
So you’re not sleepy yet, hm?
In that case, I’ll tell you a scary story.
It’s so scary you might not be able to take it.
It’s the story of the Sand Man...”
This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games.
In The Sand Man, you play as Sophie Grundler, a girl suffering from Insomnia. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into town to discover that everyone else has fallen asleep.
After attempting to wake those she knows, the true terror of her reality awakens and she must make the decision to save everyone.
Will she succeed with the exhaustion setting in?
In commemoration of the game's Steam release, achievements, and multi-language localization have been added.
Features
- 2D horror-adventure featuring exploration and action elements
- Wide range of hardcore expressions of violence
- Multiple endings
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User Reviews
Mostly Positive
4 user reviews
75%
Positive
User #849761
english
5 hrs at review
User #633459
english
5 hrs at review
It's different from "The Crooked Man", but I still enjoyed it. The Story is good, but you might get lost during it's gameplay. Other than that I'd recommend it
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 or Greater
- Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 66 MB available space
FAQ
How much does The Sand Man cost?
The Sand Man costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for The Sand Man?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or Greater Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated graphics DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 66 MB available space
What platforms is The Sand Man available on?
The Sand Man is available on Windows PC.
Is The Sand Man worth buying?
The Sand Man has 75% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was The Sand Man released?
The Sand Man was released on Jan 29, 2018.
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