7.0
Signs of the Sojourner is an intriguing deck-builder with a great cast of characters and integrated story and gameplay. While there are some glaring flaws with its mechanics, this is a nice relaxing game that teaches the beauty of communication.
Signs of the Sojourner
Echodog Games · May 14, 2020
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Signs of the Sojourner is a narrative card game about relationships and communication. As you explore the world your experiences will change you. How will you grow? What will you leave behind? Who will you become?
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- 8.0The story is too slow, the card play is not engaging enough, and the gap between the two elements is never actually bridged. Signs of the Sojourner remains a bizarre experiment, that had potential, but where the artists stumbled being tripped by their own feet.
- It’s easy enough to learn, and you’ll get the hang of it after a while. It’s just the RNG that will throw you for a loop. As frustrating as it was at times, I still enjoyed my time with Signs of the Sojourner. It’s certainly worth checking out.
- 8.0While frustrating at times, Signs of the Sojourner does a fantastic job of nailing the actual flow of communication in the form of a card game. It also provides an excellent sense of freedom. By the time I got to one of the game’s multiple endings, I really felt like my actions and choices had earned it.
- 8.7If you’re looking for something different and unique then Signs of the Sojourner deserves your attention. Its simple-to-learn card game mechanic does a fantastic job of symbolizing a lot of the core concepts of communication, and once you learn the best tactics to use you’ll want to experience everything the game has to offer.
- 7.0There are some parts that don't quite work. A fatigue system discourages you from prolonged excursions and can make things tricky, and the limited number of cards means you're rarely fully prepared to speak with everyone. Overall, though, we'd say it's a successful experiment, and a breath of fresh air among all the usual noise.
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