Archeo: Shinar

Interesting management game but it falls completely short in immersion.

Archeo: Shinar, developed and published by Artists Entertainment, is a witty and multifaceted management simulation that explores the business side of archaeology—a subject rarely seen in gaming. Rather than letting players live out the cinematic fantasy of being an adventurer in the field, it throws them into the bureaucratic, financial, and ethical struggles behind every expedition. You play as the head of an archaeological organization during the golden age of exploration, juggling staff, funding, politics, and morality as you pursue fame and fortune in uncovering ancient artifacts. It’s a game that satirizes the romance of archaeology while celebrating the thrill of discovery, delivering a complex mix of humor, strategy, and tough choices. The core gameplay revolves around managing your team of researchers, explorers, and assistants while preparing expeditions to exotic, dangerous regions around the world. Every decision—from who to hire and how to train them, to which site to excavate and how much risk to take—carries long-term consequences. Your employees have individual stats, personalities, and needs; pushing them too hard or ignoring their well-being can lead to fatigue, …

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TL;DR - Poorly made, feels incomplete/unpolished - Poor artistic, UI and tutorial choices - Min-maxing is encouraged, but not fulfilling - Generally disappointing I hadn't even started the game and I had a lot to say. Music The menu theme when you start the game is amusingly short at about 25 seconds and, annoyingly, it doesn't loop well. Think triumphant exploration music that concludes abruptly before starting back up again. It was grating. I will grant that once I started a game, the main menu theme changed to something that looped a lot better. Disregarding that, the music is really delightful in general. There's an in-game record player where you can select background music. The vibes range from up-beat and exploratory to really chill and lovely. Personally, I really like both the Postcards songs. Sad to see non of the music is on Spodify. Voice Acting There is voice acting in this game. An interesting choice, as I feel a game like this wouldn't need voice acting, save for maybe the "letter from my father" intro sequence. Which, by the way, isn't volume mixed correctly. The other voice actors are about on the same volume level while the intro sequence is way too lou…

Got it for free on reddit giveaway :D Solid game but not my cup of tea. Not gonna lie, love the artstyle

Love the idea of this game, but the gameplay loop is very minimalist and dull.