Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand

QZQ Studio · September 16, 2024 · Adventure, Puzzle, Choose Your Own Adventure, Collectathon, 3D

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Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand price by region

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand costs $2.19 in Georgia (USD), £2.49 in the United Kingdom, $2.99 in the United States, €2.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$3.89 in Canada, NZ$4.49 in New Zealand, A$4.50 in Australia, R$10.49 in Brazil and zł13.11 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.19 $2.19 — 2
United Kingdom £2.49 £2.49 — 2
United Statesyour region $2.99 $2.99 — 2
Europe (EUR) €2.99 €2.99 — 2
Canada CA$3.89 CA$3.89 — 2
New Zealand NZ$4.49 NZ$4.49 — 2
Australia A$4.50 A$4.50 — 2
Brazil R$10.49 R$10.49 — 2
Poland zł13.11 zł13.11 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand

About the Game

Abnormal 1999: Sand Realm is a suspenseful puzzle-solving game. You will play as "An", who has been exiled by the compass, to uncover the secrets of the exiled land, activate the compass, and escape.

Story Background

The fate of exile is like an endless river, taking An to a distant and unfamiliar place. A flame of unyielding spirit burns in An's heart. She knows that sooner or later, either Sam or SU will find her. Until then, An must first find a way to leave this place.

Game Highlights

  • Dynamic Perspective Experience: Freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, observe the environment from different angles, and discover hidden clues.
  • Intricately Designed Puzzles: Each puzzle is meticulously crafted, testing both logical thinking and keen observation, bringing you pure puzzle-solving pleasure.
  • Gripping Story: As you delve deeper into the journey, you will gradually uncover the secrets behind the exile, experiencing an adventure full of suspense and emotional resonance.
  • Immersive Atmosphere: Exquisite visuals and sound effects create a mysterious and captivating sand world, making you feel as if you are truly there.

Made by a Solo Indie Developer

Hello everyone, my name is Uncle Q. Welcome to the puzzle game world of QZQ Studio. "The Compass and the Sand" is the sixth installment in the Abnormal 1999 series. I am a passionate solo game developer who has been creating suspenseful puzzle games. My previous works include the "MeiQi" series and the "The Adventures of Lin Shanhai" series. I enjoy what I do, and I am active on social media and in groups. You can find me on Bilibili/Xiaohongshu/Douyin/QQ groups. Feel free to interact with me.

To learn more about Sand Realm and other puzzle games and benefits from QZQ Studio, you can join the QQ group: 190122625

Abnormal 1999 Series

This game, "The Compass and the Sand", is the sixth episode of the first season of the Abnormal 1999 series. The previous five episodes are "With in the Obscurity", "Apartment of Death", "SU - Unlocking the 4th Dimension", "Hyperspace", and "Sector 49". You can enter the Abnormal 1999 series from any episode in this series, and I will provide a fresh experience in each episode.

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand continues the series' exploration-focused mystery gameplay with a desert setting and more linear structure than previous entries. Players praise the atmospheric world-building and challenging puzzle design that rewards careful observation, though many note the lack of waypoints or visual guidance makes progression frustratingly obtuse, and the linear map design feels more restrictive than earlier installments.

Recommended Sep 18, 2024
Sixth chapter in the series that revolves around a strange family that travels through different worlds. Disclaimer: since gameplay is similar throughout the entire series, part of the review will be copied from previous titles. This time you take the role of the mother that finds herself in some sort of desert world. Compared to previous titles, you don’t have complete freedom of exploring the whole map. There’s a more linear path with the center point and four roads leading to different spots, and later you remove a fog that leads to another area. The objective remains the same from previous games. Your task is to explore and look for clues. For those unfamiliar with the series, this is a very hard game. The main challenge is that there are no waypoints or visual aids that would help you spot clues. They might be extremely small, making it easy to overlook them. All collected clues are recorded in your mind and can be reviewed. Unlike the previous few chapters where you had to combine clues and find the right combinations, this game throws that away. While it’s true that sometimes you got a feeling of accomplishment when you found the right combination, the game didn’t have …
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