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Provence-like Sci-Fi world Awaits: Unravel Mysteries in Caravan SandWitch

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Indie developer Plane Toast, in collaboration with indie publisher Dear Villagers, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure set in a beautifully crafted, Sci-Fi Provence-like world called Cigalo. Launching in 2024 on Steam, Epic, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, Caravan SandWitch invites players to embark on a heartfelt journey unveiling the mysteries of Cigalo to find their missing sister.

Caravan SandWitch is already showing up on the big stage! It was featured at the AG French Direct a few hours ago. Stay tuned because we will have a Wholesome news for you Directly in your inbox REALLY soon! Who knows, maybe it will be an exclusive demo, keep updated by wishlisting the game.




Featuring a hopeful post-apocalyptic setting, diverse characters, and a strong sense of community, this cozy, semi-open world adventure emphasizes exploration, inclusivity, and environmental themes. Players will traverse a rich landscape in their customizable van, interacting with various inhabitants and uncovering the mysteries of Cigalo.

Originally from Provence, in the south of France, the founders of Plane Toast were inspired by the landscapes of their childhood to create the universe of Caravan SandWitch. The game tackling themes close to the heart of both the team members, such as representation in video games, ecology and accessibility for all.

This is a heartfelt message from the indie studio on why you should wishlist the game and come along the journey with us!

"We are thrilled to finally announce Caravan SandWitch! After two years of passionate development, with its highs and lows and especially strong teamwork, we are really proud of the results. It is definitely a dream come true! We have tried to put as much of ourselves as possible in this game. The scenery takes place in our childhood landscapes of Provence, and all the themes mentioned in the game are really close to our hearts. Knowing that people will follow our work, play our game or even livestream is really exciting!" - Plane Toast

Synopsis
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

In Caravan SandWitch, embark on a journey across a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take. Interact with the communities on Cigalo, help them with their tasks and meet new people along the way. Take your time to explore the world, whether in your van or on foot. Life is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world.

Key Features
Explore a Provence-like World
Equipped with your van and an array of essential tools, you set out on a quest to find your missing sister. Upgrade your van throughout your adventure and explorations to open up new passages and ruins. From navigating treacherous terrain to uncovering ancient ruins, every step of your journey brings you closer to unraveling the truth behind your sister's disappearance.

An hopeful Post-Apocalypse
From a green planet to a desertic one due to human activities and sur-exploitation; discover on Cigalo the impact of humans and its population through your road trip. Meet the Reinetos, an old aboriginal species, the Robots left behind after the planet exploitation, the humans who stayed after everyone left for another planet, and the mysterious SandWitch. All of them live peacefully in Cigalo and help each other in this unwelcome environment.

Meet a diverse cast of characters
As you interact with the diverse characters you meet along the way, you'll come to understand that your community is your home. Help everyone and contribute your piece to the edifice, enabling everyone to live in harmony in an environment hostile to all civilizations due to over-exploitation.

A Game developed for All
Plane Toast made huge importance to create a game in which everyone can feel included, representing their vision of a world where communities help each other to overcome the environmental consequences of our world. Caravan SandWitch is written with an inclusive script, that represents a real community with its people and representation.


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I don't get these graphics. No sense of depth or scale, but the game clearly has vista's and distance and size. This weird ass mix of materials and surfaces, too, with lots of plain surfaces against all reason and others with gradient/metal sheen effects, but all looking cheap and some even out of place.

Look at the concrete buildings compared to metal parts compared to the van you drive in and the characters you meet. Its... neh. All could've come from different games.
 
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I actually don't mind the graphics, and if the story is good and engaging does it really matter?
 
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Im already a fan, french soundtrack, very oldschool french looking game, windwaker esc cell shaded graphics.
Just looks liek a fun place to roam around in.

Course we dont know anything really about it yet but colour me intrigued.
 
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