Review Vakil 5/5 · Aug 8, 2024
Indie title well worth your time
Islands of the Caliph is a grid-based, dungeon-crawler style rpg taking place in a low magic, fantasy world based on Islamic mythology. Game mechanics are pretty simple; move, block, attack, heal, improve gear, eat, and sleep. The unnamed PC finds themselves traveling across 9 islands carrying out various quests that culminate in
Islands of the Caliph is a grid-based, dungeon-crawler style rpg taking place in a low magic, fantasy world based on Islamic mythology. Game mechanics are pretty simple; move, block, attack, heal, improve gear, eat, and sleep. The unnamed PC finds themselves traveling across 9 islands carrying out various quests that culminate in
The story is well-told. Behind the story, there is some really beautiful music and nicely done pixel art. I especially enjoyed that, as someone who grew up appreciating the beauty and poetry that can be a part of Islamic culture, we get a game that focuses on that beauty and poetry at a time when so much of the discussion about the religion is very negative.
Definitely a recommendation if you're looking for a nice, indie pixel RPG.