The Shepherd
After finding an old picture of your grandfather on a camel, you decide to leave the city and set off into the serenity of the desert. In order to become a great rider, just like he was. Train your herd, befriend desert-folk, fight predators, and navigate the mysteries of the desert.
RPGSimulation
Released
22 Mar 2022
4 years ago
N/A
VGDB Score
Be the first to review
86%
7 user reviews
Overview
Summary
After finding an old picture of your grandfather on a camel, you decide to leave the city and set off into the serenity of the desert. In order to become a great rider, just like he was. Train your herd, befriend desert-folk, fight predators, and navigate the mysteries of the desert.
Description
About This Game
The Shepherd is a 2D, single-player game that combines RPG elements with a unique blended time-based turn-based battle system. Set in the deserts of Saudi Arabia.
key Features
- Protect your sheep from predators in turn-based battles where your attacks are made using a unique time-based bar mechanic that minimizes your dependence on luck. Each of these predators has their own special attacks and abilities.
- Feed your sheep as they roam around the grassland eating grass patches they encounter, or if they’re lucky stumbling upon special flowers which increase their stats. Once the sheep have been fed, you can shave off their wool to sell in the market.
- Buy and upgrade your weapons to help you defeat stronger predators. Each weapon has a different battle bar that can be enhanced with upgrades.
- Strengthen your sheep by increasing their core stats of beauty, fertility and agility.
- Breed your sheep to make various genetic combinations each with their own appearance and attributes.
- Meet variety of desert-folk and help them with their problems. Help them and they will help you back with gifts, some helpful advice, and some not so helpful advice.
- Find the 6 mystic wells by seeking out the maps that will lead to them. When your sheep drink from these wells you will be able to select special upgrades for them. Unique to each bread.
