About This Game

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.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The game uses a small amount of AI-generated textures, materials as assets.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains some mild horror elements and adult themes. While there are tension-building sequences meant to be unnerving, the game does not depict excessive graphic violence or gore.

The storyline explores mature subject matter, including supernatural occurrences and disturbing situations. However, it does not contain any explicit sexual content. There are references to alcohol and drug use in certain contexts.

Potentially unsettling topics such as death, mental instability, and psychological trauma are present, but they are portrayed respectfully without gratuitous detail. There may be some jump scares and creepy imagery/environments.

Overall, the game maintains a suspenseful and eerie tone rather than relying on shocking visceral content. However, parental guidance is still recommended for younger audiences due to the game's mature thematic elements and unsettling horror overtones throughout the experience.