Basil and the Isles of Spice

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Basil and the Isles of Spice is a single player casual action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Leviathan and was released on September 20, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Join Basil the Basilisk as she runs, jumps, and glides through the Isles of Spice on her journey to become the new Shaman of her village. Along the way to collect the mystical crystals, she'll meet a colorful cast of characters who will grow alongside her and help her uncover the secret of the caldera.

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Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

music5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Charming visuals and art direction, creating a relaxing atmosphere that evokes nostalgia.
Fun and intuitive platforming mechanics with a versatile moveset, making exploration enjoyable.
A delightful short experience that showcases the developers' passion and creativity, leaving players wanting more.

Significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and camera glitches that detract from gameplay.
Very short playtime, with many players wishing for more content and levels to explore.
Some gameplay mechanics feel unpolished, such as unclear navigation and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its seamless transitions and ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting well with the game's aesthetic and atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the light, tropical vibes and catchy tunes, which contribute to a pleasant and immersive environment. Additionally, the subtle character sounds and interactions add depth, making the soundtrack an integral part of the gameplay.
- “The music and the ways the characters make subtle noises while performing actions is a nice touch; there is no voice acting, however, the lack of it doesn't take away from the experience.”
- “The light, tropical music and sound effects were phenomenal, and I want to praise the sound team specifically for that immersion.”
- “The art style is lovely, the animation is well done, and the music is catchy.”
- “The music is relatively seamless as it transitions between different areas, and fits together well as a game soundtrack should.”
- “The artstyle's lovely, the animation's well done, and the music's catchy.”
- “I really liked the art direction and chill summer vibe music.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cool environments, fun characters, and polished art style, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, some reviews note that while the visuals are nice, they are not groundbreaking and could be improved, emphasizing that impressive graphics alone do not compensate for gameplay quality. Overall, the game features modern graphics with a charming aesthetic, but lacks extensive customization options.
- “Cool environments, fun characters, nice visuals.”
- “The art style is very well presented; it feels polished and runs smoothly.”
- “The art style's lovely, the animation's well done, and the music's catchy.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Almost no graphical adjustments can be made.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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Overall, the gameplay is characterized by good mechanics and a fun aesthetic, but it suffers from issues like sensitivity settings and a lack of depth in gameplay elements. While the mechanics are accessible for younger players, the game could benefit from additional features to enhance the experience and address concerns like stick drift.
- “Great aesthetic and fun gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are simple enough for young children to get the hang of and still have fun.”
- “A setting for movement sensitivity might help, since I've been dealing with stick drift for a while now, and that really impacted my gameplay when combined with how fast Basil moves.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the mouse sensitivity was probably the biggest issue.”
- “Adding more game mechanics that work around Basil's gameplay would make this a really fun experience.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting frequent FPS drops below 10 on a 1080p monitor. Many users express a strong desire for a performance optimization patch to enhance gameplay, particularly for controller support, as the current setup is deemed inadequate for mouse users. Overall, while the game shows promise, its lack of polish and optimization detracts from the experience.
- “Aside from some performance problems, this was very interesting; I would love to see a complete and more polished version.”
- “A performance optimization patch would really help.”
- “Please, optimization matters.”
- “Controller optimized, just useless if you use the mouse.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Basil and the Isles of Spice" follows the charming journey of Basil as she strives to become the new shaman of her village, featuring a mix of main quests and enjoyable side quests. While players appreciate the game's cute characters and engaging gameplay, some note that the story is relatively short, leaving them wanting more. Overall, it offers a delightful and accessible narrative experience within its platforming framework.
- “Basil and the Isles of Spice is a 3D platformer about Basil's journey to become the new shaman of her village. She has to overcome challenges, and I have to say I love all the characters. The gameplay is very fun and easy to get the hang of, and even though the camera can bug out at times, I still enjoyed it to the end. I hope they make a part 2 of it!”
- “Beautiful game, lovely movement, and a fun bite-sized story!”
- “It has an easy main quest line and a fun side quest searching for items.”
- “My only complaint is the story is so short.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as relaxing and peaceful, contributing to a stress-relieving experience for players.
- “Overall, the atmosphere was very relaxing, which helped me to relieve a bit of stress.”
- “+ peaceful atmosphere”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with numerous glitches that can cause players to get stuck in various locations. Despite these issues, many users still find the experience enjoyable.
- “A little buggy but still enjoyable.”
- “There are a lot of bugs and glitches; you can get stuck in many places.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted through its lovely character designs, contributing to an overall pleasant experience, despite some technical issues with the camera.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a valuable source of emotional support, often turning to it for comfort and stress relief during challenging times.
- “I will definitely end up playing again when I need an emotional pick-me-up and want to de-stress.”

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Basil and the Isles of Spice is a casual action adventure game with fantasy theme.

Basil and the Isles of Spice is available on PC and Windows.

Basil and the Isles of Spice was released on September 20, 2024.

Basil and the Isles of Spice was developed by Leviathan.

Basil and the Isles of Spice has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its optimization.

Basil and the Isles of Spice is a single player game.

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