Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure

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Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure is a single player action game. It was developed by Andy Howard Games and was released on February 28, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure" is a game where you explore a mysterious island filled with puzzles and secrets. As Andy, the main character, you must uncover the truth behind the island's strange happenings and find your missing father. With unique hand-drawn graphics and a captivating storyline, this game offers an immersive and challenging experience for adventure game enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a cute concept and nice atmosphere, with enjoyable music and some funny jokes.
It's a short game that can be entertaining for those who appreciate classic point-and-click adventures.
The developer shows promise and has been responsive to feedback, indicating potential for improvement in future projects.

The game is extremely short, often taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
Puzzles are overly simplistic and the plot is predictable, lacking depth and engagement.
The voice acting and animations are subpar, contributing to a low production value that detracts from the overall experience.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally viewed as predictable and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its short length and lack of engaging puzzles or dialogue. While some appreciate the initial concept and art style, they feel the execution falls flat, resulting in a narrative that feels rushed and poorly developed. Overall, the story is seen as a missed opportunity, with potential that was not fully realized.
- “It has a great concept for story, setting, characters, atmosphere... everything has a great concept to it!”
- “I thought the backgrounds were lovely; they had a sort of storybook pastel cutout look that's neat.”
- “The storyline is pretty good, but the ending in itself is a little lackluster.”
- “The dialogues were extremely boring and there was no interesting plot or puzzles at all in this game.”
- “The art and animation abilities of the developer were limited and as a result, the script was written to convince the player that the glaring plot holes are acceptable.”
- “It only has one path for you to play, very easy puzzles, story is lacking, and felt like a demo.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its originality and atmosphere, while others find it repetitive or annoying, particularly if they dislike certain styles like Mexican trumpets. Overall, it is noted as a fun addition that complements the cute concept, though some players feel it could benefit from further refinement.
- “It has great music and a nice atmosphere.”
- “The music was pleasant and on theme too.”
- “And it is original music, written just for the game.”
- “The music track is annoying unless you have a penchant for Mexican trumpets, which sadly I don't.”
- “It has repetitive music.”
- “The music is original, written just for the game, but it doesn't enhance the experience.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
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The gameplay is criticized for its ultra-slow mechanics, requiring significant patience from players, and is deemed insufficient to justify any associated costs. Reviewers also note the mediocre art style and flat voice acting, contributing to an overall stiff and unengaging experience.
- “You will need a lot of patience with this game due to the ultra slow mechanics used.”
- “Not enough gameplay to warrant a fee.”
- “The voice acting was flat, the style choices hard on the eyes, and overall gameplay too stiff.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received a score of 7/10, with reviewers noting that while they are nice, they fall into the realm of mediocrity and could be improved. The overall art style and visual presentation do not stand out significantly, but are commendable given that the game was developed by a single individual.
- “The graphics were nice, but could have been somewhat better; the story was good, but felt not very well thought out.”
- “The game can be completed in half an hour, and while there is nothing spectacular about the story, music, or artwork, it's still pretty impressive for just one guy.”
- “The art style is mediocre at best, as is the general gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by excellent music and a well-developed concept that enhances the story, setting, and characters. Overall, it creates an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “It has great music and a nice atmosphere.”
- “It has a great concept for story, setting, characters, atmosphere... everything has a great concept to it!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a collection of amusing jokes complemented by appealing artwork, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience.
- “Some funny jokes and nice art in my opinion.”

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Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure is a action game.

Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure is available on PC and Windows.

Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure was released on February 28, 2017.

Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure was developed by Andy Howard Games.

Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Bayou Island: Point and Click Adventure is a single player game.

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