Beach Island Deluxe

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Beach Island Deluxe is a single player open world platformer game. It was developed by DigiPen Institute of Technology and was released on August 27, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Beach Island is a micro open-world platforming game set on the mysterious Beach Island. Scour the island for stars to open up the ancient gateway portal! There's plenty to explore and uncover on Beach Island, can you find all 12 stars?

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Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Beach Island Deluxe is a charming and nostalgic platformer that successfully captures the essence of classic 3D games like Super Mario 64 and Banjo Kazooie.
The game features enjoyable platforming mechanics, a colorful world to explore, and a variety of collectibles that enhance the gameplay experience.
As a free game, it offers great value, providing a fun and quick adventure that can be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for casual gaming sessions.

The game is very short, with many players wishing for additional content or a more substantial challenge, especially for 100% completion.
Controls can feel slippery and imprecise at times, which may lead to frustration during platforming sections.
The audio design, including music and sound effects, can become tiresome and may detract from the overall experience.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The graphics of the game are a mix of retro and modern styles, featuring pixel art and low-poly designs that evoke nostalgia for PS1 and N64 aesthetics. While some players appreciate the charming visuals and clean design, others criticize them as outdated and poorly executed. Overall, the graphics contribute to a unique aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience, despite some calls for improved polish and refinement.
- “The game is a simple and clean nerve-land mazer without any narrative affronts, aside from audiovisual aesthetics which evoke a simple carefree oasis surrounded by the far-off markers of an oceanic industry.”
- “Love the mix of pixel and low poly graphics, good music, simply yet snappy platforming, and has great controller support!”
- “Plus, I dig the stylized pixelated graphics and low poly counts; it gives this solo developed game a certain charm that I wish was more common.”
- “Graphics are a little outdated, but I think they were supposed to be.”
- “Game sucks, graphics are so outdated and poorly manufactured.”
- “It looks like a PS1 game with the graphics cranked on high.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its attitude and catchy nature, while others find it too loud, repetitive, or mismatched with the game's setting. Several users suggest that calmer or more fitting tracks would enhance the experience, as the current soundtrack can become tiresome and detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the music has its fans, many feel it needs improvement to better align with the game's atmosphere.
- “It has attitude in all the right places, a nice soundtrack, good physics for platforming, and a great showcase of collectibles through actions.”
- “Love the mix of pixel and low poly graphics, good music, simply yet snappy platforming, and has great controller support!”
- “I thought the sound direction was good for the most part; people are saying that the music should've been cut short at times since it loops, but I never really noticed.”
- “The sounds and music get tiresome to listen to after a short while.”
- “It lags badly even on low settings and the music hurts my ears.”
- “I'm navigating this weird beach with plant life, oil pipes, and Aztec structures; why does the music sound like I'm driving a car in Simpsons Hit and Run?”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet sharp mechanics that facilitate enjoyable platforming, reminiscent of titles like Super Mario 3D World. While the controls are generally tight, some players find them slightly awkward and the gameplay can feel floaty, particularly during sprinting. Overall, the game rewards creative thinking and exploration, offering a solid experience despite minor inconsistencies and a desire for more depth.
- “The mechanics and movement are simple and sharp, and platforming feels good in it.”
- “Mastering these mechanics also encourages and rewards players for thinking outside the box, such as finding shortcuts and obtaining stars in non-traditional ways.”
- “The gameplay is simple but also variable enough to allow for some cool tricks.”
- “The blowing mechanics from the fans feel inconsistent and annoying.”
- “The game mechanics and physics are absolutely not set up for a speed-run type scenario.”
- “Gameplay does feel a bit floaty and sluggish, especially when you just want to sprint and rush through everything, but as long as you aren't sprinting, you can get used to and adjust to the gameplay.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's narrative is minimal, focusing primarily on the simple mission of collecting scattered stars to open an exit portal. While players enjoy the gameplay, many express a desire for a more developed story and additional content, indicating that the current lack of narrative depth leaves room for improvement. Overall, the potential for a richer storyline is recognized, with players hoping for future expansions that include more biomes and a cohesive plot.
- “I love the game! It was a quick, fun experience, but I want to know the story behind the coffin. Hopefully, someone knows. I suggest everyone who is bored play it. 10/10.”
- “9/10! I think this game has a lot of potential, and I hope that the creators make more stars and biomes. Another thing I would like is a story.”
- “It would actually be really cool to see a full game with a story and different levels.”
- “There is no story or anything, it's just sorta there.”
- “9/10 I think this game has a lot of potential and I hope that the creators of this game make more stars and biomes. Another thing I would like is a story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The inclusion of a speedrunner mode enhances the game's replayability, offering players additional challenges and incentives to revisit the content.
- “The fact that there's a speedrunner mode in this game just adds more replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers different choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in again.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the game fresh every time I play.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have highlighted the emotional impact of the game, particularly appreciating a heartfelt message from the developers that encourages perseverance. This personal touch adds depth to the experience, making it not only enjoyable but also uplifting.
- “What really stood out to me was a heartfelt message from the developer, encouraging players not to give up.”
- “The creator's note is heartwarming... and it's a good game too!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with players noting that it is not well-suited for keyboard and mouse controls. While some users report achieving around 100 FPS on decent hardware, performance can significantly drop to as low as 30 FPS in certain areas, particularly on older systems.
- “Performance: I get around 100 FPS on an R5 5600X, but in some areas, it can dip down to around 40 FPS. Some of my friends with older hardware were getting around 30 FPS.”
- “Not optimized for keyboard and mouse controls.”
- “Performance: I get around 100 FPS on an R5 5600X, but in some areas it can dip down to around 40 FPS. Some of my friends with older hardware are getting around 30 FPS.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming simplicity and playful sound design, which appears to be crafted by the developer themselves, adding a personal touch that enhances the overall experience. Players find the game's lightheartedness and cute aesthetic to be endearing, contributing to its appeal as a love project.
- “This feels like it was made in a semester's time by an experienced game developer as a love project; funny enough, most of that is the case.”
- “It's so cute and simple; it seems to me that the developer used his own voice to produce all these funny sounds, and it turned out pretty fitting for the game's theme.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users noting its nostalgic similarities to Mario 64, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “I loved the atmosphere and the similarities to Mario 64.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of games, highlighting the stress associated with battle passes, seasonal event challenges, competitive rankings, and the overall demands of farming and grinding in difficult gameplay.
- “Have you stressed yourself out with battle passes, seasonal event challenge deadlines, competitive rankings, farming, grinding, and just plain hard games?”

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Beach Island Deluxe is a open world platformer game.

Beach Island Deluxe is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 80 hours playing Beach Island Deluxe.

Beach Island Deluxe was released on August 27, 2022.

Beach Island Deluxe was developed by DigiPen Institute of Technology.

Beach Island Deluxe has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Beach Island Deluxe is a single player game.

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