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Card Survival: Tropical Island

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95%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, optimization
95% User Score Based on 504 reviews

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Card Survival: Tropical Island is a single player simulation game. It was developed by WinterSpring Games and was released on September 16, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Card Survival: Tropical Island" is a card-based survival game where you must navigate life as a castaway on a deserted island. With a simple but deep system, players must explore, craft tools, and manage their needs to survive. The game features realistic simulations, tons of content, and character creation, with choices determining your physical and mental traits, skills, and starting conditions. Explore more than 16 different environments and track various aspects of your character's health and well-being.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 504 reviews
gameplay39 positive mentions
grinding25 negative mentions

  • The game offers an incredibly deep and engaging survival experience, with a variety of mechanics that keep players invested.
  • The turn-based gameplay allows for strategic planning, making every decision impactful and rewarding.
  • Frequent updates from the developers show a commitment to improving the game and responding to community feedback.
  • The user interface can be clunky and overwhelming, requiring excessive scrolling and clicking to manage inventory and actions.
  • The game can be punishingly difficult, with many players experiencing frequent deaths due to unforeseen mechanics or resource management issues.
  • Some mechanics and interactions are not clearly explained, leading to confusion and frustration for new players.
  • gameplay
    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Card Survival: Tropical Island" is characterized by its deep and intricate mechanics, which provide a satisfying and engaging experience despite the game's simple graphics and interface. Players appreciate the intuitive card-based system that supports exploration, crafting, and survival, although some mechanics can be opaque and challenging to grasp initially. Overall, the game offers a compelling and addictive gameplay loop that encourages experimentation and strategy, making it a must-try for fans of survival games.

    • “The gameplay is fun and engaging; it's one of those games that will keep you up playing well past your bedtime.”
    • “Amazingly fun and addictive game with all kinds of fun challenges and mysteries and a very satisfying gameplay loop.”
    • “The game has both very simple and more complicated mechanics, and figuring out everything you can do is an absolute treat.”
    • “On pretty much anything where 95% of the gameplay involves me running from point to point to point just so I can make or do one thing.”
    • “Gameplay mechanics are too random and inconsequential.”
    • “The only complaint I have about this game is that a lot of mechanics are completely opaque.”
  • graphics
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally described as simple and stylized, prioritizing functionality over visual extravagance, which allows players to focus on its complex mechanics. While some players initially found the graphics unappealing, many noted that the minimalist art style effectively supports the immersive gameplay experience, making it engaging despite its lack of high-end visuals. Overall, the graphics serve as a backdrop to a deep and addictive survival game, appealing to those who value gameplay depth over graphical fidelity.

    • “Graphically, the game uses clean, stylized graphics which make every card easily recognizable.”
    • “While most survival games oversimplify concepts in order to focus on action, this game has a simple graphical style and interface which is easy to approach, but difficult to master--and which disguises an understanding of survival scenarios which would make expert outdoorsfolk sit up and take notice.”
    • “The graphics are simple, but effective.”
    • “Very basic graphics and hardly any sound.”
    • “The only thing holding it back is the graphics.”
  • grinding
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the depth and variety of skills and activities available, such as farming, crafting, and combat. However, some find the late-game experience tedious and overly grindy, particularly in terms of skill leveling and inventory management, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the turn-based mechanics help mitigate some of the grind, players suggest that improvements could be made to streamline tasks and enhance replayability.

    • “My only problem is once you make it through your first year the game can feel pretty stagnant and the end game content can feel kinda 'grindy' but I think with a couple of updates it'll be fine.”
    • “The game is generally speaking fun, but it has some elements that are just way too grindy, such as leveling up various skills.”
    • “The mid-to-end-game is a horribly unbalanced, tedious, micromanagement fest.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Card Survival: Tropical Island" is minimal and largely driven by player imagination, as the game lacks extensive narration and relies on sparse in-game texts. Players create their own characters with unique traits and can craft personal backstories, leading to a rich, self-generated narrative experience despite the game's card-based mechanics. Overall, while the game does not offer a traditional storyline, it allows for immersive storytelling through survival scenarios and character development.

    • “In summary, 'Card Survival: Tropical Island' is a masterclass in game design - a perfect blend of strategy, survival, and storytelling.”
    • “So while I was technically just moving cards around, in my mind I was living through a vivid story where I suffered a broken leg from a boar attack, made a makeshift splint, crawled back to some water puddles to stay hydrated, prayed for rain because I had developed a fever and needed more water than the puddles provided, tried to subsist on coconut water (but it gave me diarrhea and I also couldn't climb trees to get more coconuts due to my broken leg), eventually succumbed to sleep on the grass bed in my small cave, and then died from dehydration while the rain started pouring down, because I was too weak to wake up.”
    • “Despite it being completely card-based, it feels like you're actually creating a story and I find myself imagining my character as doing all these things, whether it's cooking fish by the fire at the beach or digging up mud from a puddle in the jungle.”
    • “That's practically all the story there is; the game doesn't have much of a narration, and the sparse in-game texts are mostly just matter-of-factly explanations.”
    • “(there isn't a story though, so that can't be spoiled at the very least)”
    • “Despite it being completely card-based, it feels like you're actually creating a story, and I find myself imagining my character as doing all these things, whether it's cooking fish by the fire at the beach or digging up mud from a puddle in the jungle.”
  • replayability
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability due to its customizable perks, challenges, and character creation, allowing players to experience varied gameplay with each session. Users appreciate the depth of mechanics and the ability to unlock new scenarios, which enhances the overall replay value. While some players note minor issues with late-game micromanagement, the frequent updates and random events contribute to a compelling and engaging experience that encourages repeated play.

    • “Great replayability value, not because you're seed hunting trying to get a perfect start, but because you have to survive to unlock tailored survivor experiences or completely different situations to start surviving in.”
    • “The replayability possibilities are endless with unlocking new perks and creating custom scenarios and survivors.”
    • “Now that a new character setup has been implemented, the replayability factor has been amped up, making it more fun to play over and over.”
    • “My only negative point can be expressed as a simple question - how to get longevity and replayability from this as a standalone title?”
    • “I have high hope for this in the future as the devs seem active and a bit more content would help replayability in the long run.”
    • “The newest update at the moment (character creation) adds some long-ish term goals (unlocking perks to customize future characters) and adds a lot of replay value to a game that already feels easy to pick up and play over and over again.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's focus on optimization but note significant performance issues, particularly in areas with many items and during late-game transitions. While developers have made improvements, there is a strong demand for further optimization features and quality-of-life enhancements to streamline gameplay. Overall, the game presents a challenging optimization puzzle, though it can be hindered by technical limitations.

    • “One of my best games if you like optimization.”
    • “Devs have been making a lot of performance improvements which helps some, but some streamlining or automation ability eventually would be nice from a quality of life perspective.”
    • “In its base game, the game's progression is mostly comfortable - but you will probably die a number of times until you learn the optimized routes - and the world gets dynamically more and more difficult as time progresses.”
    • “My biggest gripe now is the performance issues when in your 'home tile'.”
    • “The game desperately needs some sort of optimization or workaround.”
    • “It also could use some late game optimization; when moving to zones with lots of items, load times can be a bit long.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features minimal music, opting instead for immersive environmental sounds like waves, fire crackling, and jungle crickets, which many players find enhances the 'sole survivor' experience. Some users appreciate this choice, as it allows them to enjoy their own music or podcasts while playing, though others may find the lack of a traditional soundtrack disappointing. Overall, the sound design is praised for its soothing and engaging qualities.

    • “I play this game frequently while listening to music and podcasts, as the gameplay is soothingly simple while still presenting enough of a challenge to keep me fully engaged.”
    • “The lack of music and voice-acting, combined with subtle sound effects, further enhances the immersive 'sole survivor' experience.”
    • “If you expect high-end graphics or high-quality music, you might be disappointed.”
    • “There is no music, just peaceful environmental noises like the waves on the beach, the crackling of the fire, and crickets in the jungle, which I much prefer to a looping soundtrack and could always put my own music on in the background if I really wanted to.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of unexpected fun and frustration, with some players finding it both engaging and amusing despite its cumbersome operation. While some reviews note a quieter, less humorous tone, others appreciate the game's ability to incorporate humor into its challenges, making it a unique experience. Overall, the game has potential for humor, though reactions vary widely among players.

    • “This game is very funny and has rich content, great potential, but it is cumbersome to operate.”
    • “What is funny is that I would have never thought this would be that fun to play.”
    • “Totally absorbing, challenging, with a dash of humor.”
    • “Quiet and somewhat unfunny, but kind.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with sound design contributing to an immersive experience, though it lacks standout elements. Players appreciate the game's resource management mechanics and the extensive customization options that enhance the overall ambiance.

    • “Amazing resource management game with a great atmosphere and a huge range of custom options allowing you to tweak difficulty, from basically idiot-proof easy to literally impossible.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users express a positive sentiment regarding the game's stability, noting that it runs smoothly and performs well without significant issues.

    • “I hope this doesn't sound too critical - I love your game! It runs great, looks and sounds good, and I'm inspired by it!”
    • “The game has been incredibly stable since the last update, allowing me to fully immerse myself without any interruptions.”
    • “I've experienced minimal bugs, and the performance is consistently smooth, making for a very enjoyable gaming experience.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game impactful, often eliciting genuine reactions such as laughter and tears, highlighting its ability to connect with them on a personal level.

    • “My husband got a good chuckle because I cried a real tear about them, lmao.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate skepticism about the game's monetization strategy, with some users fearing it may resemble a cash grab typical of EA. However, there is also a sense of hope that the developers are genuinely invested in creating quality games and achieving long-term success.

    • “This feels like just another EA cash grab; it's hard to believe they genuinely want to create amazing video games after this.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it feel like a chore to enjoy the game.”
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Card Survival: Tropical Island is a simulation game.

Card Survival: Tropical Island is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 278 hours playing Card Survival: Tropical Island.

Card Survival: Tropical Island was released on September 16, 2022.

Card Survival: Tropical Island was developed by WinterSpring Games.

Card Survival: Tropical Island has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Card Survival: Tropical Island is a single player game.

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