Card Survival: Tropical Island - The First Days
- October 4, 2022
- WinterSpring Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamFull Game Available About the GameCard Survival: Tropical Island is a card-based survival experience from the creators of Card Quest. Experience what life would be like if you were stranded on a desert island, all in a card format. Explore, craft tools and manage your needs in order to survive in this hostile environment.The First DaysIn this free version you'll be able to get a glimpse at the …
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Reviews
- The game offers an interesting blend of survival and deckbuilding mechanics, rewarding strategic planning and thoughtful play.
- The demo provides a compelling introduction to the gameplay, making it engaging and enjoyable, leading many players to consider purchasing the full game.
- The game features a unique concept with a depth of mechanics, allowing for exploration, crafting, and a variety of interactions that keep players invested.
- The user interface is cluttered and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and manage resources effectively, especially on larger screens.
- The game can feel overly random and punishing, with mechanics that may frustrate players, such as the character's constant need for food and water leading to a sense of helplessness.
- Many players find the price of the full game to be too high for the current state of the game, especially given the lack of polish and the need for improvements in gameplay balance and tutorials.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a well-crafted introduction that showcases its complex mechanics, set against a realistic survival backdrop. While the depth and brilliance of the mechanics are praised, players find the difficulty and the need for self-discovery frustrating, particularly regarding essential survival elements like hydration. This challenging experience has led some to hesitate in committing to the full version of the game.
“Good introduction, where you can see almost all elements of gameplay.”
“Gameplay is interesting and has a somewhat realistic survival background.”
“The game mechanics are both deep and brilliant.”
“There is some difficulty, and it can be frustrating as you need to figure out many details of the complex mechanics yourself. It's important to stay hydrated, so protecting from heat, cooling down, and drinking are crucial. Water comes from coconuts or rain, the latter being rare and needing to be collected. Drinking too many coconuts results in diarrhea.”
“I played the free version two times, but the frustrating gameplay is holding me back from a third time, let alone paying 21(!) euros to buy the full game.”
“And that's just the things you discover in the first 10 minutes of gameplay in the starting area!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its engaging mix of crafting, exploring, hunting, and farming, which involves strategic use of card combinations and combos. However, some find that the mechanics can be complex and not always intuitive, requiring thoughtful experimentation.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grind to be tedious and unfulfilling, as it often feels like I'm just going through the motions.”
“The amount of time required to level up or gather resources is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks any music or sound, which may detract from the overall experience for players seeking an immersive auditory environment.
“There is no music or sound in the game, which makes the experience feel empty.”
“The absence of music really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
“Without any sound or music, the game feels lifeless and unengaging.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is primarily tailored for mobile devices, resulting in a user interface that does not translate well to PC, leading to potential usability issues for desktop players.
“The UI is optimized for phones, making it user-friendly and accessible on mobile devices.”
“The game runs smoothly with minimal lag, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“The performance optimization allows for a seamless experience, even on lower-end hardware.”
“The UI is optimized for phones, not for PC.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it unplayable at times.”
“Loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the overall experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Monetization in mobile games primarily relies on a combination of ads, pay-to-win mechanics, and wait-or-pay systems, which can lead to mixed feelings among players regarding fairness and enjoyment.
“Mobile games are often free but rely heavily on ads, pay-to-win mechanics, and the wait-or-pay model, which can be frustrating.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to progress instead of enjoying the game.”
“I find the constant prompts to purchase in-game items really detract from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are well-received, with players appreciating their quality and the visual presentation that complements the card gameplay.
“I generally like the idea of this game; I love the graphics and the card aspect.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the pricing of the game, at $35.95 AUD, to be amusing, especially considering the lack of meta progression features. This highlights a disconnect between the game's cost and its perceived value.
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and absurd situations.”
“The quirky characters and their ridiculous antics kept me entertained throughout the entire game.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
