Cozy Island Idle

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Cozy Island Idle is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Overaction Game Studio and was released on February 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Cozy Island Idle is a relaxing fishing idle game with beautiful graphics and looping lo-fi music. Catch and collect fantasy fishes, customize your aquarium and island, and discover hidden secrets. Upgrades, a satisfying progression system, and even a built-in pomodoro timer make for an immersive experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a chill and relaxing experience with beautiful graphics and a variety of fish, making it enjoyable to play while doing other tasks.
The progression system is well-balanced, and catching rare fish adds an exciting element to the gameplay.
It features a unique focus/relaxing mode with a pomodoro timer, allowing players to balance gaming with productivity.

The gameplay loop is minimal and repetitive, primarily involving checking inventory and selling items, which can become tedious.
There are significant bugs and optimization issues that hinder the experience, with some players encountering game-breaking problems.
The game lacks engaging content and variety, leading to a feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction among players.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their nice interface, calming atmosphere, and cute design elements, contributing to an immersive and relaxing gameplay experience. However, some users reported a frustrating bug where text would obstruct button interactions, hindering usability. Overall, the visuals are well-received, enhancing the game's cozy vibe.
- “Cool graphics and a cozy atmosphere, with fun gameplay makes you want to 100%.”
- “The immersive vibe, chill graphics, and dope gameplay make it a perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation.”
- “Relaxing graphics and gameplay.”
- “But graphics aside, there was a bug. Maybe this was just me, but hovering over the buttons caused the text to get in the way and end up flashing, making it nearly impossible to click the button. You end up having to move the mouse away, then back on, and then you can click.”
- “The graphics are quite simplistic and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and do not match the quality of other games in the genre.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as enjoyable and relaxing, featuring cool graphics and a cozy atmosphere that encourages players to fully engage with the game. However, some users note that there isn't a lot of gameplay content available at this stage. The inclusion of pomodoro timers is appreciated for promoting a healthy balance between gaming and other responsibilities.
- “Cool graphics and a cozy atmosphere, with fun gameplay that makes you want to achieve 100%.”
- “The option to set pomodoro timers ensures a healthy balance between gameplay and other responsibilities.”
- “The immersive vibe, chill graphics, and dope gameplay make it a perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation.”
- “Not a lot of gameplay at this point.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its calming lo-fi tracks, particularly in the aquarium view, which enhances relaxation and productivity. However, players feel there is a lack of variety, especially in the island view, and have noted that transitions between music tracks can be abrupt, suggesting a need for smoother fades. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, improvements in variety and transitions are desired.
- “The aquarium transforms into a mesmerizing screensaver, accompanied by soothing lo-fi music, creating the perfect backdrop for moments of relaxation and productivity.”
- “I love the easy graphics, the calming music, and the cute little UIs.”
- “For starters, switching to the aquarium view, the music cuts out super abruptly and I would love a small fade between the two tracks.”
- “The game desperately needs more music variety, especially when you're at the island view.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as cozy and cute, enhanced by cool graphics that contribute to an inviting environment. Players appreciate how this charming atmosphere complements the fun gameplay, motivating them to fully engage with the game.
- “The atmosphere is cozy and cute, and I like the idea.”
- “Cool graphics and a cozy atmosphere, with fun gameplay that makes you want to achieve 100% completion.”
- “Cool graphics and a cozy atmosphere, with fun gameplay that makes you want to achieve 100% completion.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from numerous UI glitches, including unresponsive clicks and flickering hover effects, which detract from the overall user experience and stability.
- “There are also a lot of little UI glitches, from clicks not registering to hover effects flickering, that make things unpleasant to use.”