Cube Life: Island Survival
- April 20, 2018
- Cypronia
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Cube Life: Island Survival" is a voxel-based sandbox adventure game where players must survive on a deserted island. Gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters to ensure your survival. Explore the island, dive underwater, and even create your own island with the in-game map editor. Experience endless possibilities in this blocky world.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed the original version on Wii U.
- Survival mode is unique and provides a challenging gameplay experience with various crafting and exploration elements.
- The graphics and animations are appealing, particularly the water effects and ragdoll physics.
- The game has not been updated in over a year, leading to concerns about its abandonment and lack of new content.
- Many players find the controls clunky and the gameplay mechanics frustrating, particularly regarding item durability and resource gathering.
- There is no multiplayer option, which limits the overall experience compared to other similar games like Minecraft.
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the high-quality and immersive design, particularly for an indie title, while others criticize the rendering quality and performance issues, likening it to low FPS visuals. Although the aesthetic is generally considered appealing, players note that without enhancements like shaders, the graphics can appear subpar. Overall, the game showcases potential in its visual design but struggles with optimization and consistency.
“Graphical game design is very high quality and immersive.”
“Although it is an indie game, it has very high-quality graphics.”
“The game theme design is also consistent and aesthetically nice-looking throughout.”
“However, the graphics in this game are rendered poorly as if you are running on low FPS.”
“I did not pay a lot of money for a gaming PC to receive jaggy graphics!”
“Although, if you don't get any shaders you'll soon realize the graphics are... pretty bad.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of Minecraft but features distinct themes and mechanics that may appeal to fans of the genre. However, players have reported numerous bugs that significantly detract from the experience, and while the pre-made world with various sectors is an interesting concept, it can also be frustrating at times. Overall, the gameplay is considered decent but marred by technical issues.
“So far the gameplay seems alright, and if you are into Minecraft, you might want to check this out.”
“There's little to say about this game that hasn't been said, so I will just give my view on the gameplay mechanics.”
“The pre-made world with lots of different sectors is a cool mechanic, but at the same time slightly annoying.”
“I know this seems like a Minecraft rip-off, and in a way it kind of is, but it actually has a much different theme, different mechanics, and a lot of rage-inducing issues.”
“More bugs that really hurt your gameplay experience and lots of other problems.”
“[from 21.11.2021] Since patch 1.9.1, there are a lot of new bugs which really hurt your gameplay experience.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it immersive and suspenseful, particularly in its initial setup of wealth and travel leading to a desert island mystery. However, others criticize the lack of depth and coherence, noting that the randomly generated worlds detract from a meaningful narrative experience. Overall, while the game offers an intriguing premise, its execution varies significantly among players.
“The game storyline is increasingly interesting and immersive, which creates suspense to know more of it by playing the next challenges.”
“Before the game starts, there is a backstory as to why you're on an island in the first place.”
“To be completely honest with you, the game is alright at best. It has some cooler graphics and some semblance of a story, but it's really not that good.”
“The game starts with a story of wealth and traveling, and out of nowhere, you get stranded on a desert island. After that, you have to solve some mysteries to understand what is going on there.”
“Randomly generated worlds with no explanation or storyline to the game, really.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its consistency and thematic relevance, others criticize it as terrible and poorly executed. The menu music is noted as enjoyable, but overall, the sound design, including voice acting, is seen as a significant drawback.
“The music theme is very relevant and consistent throughout the game.”
“I have 1.7 hours in the game right now, and I really liked how you got the tutorial and the start story; the music in the menu was also cool.”
“Being able to modify the graphics, sounds, and music in the game enhances the overall experience.”
“However, there is terrible music, even worse voice acting, and everything in general is just bad.”
“Being able to modify the graphics, sounds, and music in this game brings all the failings of this title to bear, and the better item placement really drives the point home.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with excessive resource gathering that detracts from the overall enjoyment. The lack of farming or interactive activities further contributes to a sense of monotony.
“Other than those flaws, it's playable and pretty, but quite boring and grindy.”
“No farming, reseeding plant life, or growing food that I've seen so far.”
“A lot of resource grinding, which makes you stop playing the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while performance is generally stable, disabling shadows could enhance optimization for those seeking better frame rates. One user noted no significant performance issues on a mid-range setup, indicating that the game runs well on capable hardware.
“The performance would greatly improve if I could disable shadows.”
“I have noticed no performance issues so far running on an i7, 1050 Ti, and 8 GB RAM.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reports of items disappearing unexpectedly, leading to frustration among players who feel their investments are not secure.
“This can be the worst cash grab you can imagine. It deletes your items through thin air; it erased my diamonds and 250 coal while cooking some gold.”
“The monetization system is incredibly frustrating and feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend more money just to keep up with the game, which ruins the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including an oversized eye indicator that obstructs screen visibility and a buggy crafting guide that hampers gameplay. These problems detract from the overall user experience, making navigation and item management challenging.
“The eye indicator is now much bigger, making it difficult to see half of the screen, use chests, access the inventory, or follow the crafting guide, which is also very buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
“I've experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely impacts gameplay and overall enjoyment.”
