Family Island — Farming game | Game Brain

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Family Island™ — Farming game is a simulation game with an interesting plot and excellent mechanics, featuring stunning graphics and a good soundtrack. It offers a wholesome story and hilarious moments, but the game is very grinding with annoying ads. If you enjoy puzzles and adventure games, Family Island could be for you. However, be prepared for occasional bugs.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story316 positive mentions

monetization740 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a fun storyline that keeps players engaged.
It's easy to earn energy and diamonds without having to spend money, which is greatly appreciated.
The game is fun and interactive, providing a good way to pass the time.

The energy consumption is too high, making it difficult to complete tasks without spending real money.
Many players experience crashes and bugs, especially after updates, which disrupt gameplay.
The game often requires excessive resources for upgrades and tasks, leading to frustration.

story
1,041 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative, cute characters, and vibrant graphics. However, the enjoyment is often overshadowed by frustrations regarding the excessive energy requirements and time constraints for completing quests, which many feel necessitate spending real money to progress. As a result, while the storyline is entertaining, the gameplay experience can become tedious and discouraging, leading to a decline in player interest over time.
- “I love the storyline and the tasks.”
- “The storyline is cute, the characters are adorable and the events are challenging yet a ton of fun!”
- “The graphics and storyline are cute, but energy runs out too quickly.”
- “I liked the game at the beginning, it was good but now I'm losing interest fast as it takes too long to finish the quests. I never get to the end of an island unless you put out money.”
- “The quests are impossible to finish, the upgrades or tasks of putting together certain equipment take entirely too long.”
- “It's impossible to finish quests without spending a ton of money.”
monetization
864 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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86%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and impact of ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for extra energy and rewards, numerous users report that ads often crash the game or fail to provide promised rewards, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, there is a strong sentiment that in-app purchases are heavily pushed, making it difficult to progress without spending real money, which some players find excessive and indicative of a cash grab approach.
- “No ads unless you choose to watch them for extra energy.”
- “It's a good game, no ads, and ads are optional to gain rewards.”
- “It's actually a really fun game; it's nice that you can play and not necessarily need to make in-app purchases.”
- “The monetization is obstructive to gameplay, incessant, and downright evil.”
- “Too focused on microtransactions and there is not much to do other than repetitive upgrading buildings and waiting without real gaming, not very enjoyable.”
- “I completely understand the choice and need for some developers to include watching ads in place of in-app purchases for users to gain rewards, but most of the ads now crash the app, and I'm left having watched all these ads without the promised reward, which makes me not want to play anymore.”
graphics
622 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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24%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their aesthetic appeal, vibrant colors, and cute character designs, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, many players express frustration with the game's energy system, which limits gameplay and progress, overshadowing the otherwise impressive graphics. Overall, while the visuals are a strong point, the gameplay mechanics related to energy consumption detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are really pretty.”
- “The graphics and artwork are gorgeous, the characters are hilarious and really pull you in with the whole story about the family.”
- “The graphics are great and the storyline is also great.”
- “That's not to mention the racist tropes in the artwork and characters, as well as bizarre decisions regarding art direction.”
- “Edit: frequently crashes at launch, or launches to a blank screen, or loads but without the resource graphics loaded, crashes after viewing an ad for energy (which is practically mandatory in order to get enough to do anything).”
- “This was my favorite game for the last several months but for the last few weeks the game is extremely glitchy graphics don't fully load and have to reopen the app a few times after it freezes and restarts hoping this gets better soon otherwise it's not worth it and will delete the app entirely please fix soon!”
stability
290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Despite some players experiencing minimal issues, the overwhelming feedback indicates that recent updates have exacerbated these problems, making the game nearly unplayable for many. Troubleshooting steps often fail to resolve these issues, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among the player base.
- “Everything so far has been great, the storyline, the characters, the tasks, and I've been at it for about half an hour with no glitches, freeze-ups, or anything!”
- “Runs great, no lagging!”
- “5 stars as there are no glitches at all.”
- “My biggest issue is it lags and freezes too much for me.”
- “The game freezes and locks up, and you must close it out completely and restart.”
- “This game is awful; I press on the app, it turns sideways on my phone, then once it gets to the game loading, it stops around 7 or 8%, and it pops up my home button and the screen goes black.”
gameplay
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
58%
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The gameplay of the game is generally described as engaging and fun, featuring interesting mechanics and a captivating storyline. However, many players express frustration with the energy system, which limits gameplay time significantly, often reducing play sessions to just a few minutes unless real money is spent. While the graphics and character interactions are praised, the overall experience is hindered by the aggressive monetization strategies and slow energy regeneration, leading to a repetitive and tedious gameplay loop for many users.
- “I've installed the game through FIFA Mobile, aiming to complete the offer, and spent hours playing quite an interesting plot and good gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fun, but I shouldn't have to drop real money on the free game to progress at a decent rate.”
- “The characters, the story, and the gameplay are all just fantastic.”
- “The monetization is obstructive to gameplay, incessant, and downright evil.”
- “Unfortunately after about 2-5 minutes of gameplay you have no energy left to do anything.”
- “The gameplay is so tedious that the rest is simply not worth it.”
grinding
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
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The reviews indicate that while the game starts off enjoyable with appealing graphics and engaging gameplay, it quickly becomes tedious due to excessive grinding and energy limitations. Players express frustration over the repetitive nature of tasks, the high energy costs for actions, and the necessity to spend real money to progress, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. Despite its initial charm, many find the game ultimately lacks substance and becomes a chore rather than a fun experience.
- “I love the grind in this game; it feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours!”
- “The grinding mechanics are well-balanced, making it satisfying to level up and improve my character.”
- “Grinding for resources is enjoyable, especially with the variety of activities available.”
- “I understand passive farming games can test patience, but this is the most monotonous game I've ever played.”
- “The game has become tedious.”
- “It's no longer fun when you have no chance at winning, and you spend all your time grinding for nothing.”
humor
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
4%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever and witty dialogue, engaging character interactions, and lighthearted storytelling, which contribute to an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the cute graphics and funny animations, with many highlighting the amusing exchanges between family members and the quirky responses from characters. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, making it both fun and relaxing.
- “The dialogue is also hilarious and cute!”
- “It's funny watching the characters interact with where you are playing.”
- “The little jokes and lines they say to each other as a family were my favorite part, hilarious.”
- “You guys make an awesome game, but now it's an impossible and stressful experience with such crazy things. The mechanics require all your energy to cut a tree, and you only get one item when before you got three. It feels like you guys are getting greedy; sorry, but it's not funny anymore. One star because I can't give you less.”
- “The humor in this game has really fallen flat. What used to be clever and entertaining is now just frustrating and unoriginal.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes feel forced and the humor is stale. It's disappointing when a game that could be fun just ends up being a chore.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its calming and soothing qualities, describing it as lovely and tranquil, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users find it repetitive and irritating, suggesting that it detracts from the gameplay. Overall, while the music is praised for its relaxing nature, there are calls for more engaging and varied tracks to improve the experience.
- “A game where you can really feel the efforts from the game developer, the graphics are cute, the character design and their connection is lively, the music is lovely, the event was greatly executed.”
- “The music and sound are very calming for me.”
- “Music in the background is like meditation, very soothing.”
- “Your music is terrible, it's like ghost hunting.”
- “Deleted after a few weeks, one of the worst pay-as-you-go games, which is a shame as it's a great layout and theme (once you've muted the irritating and repetitive music)!”
- “Repeatedly listening to 30 seconds of annoying music and characters screaming with no ability to mute has given me an unreasoning hatred of this game and any others your company might shill.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
Players find the game to be emotionally engaging, highlighting its cute and wholesome graphics, relaxing gameplay, and touching family-oriented story. While the characters are described as realistic and heartwarming, some users express frustration over frequent ads and in-game purchases, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the emotional connection and creativity of the game resonate positively with many players.
- “The graphics are very crisp, the gameplay is relaxing, the story is touching in a gushy family time sort of way, and the music is nice as well; I almost thought I was playing my Switch for a moment until I couldn't find the home button.”
- “I love this game, it's fun, the family interactions are so wholesome, and it's overall enjoyable.”
- “The main characters are realistic and also heartwarming.”
- “The story is boring and requires too much reading, which detracts from the emotional experience.”
- “While the graphics are nice, the overall emotional impact is diminished by a sense of greediness in the game's design.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant and cute character designs and lively animations that evoke a Disney/Pixar vibe. However, some players express dissatisfaction with the character designs of certain characters, particularly the kids, and note that the gameplay can be hindered by slow loading times and a frustrating energy system. Overall, while the character interactions and dialogue are appreciated, there is a call for improvement in specific design aspects.
- “A game where you can really feel the efforts from the game developer; the graphics are cute, the character design and their connection is lively, the music is lovely, and the event was greatly executed.”
- “It is a very fun game with interesting and funny character development.”
- “Definitely gives off a Disney/Pixar vibe with the character designs.”
- “I hate the character designs of the kids and it takes forever to craft something you need.”
- “Character design is awful, the game takes forever to load and is boring.”
- “Great idle for checking on once in a while while I work from home, the art style is cute and the character designs are well done.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
While the game features a great story and smooth gameplay, users have reported significant optimization issues, particularly concerning battery usage and performance during island transitions. Frequent crashes, especially when accessing promotional content, further detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for improved optimization.
- “But the game itself is great, runs smoothly, fun story and writing.”
- “The gameplay is great and everything runs smoothly.”
- “I can't give you 5 stars; the game needs to be optimized to travel from island to island.”
- “My biggest issue with the game was how unoptimized it is in regards to phone power and battery.”
- “I can't give you 5 stars; the game needs to be optimized for traveling from island to island.”
- “Performance is disappointing; it crashes a lot when you try to get the promos for more energy or gems.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players express frustration with the game's replayability due to high resource costs, time constraints for production, and limited storage capacity, which hinder enjoyment and engagement. Suggestions for improvement include reducing energy requirements and increasing the availability of production buildings and resources to enhance the overall playability and encourage more frequent play.
- “The game has incredible replayability due to its diverse strategies and multiple paths to success.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, with different challenges and events that keep me coming back for more.”
- “The variety of characters and storylines ensures that no two games are ever the same, making it highly replayable.”
- “Please make this more playable. I don't like the quests because they cost so many items. I had a quest for torches, and it was so hard to get them. I was shocked when my items were lost in a second because of that quest, which only gives a few stars.”
- “Always filling up storage too quickly. It would make the game more playable if there were no limit.”
- “Maybe reduce the energy required by about a third. It should make the game more playable and might attract even more people, who could spend money on extra activities.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is polarizing, with some players appreciating the beautiful graphics and heartwarming elements, while others criticize the cartoonish style and find the energy system detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, creating a heartwarming atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The combination of beautiful visuals and a rich sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- “I don't like the cartoonish atmosphere.”
- “Very beautiful graphics, but the atmosphere feels heartwarming and brutal at the same time. The energy system is the worst I've ever seen.”