Getaway Island

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Getaway Island is a single player action game with a erotic theme. It was developed by Schoolfield Games, LLC and was released on April 9, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Getaway Island" is a narrative-driven game where you, as the player, are stranded on an island with three attractive women. The game features a fully voiced story with two unique endings, providing a romantic visual novel experience. The updated build includes graphical updates, spelling corrections, and a rollback feature for exploring different options. Your choices and relationships developed on the island will determine your ultimate fate.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story15 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging story with multiple endings and distinct character personalities.
Colorful artwork and a relaxing atmosphere enhance the overall experience.
The game provides a lighthearted romance story that can be enjoyable, especially if purchased on sale.

Minimal gameplay with mostly clicking through dialogue, leading to a lack of depth.
Short length and limited replay value, making it feel like a waste of time for some players.
Presence of spelling and grammar mistakes, along with a broken skip function, detracts from the experience.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
The story of "Getaway Island" is a lighthearted visual novel centered around a shipwrecked protagonist and his interactions with two girls, offering multiple endings based on player choices. While some players find the narrative engaging and charming, others criticize it for lacking depth and having a rushed conclusion. Overall, the game presents a cozy, if simplistic, storytelling experience that may appeal to fans of the genre despite its limitations.
- “Getaway Island offers a simple yet engaging visual novel experience where your choices shape the story.”
- “The game's story is engaging and immersive.”
- “Getaway Island is a sweet little short story with an interesting twist based on the classic setting, and depending on how you play and get into the role, it is a little more dynamic than you might think.”
- “Final verdict: a lighthearted romance story with charming elements but limited depth.”
- “Well, it's not a game, it's a story with once in a while a choice to make (without any real effect on the story it seems).”
- “The story is what you'd expect from a random visual novel generator.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their colorful artwork and unique style, creating a relaxing atmosphere that many players find appealing. However, some reviewers note that while the art is decent and impressive, it lacks depth and variety, with only a few frames per character. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, but they are not the standout feature of the game.
- “The game's graphics are beautiful and colorful.”
- “Colorful artwork and a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “This was so much wow! I'm really impressed by the art style; it was so realistic and good.”
- “I would rather spend the hours on an actual book; the only difference between this and a book are the graphics.”
- “While it's true that the art style is unique, it seems to be no more than a couple of different frames per character with some minor changes. The art is not the strongest part of the game.”
- “A story that has great buildup but a disappointing ending, characters that are mildly interesting and could've been explored more, and an art style that could've been better, but at least showed that the artist was trying.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and harmonious, enhancing their experience, while others feel it detracts from the overall quality of the game. Notably, one reviewer praised the soundtrack as transcendent and powerful, highlighting its ability to evoke strong emotions. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions varying widely among players.
- “The game's soundtrack is also pleasant and harmonious.”
- “Great visual novels have good story, good art, and good soundtracks; this transcends the requirements by sheer divinity and power.”
- “The music, oh the music.”
- “Some relaxing tropical music plays during some of the conversations.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and largely consisting of clicking through dialogue, with players expressing frustration over its simplicity and lack of engagement. Many noted that the auto-advance feature is ineffective, making it difficult to multitask while playing. Overall, the game offers about 2.5 to 3 hours of content, which some found insufficient for a more immersive experience.
- “About 2.5-3 hours of gameplay.”
- “I want to preface this by saying that despite the hours I have on the game, I have watched the entire gameplay through and had time to let the story sink in.”
- “The gameplay is very simple and limited.”
- “Minimal gameplay—mostly clicking through dialogue.”
- “It's too bad the auto-advance doesn't work; otherwise, you could let it run in the background while you clean the mess in your bedroom or help your father mow the lawn and shovel the snow instead of wasting your time reading these insipid dialogues.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is effectively balanced with its romantic elements, eliciting both laughter and emotional responses from players.
- “The game's humor and romance are well balanced.”
- “Some scenes made me laugh and some made me emotional.”
- “Funny”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its colorful artwork and a relaxing ambiance, with players appreciating the scenic beauty of the island setting.
- “The colorful artwork creates a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “I loved the atmosphere and scenery of the island.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a mix of emotional responses, with some scenes eliciting laughter while others evoke sadness. However, there are feelings of regret among some users who anticipated a more impactful emotional experience, particularly regarding the game's ending.
- “Some scenes made me laugh and some made me emotional.”
- “I bought this game expecting a heartbreaking and sad ending, but now I regret ever trying this game in the first place.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users note that the game has a short length, which contributes to its limited replay value, making it less appealing for those seeking extended gameplay experiences.
- “The game has a short length with limited replay value.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying feel pointless.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the character designs are appealing and diverse, contributing positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character designs are attractive and varied.”
- “The depth of character development truly enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how each character evolves throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”