Getaway Island
- April 9, 2017
- Schoolfield Games, LLC
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game's story is engaging and immersive, with well-written characters and multiple endings that encourage replayability.
- The graphics are beautiful and colorful, enhancing the atmosphere and scenery of the island.
- The game provides a relaxing experience with pleasant music and a good balance of humor and romance.
- The gameplay is very simple and limited, primarily consisting of reading text and making choices without much interactivity.
- The game has a short duration, with some players finishing it in about an hour, leaving them wanting more content.
- There are bugs and spelling mistakes present, along with a lack of voice-over, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story39 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a shipwrecked protagonist navigating relationships with two girls on a remote island, offering multiple endings based on player choices. While some players find the narrative engaging and immersive, others criticize it for lacking depth and feeling rushed, with mixed opinions on character development. Overall, it is described as a click-through story that may appeal to fans of visual novels, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more substantial plot.
“The game's story is engaging and immersive.”
“Interesting story with lots of twists; takes a couple of hours to fulfill, but otherwise easy to complete; depends on your psychology - you will either gain or lose ;) give it a shot, won't be disappointed plus it's discounted atm :)”
“Speaking of, Junko's character was the strongest and I can't help but feel that she was the first and most thought-out character in this game given her backstory and how she goes into detail on why she is the way she is; it was interesting to see her develop into a more well-rounded character.”
“Sht grafik, 99% garbage story 1% try to collect pics.”
“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 VN generator.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their beauty and colorful art style, with some players expressing strong admiration for the realism and uniqueness of the visuals. However, there are mixed opinions regarding the overall execution, with some noting that the artwork lacks depth and variety, suggesting it could have been improved. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, they are not without their criticisms.
“The game's graphics are beautiful and colorful.”
“This was so much wow! I'm really impressed by the art style; it was so realistic and good.”
“I like the graphic style; it adds a unique touch to the overall experience.”
“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.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as both relaxing and harmonious, enhancing the overall experience during conversations. While some players appreciate the soundtrack's quality and emotional impact, others find it less impressive compared to the game's visuals and story, suggesting a mixed reception. Overall, the music is a significant aspect that can either elevate or detract from the gameplay experience, depending on individual preferences.
“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.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Some relaxing tropical music plays during some of the conversations.”
“The music, oh the music.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple and limited, with a duration of about 2.5 to 3 hours. Players express frustration over the lack of an auto-advance feature for dialogues, which detracts from the experience, especially when multitasking. Despite these shortcomings, some players have engaged deeply with the story.
“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.”
“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 dialogs.”
“About 2.5-3 hours of gameplay.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The humor is genuinely funny.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 a heartbreaking ending.
“Some scenes made me laugh and some made me emotional.”
“I bought this game expecting a heartbreaking and sad ending, but now I think I regret ever trying this game in the first place.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its captivating island scenery, contributing to an immersive experience.
“I loved the atmosphere and scenery of the island.”
“The ambiance of the game truly immerses you in its world.”
“Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by attractive and varied designs, contributing to a visually engaging experience that enhances player connection to the characters.
“The character designs are also attractive and varied.”
