Getaway Island

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 60 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"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
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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story14 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • 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 a pleasant soundtrack 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 is relatively short, with a playtime of about an hour, leaving players wanting more depth and content.
  • There are some bugs and spelling mistakes present, along with a lack of voice-over, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • story38 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 found the narrative engaging and immersive, others criticized it for lacking depth and coherence, with a few noting that it felt more like a visual novel than a traditional game. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising character development and twists, while others found the story underwhelming or rushed.

    • “The game's story is engaging and immersive.”
    • “Through your conversations with the three girls, the story will change based on which of the two endings you'd like to see... you either end up with one of these girls, or you get back home to the girlfriend you had.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their beauty and colorful artwork, with some reviewers appreciating the unique art style. However, there are criticisms regarding the limited animation frames and the overall strength of the graphics, suggesting that while visually appealing, they may not be the standout feature of the game. Overall, the graphics receive mixed feedback, with a score around 7/10 reflecting both appreciation and disappointment.

    • “The game's graphics are beautiful and colorful.”
    • “I like the graphic style.”
    • “Its entertaining and the artwork is nice.”
    • “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

    The music in the game is described as both relaxing and harmonious, enhancing the overall experience, particularly during conversations with tropical themes. While some players appreciate the soundtrack's quality and emotional impact, others find it less impressive compared to the game's other elements, suggesting a mixed reception. Overall, the music is a standout feature for many, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.

    • “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

    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 issues, 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

    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”
  • emotional2 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

    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 game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
    • “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly complements the atmospheric visuals.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the character designs are appealing and diverse, contributing positively to the overall character development in the game.

    • “The character designs are also attractive and varied.”
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Play time

3hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
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