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Heaven Island Life

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61%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, emotional
graphics, gameplay
61% User Score Based on 320 reviews

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Heaven Island Life is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Fabio Ferrara and was released on April 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Heaven Island Life" is a VR experience for HTC Vive that lets you explore a serene island with environments inspired by Renzo Piano designs. Interact with objects using "Soul controllers," such as teleporting with the right trigger and creating stones with the left to build zen gardens or throw into the sea. Please note that the game is only compatible with the HTC Vive.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 320 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a beautiful and serene environment, perfect for relaxation and escape from daily stress.
  • The sound design, including ocean sounds and calming music, enhances the immersive experience.
  • It's a simple and charming VR experience that allows for creative interactions, like stacking stones and exploring the island.
  • The game lacks depth and variety, with minimal interactivity and no clear objectives or progression.
  • Technical issues, such as bugs and poor collision detection, detract from the overall experience.
  • Without a VR headset, the game is nearly unplayable, reducing it to a stationary view with limited engagement.
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as simple yet aesthetically pleasing, with crisp visuals on VR platforms like the Vive. While many users appreciate the serene and relaxing environment, some criticize the graphics for being outdated and lacking depth, comparing them to early console graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent for an indie title, but may not satisfy players seeking more immersive or high-quality graphics.

    • “Visuals are crisp on the Vive.”
    • “The aesthetic is very pleasing to the eye.”
    • “Pretty visuals, relaxing gameplay.”
    • “Its a tropical island rendered in Nintendo 64/PlayStation 1 graphics.”
    • “I understand that it was developed with inspiration from a book, but even then the art and graphics themselves were lower than mediocre, and without the HTC Vive device, you are basically staring at a blue screen for the rest of the time.”
    • “Well, when you enter the game, it already opens with a 3D sandy beach scene, a place that should be nice, but the graphics are not that good.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Heaven Island Life" is characterized by its minimal mechanics and focus on creating a tranquil, immersive experience rather than traditional gameplay. While some players appreciate the relaxing exploration and sensory aspects, others criticize the lack of depth and functionality, noting issues like poor environmental design and absence of engaging gameplay elements. Overall, it caters to a niche audience seeking a meditative VR experience rather than a structured game.

    • “Heaven Island Life is a tranquil VR experience that positions itself closer to an interactive meditation space than a traditional video game, and its success or failure depends heavily on whether a player is seeking quiet exploration or looking for structured gameplay.”
    • “There is a sense that the game wants you to feel grounded in your virtual surroundings, even though its mechanics are minimal.”
    • “The game may not offer depth, but it does provide a small pocket of calm that works well for users who want to relax, unwind, or simply enjoy VR as a sensory experience rather than a gameplay-oriented one.”
    • “Not much 'gameplay' but plenty of 'experience'.”
    • “There is no gameplay at all, you just have this 'relaxing place' and you walk around...”
    • “There's no gameplay, the environment is a fullbright Unity box, there's no collision on indoor spaces so you just fall through the floor.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as calming and chill, providing a relaxing atmosphere for players exploring the island. However, some users noted that the music can feel sparse or randomly placed, with mixed opinions on its overall quality. While it enhances the experience for some, others found it lacking and not visually appealing.

    • “Can we talk about how chill the music is?”
    • “Music is calming and the island looks inviting.”
    • “Music well let me tell you something, at first I thought that was non-existent. Explore the island and eventually you will find some areas playing music (decent music), but like, what the heck? The beach is just playing music in this random spot… well okay.”
    • “The music is not great and the visuals are terrible.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and contemplative qualities, enhanced by pleasant sounds and good optimization. Players find it to be a comforting and immersive VR retreat, creating a convincing and chill environment from the moment they enter.

    • “If you enter with the expectation of a short, atmospheric VR retreat, you may find it comforting.”
    • “The atmosphere is contemplative from the moment you arrive.”
    • “Creates a convincing atmosphere.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of "Heaven Island" is characterized by a lack of traditional progression or narrative structure, focusing instead on personal reflection and exploration of inner self. While some users appreciate the journey and the beautiful environments, others find the absence of a cohesive story arc disappointing. Overall, the experience is more about self-discovery than a conventional game narrative.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Great sports betting graphics storyline amazing like a desert island became a”
    • “Heaven Island life offers no progression, story arc, or variety of environments.”
    • “Story: more a journey in your inner self than a game, 'Heaven Island' is an experience in which you'll explore wonderful places.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay. Many feel that the issues are exacerbated by a lack of content, further diminishing the overall experience.

    • “It's so buggy.”
    • “There are numerous glitches.”
    • “Too little content and also very buggy.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some experiencing tears and deep feelings related to the stakes involved. However, the inability to explore certain areas, like buildings, has led to frustration for some, detracting from the overall emotional experience.

    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
    • “This game made me cry.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be visually appealing and suitable for idle farming, but many criticize it as dull and tedious, lacking meaningful goals or purpose.

    • “It's dull, tedious, and serves no purpose or goal for the players to follow.”
    • “Great for idle farming but also genuinely nice to look at.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategies in these games are widely criticized as exploitative, with many users labeling them as cash grabs that lack originality and rely on copying successful elements from other titles.

    • “These are all rip-offs and copy-pastes from one another for quick cash grabs.”
    • “Cash grab.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its good optimization, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere complemented by pleasant sounds.

    • “Relaxing atmosphere, nice sounds, good optimization.”
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Heaven Island Life is a simulation game.

Heaven Island Life is available on PC and Windows.

Heaven Island Life was released on April 21, 2016.

Heaven Island Life was developed by Fabio Ferrara.

Heaven Island Life has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Heaven Island Life is a single player game.

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