Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure

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Explore a diverse island, from dense jungles to snowy peaks. Harvest resources, craft gear to keep monsters at bay. Sneak into pirate camps to free captured creatures, who will become powerful allies. Create a home, tend to your farm and make the island your own. Ikonei is fully in your hands!

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

Charming environment with adorable characters and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
Engaging crafting and rebuilding mechanics, allowing players to explore and interact with the world in a unique way.
Responsive and attentive development team that actively addresses player feedback and releases updates.

Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and make progression difficult or impossible.
Lack of clear tutorials and quest markers, leading to confusion about objectives and how to advance in the game.
Companion mechanics can be frustrating, as pets require constant attention and can become unhappy quickly, impacting gameplay.

story
21 mentions
19 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story is described as wholesome and engaging, with a charming world and adorable creatures, though it lacks depth and complexity, making it feel somewhat flat. Players appreciate the freedom in exploration and the crafting elements, but many express frustration over the absence of quest markers and a quest tracker, which can lead to confusion about objectives. Overall, while the narrative may not be captivating, it offers a lighthearted experience that some find enchanting.
- “I'm still slowly playing through it, but I am already hooked on and looking forward to finishing the story.”
- “The story is pretty wholesome, and the creatures are adorable.”
- “The story so far is engaging and fun.”
- “Quests - there are zero quest markers, and very little indication of what you are supposed to be doing.”
- “Most of the time, I was finding various stone markers that would only tell me that I needed to unlock more shrines before being able to do anything with them, but I was left unsure where to find the next shrine due to the above indicated lacking quest markers.”
- “Sadly the story is kind of flat and simple but that’s probably what is expected from this cute game.”
graphics
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of Ikonei Island are widely praised for their engaging and soothing atmosphere, featuring a unique and charming art style that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and cute character designs, which contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable exploration loop. While some users noted performance issues on lower-end systems, the general consensus highlights the game's aesthetic appeal and delightful graphics.
- “It has an engaging and soothing atmosphere, with gorgeous visuals and nice mechanics.”
- “I adore the graphics and there is plenty to do in-game which makes it worth the money!”
- “The graphics are also vibrant and charming, the music is soothing.”
- “Playing this game with a very low-end computer, I could not appreciate the graphics as much as I wanted to. :(”
- “I said yes, but the graphics are way digitized on my gameplay.”
- “The obvious agenda aside, the graphics are fine.”
grinding
18 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while many players enjoy the crafting, farming, and exploration elements, some find the resource gathering and animal bonding tedious and repetitive. The game offers a relaxing experience with a slow pace, but the lack of storage options and the need for frequent back-and-forth travel can make the grinding feel excessive at times. Overall, it appeals to fans of farming and crafting genres, though some players may find it a bit grindy.
- “Bonding with animals is tedious: it's unclear most of the time what they need (even if you 'check' them), what they like to eat, how to bathe them, etc. Even if you figure out what food they like, you likely don't have a big stock of anything to give them, except for maybe long grass.”
- “Almost five hours into the game it's starting to get a bit tedious, mostly due to the travel back and forth between areas.”
- “But..... they disappear frequently and you are stuck either having to grind all the crafting and gathering and farming all over again or wait around hoping they will randomly respawn.... ugh the other issue is there is no unstuck option.”
gameplay
16 mentions
31 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Ikonei Island is characterized by engaging rebuilding and crafting mechanics, complemented by a soothing atmosphere and stunning visuals. Players appreciate the unique companion system that allows befriending creatures, though some find the controls clunky and the lack of tutorials frustrating. Overall, while the game offers a satisfying experience reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley, it suffers from some mechanical confusion and minor bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- “I like the rebuilding and crafting mechanics, and that you can befriend the creatures instead of taming or capturing them.”
- “Didn't know what to expect, but Ikonei Island blew me away with its unique art style and gameplay mechanics!”
- “Really great looking game, building feels satisfying and the companion mechanics are really cool and unique in this type of game.”
- “The game is just clunky; the controls need some optimization, and a more linear gameplay would help unlock new content more easily.”
- “There's several game mechanics that I don't understand even after a few hours, and there's no tutorial in sight.”
- “I've never been a fan of durability in these types of games, as it just makes for needless busy work at the end of the day and doesn't contribute to the gameplay experience.”
music
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its soothing and motivating qualities. While the soundtrack is generally enjoyable and complements the vibrant visuals, some users express a desire for more variety, particularly during repetitive gameplay moments. Overall, the combination of delightful music and engaging voice acting contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Wonderful music, adorable characters, great voice acting.”
- “Smooth animation, and the soundtrack is really great.”
- “The music is quite nice and I found myself turning the sound up with my chair leaned back more than once.”
- “Otherwise the game has its charm, but I'm starting to get bored of the music, especially the ones where you bond with the animals.”
- “The music is also more motivating when I am a bull and I appreciate it.”
optimization
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently lacking, with clunky controls and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Players recommend waiting for further development and performance patches, especially for those without high-end hardware.
- “If you like games without that 'performance pressure' to access endgame content, this one is for you.”
- “I would definitely wait for further development and a couple of performance patches before purchasing this unless you have a higher tier video card.”
- “The game is just clunky; the controls need some optimization, and more linear gameplay would help unlock new content more easily.”
- “I would definitely wait for further development and a couple of performance patches before purchasing this unless you have a higher-tier video card.”
- “The optimization and performance just aren't there yet.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for being engaging and soothing, complemented by gorgeous visuals and enjoyable mechanics. Reviewers highlight its chill vibe and cuteness, contributing to an overall delightful experience.
- “It has an engaging and soothing atmosphere, with gorgeous visuals and nice mechanics.”
- “Fun game with a chill atmosphere.”
- “So cute and atmospheric game, 10 frogs from 10!”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a wholesome story and adorable creatures that enhance exploration, though some players find the daily emotional caretaking aspect less enjoyable.
- “The story is pretty wholesome, and the creatures are adorable.”
- “I love using creatures for exploration, although the daily emotional caretaking isn't my favorite part.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and clunky, with multiple disruptive glitches reported. Players have also noted frustrations with companion animals and basic combat mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “For a full release, it is rather buggy and clunky.”
- “There are multiple disruptive glitches that affect gameplay.”
- “Companion animals can be frustrating, and the basic combat is sometimes annoying.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing character interactions, such as a comical pirate, and the entertaining mechanics of fusing with animals, which adds a lighthearted and playful element to gameplay.
- “I love fusing together with the animal to be faster and hit things hard! The funny pirate knocking is hilarious!”