Island Dash

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Island Dash is a single player action game. It was developed by Johannes Fischer and was released on August 30, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

You are controlling the Tourist through the whole Island. Your goal is to collect as much money as quickly as possible, so the Tourist can buy himself a Hotdog. If you are to slow and he runs out of calories, he will die. :( Do you think you can make it?

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 287 reviews

story14 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Charming and emotional storyline that resonates with players, providing a unique and heartwarming experience.
Simple and accessible gameplay with a humorous tone, making it enjoyable for short gaming sessions.
Appealing visuals with a bright, stylized art style and pleasant music that complement the island setting.

The game is very short, with most players completing it within minutes and lacking replay value or additional content.
Controls are often described as clunky, unintuitive, or frustrating, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Presence of bugs and unimplemented features, including broken or missing achievements, which diminish the polish and player satisfaction.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being emotionally engaging, heartwarming, and creatively told despite its short length, with many noting its charm and captivating nature. Some users find it rushed or simplistic due to its brevity, while others appreciate its depth, voice acting, and unique metaphorical elements. Overall, it’s considered a standout feature, especially for a free or student project game, though a desire for more missions and content is frequently expressed.
- “The game offers amazing gameplay, such beautiful graphics, and the storyline is so emotional, I can't say anything bad about it.”
- “It features high-quality HD graphics with high poly count, excellent storytelling, amazing voice acting, and a fully orchestrated soundtrack.”
- “I've been through every emotion imaginable in the 5 minutes it took to complete the game; the story was that good.”
- “I don't hate this game, it's just not the best. I found the story decent but thought it was rushed.”
- “Story concept is meh though and pretty pointless, but as it is a student project, they're obviously trying to fill requirements.”
- “You do a few quick quests and you'll be done with the game in a few minutes.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
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The graphics across these games vary widely, ranging from low-quality, low-poly visuals that may deter some players, to high-definition, vibrant, and beautifully animated styles praised for enhancing the atmosphere and storytelling. While some users appreciate simple or stylized art that fits the game's tone, others value detailed, realistic graphics comparable to major AAA titles. Overall, graphics quality is often seen as fitting the game's scale and purpose, with many noting that strong visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “It features high-quality HD graphics with high poly count, excellent storytelling, amazing voice acting, and a fully orchestrated soundtrack.”
- “The models are low poly but that doesn't take away from the game at all; in fact, with higher-end graphics I may have enjoyed it less.”
- “Great graphics for a 300 MB game.”
- “In terms of visuals, this game features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “This game is rather boring to play and the graphics are poor, though I know this is a free game so this is the quality I'd expect.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for being fun, engaging, and immersive, with a good balance of mechanics, mini-games, and vibrant graphics enhancing the experience. While some find it too easy or brief, many highlight its emotional storytelling, character development, and rewarding challenges as key strengths. Overall, gameplay offers hours of enjoyable and compelling interaction, though animation quality varies.
- “The game offers amazing gameplay, such beautiful graphics, and the storyline is so emotional, I can't say anything bad about it.”
- “At least 300+ hours of exciting gameplay!”
- “Riveting gameplay, the whole atmosphere of the island, with great graphics, and intense moments, battling hunger, while sprinting, and chasing parrots while doing high knees.”
- “First of all, this is not a "long" experience; there are about 10 minutes of gameplay that can be repeated.”
- “The gameplay/animations aren't top notch except for the final cutscene of the game where the characters move quite nicely.”
- “About 10 minutes gameplay, this game has honestly got me speechless.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring hilarious voice acting, a funny storyline, and amusing animations that consistently make players laugh and enjoy a lighthearted experience.
- “Very funny game, good to play at 4am, also nice to speedrun with your friends.”
- “The voice acting is hilarious!”
- “Such a simple game, with a short and funny storyline and cute graphics.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its pleasant, fully orchestrated soundtrack that enhances the immersive and relaxing island atmosphere. Players appreciate the tempo changes that amplify intensity and find the soundtrack refreshing and fitting to the overall experience.
- “It features high-quality HD graphics with high poly count, excellent storytelling, amazing voice acting, and a fully orchestrated soundtrack.”
- “What an amazing developing team with phenomenal musical tastes that make you really feel like you are on an island experiencing a peaceful vacation.”
- “-music choice”
- “The music's tempo increasing just amplifies the intensity.”
- “If the credits music was the music when you hit your last 1000 calories, that would be amazing”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, particularly noted for its powerful and uplifting ending that moved many players to tears. The heartfelt storyline combined with beautiful graphics enhances the overall emotional impact, leaving a lasting impression on players.
- “I've never felt so emotional before playing a game like this.”
- “The game offers amazing gameplay, such beautiful graphics, and the storyline is so emotional, I can't say anything bad about it.”
- “I cried at the end because of how happy it was.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for being deeply emotional and immersive, enhancing the overall experience with compelling characters and a captivating story. Users find it moving and superbly crafted.
- “The characters, atmosphere, and the general feel of the game make me want to cry tears of joy.”
- “Absolutely riveting gameplay; the atmosphere, the characters, and story are superb.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has little to no replayability, which seems intentional, though adding more content or features could enhance its replay value.
- “Little to no replayability, but I don't think that's the point.”
- “There are a few things I would like to see to give this game some replay value!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features deeply developed characters that evoke strong emotional responses, enhancing the storytelling experience alongside engaging and interactive gameplay.