Island Diary
- July 2, 2021
- watakubi
Get on Steam"Island Diary" is a narrative-driven survival adventure game where players are stranded on a mysterious island. Gather resources, craft tools, and uncover the island's secrets while managing your character's health and hunger. Experience a rich story with branching dialogue options and multiple endings based on your choices.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable and unique characters, particularly the three animal girls, which adds charm to the story.
- High-quality visuals and voice acting enhance the overall experience, making it a visually appealing and enjoyable read.
- The story, while short, is fun and relaxing, providing moments of humor and lightheartedness that many players found engaging.
- The game is quite short, with many players feeling that it lacks depth and could benefit from additional content or a sequel.
- As a kinetic novel, there are no choices or branching paths, which may disappoint players looking for a more interactive experience.
- The plot is simplistic and lacks resolution, with some story elements brushed aside in favor of cute interactions rather than a compelling narrative.
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as a light, comedic slice-of-life narrative centered around a protagonist stranded on an island with three charming animal girls. While the plot lacks depth and resolution, and is presented as a kinetic novel with no player choices, it offers a fun and relaxing experience with engaging characters and appealing visuals. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a casual, entertaining read rather than a profound or intricate storyline.
“Island Diary is a kinetic novel with a very fun story that was strongly recommended to me by a friend. I must admit that it was a great recommendation because, even though it doesn't have choices throughout the narrative, this is compensated by a fun story with a relaxing atmosphere, lots of moments that made me laugh, and three animal girls, Momo, Kuro, and Moca, who I found very fun, charismatic, and cute.”
“Very engaging story, lovable character personalities, and a very clean UI.”
“So as long as you're going into this thinking it's a slice of life novel—not expecting the most profound story, but just some fun, adorable situations—you're bound to have a good time.”
“If you are here for a riveting story with fascinating characters, this ain't it.”
“The plot is decent (and brief) but not really worth the asking price.”
“Not spoiling any actual content of the 10-hour long kinetic novel story, it is a shallow, tension-lacking, comedic slice of life story about our amnesic can-do-it-all protagonist stranded on a deserted island with only three kemonomimi girls around.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their high-quality 1080p art style, featuring well-designed character sprites and appealing visuals. While the sprites lack animation and change infrequently, the overall aesthetic is enjoyable, particularly for players who appreciate cute designs. The graphical quality contributes positively to the gaming experience, despite some narrative shortcomings.
“With its high-quality 1080p art style seen both in the CGs and character sprites, which are otherwise not animated (blinking, ear or mouth movement) and only change rarely within a scene, it is enjoyable to play.”
“If you don't care about story, tension, logic, or any of that and just want to enjoy cute-looking kemonomimis, go ahead; the art style is great and there is nothing serious to worry about.”
“Can't really say anything negative considering the high-quality visuals, entertaining storyline, and advanced UI/text settings.”
“The graphical and technical quality is lacking, with character sprites that are not animated (no blinking, ear, or mouth movement) and change rarely within a scene.”
“While the game features a high-quality 1080p art style, the lack of animation in character sprites detracts from the overall experience.”
“The visuals are enjoyable to look at, but the static nature of the character sprites makes the game feel less immersive.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Island Diary" is a standout feature, with multiple moments that elicit genuine laughter, particularly through the charming interactions and expressions of the three animal girls, Momo, Kuro, and Moca. The fun and relaxing narrative, despite being a kinetic novel without choices, is enriched by its lighthearted storytelling and engaging character dynamics. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant highlight that enhances the overall experience.
“Several moments made me laugh multiple times.”
“The highlight, even in the artistic part, goes to the three girls, all of them with very well-done art, including several poses and facial expressions that made me laugh a lot.”
“Island Diary is a kinetic novel with a very fun story that was strongly recommended to me by a friend. Even though it doesn't have choices throughout the narrative, this is compensated by a fun story with a relaxing atmosphere, lots of moments that made me laugh, and three animal girls, Momo, Kuro, and Moca, who I found very fun, charismatic, and cute.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a relaxing soundtrack that effectively enhances emotional and comedic moments. The voice acting for the main characters is praised, contributing positively to the overall experience, while the translation is noted to have some oddities but remains enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack and voice performances are solid, adding to the game's charm.
“Especially when combined with the soundtrack, which is relaxing most of the time and very effective in enhancing the emotional and focused moments in the game. My congratulations to the voice actors for the three girls; I really liked their performances.”
“Because the heroines are adorable, the voice acting and translation are good, and the soundtrack is solid.”
“The soundtrack is enjoyable, even if it has some odd translations at points. Overall, it contributes positively to the experience.”
“The soundtrack is okay-ish; the translation is rather weird at points, though it doesn't have too many actual typos and is overall enjoyable.”
“Especially when combined with the soundtrack, it is relaxing most of the time and very good at playing its role in the most emotional or focused moments in comedy. My congratulations to the people who gave the voices to the three girls; I really liked the voices of all of them.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by a relaxing soundtrack that effectively complements both poignant and comedic moments. Players appreciate the wholesome relationships among characters, particularly praising the voice acting of the three main girls, which adds depth to the overall experience despite the game's brevity.
“Especially when combined with the soundtrack, which is relaxing most of the time, it plays a significant role in the most emotional and focused moments of the game. My congratulations to the voice actors for the three girls; I really liked all their performances.”
“The relationship in the game is pretty wholesome, and even though it takes a short time to finish the whole game, it leaves a lasting emotional impact.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Island Diary" is described as relaxing and enjoyable, enhanced by a fun narrative and charismatic characters, particularly the three animal girls. Despite lacking player choices, the engaging story and humorous moments contribute to a delightful experience.
“Island Diary is a kinetic novel with a very fun story that was strongly recommended to me by a friend. I must admit that it was a great recommendation, because even though it doesn't have choices throughout the narrative, this is compensated by a fun story with a relaxing atmosphere, lots of moments that made me laugh, and three animal girls, Momo, Kuro, and Moca, who I found very fun, charismatic, and cute.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, featuring 1080p resolution and multiple text forwarding options, including enter, spacebar, scroll wheel, and mouse click, enhancing the overall user experience.
“Mechanically, it's great, being 1080p and having all text forwarding options (Enter, Spacebar, Scroll Wheel, Mouse Click).”
