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Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Mens Sana Interactive and was released on April 30, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle" is a casual game that allows players to relax and enjoy beautiful island-themed jigsaw puzzles. With 500 different puzzles to solve, players can progress through various levels of difficulty and customize their puzzle-solving experience with optional music and timer. The game features colorful and detailed images of island life, making it a great choice for puzzle enthusiasts and those who enjoy scenic visuals.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 308 reviews
graphics23 positive mentions
music13 negative mentions

  • Island Farmer offers a cozy and soothing experience, perfect for relaxation and stress relief.
  • The game features charming visuals and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the calming atmosphere.
  • It provides a simple yet engaging gameplay loop, allowing players to enjoy short sessions or longer play marathons without pressure.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, as it primarily revolves around memorizing and swapping tiles without significant challenge.
  • Some players may find the controls clunky and the camera angles limiting, making it difficult to interact with certain tiles.
  • The music is repetitive and can become annoying over time, detracting from the overall experience.
  • music
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as calming and fitting for its countryside theme, featuring soft melodies and gentle loops that enhance the relaxing atmosphere. However, many users noted that the soundtrack is repetitive and can become annoying over time, with some suggesting it might be better to mute it and play their own music. Overall, while the music contributes to a pleasant experience, its limited variety detracts from long-term enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack reinforces that serenity, offering soft melodies, gentle rural ambience, and calm audio loops that evoke the slow rhythms of life in the countryside.”
    • “If you enjoy putting puzzles together while relaxing music plays, you will like this.”
    • “A simple and relaxed puzzle, with beautiful music and wonderful graphics.”
    • “By level ten, the music had me questioning my life choices.”
    • “The only small drawback in my opinion is the very repetitive music.”
    • “The music is godawfully repetitive, and the graphics and gameplay are totally basic, but it is a fun time-waster that lets you kill 10 or so minutes per level while you grab some lunch.”
  • graphics
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Island Farmer" are characterized by a cute and vibrant art style, featuring warm, rounded shapes and gentle color gradients that create a relaxing atmosphere. While some players note the simplicity of the visuals, they are generally considered appealing and suitable for a casual gaming experience, particularly for younger audiences. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's tranquil and charming aesthetic, enhancing the enjoyment of its puzzle mechanics.

    • “The art style focuses on warm, rounded shapes and gentle color gradients, making even the simplest objects—barrels, hay bales, fences—pleasant to examine.”
    • “The graphics are vibrant and cute, and the total atmosphere is relaxing and chill.”
    • “The visuals are very charming, with each section of the map coming to life with animation when complete.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
    • “The graphics are your run-of-the-mill Unity store style (the water splashes animation is especially bad).”
  • gameplay
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Island Farmer" is characterized by its simplicity and visual intricacy, focusing on rearranging blocks in a 3D puzzle format without complex mechanics or narrative progression. While the tranquil atmosphere and charming visuals create an engaging experience, the repetitive nature and lack of deeper gameplay elements may limit its appeal, making it more suitable as a casual time-waster rather than a deeply immersive game. Overall, it offers a relaxing puzzle experience, though some players may find it lacking in replayability and challenge.

    • “Its tranquil atmosphere, charming visuals, and simple mechanics make it easy to sink into, while the puzzles offer just enough challenge to keep your brain active without ever feeling stressful.”
    • “The gameplay itself is not complicated: take two tiles and swap places in order to rebuild the original picture, like a 3D jigsaw puzzle, but nice graphics and calm music make it good entertainment.”
    • “The graphics are extremely appealing, the UI is easy to understand, gameplay works well and bug-free (at least I haven't come across any yet).”
    • “The gameplay itself can feel a bit repetitive since not only does the gameplay not change, the assets are a bit recycled.”
    • “There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
    • “Overall, I simply fail to figure out the target demographics of this game - it does not have enough gameplay to satisfy even the most casual of gamers, nor does it have any artistic value presented via other means.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews of "Island Farmer" highlight a significant lack of engaging gameplay mechanics, describing it as more of a tedious task than a fulfilling farming simulation. Players note the absence of narrative progression and creativity, leading to a grinding experience that feels more like a mindless chore than an enjoyable adventure. While some find it relaxing, others criticize it for lacking depth and meaningful content.

    • “There is no narrative progression beyond the calming act of restoration, no farming systems, no evolving mechanics, no additional puzzle modes, and no unexpected twists.”
    • “No grids, no creativity—just 'hurry up and complete.' Honestly, it’s less farming sim, more IKEA instruction manual.”
    • “It is the first time I ever played something on Steam and felt like I was literally doing a pointless frivolous past-time, yet I'm a guy capable of endlessly grinding tower-defense levels over and over again.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered very low, with many reviewers noting a lack of end game mechanics, engaging story, or varied content. While some hope for future updates and additional maps to enhance replay value, the current offerings are seen as repetitive and lacking depth.

    • “While there isn't a lot of replay value, the developers have promised to add more maps, which will be a fun addition to revisit.”
    • “While I wouldn’t say there was any replayability here, except perhaps for children, it has a reasonable asking price for the hours it gives and would be an even better deal in a sale.”
    • “A level designer with Steam Workshop support would do miracles for replayability, but the developer appears to prefer the quantity-over-quality route by having released four games (so far) with the exact same concept, most of which share the same assets.”
    • “There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
    • “It has zero replay value in my opinion.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with reviewers noting a lack of background, setup, and engaging narrative elements. This absence contributes to a feeling of futility in gameplay, as there are no compelling reasons to replay or explore the game further. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
    • “There is no replayability in this game as there are no end game mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
    • “My game also just doesn't work at level 30, so wanting to complete the game was a futile mission, I guess.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting that it lacks polish and can demand excessive resources from PCs, leading to subpar performance, especially when installed on HDDs. Overall, there are concerns about its efficiency and stability.

    • “Performance could be improved for a better experience.”
    • “I'm pretty concerned about its performance; it seems to demand more from the PC at random times.”
    • “Not that optimized.”
    • “Could do with some more polish and optimization.”
    • “I'm pretty concerned about its performance; apparently, it has random tendencies to demand more from the PC.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its charming presentation, featuring bright and cheerful designs that create a wholesome atmosphere. Players appreciate the steady emotional and mechanical cadence, making it accessible and enjoyable for children while offering a unique twist on traditional jigsaw puzzles.

    • “Presentation plays a crucial role in maintaining this emotional tone.”
    • “Once the player understands the game’s visual language, the emotional and mechanical cadence remains steady until the end.”
    • “It's cute, with bright, cheerful designs and a wholesome feel.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report it as bug-free, others mention experiencing minor bugs. Despite these issues, the game is generally considered cute, short, and relaxing.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
    • “I haven't encountered any bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
    • “The stability of the game is impressive; it never lags or freezes.”
    • “It's a little buggy, but it's a cute game that's short and relaxing.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my experience.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a tranquil and relaxing environment, enhanced by charming visuals and vibrant graphics. Players appreciate the balance of simple mechanics and engaging puzzles that provide a gentle challenge without inducing stress, making it easy to immerse themselves in the experience.

    • “Its tranquil atmosphere, charming visuals, and simple mechanics make it easy to sink into, while the puzzles offer just enough challenge to keep your brain active without ever feeling stressful.”
    • “The graphics are vibrant and cute, and the overall atmosphere is relaxing and chill.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a straightforward monetization model with no microtransactions or in-game purchases, despite being a mobile port. Players appreciate the absence of complicated leveling systems, allowing for a more focused gaming experience.

    • “No microtransactions, no complicated leveling systems.”
    • “It's obviously a mobile game ported to PC, but thankfully there are no in-game purchases.”
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Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle is a casual puzzle game.

Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle.

Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle was released on April 30, 2021.

Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle was developed by Mens Sana Interactive.

Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle is a single player game.

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