Island Farmer: Jigsaw Puzzle
- April 30, 2021
- Mens Sana Interactive
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and casual gameplay experience, making it perfect for unwinding.
- It features cute graphics and animations, with charming elements like animals appearing when sections are completed.
- The game is easy to learn and suitable for all ages, making it a great choice for children and casual gamers.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks challenge, as players can always refer back to the original layout.
- Camera controls are awkward, making it difficult to navigate certain levels effectively.
- The music and sound effects are repetitive and can become annoying over time.
- graphics33 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cute, and cartoony style, creating a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. While some reviews note that the visuals are basic or reminiscent of mobile games, many appreciate the charming animations and overall aesthetic appeal. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's casual and enjoyable experience.
“Amazing graphics and sound design.”
“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.”
“The graphics are your run-of-the-mill Unity store style (the water splash animation is especially bad).”
“On the one hand, this is more than playable for a puzzle game, but on the other hand, Island Farmer has mobile-level graphical fidelity and some of the simplest gameplay ever – how on earth can’t I get 60fps out of it on a machine that powerful?”
“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.”
- music25 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and fitting, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere, but it suffers from repetitiveness that can become irritating over time. While some players find it enjoyable and suitable for casual play, others suggest muting it in favor of more varied background music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered basic and looped, contributing to a chill experience but lacking depth.
“I find it relaxing and the music is very suitable with the countryside sceneries.”
“A casual, looping soundtrack plays in the background while you slowly sort out the squares and put them back in their rightful places.”
“The music is very nice, the art is beautiful.”
“The music and sound effects are okay but are quite repetitive; I would suggest muting the music and playing something relaxing in another window.”
“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.”
“The music gets stale pretty quick.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple, memory-based mechanics where players rearrange blocks in a voxel-like environment, making it easy to learn but lacking in depth and replayability. While the graphics are appealing and the game serves as a casual time-waster, it suffers from slow pacing and limited challenge, ultimately leaving players wanting more in terms of content and engagement. Despite its shortcomings, it can be a relaxing experience for short play sessions.
“This is a very straightforward memory-based game, where you are shown the proper setup of a block-based, voxel-like environment, and then during gameplay everything gets rearranged and you must click to switch blocks around and get them back to how they were supposed to be.”
“The graphics are extremely appealing, the UI is easy to understand, gameplay works well and is bug-free (at least I haven't come across any yet).”
“Yes, the mechanics are simple, but that doesn't make the game any less fun, and in many ways, that makes the game more relaxing.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no endgame 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.”
“The gameplay is rather slow and, even if you would like to play it as a memory-type game, later levels are very big which forces constant switching to the template.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game has minimal replayability due to a lack of end game mechanics, map metrics, and a compelling story, though it may appeal to younger players. While some users note the potential for future updates with new maps, the current consensus is that the game offers little incentive for repeated play.
“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.”
“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.”
“While I wouldn’t say there is any replayability here, except perhaps for children, it has a reasonable asking price for the hours it provides and would be an even better deal in a sale.”
“It has zero replay value in my opinion.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a compelling setup story and does not offer replayability due to the absence of end game mechanics or an engaging narrative. While the gameplay can become somewhat challenging with multi-level islands, the overall story element is minimal and does not encourage players to return.
“There is no setup story for the game.”
“There is no replayability in this game as there are no endgame mechanics, no map metrics to try to beat, and no engrossing story to return to.”
“The story lacks depth and engagement, making it difficult to feel invested in the game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in this game; while some find it to be a relaxing and enjoyable way to pass the time, others feel it can become a pointless and frivolous activity. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a blend of enjoyable farming mechanics and repetitive tasks.
“It is the first time I ever played something on Steam and felt like I was literally doing a pointless, frivolous pastime, yet I'm a guy capable of endlessly grinding tower-defense levels over and over again.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of Island Farmer has received mixed feedback, with users noting that installing the game on an HDD resulted in subpar performance.
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features no microtransactions or complicated leveling systems, providing a straightforward experience without in-game purchases, despite being a mobile port.
“No microtransactions, no complicated leveling systems.”
“It's obviously a mobile game ported to PC, but thankfully there are no in-game purchases.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
“The constant prompts to buy in-game currency really detract from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by vibrant and cute graphics, creating a relaxing and chill environment for players.
“The graphics are vibrant and cute, and the overall atmosphere is relaxing and chill.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by its cute and cheerful designs, creating a wholesome emotional experience that resonates positively with players.
“It's cute, with bright, cheerful designs and a wholesome feel.”
