Island of Penance
- April 12, 2024
- ONEONE1
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Island of Penance," Illumina, the daughter of a renowned scientist, becomes the first female prison guard on an island of male inmates to investigate her father's mysterious death. Using her newfound magical abilities, she navigates the dangerous political climate and uncovers shocking secrets. This suspenseful RPG combines elements of fantasy, mystery, and adventure in a unique, immersive world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling storyline that explores dark themes and moral ambiguity, engaging players in a unique narrative.
- The art style and character design are visually appealing, with high-quality graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- The game includes a variety of sexual content and fetishes, catering to niche interests within the adult gaming community.
- The gameplay is linear and lacks depth, with many players finding it repetitive and uninspired compared to other titles in the genre.
- The game suffers from long loading times and outdated mechanics, making it less accessible and enjoyable for modern players.
- The content is heavily focused on non-consensual themes and extreme fetishes, which may alienate a significant portion of the audience.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its dark and edgy themes, focusing on a protagonist's harrowing journey through a corruption-riddled prison environment, where she faces constant humiliation and abuse. While some players appreciate the compelling narrative and personal stakes, others criticize its linearity and the overwhelming focus on sexual content, which can overshadow the main plot. Overall, the game presents a mix of engaging storytelling and mature themes, though it may not appeal to all due to its explicit nature and lack of narrative depth.
“This action RPG mixes traditional combat mechanics with a deep, corruption-riddled storyline.”
“The narrative is compelling, with Illumina's quest for truth adding a personal stake that drives the game forward.”
“Its ambitious blend of narrative depth and moral exploration is worth noting, though it may not resonate with every player due to its linear storytelling and mature content.”
“The story is way too linear for my liking, and the lewds are not the best.”
“I wish I could say that this game was good, because the premise was interesting to me, but I couldn't even get to the main plot because of the overly drawn-out fetish-filled forced non-consensual scene at the very beginning.”
“The story of the game is limited to the protagonist gradually discovering more information about her father and the experiments he did, as she completes missions for the head of the prison. The rest of the story consists of the constant humiliation and harassment she suffers, due to her attractiveness and the fact that she has to go almost naked, following this pattern to the end. This game ends up being linear, with the only option of full corruption.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by traditional RPG mechanics, including turn-based combat and a focus on farming for resources, but it suffers from outdated mechanics and a rigid, linear progression that may deter players seeking modern RPG experiences. While the unique premise and sexual content add intrigue, the lack of contemporary conveniences like mouse support and visual aids can make it challenging for new players. Overall, it offers a nostalgic experience for those familiar with older RPGs, but may feel cumbersome to others.
“This action-RPG mixes traditional combat mechanics with a deep, corruption-riddled storyline.”
“The gameplay is solid and follows the usual formula early games by oneone1 had, with the difference that you learn magic by upgrading your crest and leveling up to get access to stronger spells.”
“For those intrigued by a tale of corruption and redemption, and who can navigate its older gameplay mechanics, Island of Penance could be a captivating journey.”
“Linear gameplay: some players may find the game’s progression too rigid, lacking the flexibility and openness preferred in modern RPGs.”
“Outdated mechanics: despite its unique premise, the game struggles with an outdated engine and lack of support for modern conveniences like mouse gameplay, making it less accessible to new players or those accustomed to more contemporary interfaces.”
“The gameplay is the most basic of any other RPG, featuring turn-based combat, equipment, levels, and magic, with nothing out of the ordinary. The game shows its antiquity by requiring a lot of farming for weapons, spells, and accessories, which have quite high prices and are necessary to overcome the bosses of the area.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their generic RPG Maker style, featuring tired and outdated visuals that lack originality. While some users appreciate the art of the protagonist, describing it as well-defined and appealing, the overall animation and artwork are deemed subpar compared to other titles in the genre. Additionally, the inclusion of lewd content has received mixed reactions, with some finding it off-putting.
“The art style is good, but the h scene is just ugh.”
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“It's really just another dungeon crawling game using a lot of tired old graphics that other games use, like Treasure Hunter Claire, which is years old.”
“Combat is fine (it's a very boring implementation of normal turn-based combat), but the art style is very generic RPG Maker stuff.”
“Graphically, the game looks like any other RPG Maker title as it uses generic enemy sprites and cities, but in terms of the art of the protagonist, this is excellent, combining a defined and proportionate body with quite lewd and revealing outfits.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting that the linear story and basic turn-based combat can feel tedious and outdated. While extensive farming for weapons, spells, and accessories is necessary to progress, the game's unique sexual content and exploration elements provide some appeal. However, the lack of modern gameplay features may frustrate those unfamiliar with older RPGs.
“Mixed reviews highlight a division in player reception, with criticisms focusing on the game's linear story and sometimes tedious combat.”
“The gameplay is the most basic of any other RPG, featuring turn-based combat, equipment, levels, magic, and physical attacks while crossing dungeons full of monsters to complete quests. Nothing out of the ordinary, except the game shows its antiquity by requiring a lot of farming for weapons, spells, accessories, etc., which have quite high prices and are necessary to buy to overcome the bosses of the area.”
“The game has a story of generic corruption and standard RPG gameplay with a touch of exploration and extensive farming. However, it has certain drawbacks due to its age and engine, such as the lack of visual aids, a target book, dialog log, and support for gameplay with a mouse, which can make it uncomfortable for players not used to older games.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's music features a standard RPG Maker soundtrack with collectible tracks, providing decent background music and sound effects. Notably, the protagonist's dialogues are primarily voiced in Japanese, enhancing character development and emotional depth as the story progresses.
“It has collectible music.”
“In terms of sound, the game offers decent background music and sound effects.”
“What is surprising is that the dialogues of the protagonist have Japanese voice acting for most of them, allowing you to establish her personality and notice how it changes.”
“The music consists of standard RPG Maker soundtracks.”
“While the game features decent background music and sound effects, the use of Japanese voice acting for the protagonist's dialogues is surprising and adds depth to her character development.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a well-crafted story and writing, characterized by edgy and dark humor that resonates with players.
“It is a one-on-one game, so the story and writing are really good. It is also way edgier and has funny dark humor.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for its disturbing themes, including non-consensual situations and body deformities, which have led some players to feel deeply uncomfortable and ultimately abandon the game. This has raised concerns about its suitability for those sensitive to such content.
