Island Saver

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Island Saver is a single player open world shooter game with a kids theme. It was developed by Stormcloud Games Limited and was released on May 12, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Savvy! A group of amazing islands need your help! Horrid plastic waste has washed up and you need to sort it out with your trusty Trash Blaster! But look out for the Litterbugs. They love mess and they’re out to muck things up. You need to wash away gloop, collect litter, earn coins and rescue the bankimals! These special animals are living piggy banks and with them you can help s…

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,563 reviews

gameplay43 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

Island Saver is a fun and enjoyable experience, especially for kids, teaching them about recycling and money management.
The game features cute animations and colorful graphics, making it visually appealing and engaging.
It's a relaxing game that can be played casually, with a satisfying gameplay loop of cleaning up islands and saving animals.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with similar tasks across different islands and limited challenges.
Some players experienced bugs and glitches, such as getting stuck or issues with game mechanics.
The game heavily promotes banking concepts, which some players found to be overly preachy or distracting from the main gameplay.

gameplay
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Island Saver" is characterized by its simple, engaging mechanics that revolve around cleaning up environments, feeding animals, and collecting resources, reminiscent of titles like "Slime Rancher." While the core loop can become repetitive, the game's cheerful visuals and educational themes about environmental care and financial literacy make it appealing, especially for younger audiences. Overall, it offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, though some players note its simplicity may not hold the interest of older gamers for long.
- “Island Saver is a colorful and surprisingly thoughtful adventure that combines light-hearted gameplay with real-world lessons in environmental care and financial literacy.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward and easy to get the hang of, and the message the game tries to convey about money, taxes, and environmental care is simple and clear as well.”
- “The gameplay loop is simple enough for young kids to grasp, but satisfying enough that I found myself wanting to play even after they went to bed.”
- “The gameplay can get a bit repetitive at points though.”
- “No story to make you feel invested except get rid of a mess on the islands, no real character personality to make you feel empathy for them, and gameplay gets pretty tedious after a bit.”
- “The core gameplay is the mindless tasks of gathering things, putting them in their respective areas, gathering food, feeding them to their respective animals, finding keys or hidden eggs, and continuing to the next map to do it all over again.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally described as charming, colorful, and cartoony, appealing particularly to younger audiences with their bright and vibrant aesthetics. While some players noted the high saturation and simplicity of the visuals, many found them beautiful and well-suited for the game's lighthearted themes. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and engaging for players of all ages.
- “The graphics are charming and cartoony, and the animals are well animated.”
- “The various islands are full of secrets to uncover and challenges to complete, and the game's colorful and charming visuals make it a joy to explore.”
- “I love the art style, bright and colorful graphics.”
- “The graphics were not really my preference because of the high saturation of color, but it still did not diminish the fun one bit.”
- “The visuals are oversaturated and hurt to look at, and the models could be made by a five-year-old on Paint 3D.”
- “I wish there was an option to change the saturation as the brightness of the colors is over the top.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players noting that it primarily revolves around cleaning up the environment without a compelling narrative or character development. While some appreciate the game's colorful aesthetics and light-hearted themes, others feel it fails to engage players emotionally or provide a meaningful context for the gameplay. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop for the mechanics rather than a driving force, leading to mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
- “The entire game and story is awesome.”
- “It is a beautiful, simple, colorful game that is reminiscent of other styles (think Slime Rancher and Beasts of Maravilla Island, both two excellent games I recommend). The gameplay is simple and fun, the art is simple and colorful, and the story is unique and friendly.”
- “Well done to the developers, great story, beautiful art and animation, good gameplay and technically clean.”
- “No story to make you feel invested except get rid of a mess (wherever the garbage came from in the first place) on the islands, no real character personality to make you feel empathy for them and also feel like they blackmail you into doing their dirty work, and gameplay gets pretty tedious after a bit.”
- “No story, no engaging game mechanics, and no sense of moral or ethics.”
- “The gameplay somehow manages to be more boring than a farming and cleaning simulator, the story only serves to deliver its message, and it’s all neatly packaged inside a very simple cartoony art style, the kind you’d see in a cereal box.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as enjoyable, colorful, and fitting for the playful atmosphere, with many noting its relaxing qualities. While some players found the tracks to be repetitive, they still appreciated the overall sound design, including fun sound effects that enhance gameplay. The soundtrack is particularly praised for its appeal to children and its ability to create a vibrant, immersive experience.
- “The music is unobtrusive and good enough and the sound effects are perfectly adequate.”
- “I enjoyed the soundtrack of the game.”
- “The music, setting, visuals and soundtrack are fantastic, especially for children.”
- “The gameplay, music, creatures, everything is very simple.”
- “The music can be a bit repetitive and bland, but overall for a free game it's really good.”
- “Can't speak to the music since I play with it off.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the repetitive tasks and backtracking tedious and unengaging, leading to a sense of burnout. While some appreciate the casual, relaxing nature of the gameplay, others feel that the lack of a compelling story or character development exacerbates the grind. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for those who can tolerate repetition, but it may not resonate with players who dislike tedious mechanics.
- “While the game is very easy if you have any gaming experience, it is still very enjoyable and not tedious as long as you take breaks.”
- “This game is too grindy and it dies out pretty quick; I don't recommend it.”
- “I have to admit near the end of the game it was getting really tedious with the constant backtracking and padded runtime.”
- “Its fun, the graphics are great, but the game is held back by tedious inventory management that makes you go back and forth between various drop points; it could be better on that point.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by its colorful and cartoony style, amusing animal sounds, and quirky interactions, which many players find entertaining. While some elements, like the pooping mechanics and silly currency exchanges, are hit or miss, they contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere that appeals to younger audiences. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its educational themes, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
- “Just fun in general; there are some really funny glitches in the game, if you have the time and space.”
- “The game also has an identity of its own, a lovely and colorful world, a first-class tutorial, and drops of humor here and there.”
- “The animation gone into their quirky interactions are hilarious.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being a thinly veiled advertisement for the UK bank NatWest, with many reviewers noting its overt targeting of children through eco-friendly messaging. While some find the game enjoyable and harmless, the consensus is that it primarily serves as a marketing tool rather than a standalone gaming experience. Overall, players feel the game is more of a banking advertisement disguised as a fun, interactive experience.
- “This is basically a Slime Rancher clone made to advertise the banking chain NatWest, or at least I assume so with all the advertising for said company in the game.”
- “This game is clearly targeted advertising by a bank to children.”
- “To be blunt, it feels like a banking company hired the Slime Rancher devs to make a thinly veiled banking advertisement game disguised as an environmentalist game.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and charming nature, evoking feelings of joy and satisfaction as players engage in activities like cleaning beaches and helping animals. The laid-back graphics and rewarding gameplay create a heartwarming experience that resonates with those seeking a casual and uplifting adventure. Overall, players find it to be a delightful and addictive game that promotes positivity and environmental awareness.
- “Whether you’re scrubbing beaches, collecting recyclables, or exploring the charming islands, Island Saver is a rewarding and heartwarming adventure that makes saving the world feel like fun.”
- “The game was very cute, informative in many ways, and overall wholesome and friendly.”
- “A very wholesome and easy-going game for me, and I'll happily recommend this to anyone looking for an easy and casual game to play.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many players reporting minimal to no game-breaking glitches. While some users experienced minor bugs and humorous glitches, the majority found the game well-made and enjoyable without significant issues.
- “It glitches, and the animal is invisible and cannot be cured or simply not there.”
- “Been so long since I've played a game that wasn't riddled with glitches.”
- “There were a few glitches though.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization varies significantly across platforms; while it performs well on standard desktop PCs and older laptops, users report poor optimization on the Nintendo Switch, with long loading times and stuttering issues in certain levels. Most players experience stable frame rates on capable hardware, but some minor performance hiccups, such as stuttering and backtracking, have been noted.
- “This should run smoothly on a standard desktop PC, no need for a top-of-the-line graphics card or an insane amount of RAM to run it.”
- “Performance is great, tasks are easily explained, and there is seldom time wasted while playing.”
- “Performance is great; I had a stable 60 fps with my old laptop.”
- “I have played this game for a while on my Nintendo Switch and now have to get it on Steam for a smoother experience. The optimization on Switch is terrible; the loading screen takes forever.”
- “The only issues I have are with the stuttering that happens on the second level (if I remember correctly) and the backtracking, especially at the last level.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by the appealing character designs and customization options, such as paint balls and hats, which enhance player engagement. While some users find the gameplay lacking, the overall charm of the animations and the positive messages conveyed through the characters stand out as significant strengths.
- “I love the character designs and the ability to customize the animals with the paintballs and various hats you can get.”
- “Animations and character design are all incredibly cute.”
- “The gameplay is meh and character designs are ugly, despite saying this the message is the best part.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability for those who enjoy exploring its content extensively, particularly completionists aiming for all achievements. However, some players note that the experience may feel repetitive due to backtracking, which can limit replay value for others.
- “Still one of my favorite games; it lends itself to hours of replayability.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character builds, the replayability factor is incredibly high.”
- “While the game isn't quite my cup of tea, it is a good game and a good influence on younger audiences, but there is a lot of backtracking and not a whole lot of replayability, unless you're a completionist or someone who is 100% determined to get all the achievements but didn't get them all the first time around.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a cheerful and positive vibe, making it an excellent introduction to responsible habits for younger players. Despite the simplicity and potential repetitiveness of the mechanics, the diverse environments across the three free levels provide enough variety to engage players, even in the absence of a traditional narrative.
- “While the mechanics are simple and can feel repetitive for older players, the positive message and cheerful atmosphere make it a great introduction to responsible habits for younger audiences.”
- “The base game being free comes with 3 levels, all diverse in atmosphere and gameplay design enough to satisfy their needs for a full and complete 'story,' though there really isn't one.”