Island Times: Easy Life

About

This is a pixel style casual game

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization51 negative mentions

The game is cute and fun, providing a relaxing experience with a mix of idle and active gameplay.
Players appreciate the responsive development team and the potential for future updates and content.
The graphics are cozy and visually appealing, making it enjoyable to plant and harvest crops.

The game frequently crashes, especially after watching ads, which disrupts the gameplay experience.
Many players find the ad frequency intrusive, with forced ads appearing unexpectedly during gameplay.
There is a lack of clear goals and content, leading to a feeling of limited activities and progression.

monetization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
4%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game is primarily ad-based, with optional purchases to remove ads. While some players appreciate the balance of voluntary ads for rewards, many express frustration over intrusive forced ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. The price for ad removal is considered steep by some, suggesting a more reasonable price point would enhance player satisfaction.
- “Good ad balancing; there are almost no ads, but I'm giving 4 stars because the sounds can get better.”
- “I would be willing to pay about $4-$5 for no ads, but it's just not worth $10.”
- “Love the monetization.”
- “Cute fun little game until all the forced ads ruin the game.”
- “I was already watching ads for the helpers and glad that a game finally did it right, but after watching a few for the helpers, forced ads started and even tricked me when I tried watching for helpers to only find out that it didn't go through because the ad was forced first then I'd have to click again to watch another ad to get the reward.”
- “Forced ads just make this game unplayable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their cozy and beautiful aesthetic, contributing to a fun and satisfying gameplay experience. Users appreciate the simplicity of the visuals, which are described as cute and well-optimized for one-handed control, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I actually enjoy all my free time planting and harvesting crops, and the graphics are cozy and so beautiful.”
- “It was so nice, fun and addicting, there's no forced ads, and the graphics are cute.”
- “Perfectly optimized for one-handed control, I love how graphically simple it is, yet still fun and satisfying to play.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its balance between active play and idle rewards, making it a relaxing experience. The farming mechanics are engaging, appealing to fans of the genre while providing a unique and chill gameplay experience.
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, particularly the fishing mechanics, but players express frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. There are also calls for additional content, such as weapons and dungeons, to enhance gameplay further, alongside a desire for improved movement mechanics.
- “I like its fishing mechanics and I hope you'll add some content like weapons, armors, dungeons, and enemies inside the mines. If it's in-app paid content, I'll buy it.”
- “I like its fishing mechanics and I hope you'll add some content like weapons, armors, dungeons, and enemies inside the mines. If it's in-app paid content, I'll buy it.”
- “It's cute, but forced ads during gameplay after I just watched 20+ ads to unlock helpers?”
- “But as soon as games interrupt my gameplay without warning, I'm out.”
- “So far I am loving it, but the moving mechanics need some work.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is currently in demo form, leading to hopes for future optimization and additional content. Players appreciate its effective one-handed control and find the graphics simple yet enjoyable, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “Perfectly optimized for one-handed control; I love how graphically simple it is, yet still fun and satisfying to play.”
- “It does say it's a demo in one of the hints, so I'm hoping there might be some optimization and more content down the line.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and overheating of their devices, particularly when attempting to access the in-game store.
- “Makes my phone very hot, crashes and freezes a lot.”
- “I really want to play this game, but every time I try to open the store, it just freezes and I can't move, and the store does not pop up. 😭”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players finding it engaging and enjoyable, despite some minor issues like quest glitches. Users appreciate the immersive experience, although technical lag can detract from gameplay. Overall, the narrative seems to resonate positively with players.
- “The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish. The character development is top-notch, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “I was blown away by the depth of the narrative. Each quest feels meaningful and contributes to the overall storyline, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The world-building is exceptional, with rich lore and backstory that enhances the gameplay experience. I found myself immersed in the story and eager to uncover more.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from my overall experience.”
- “The character development is shallow, leaving me unable to connect with anyone in the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the music in the game abruptly cuts off after watching an ad, requiring a game reload to restore it, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Every time you watch an ad, the music cuts off until you reload the game.”