Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale
- July 12, 2018
- Define Human Studios
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale" is a sci-fi, competitive shooter game that takes place on a series of alien islands. Players must fight to be theiteam or solo survivor, utilizing various weapons and abilities. The game emphasizes skill-based play, featuring a unique movement system, and the ability to enhance weapons with special modifications.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- gameplay474 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Islands of Nyne" is characterized by its fast-paced, skill-based mechanics that blend elements from popular FPS games like CS:GO and Call of Duty, offering smooth gunplay and responsive movement. While many players appreciate the unique mechanics and enjoyable combat, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, bugs, and a dwindling player base, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its potential and engaging gameplay loop, the game's performance issues and lack of updates have led to mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment in its current state.
“The gameplay is fast-paced, with games lasting around 10 minutes on average.”
“The gun mechanics are excellent and the movement is fast and fluid, matching perfectly with the rapid pace of the gameplay.”
“Great shooting & movement mechanics and the only battle royale that really felt like a skill-based arena shooter.”
“Instead, they flopped because of numerous bugs and gameplay mechanics that made the gameplay flatter than a pancake, and just plain not fun.”
“Gameplay overall is pretty bad.”
“The gameplay is terrible.”
- optimization381 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and poor hit registration, particularly on lower-end systems. While some users noted improvements following patches, others expressed frustration over persistent optimization problems, suggesting that the game is not yet suitable for those without high-end hardware. Overall, while there is potential for improvement, the current state of optimization is seen as a major drawback for many players.
“Ion was stable, beautiful, and perfectly optimized.”
“The game is very well optimized for an early access.”
“The gameplay is smooth and satisfying, and a recent patch has hugely increased fps and overall performance across the board.”
“This game is poorly optimized still and very hard to enjoy.”
“The optimization is worse than PUBG at release!”
“Very poor optimization, I would gladly grind that game, but you need to optimize it ASAP!”
- graphics209 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as decent or even stunning, while others criticize them as unoptimized, inconsistent, or reminiscent of older titles. Many users report performance issues, particularly with frame rates, suggesting that the game struggles to run smoothly even on high-end systems. Overall, while there is potential for improvement, the graphics are seen as a significant area needing attention, especially in relation to the game's ambitious design goals.
“The graphics are beautiful, and the sound design is great!”
“Great game and amazing graphics, recommended to anyone, specifically people enjoying BR games.”
“The graphics are nice for what they are so far, and I'm sure they will get better as the game gets optimized.”
“The graphics are nothing like what is shown in the screenshots - the grass is bland, the wooden cabins look like playdough, and anything at long distances (even with all settings set to extreme) just looks like blobs.”
“Graphically, the environment is not the best, but it really does not matter when the main focus is on the gameplay.”
“The graphics suck but it is an alpha so they should improve a lot.”
- stability66 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant concern among players, with many reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues since its launch. While some users acknowledge that the game runs well at times and express hope for future improvements, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to frequent crashes and unresponsive gameplay. Many players recommend caution before purchasing, suggesting that the game is still in a rough state and may require a refund for those unable to tolerate its current instability.
“It runs great, it plays great, and you will find matches.”
“It's smooth and runs great for an early access.”
“It looks awesome, it runs great, and when there were bugs at early access launch they were fixed so fast it made my head spin.”
“This game is very buggy, tends to crash quite a bit and honestly looks nothing like how it did in the trailer. I do understand this is an early release but feel as if this is way too early in development to release for play, no less charge 25 bucks for.”
“The game is buggy, unfinished and also became worse over development somehow.”
“Sorry, but right now this game is unplayable.. it freezes every 2-3 seconds for 1 second...”
- monetization59 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized as a "cash grab," with many users expressing frustration over the developers' lack of support and communication after initial purchases. Players feel that the transition to a free-to-play model, coupled with minimal compensation for early supporters, reflects a disregard for the player base and a focus on quick profits rather than long-term engagement. While some mention the presence of cosmetic microtransactions, the overall sentiment is that the game's monetization strategy has been poorly executed and detrimental to its potential success.
“Obviously as a battle royale, microtransactions are present but no in-game benefits, only cosmetics.”
“The game has a few customization items that can be unlocked via in-game credits (which are pretty generously handed out) and some microtransactions that can be bought if you'd like to.”
“If this were free-to-play, I think they could have built a genuine player base and rocketed forward on development through microtransactions (yes, the game has cosmetic crates - no pay-to-win aspect at all).”
“The compensation for people who bought the game and supported it via in-game purchases in its earliest stages was ridiculous and far too little to compensate for the grief over the missed opportunities this game had.”
“After months of being in the dark with zero updates from the developers, this game was simply a cash grab.”
“It's becoming more and more evident that this was a cash grab.”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as minimal, with some players noting a bit of lore that complements the aesthetics, but overall, many feel it lacks depth and content. While there is potential for development, the narrative aspect is currently seen as underwhelming, with some users outright stating there is "no story." Additionally, technical issues detract from the overall experience, overshadowing any narrative elements.
“The game's sounds and graphics are adequate, and there is an actual bit of lore/story to go along with the game's aesthetics.”
“Nice story.”
“Overall, I think they're off to a good start, but who knows, we've all heard that story.”
“The game has potential, but it's pretty much the same story as for PUBG; the performance is complete garbage and servers seem to have quite the issues from time to time, making this game nearly unplayable or not very enjoyable.”
“☑ no story”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of enjoyable and absurd, with players finding amusement in both the gameplay and the numerous bugs present. While some appreciate the comedic elements and chaotic firefights, others criticize the developers for the game's shortcomings, leading to a perception of the title as a "laughing stock" in the gaming community. Overall, the humor is seen as a redeeming quality amidst the game's flaws, providing a source of entertainment despite its issues.
“Of course the game had bugs and problems, but the gameplay was rather funny and interesting, and that's why I was playing.”
“Didn't take long to understand this was one of the 'run zig-zag and jump like a rabbit' combat games with hilariously stupid firefights.”
“But I had way more fun laughing at how much of a cash grab this looks like, which is a shame because it seems some real work went into making the gunplay feel so nice.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as decent with a strong sense of impending doom, but ultimately feels stale and lacks engagement over time. While it offers a fast-paced experience and some unique futuristic elements, many players find it less compelling compared to established titles like PUBG and Fortnite, leading to a sense of disappointment. Overall, the game may serve as a substitute for those seeking a different battle royale atmosphere, but it doesn't significantly stand out.
“It has this incredible atmosphere and feeling of impending doom as everyone in this game seems to be insanely good at killing you with headshots.”
“I find it hard not to compare back to PUBG because I have played so many hours of it and am still playing so many hours of it a week; like I said, this is fast-paced and the futuristic aspect is kind of cool, but the gimmick wore off for me and I went back to the tense atmosphere of PUBG where it just felt more fleshed out.”
“Does this game have an enjoyable atmosphere?”
“Although the fast-paced gameplay and fast queue times were attractive at first, the stale gameplay and atmosphere turned this into a huge snooze fest very quickly.”
“I find it hard not to compare this game to PUBG because I have played so many hours of it and am still playing so many hours of it a week. While the fast-paced and futuristic aspects are kind of cool, the gimmick wore off for me, and I went back to the tense atmosphere of PUBG, where it just felt more fleshed out.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the menu and lobby music as enjoyable and recommend it, others express frustration with the overall experience, citing server issues that leave them stuck listening to the same tracks repeatedly. Overall, the music stands out positively amidst a backdrop of dissatisfaction with other game elements.
“The menu music is awesome.”
“Bought this game for the in-game lobby music.”
“100% would recommend the music because that's all you can do right now is sit in the lobby and listen to the same music over and over due to server issues.”
“100% would recommend the music because that's all you can do right now is sit in the lobby and listen to the same music over and over due to server issues...”
“Wildly unimpressed after booting up and hearing awful music, seeing lame characters, lame menu design, and sitting in queue so long I had time to contemplate ending my life.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both essential and tedious, as they feel compelled to chase every opportunity for kills to enhance their survival chances. While the game has its enjoyable elements, many reviewers note that the lack of quality-of-life features, such as an efficient minimap system and auto-reload, contributes to a frustrating experience. Overall, the grinding can feel repetitive and annoying, overshadowing some of the game's positive aspects.
“You are basically forced to chase every shot you hear because it's your best chance at farming some kills and surviving longer.”
“I like the game but... it feels tedious and annoying, no auto reload, feels cramped despite having a whole island.”
“There was so much hype for the game a year ago and when it released I bought it instantly and started grinding.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability, with some noting a lack of updates that currently limits it. However, many believe that future patches and added content could significantly enhance replay value, with one user rating it a perfect 10/10 for variety and replayability potential. Overall, the game's initial enjoyment suggests a promising future for replayability.
“It is a testament to its greatness that this merely 1 1/2 week old game is more playable, pleasing, and enjoyable than most other battle royale games on the market.”
“Variety/replay value | 10/10”
“No updates, no replayability :(”
“Hoping this is resolved in future patches to make this game more playable.”
“With optimization on the way and future added content, it will have lots of replay value.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing disappointment and heartbreak over negative reviews, while others feel a strong connection to the developers' efforts and the game's community. Despite this, there are mentions of a boring story that detracts from the overall emotional engagement.
“Reading negative reviews about this game is truly heartbreaking for me as I really believe these devs are putting so much effort into this game and it's a fresh community.”
“The story felt incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
“I found the emotional depth lacking; it just didn't resonate with me.”
“The characters were so flat that I couldn't connect with their emotional struggles.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in this battle royale game is criticized for its lack of originality, with designs reminiscent of older titles like Quake, leading to a perception that they are outdated compared to more modern games like Quake Champions.
“Another battle royale game; character design feels like they just came out of the old Quake games. Quake Champions is much, much better.”
“The character development is shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
