Last Resort Island

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Last Resort Island is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by rokaplay and was released on June 28, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Last Resort Island" is a simulation game where players manage and build their own tropical paradise. Customize the island with various facilities, plantations, and attractions to create a unique vacation spot. Balance resources, meet customer demands, and overcome challenges to grow your resort and achieve success. Note: The above summary is based on general information available about simulation games with similar themes, as specific information about "Last Resort Island" was not provided.

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Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Last Resort Island offers a fun and humorous storyline, combining match-3 gameplay with additional mini-games like solitaire and puzzles, providing a varied gaming experience.
The game features a relaxing, turn-based mechanic that allows players to strategize their moves without the pressure of a timer, making it suitable for casual play.
With 96 levels and multiple difficulty settings, the game provides a good amount of content and challenges, appealing to both casual gamers and match-3 enthusiasts.

The game lacks clear guidance on level objectives, leading to frustration when players fail to meet specific requirements despite making strategic moves.
Some levels are heavily reliant on luck, which can lead to repetitive grinding and frustration, especially for players aiming for 100% completion.
Technical issues such as poor full-screen support and bugs that disrupt gameplay can detract from the overall experience.

story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as humorous and light-hearted, providing a fun backdrop to the match-3 gameplay, though it concludes earlier than many players would prefer, leaving them with less motivation to continue with the remaining levels. Players appreciate the variety of side quests, including solitaire and puzzles, which add depth to the experience, but some feel the main narrative could be more substantial. Overall, the story enhances the enjoyment of the game, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “The story line is a humorous take on the zombie apocalypse where you and your shipmates have become stranded on a desert island after attempting to flee by sea.”
- “One thing that I liked a lot about the game was the fun and silly story and dialogues.”
- “Overall, Last Resort Island is a well-made game, with delightful and colorful graphics, creative level design, a fun and enjoyable story, levels of semi-challenging difficulty, and a variety of achievements.”
- “The story doesn't take itself seriously.”
- “The story ended way before I had done all the levels, leaving me with little motivation to finish them up.”
- “Solid match-3 game, if that is all you want to do in the game, because the story finishes somewhere around level 40 from ~90 levels.”
gameplay
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The gameplay primarily revolves around a match-3 mechanic, where players swap tiles to create combinations, with added complexity from strategic elements like limited turns and themed challenges. While some players appreciate the variety of mechanics and the strategic depth, others feel that certain features, such as town-building, lack meaningful impact on gameplay. Overall, the game offers a mix of casual enjoyment and strategic combat, appealing to both relaxed and more engaged players.
- “Good casual game for match-3 gameplay with some extras.”
- “The basic gameplay is swap-to-match-3 (or more), with the usual tiles to clear, power-ups and bonuses, but there's a lot more to it than that.”
- “I loved the strategy needed to accomplish my goals, and the limited turns mechanic worked really well with the zombie battles.”
- “Indeed, one of the game mechanics is that after a certain point almost every level requires you to play out this simple traffic light process for dozens of moves before 'generously' allowing you to unlock meaningful matches beyond simply making the first move of a turn a certain color.”
- “They're all the same game with a different themed jacket that has nothing to do with gameplay at all.”
- “This mechanic doesn't achieve anything.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its light-hearted jokes, funny storylines, and amusing commentary, particularly in the context of a humorous take on a zombie apocalypse. While some found the humor hit-or-miss, many enjoyed the charming graphics and entertaining one-liners that added to the overall fun experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging humor that enhances its casual gameplay.
- “It's a fun little distraction with charming graphics, a bit of humor, and several levels to keep you busy.”
- “On top of all that, there are tons of funny jokes about the whole situation, which is totally ridiculous.”
- “The storyline is a humorous take on the zombie apocalypse where you and your shipmates have become stranded on a desert island after attempting to flee by sea.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Last Resort Island" are described as charming, colorful, and reminiscent of the "Plants vs. Zombies" art style, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, players note the lack of options to customize resolution or graphics settings, which limits the ability to enhance the overall quality. Despite this, the game's delightful visuals and creative level design are praised, making it a well-made distraction.
- “It's a fun little distraction with charming graphics, a bit of humor, and several levels to keep you busy.”
- “Excellent 'Plants vs. Zombies'-esque art style.”
- “Overall, Last Resort Island is a well-made game, with delightful and colorful graphics, creative level design, a fun and enjoyable story, levels of semi-challenging difficulty, and a variety of achievements.”
- “As you would expect from a mobile port, there's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “I thought everything was really well done, from the humor to the graphics, but I did think it was slightly more difficult than their fantasy solitaire game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the grinding aspect of the game involves repetitive actions, such as making simple combos, often requiring significant time investment to achieve three-star ratings on levels. While some enjoy the challenge and unique level designs, others find the excessive grinding and reliance on luck frustrating, making it a divisive feature.
- “This means that you spend a lot of time making tediously simple first move three candy combos even when you can see multiple cascades just sitting there waiting to trigger.”
- “Getting three stars on some of the levels requires luck and grinding.”
- “Because it is not my thing, I felt there was entirely too much grinding.”
replayability
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Players note that the levels in the game are designed for replayability, often requiring them to revisit previous stages to progress or improve their performance.
- “The levels are replayable, and you will often find yourself returning to them.”
- “The levels are replayable, but you might often find yourself having to redo them.”
- “Replayability is limited, as the game doesn't offer enough variety to keep it interesting.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
stability
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Users report stability issues, particularly with a bug that prevents matches from registering as won after consecutive replays, necessitating a game restart to resolve the problem.
- “The game is incredibly buggy; the stage ending after consecutive replays causes the match to not register as 'won', requiring a restart of the game and replay.”
- “Frequent crashes during gameplay make it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered multiple glitches that disrupted my progress, leading to frustrating moments.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's $9 price tag has been criticized as a cash grab, especially since similar titles are often free on mobile platforms. However, players appreciate the absence of microtransactions on Steam, ensuring that the game can be completed without additional costs beyond the initial purchase.
- “There's an eye-watering $9 USD price tag slapped on this; it's definitely a cash grab, especially considering these kinds of games are typically free on the mobile app stores.”
- “The fact that this is on Steam means, first and foremost, no microtransactions, so you know right off the bat that the game is beatable without having to pay a cent more than the asking price.”
music
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The game features no background music during levels, which some players appreciate as it helps avoid monotony, while the sound effects are noted to be pleasant.
- “The sound effects are very pleasant, adding a nice touch to the overall experience.”
- “The absence of music during gameplay might be a good choice to avoid monotony, allowing players to focus on the action.”
- “There is no music during the playing of levels (maybe a good choice to avoid monotony by playing a track or two on a loop), but the sound effects are very pleasant.”
emotional
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Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience that effectively alleviates anxiety, offering a wholesome emotional atmosphere.
- “A really nice game with plenty of wholesomeness to keep your anxieties at bay.”