Len's Island

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,057 reviews
  • grinding
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Len's Island is a relaxing, action-adventure game with survival and sandbox elements. You'll build and customize your home, farm, and explore procedurally generated islands. Fight monsters, discover secrets, and find inner peace in this immersive, nature-filled experience.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,057 reviews
gameplay109 positive mentions
grinding377 negative mentions
  • The graphics are colorful and vibrant, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • The combat is smooth and engaging, with a fun upgrade system for weapons and tools.
  • The game offers a relaxing experience with a mix of exploration, farming, and building.
  • The camera is fixed and cannot be rotated during gameplay, making navigation difficult.
  • There is a lack of clear direction or tutorial, leaving players confused about objectives.
  • The game can feel grindy, especially when trying to gather resources and upgrade equipment.
  • grinding383 mentions

    The reviews indicate that "grinding" in the game is a mixed experience, with some players finding it enjoyable and relaxing, while others describe it as tedious and repetitive. Many appreciate the balance between farming, crafting, and combat, noting that while the farming mechanics are straightforward and rewarding, the resource gathering can become monotonous, especially in the early game. Overall, the game offers a blend of engaging activities, but players should be prepared for significant grinding, particularly for resources and upgrades.

    • “The game is not too grindy.”
    • “Not too grindy and with adventure, house building elements.”
    • “The grind is not too grindy.”
    • “Nor does it change the fact that playing this game was tedious, uninteresting, and unrewarding.”
    • “You will go through the same old dungeons with no novelty, and you'll find yourself grinding the same dungeons over and over just to progress.”
    • “The constant grinding and dying to get ore for a tool or a weapon that has small increments is maddening, the ore you find is hard to come by and scant, it should be at least double.”
  • gameplay310 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of enjoyable mechanics, including farming, crafting, and combat, which provide a satisfying core loop. However, many players find the experience can become repetitive and slow, with some mechanics feeling underdeveloped or cumbersome. While the building mechanics are praised for their depth and creativity, there are calls for more content and improvements to enhance overall engagement and reduce grind.

    • “The core survival gameplay loop is fun and offers multiple incremental goals to work towards.”
    • “The combat is super fun, the armor and weapons look cool, and the gameplay loop is entertaining.”
    • “The gameplay is calming and self-paced, kind of like Stardew Valley or Minecraft.”
    • “This game has some fun simple mechanics, that get boring quickly, poor storage options for collecting large amounts of materials that you need to build and craft with, collecting becomes a drain after about an hour in.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple: collect materials via mining, farming, logging, etc., craft weapons, challenge some dungeons, repeat.”
    • “The bad: the combat, the travel, very little crafting, very little survival, everything is extremely slow and boring, the resource respawn system, the enemy spawning mechanic, the town hub usability.”
  • graphics265 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, beautiful art style, and overall pleasing aesthetics, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances gameplay. Many players appreciate the charming, cartoonish visuals and the attention to detail in the environments, although some note that the graphics can be resource-demanding and occasionally glitchy. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for players who enjoy cozy and immersive worlds.

    • “The graphics are vibrant and the soundtrack complements the serene yet adventurous atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The stunning visuals and immersive world make every moment a delight.”
    • “The graphics are mesmerizing, the physics in tasks that you do make sense and is quite realistic, attention to the little details in what you can and cannot yet do at certain skill levels.”
    • “There are however several points regarding visuals and locations that I feel are severely lacking.”
    • “Only bad thing I can think of is that it seems to be very resource demanding considering its fairly simplistic graphics.”
    • “However, the graphics can be cleaned up a bit and can sometimes be a little glitchy.”
  • story170 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and direction, with many players noting that there is minimal narrative or quest content to engage with. While some appreciate the freedom to explore and build, they express a strong desire for more structured quests, character interactions, and lore to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels incomplete in terms of storytelling, leaving players wanting more context and objectives.

    • “Against the backdrop of a dynamic weather system and the ebb and flow of the day/night cycle, players will be swept up in a rich narrative woven with engaging quests and memorable characters, driving them ever forward on their quest for adventure and glory.”
    • “Very atmospheric and relaxing to play, but still rich in story and interesting enough to keep you hooked!”
    • “I would definitely get into this even more with a nice size story plot as well added to the awesome open world building and adventure making it a real pleasure to dive into, so far well done its got some really good potential indeed.”
    • “There is no story or objectives; harvesting 250 crops of each type in the game isn't an objective, it's just lazy. No voice acting, very little customization, linear skill tree, and extremely annoying inventory management.”
    • “Basically, the storyline is non-existent from what I've gathered 28 hours into the game. There's no relationship to develop, no hidden lore or side quests or anything.”
    • “The lack of story, questing, and direction is what makes me dislike it.”
  • music151 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the visuals and create a cozy environment, making it a significant draw for those who enjoy casual and immersive gaming. However, some users expressed a desire for more consistent music playback options, as the music occasionally stops and starts.

    • “The graphics are vibrant and the soundtrack complements the serene yet adventurous atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music is beautiful, I love the art style and I'm excited for the next free update being dropped by the developers.”
    • “The soundtrack is wonderful and it adds to the already great atmosphere the game creates.”
    • “One of the piano riffs is just the X-Files theme song and now it's in my head.”
    • “The soundtrack is just nnnnnnngggghhhhhhh.”
    • “I'm not a fan of the music stopping and starting; I'd like an option to loop music or loop a playlist of the game music.”
  • optimization43 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and lag, particularly in areas with extensive building or during exploration. While some users noted that the game runs well under certain conditions, the overall consensus indicates that substantial improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience, especially for cooperative play and on lower-end systems. Despite these challenges, a few players expressed satisfaction with the game's potential and performance in less demanding scenarios.

    • “Plus, it wasn't plagued with bugs or other performance issues like so many other early access games tend to be.”
    • “Graphics and performance are good so far.”
    • “Anyways, I am beyond impressed with this game. Over the short time I've played so far, I have had not one single bug or crash, no performance issues or visual glitches. For an early access game, I was truly blown away.”
    • “I really wanted a top down survival game, but the performance is really bad.”
    • “Game just stutters all the time, even on mid-level detail, which for a game like this should really be maxed detail with no performance issues.”
    • “The game's performance is still atrocious and the motion-sickness inducing camera shake is still present.”
  • atmosphere40 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its vibrant graphics and calming soundtrack, creating a serene and immersive experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the environments, which effectively convey a sense of adventure and tranquility, while the contrasting darker tones in dungeons add depth to the overall ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is described as beautiful, relaxing, and engaging, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.

    • “The graphics are vibrant and the soundtrack complements the serene yet adventurous atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The atmosphere is fantastic, the sounds and music are great, and the gameplay is super easy and fun!”
    • “The soundtrack is wonderful and it adds to the already great atmosphere the game creates.”
    • “The change of atmosphere that you feel when entering the cavern is brutal!”
    • “Once you get over the initial serotonin pulse that the nice visuals, relaxing music, and overall atmosphere provide, the game becomes stale quite fast.”
    • “Love the graphics, love the atmosphere, the rest... well, you know...”
  • stability36 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players report a polished experience with minimal bugs and smooth performance, particularly on lower-end systems, others encounter significant issues such as freezing, lag, and glitches that can disrupt gameplay. Despite being in early access, some users have noted that the developers are actively addressing these problems, leading to improvements over time. However, there are still reports of severe bugs, especially on certain platforms, indicating that stability remains a concern for a portion of the player base.

    • “Well polished, no glitches, crashes or bugs (still in early access as of when I'm writing this review), and with more promising updates and development to come.”
    • “It's also basically bug free in its current state and as stated above, it gets a whole lot of love from the devs.”
    • “This is the first time in a long time that an early access game has been completely bug free, which is amazing to see.”
    • “Some promise here, but still pretty buggy.”
    • “There is quite a few bugs, my boat often glitches out and decides to try and fly away when I touch it. I got a boat stuck in the ocean once, the loading chunks (might just be my computer but still) is very laggy and tends to pause the whole game and it has crashed my other programs on my computer to the point of needing to restart the whole computer multiple times.”
    • “It's sadly horrendously buggy on macOS and almost always overheats my laptop (running top spec M1 MacBook Pro), chews up CPU like no other game.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely hit-or-miss, with some players finding moments of levity, such as the main character's lack of shoes, while others feel that the overall experience is more frustrating than funny. Many reviews suggest that attempts at humor often fall flat, overshadowed by gameplay challenges and unmet expectations. Overall, the humor seems to be inconsistent, with some players appreciating its lighthearted moments amidst a frustrating gameplay experience.

    • “One thing I found funny, though, is that Len, the main character, never wears any shoes!”
    • “Though the no shoes joke at the start was funny.”
    • “There's hints of humor and heart.”
    • “It's not funny.”
    • “Too frustrating; at this point, this is just not funny to play.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the continuous updates and find it binge-able even after completing challenges, others feel it currently lacks sufficient variety and multiple routes to enhance replay value. The game is still in early access, suggesting that future developments may improve its replayability potential.

    • “Love this game and the replayability is good as well, but I prefer playing this even after all the challenges and bosses are completed, especially with the continuous updates and new content they add.”
    • “It's easily binge-able, and although I've just about come towards the 'end' of the game so far, I find it easily replayable.”
    • “Sure, it's still in development, is in early access, and issues are still being ironed out, but it's already got so much of the replayability factor.”
    • “The last real complaint is that it isn't that replayable right now.”
    • “Overall, a game with a lot of potential but right now, very limited in scope with no replayability.”
    • “However, if there are multiple routes through things, it would definitely add some replayability.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Users express a mix of emotional engagement and frustration, highlighting the importance of interaction with the game elements as a lifeline for enjoyment. While there are concerns about gameplay mechanics, the overall sentiment remains positive, with anticipation for future improvements.

    • “On that note, if you can't find the button, you better Google it, because that button needs pressing, touching, caressing; it's your lifeline and you better make damn sure it's happy.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization strategy may lean towards being a cash grab rather than a genuine investment in quality, with some feeling that the current state of development does not justify the $24.99 price tag. There is hope for improvement if the developers prioritize the game's potential over profit.

    • “So far, it does have great potential only if the developers treat this as a labor of love and not just another cash grab.”
    • “In its current state of development compared to other games, in my opinion, it is not worth the $24.99 I spent and makes me suspicious this may be a cash grab, as has happened with so many other early access games.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers emphasize the need for deeper backstories and more substantial character development, suggesting that enhancing these elements would enrich the overall narrative and player engagement.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the overall narrative.”
    • “I love how the game allows for meaningful character growth, making each decision feel impactful on their development.”
    • “The evolution of the characters throughout the game is masterfully done, providing a compelling journey that keeps you invested.”
    • “The game lacks depth in character development, leaving players wanting more backstory.”
    • “There is minimal character growth throughout the game, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional, and the absence of meaningful development is disappointing.”
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Play time

14hMedian play time
22hAverage play time
6-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 27 analyzed playthroughs

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