LOGistICAL: ABC Islands

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LOGistICAL: ABC Islands is a single player casual strategy game with a business theme. It was developed by Sacada and was released on May 4, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Logistical: ABC Islands is a introductory Logistical module to a large open-world, strategy, puzzle game where you transport different cargoes to complete all the towns throughout the countries. Many towns to complete across the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

LOGistICAL: ABC Islands offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience with a variety of levels suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
The game features an original mechanic that encourages strategic thinking and resource management, making it enjoyable for fans of logical games.
As a free introduction to the LOGistICAL series, it provides a solid foundation with tutorial maps and a larger module that keeps players engaged.

The user interface is cumbersome and can be frustrating to navigate, with sluggish response times and occasional freezes during gameplay.
Some players find the tutorial overwhelming and poorly designed, making it difficult to grasp the game's mechanics effectively.
There is a lack of helpful hints in certain tasks, which can lead to confusion and hinder progress, especially for new players.

gameplay
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The gameplay of "Logistical: ABC Islands" is described as straightforward and serves as an introductory experience to the logistical series, featuring a free tutorial and a preview campaign. While the game offers a variety of maps and achievements, some users note issues with the interface and a lack of certain gameplay elements, which may detract from the overall experience for new players.
- “Abc Islands gives a preview taste of regular logistical gameplay, with 48 Steam achievements.”
- “Logistical: Abc Islands is a good introduction to the logistical series since it's free to get. The tutorial maps and sample taste map showcase the first logistical gameplay style, and while I enjoy the huge Christmas 2017 map, the lack of town goods consumption is an exception in the series.”
- “This module adds a new free tutorial-esque set of islands in the Caribbean, to help introduce players to the game as well as serve as a demo of some of the gameplay available.”
- “The interface is a disaster; there's more to design than game mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is very straightforward.”
- “This module is not recommended to be played if you are a new player as it does not represent the main game mechanics.”
graphics
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The graphics in "Logistical" have been described as mediocre, which may disappoint players who typically prefer high-quality visuals. However, some reviewers suggest that the gameplay experience outweighs the lack of graphical appeal.
- “Normally, I like games with good graphics.”
- “That's just about all you can ask for from a game entitled 'Logistical.' Don't let the mediocre graphics deter you.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report experiencing occasional random brief freezes during gameplay, which can be attributed to auto-saving features that are manageable through settings. However, the unpredictable nature of these freezes detracts from the overall stability of the game.
- “Occasional and random brief freezes occur while playing; the brief freezes from auto-saving are expected as the game progresses and are predictable and adjustable in the settings, but the randomness outside of that doesn't feel good.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I've experienced several instances where the game completely freezes, forcing me to restart.”
grinding
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
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The game's optimization allows for zero consumption, enabling players to complete tasks even with inefficient strategies, though doing so may significantly extend playtime; thus, some level of optimization is still beneficial.
- “The special rule for this module is that consumption is zero, so even if you play inefficiently by slowly transporting goods from the other side of the earth, you will still be able to complete it. However, some optimization is useful to speed up the process.”
- “The game encourages players to think critically about their resource management, making optimization a rewarding challenge.”
- “I love how the game balances complexity and accessibility; optimizing your strategies feels satisfying and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The special rule for this module is that consumption is zero, so even if you play inefficiently by slowly transporting goods from the other side of the earth, you will be able to complete it. However, it will take much longer, so some optimization is useful.”
- “The game lacks proper optimization, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “I found that the optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay without constant lag and stuttering.”
story
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The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with one user simply questioning the presence of a story. Overall, there is insufficient information to provide a comprehensive summary of the narrative elements in the game.