Lost Island

About

"Lost Island is a cinematic space shooter game where survival is key. Collect food, drink, and weapons to fend off enemies and complete missions for the island's Smith guys. Find 13 golden campfires to earn Steam achievements and explore the island in a drivable car. With a hunger/thirst system and various collectibles, Lost Island offers a vast and immersive gameplay experience."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Some players find the game enjoyable for casual play, appreciating its easy controls and the fun of finding achievements.
The game offers a unique premise of survival on an island, which some players found intriguing despite its flaws.
A few users noted that the game could be entertaining for a very low price, making it a potential option for those looking for a cheap gaming experience.

The game is widely criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and proper crediting of asset creators, leading to accusations of plagiarism.
Numerous technical defects and poor game design choices, such as broken quests and levitating items, contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience.
There are concerns about unethical practices by the developer, including fake reviews and connections to other asset flippers, which undermine the game's credibility.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its poorly designed quests, with players encountering broken mechanics that hinder progress, such as an uncollectible photo and a simplistic quest completion method. Overall, the narrative experience is marred by technical issues and lack of depth.
- “They have you 2 missions; this is what greets you in the game.”
- “A hat is a helmet armor, some strange belts are called body armor, a piece of wood or stone is called wood part and stone part, etc. There are 2 quests and both are broken.”
- “The quest about finding a photo is not working; when you find the photo, you can’t pick it up. It only says 'press to interact.' The other quest about saving the people is badly coded, so all you have to do to finish it is to speak to the quest giver again and the quest is completed.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization practices of the developers have been criticized for being unethical, involving plagiarism and cash grabs through the use of uncredited assets from other creators. Users have noted a pattern of these developers releasing low-quality games that exploit existing work, often accompanied by fake reviews to mislead potential buyers.
- “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “Ruskija game experience has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- “The reviews are all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost exactly at the same time shortly after the game launched on Steam, and are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, especially considering its low price point, with users appreciating its quality and enjoyment. However, some players express disappointment over the game's short length, wishing for more content.
- “8/10 game - gameplay is nice... for a less than $1 game at this current time, it's very well done.”
- “Worth its money, cool gameplay.”
- “The game is too short :( I would have liked more gameplay time.”
- “The game is too short; I would have liked more gameplay time.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics have received criticism, with users expressing that they could be improved.
- “The graphics could be significantly improved.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
- “The art style lacks detail and fails to impress.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is derived from its bland voice acting, which unintentionally adds a comedic element to the overall experience.
- “The voice acting in this game is so bland that it becomes hilariously funny.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the dialogue, making every interaction a joy.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in!”