Lost Survivors – Island Game | Game Brain

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"Lost Survivors – Island Game" is a free-to-play simulation game where you build and manage a campsite on a tropical island, rescuing survivors and exotic animals along the way. Expand and upgrade your camp, explore the island, gather resources, and craft goods to create a thriving community. Connect with friends by joining a guild to become stronger together. A network connection is required.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,095 reviews

graphics74 positive mentions

monetization70 negative mentions

Good concept and nice graphics that enhance the gameplay experience.
Engaging story that keeps players interested and invested in the game.
Fun and relaxing gameplay with a variety of tasks to keep players occupied.

Long wait times for building upgrades and resource gathering can lead to frustration.
Storage limitations make it difficult to manage resources effectively, often requiring players to discard items.
The game can feel unbalanced at higher levels, making it hard to progress without spending real money.

graphics
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
27%
4%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their cuteness, vibrant colors, and detailed artwork, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some players noted performance issues, such as slowdowns and choppy visuals, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. While many appreciate the aesthetic appeal, there are mixed feelings about the game's mechanics and progression, with some suggesting that the graphics could be improved further.
- “Absolutely love the work the computer designers put into the graphics.”
- “The art style is pretty, the characters and world are adorably well done.”
- “I love the detailed graphics and the endless missions you can do.”
- “The game starts off okay, but soon the graphics become slow and choppy.”
- “The graphics suck.”
- “Sucks, freezes constantly, false advertising and graphics suck; looks like a little kid designed this game. No exploring, you don't get to go anywhere but your tiny island. Worthless game.”
story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
54%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it interesting and engaging, complemented by appealing graphics. However, frustrations arise from mission requirements that can lead to prolonged waiting times for resources, which can hinder progress and enjoyment. While the narrative is enjoyable, some players feel that the quest system can become repetitive and overly reliant on specific items, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The storyline is interesting and moves along easily.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into each survivor's story.”
- “The story is lovely and there is always something to do.”
- “The story takes too much of the playing time.”
- “Rather than being a game that gives the player lots of choices and freedom to play and develop as they desire, it narrowly forces the player along a storyline that is more like a script or book.”
- “Get bored of repetitive daily parrot tasks and submarine missions for almost nothing new.”
monetization
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
7%
80%
The monetization model of the game is primarily based on optional ads, which players can choose to watch for rewards and upgrades, making it largely non-intrusive. While many users appreciate the voluntary nature of ads and the balance between free and paid play, some express frustration over technical issues, such as ads not crediting rewards or requiring multiple views for benefits. Overall, the game is seen as fair in its approach to monetization, though there are calls for improvements in ad functionality and the pacing of resource gathering.
- “Great game! I love how they were able to balance free vs paid play styles. Microtransactions in this game are 100% optional, as they should be. At the same time, if you do decide to pay money towards the game, it doesn't seem like you have to spend $1,000 in order to progress. The storage cap seems fairly balanced. I'm currently on day 24, which is this game's version of a level system, and I've been on the same storage for quite some time, but it doesn't seem unattainable. Progress is reasonable. 10/10.”
- “I rate 5 stars because advancing doesn't require in-app purchases, and there is not a single ad to be seen.”
- “Excellent game! No ads except those I choose to watch.”
- “I will give 5 stars if they shorten the time for gathering of resources and production of goods considerably ... they just force players to watch plenty of ads and to buy things from them just for their trivial materialistic needs.”
- “The purpose of this game is to watch ads, and a lot of them.”
- “It's not an ethical way to earn if you don't reward the players for watching ads.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
9%
The gameplay is a mix of casual and simulation styles, featuring enjoyable mechanics like petting and quests, but suffers from repetitiveness and slow progression due to long wait times and limited storage. While some players find it relaxing and addictive, others express frustration with the pressure to spend money and frequent technical issues. Overall, the game has potential but requires improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “I love the petting mechanic and also the quest line.”
- “Gameplay is easy, perfect for me because I can let the timers run while I take care of the baby.”
- “Highly addictive gameplay, amazing stylized design and runs smoothly.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive, but a mix of different game styles from the casual/simulation genre.”
- “This game has so much potential, but when gameplay becomes a chore rather than a game to enjoy because of the pressure to spend real money... uninstall time.”
- “I never have enough storage and gameplay seems to be one long juggling act of what you can fit into storage for your next set of building upgrades.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game features excessive grinding, particularly as players progress, leading to frustration and tedium. While some enjoy the initial fun and variety, many find the repetitive tasks and lengthy tutorials to be a significant drawback, making the experience feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a major factor that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “I don't mind grinding a bit to get rare pieces, but it is to the point of making me want to quit playing.”
- “It fuels frustration and becomes quite tedious.”
- “It was fun initially, but around day 20 the game gets really grindy.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, often requiring restarts and leading to an overall unplayable experience. Despite enjoying the game itself, the persistent technical problems have led some to abandon it altogether.
- “I'm sure the game is fun, but I can't play it for more than 2 minutes before it freezes and crashes...”
- “At day 25, it's become unplayable because it freezes right away and I have to close and restart, just for it to crash again.”
- “Game keeps shutting down every 5-10 minutes along with having to restart the game after a purchase because it freezes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the cool sounds and find them integral to the experience, others criticize the low volume and express frustration over the inability to turn off the music. Overall, the music contributes positively for some, but it can be a nuisance for others.
- “Awesome game, no need to pull out your credit card to play, fun graphics, cool music and sounds, 10/10”
- “Really like the gameplay, graphics, and music.”
- “Tedious, kind of boring, things take too long, and there is no way to shut off the annoying music!”
- “I would like to know if there is a setting where you can turn the music off, etc.”
- “But I would like a way to turn the music off.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Overall, the game features highly addictive gameplay and impressive stylized design, running smoothly for most players. However, some users report poor performance issues, which can detract from the experience despite the enjoyable gameplay.
- “Highly addictive gameplay, amazing stylized design, and runs smoothly.”
- “Good graphics, enjoyable game despite some performance issues.”
- “Good graphics, poor performance, and unclear next steps, but an enjoyable game.”
- “The game looks great, but the optimization is a mess, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “Despite its potential, the game suffers from severe optimization issues that ruin the experience.”