Love Island: The Game

Love Island basics: A Simulation game featuring interactive romance storylines with choice-filled episodes and story chapters. Despite its enticing concept and impressive graphics, it's marred by frequent bugs and excessive advertisements. Overall, the game falls short of fully immersing the player in the emotional experiences it promises.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,366 reviews

story211 positive mentions

monetization235 negative mentions

The game has engaging storylines and interesting characters.
The graphics and character customization options are impressive.
The game provides a fun and immersive experience, making players feel like they are part of the show.

The game requires too many diamonds for choices and outfits, making it expensive to play.
Players have to wait too long for tickets to continue the game, which can be frustrating.
The storyline in recent seasons has become linear, with choices feeling forced and lacking impact.

story
690 mentions
31 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's storyline has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its linearity and lack of meaningful choices that impact the narrative. While some enjoy the engaging plots and character dynamics, others criticize the high costs associated with premium choices and the repetitive nature of the storylines, leading to a feeling of being forced into specific outcomes. Overall, players appreciate the potential for interesting narratives but feel that the monetization model detracts from the overall experience.
- “The storyline is great.”
- “I absolutely love this game and think that it has a pretty creative and fun storyline.”
- “The story is fun and I want to replay to get all options but it'll be so expensive to do so.”
- “The first two seasons were so good then it went downhill; players became more of a side character, choices cost an arm and a leg, and have zero impact on the storyline. Outfits are ugly, no character development, and the last few seasons all have the same story happening again and again.”
- “Your choices have no impact on the storyline, and there aren't any other couple options. The story is boring, and the episodes are blocked into seasons with just 'coming soon'.”
- “The storyline is ridiculous; it feels forced, and the characters are very one-sided. The writing is lazy, boring, and short; the choices mean nothing or make no difference down the line.”
monetization
262 mentions
6 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who describe it as increasingly exploitative and a "cash grab." Players express frustration over the limited opportunities to earn diamonds through ads, with many noting that watching ads yields only one diamond at a time, while premium choices often require a substantial number of diamonds. Additionally, the frequency of ads during gameplay has been described as excessive, detracting from the overall experience and making it difficult for players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.
- “I do like this game, but the gem prices have doubled and there's no option to even pay for no ads.”
- “I quite like it and there are like no ads.”
- “No ads, it's fun.”
- “The old seasons were far better but were removed, and now it's become a cash grab.”
- “This game is great but, is also completely a money grab. You can't make any good decisions without diamonds, and the diamonds cost an arm and a leg to get.”
- “The amount of ads is actually insane, not to mention how much you feel forced into purchasing stuff; it's actually ridiculous, not everyone can afford it.”
graphics
96 mentions
47 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and character customization options, while others criticize graphical errors and a perceived decline in quality compared to earlier versions. Many users appreciate the unique aesthetic but express disappointment over inconsistencies and the overall execution, suggesting that while the graphics can be appealing, they often fall short of expectations. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but they are marred by technical issues and a lack of depth in character design.
- “I love it, but recently, I've noticed that some of the past seasons have become riddled with freaky graphical errors: the main character's eyes showing through blindfolds, Uma's hairline coming down and making it look like she has a mustache, and purchasable outfits that won't appear on the main character's body.”
- “The graphics, the way they are so animated, is just so amazing; I really am excited for this.”
- “The art style, outfits, and choices have all decreased in quality but increased in price?”
- “Some seasons' graphics are so messed up.”
- “I couldn't give it a 5 because I used to play the first edition of Love Island: The Game (now discontinued 😩). The graphics, player engagement (timed play), outfits, ways to earn diamonds, etc., have taken a step backwards in comparison to the first edition, in my opinion.”
- “Unfortunately, I'm not feeling these graphics. I miss the old Love Island.”
stability
26 mentions
8 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant glitches, including character outfit issues, freezing, and bugs that affect gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal problems and praise the game's overall quality, the prevalence of bugs in recent updates has led to frustration and lower ratings from others. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern for a substantial portion of the player base.
- “This is the best game I've ever played; no glitches, and the storyline fits with the real show.”
- “The game is surprisingly really good; the graphics are good, and there are no freezes.”
- “Clothes are buggy/missing in multiple seasons, so characters are either naked or wearing the wrong outfits. Lipsticks are bugged and make our character look like she has two mouths, and a character in All Stars looks like she has a mustache.”
- “Support copies and pastes a statement that things will be fixed in the next weekly update, yet the glitches are only getting worse.”
- “Worst game ever. You guys updated the game and now nothing will load; it just freezes on the loading screen. You guys don't care about your customers.”
character development
23 mentions
22 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
35 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players noting a significant decline in quality over the seasons. While some appreciate the initial character designs and customization options, they criticize the lack of meaningful choices and character growth, as well as repetitive storylines. Overall, players express disappointment in the current state of character development, citing it as boring and lacking depth.
- “It's so fun and enduring! I don't quite like that I have to buy gems to pick specific choices, but I also like that you can make a lot of choices without the gems. The character design is so awesome.”
- “I love the new approach to the first story. The character design is beautiful, customization is amazing, and it doesn't guilt trip you into buying clothes if you don't want to like it used to.”
- “I mean, very spectacular like the stories! The character developments are great; I just wish it was easier to get gems.”
- “The first two seasons were so good, then it went downhill. The player became more of a side character, choices cost an arm and a leg and have zero impact on the storyline. Outfits are ugly, no character development, and the last few seasons all have the same story happening again and again. I hope the developers and writers take our feedback into consideration and make better decisions.”
- “Character development is non-existent.”
- “Each chapter is short as well, so there's no room for character development, which is why they have no personality.”
gameplay
21 mentions
38 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with engaging characters and plot elements; however, it is heavily criticized for its excessive monetization, limited customization options, and short episode lengths, which leave players feeling frustrated and underwhelmed. Many users express a desire for more frequent and substantial gameplay, as well as a reduction in paywalls that hinder the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is a fun time, but if you are considering downloading it, I would recommend playing the first game to understand what the original creators intended.”
- “The gameplay and choices, along with the overall style, are enjoyable, though it can be quite expensive (converted to diamonds) to do anything!”
- “The gameplay is addictive, and I've really gotten attached to it; it's an amazing game!”
- “When playing these games, the player should be the main character yet many times in this story the player falls to the wayside in lieu of poor comedy and lackluster gameplay.”
- “You only get about 10 minutes of new gameplay a week and everything costs gems without enough ways to earn them.”
- “You have to pay for pretty much every decision, it ruins the gameplay since it makes it almost non-existent.”
humor
19 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its funny banter, hilarious character interactions, and comedic writing that often elicits laughter. While some feel that the humor may detract from the visuals and that certain features could be improved, the overall comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a fun and entertaining experience. Players also express a desire for more inclusive storylines, particularly for LGBTQ+ characters, which could enhance the humor and relatability further.
- “Oh my days, Kat is full-on cracker; she just had me laughing in fits.”
- “Y'all are absolutely sarcastic, creative, funny, and I'm here for it!”
- “The writing is hilariously bad lol”
emotional
18 mentions
94 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of responses, with some players expressing deep attachment to the characters and experiencing genuine emotional reactions, including tears and laughter. However, many reviews highlight significant concerns regarding themes of emotional and mental abuse, gaslighting, and manipulation, particularly in the latest season, which has led to frustration and disappointment among players. Overall, while the game can be heartfelt and engaging, it also grapples with heavy and troubling emotional content that affects the player experience.
- “The storyline is amazing, I never thought I'd get emotionally attached to the characters in the game.”
- “I love this game so much, sometimes it made me cry, sometimes it made me laugh.”
- “Hi, I really love the game, but the season with Jin was heartbreaking even if it is just a game. But can you please bring him back? 😭 Lovely game though! 😄”
replayability
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the reviews indicate a significant decline in replayability for the latest season, with many players expressing frustration over monotonous storylines and unlikable characters. In contrast, previous seasons were praised for their engaging narratives and character dynamics that encouraged multiple playthroughs. The current season's lack of meaningful choices and character interactions has led to a consensus that it offers little incentive for replaying.
- “I really liked Bombshell; my favorite part was that (nearly) every character was likable and there was plenty of replayability.”
- “And make the seasons replayable.”
- “Season 4 was definitely not replayable for me, so there is no longer a need for this app to take up space on my device.”
- “Some are: the pointless and/or annoying gem choices, almost no replayability, and the fact that no characters outside your own will ever be in purposeful queer couplings.”
- “I do feel like the replayability factor is missing here, though.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the repetitive nature of farming for money and selecting outfits. Many express that the experience feels unnecessarily drawn out, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Would be better if you weren't farming for money so much.”
- “Worthless and annoyingly tedious to tap through scenes just to select the same outfits again.”
- “The stories end up costing so much and, to be fair, it is tedious.”
music
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its repetitive nature and lack of variety across episodes, leading to a sense of monotony. Additionally, the portrayal of female characters as primarily musicians or event planners has been viewed as limiting and reflective of poor writing. Overall, the music fails to resonate with the community, suggesting a disconnect between the developers and their audience.
- “Stays there for a while, replaying the song as well.”
- “Totally ignoring the community, bad writing and forced relationships, the same music in all episodes, and their total lack of listening to the fans/community.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent performance and smooth gameplay, contributing to an enjoyable experience for players.
- “It's a very fun game that runs smoothly.”
- “Excellent performance.”