My Island
- May 1, 2024
- SnowBaby Games
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"My Island" is a simulation game where players build and manage their own island, creating and customizing landscapes, constructing buildings, and nurturing various animal and plant species. The game features various seasons, each with unique challenges and activities, and allows players to create their ideal island paradise. With a variety of resources and tools, players will need to balance their time and resources to ensure the success and happiness of their island inhabitants.
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and immersive environments that enhance the exploration experience.
- Relaxing gameplay that allows players to build, craft, and explore at their own pace.
- Active developer engagement with the community, showing responsiveness to feedback and regular updates.
- Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with animal AI and object interactions.
- Limited content and repetitive gameplay that can lead to boredom after a few hours.
- Lack of a clear tutorial or guidance for new players, making it difficult to understand game mechanics.
- graphics89 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception, with many players praising the beautiful visuals, stunning scenery, and vibrant art style. However, some users report issues with graphical glitches and performance, suggesting that while the graphics have great potential, they are not without flaws. Despite these concerns, the game's aesthetics are often highlighted as a strong point, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience.
“The graphics are stunning, especially the colorful sunsets and tropical fish.”
“The graphics and music are amazing and beautiful!”
“Dynamic weather and overall graphics are amazing; after all it runs on the Unreal Engine.”
“The graphics are off.”
“While the graphics are seriously outdated, the entire survival aspect of this game is fun.”
“The graphics are horrid and juvenile, reminding me of games in the late nineties.”
- stability47 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for many players, including game freezes and graphical issues. While some users find the glitches amusing or manageable, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant stability improvements and polish. Despite its potential and enjoyable aspects, the current state is considered too unstable for a full recommendation.
“This game runs great and is beautiful.”
“Game freezes now and then and I have to force quit and reload.”
“I'm very disappointed in the amount of bugs and glitches I have already encountered, and I have barely done anything in the game.”
“This is one of the most buggy games I have ever played!”
- gameplay39 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the graphics and some mechanics while criticizing the gun and bow mechanics as clunky and in need of improvement. Many users find the game enjoyable and fun once they understand its mechanics, but they also note that the controls can be awkward and that there are several bugs and issues that detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game shows potential for improvement with ongoing updates from the developers.
“I really liked the game so far. I haven’t had any glitches, graphics are good, and the building mechanics are super easy. You can build anything you need on the island. Give it a try if you like survival games; I really like it's simple, easy, and fun.”
“The water mechanics are great; the waves are more turbulent during a storm.”
“Updates and improvements are released regularly and always improve the gameplay experience.”
“But... the gun mechanics need some work.”
“Some game mechanics are just ridiculous.”
“Gameplay wise everything feels a bit wonky - controls, menus, animations, physics - everything.”
- music23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it beautiful and relaxing, others feel it does not fit the game's atmosphere and lacks variety, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles. Many appreciate the serene quality of the soundtrack, but there are repeated concerns about its disconnect from the game's tropical setting and the need for more diverse tracks. Overall, the music enhances the visual experience for some, but leaves others feeling it detracts from immersion.
“The graphics and music soothe my soul.”
“Beautiful scenes and nice, relaxing music.”
“On the plus side, the music is very pretty, and the visuals are amazing at night travel; it really gives you a sense of amazement watching the clouds change colors or the beautiful sunsets.”
“The music does not conform or add to the game; it is not bad music, it just sets the wrong mood. It seems like some friend of the developer made some music and they put it in the game.”
“Oh, and more than one piece of constantly looping music would be nice.”
“The music is a weird mix of (probably free to use) fantasy themes that don't fit the tropical setting at all.”
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting the absence of a meaningful narrative or plot, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics and crafting elements, they express hope for future updates that will introduce a storyline, as the game currently feels unfinished and lacks direction. Overall, the consensus is that a compelling story is needed to enhance player engagement and provide a reason to continue playing.
“Epic story.”
“In the future, the developer said there will be a story, but they are a year or two away from it.”
“There seem to be frequent updates and I hope to see some more lore/story developing soon.”
“Unfortunately, there is no story plot, and after securing houses, food, and everything, there is not much left to do—just wandering around, which will be boring.”
“I really like this game; unfortunately, it's probably never going to come out of alpha or develop a meaningful story, which basically gives you no reason to play it.”
“I mean, there's no plot to start it off.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues requiring low settings to run adequately, while others report good performance on higher settings. Many users express frustration with glitches and an unfinished building system, indicating a need for further optimization. Overall, while some players enjoy the game, they recommend waiting for improvements before fully committing.
“Game performance is excellent on my medium-high PC, at maximum settings across the board.”
“Yes, I would recommend this game to other players. I have played it quite a bit and would love it to run smoothly.”
“I can play Valheim and Minecraft reasonably well on my system, so I believe an optimization pass should be a priority.”
“The game is also badly optimized, requiring everything on low just to run 'recommended' settings!”
“If you like your video games polished, are frustrated by things like clipping, expect all elements to be finished, and get angry at a non-optimized building system... you will hate this game.”
“I can play Valheim and Minecraft reasonably well on my system, so an optimization pass should be a priority.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while crafting and farming can feel tedious at times, especially with limited resources, the introduction of a peaceful mode allows for a more relaxed gameplay focused on building and farming. Overall, many appreciate the balance between resource gathering and crafting, noting that the game remains engaging without excessive grinding, despite some minor frustrations with mechanics.
“This game is a work in progress. I've played 112 hours and the graphics and sound are great. It's a very good survival game with no grinding to get things done. The only issues being worked on are 1) it needs proper keybindings and 2) the save system needs to be sorted out. The rest will come in time, but I now say buy this game and support the devs; it's really worthwhile.”
“In the first hour, you can basically craft everything available, and this makes the game feel kind of grindy.”
“Because of limited resources (except for goats, which regenerate the day after you kill them), you will likely have to move to another island and use those resources instead of farming and growing what you have on the first island. That's if your raft doesn't freeze up or sink!”
“I had to pick up and then drop the coconuts to be able to break them, which was tedious and didn't make much sense.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its poor animation and graphical glitches, which players find amusing rather than frustrating. Character customization options and unexpected in-game events, like an orca attack or a flying raft, add to the comedic experience. Overall, the game's quirks and absurdities contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
“The jump animation is so funny.”
“The character customization options are hilarious and insanely detailed.”
“The only 'glitch' I've run into is sometimes my starter raft tends to go flying off at times, which is actually pretty funny.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a blatant cash grab rather than a legitimate gaming experience. Many feel it lacks the quality and development effort expected from a game, suggesting it may remain in early access indefinitely without significant improvements.
“From this point, it started becoming clear that this game seemed more like a student project, a basic sandbox of developmental experimentation, and just on the Steam market to cash grab funds.”
“This is a pure cash grab; you can't call it a game, not even early access. It's simply atrocious. I've made better games in Unreal Engine just for something to do.”
“All in all, without massive changes, I doubt this game will ever even leave the 'early access' state and will remain a cash grab.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a positive and idyllic tone, which stands out in contrast to the often violent and depressing themes found in many contemporary games. While some players note that the atmosphere may feel atypical for a male audience, it is generally appreciated for its uplifting qualities, even amidst the challenges presented in gameplay.
“It exudes a very positive atmosphere, which I absolutely appreciate at a time when computer games can be so violent and depressing.”
“The atmosphere feels a bit odd for a game developed by a female, which is noticeable.”
“Despite the idyllic atmosphere, there are challenges.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers high replayability, with one player noting it is currently more playable than before, suggesting an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The game is infinitely replayable.”
“I play Dark and Light, and it's more enjoyable every time.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character design in the game is visually appealing, players feel that the overall character development lacks depth and requires more content for building and harvesting to enhance the experience.
