My Island

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My Island is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by SnowBaby Games and was released on May 1, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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graphics112 positive mentions

stability92 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and scenery that create an immersive experience.
Relaxing gameplay with a focus on exploration and crafting.
Active developer who listens to player feedback and regularly updates the game.

Numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as animals clipping through objects and disappearing items.
Limited content and repetitive gameplay that can lead to boredom after a few hours.
Poorly implemented mechanics, such as clunky controls and a lack of intuitive tutorials.

graphics
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful visuals, vibrant environments, and impressive character customization options. However, some users report graphical glitches and inconsistencies, suggesting that while the game has great potential, it still requires optimization and bug fixes. Despite these issues, 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 the optimization are very impressive for a low budget game.”
- “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- “While the graphics are seriously outdated, the entire survival aspect of this game is fun.”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.”
stability
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly hinder the overall experience, with many players reporting game freezes and game-breaking issues. While some users find certain glitches amusing and acknowledge the game's potential, the consensus is that it remains unpolished and requires substantial improvements to stability. Overall, the game's early access status is noted, with hopes that future updates will address these stability concerns.
- “This game runs great and is beautiful.”
- “This is one of the most buggy games I have ever played!”
- “I'm very disappointed in the amount of bugs/glitches I have already encountered, and I have barely done anything in the game.”
- “Day/night cycle also seems much faster without the pretty sunset colors, which is probably what I liked most about the game to begin with... all in all, the things I loved about the game in early access no longer seem to be there in v1, and v2 is just a disaster unplayable buggy mess.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyable elements and significant issues. While players appreciate the graphics, building mechanics, and some survival aspects, many criticize the clunky controls, problematic weapon mechanics, and a lack of effective tutorials. Despite these flaws, there is optimism for future improvements as the developers continue to update the game.
- “I really liked the game so far. I haven’t had any glitches, graphics are good, not bad at all. 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; it’s simple, easy, and fun.”
- “It really is a lot of fun when you understand all the mechanics.”
- “(updated 09/24/23) Active developer still - newest updates have made the game even better. This game has definitely been fun to mess around with; it has some things that need to be fixed, the mechanics are fairly good, and gameplay is fun. It's considered to be a fairly easy style survival game in my opinion.”
- “Some game mechanics are just ridiculous.”
- “The bows shooting mechanic is so broken it makes it almost unusable.”
- “Gameplay wise everything feels a bit wonky - controls, menus, animations, physics - everything.”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 tropical setting and can disrupt the overall mood. Many users appreciate the serene quality of the soundtrack, but there are calls for more variety and originality, as some tracks are perceived as repetitive or reminiscent of other games. Overall, the music enhances the visual experience for some, but leaves others feeling disconnected from the game's atmosphere.
- “The graphics and music soothe my soul.”
- “It's relaxing and the music & graphics are beautiful - although sometimes glitchy.”
- “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.”
- “Overall, it's just this side of okay at the moment, with a lot of bugs, static environments. The music, while pretty, is a straight cut and copy of Kingdom Hearts' Twilight Town theme.”
- “The music is a weird mix of (probably free to use) fantasy themes that don't fit the tropical setting at all.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting the absence of a meaningful plot or narrative, 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 without a compelling story, the game may struggle to retain player interest in the long term.
- “In the future, the developer said there will be a story, but they are a year or two away from it.”
- “At least with 'Stranded Deep', The Forest, and Green Hell, you've got some kind of story to work with to know how/why you are there.”
- “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, and that 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.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant performance issues that require low settings to achieve recommended performance, while others with higher-end systems experience smooth gameplay at maximum settings. Many users express frustration over glitches and a lack of polish, suggesting that an optimization pass is necessary. Overall, the game may not meet the expectations of those seeking a well-optimized experience.
- “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.”
- “Performance is good.”
- “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.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat mitigated by the ability to craft most items early on, although resource limitations can lead to repetitive island hopping. The introduction of a peaceful mode caters to those more interested in building and farming, while farming itself has been simplified, reducing the grind. Overall, many reviewers appreciate the balance between resource gathering and gameplay enjoyment, noting that the game remains engaging without excessive grinding.
- “This game is a work in progress. I've played 112 hours and I find the graphics and sound to be great. It's a very good survival game with no grinding needed to get things done. My only gripes, which are being worked on, are that it needs proper keybindings and 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.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its poor animations and amusing graphical glitches, which players find entertaining rather than frustrating. Character customization options and unexpected in-game events, like an orca attack or a flying raft, add to the comedic experience, making the overall gameplay feel lighthearted and fun. Players appreciate the absurdity of the game's quirks, often laughing at the unintentional humor that arises from its technical issues.
- “The character customization options are hilarious and insanely detailed.”
- “The only 'glitch' I've run into is sometimes my starter raft that I make tends to go flying off at times, which is actually pretty funny.”
- “The video goes nuts on the raft sometimes, and I can see through my lady's skull if I'm up too close, which is pretty funny, actually.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, comparing it unfavorably to student projects and expressing skepticism about its potential to progress beyond early access.
- “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 just remain a cash grab.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as positive and idyllic, providing a refreshing contrast to the often violent and depressing tone of many contemporary games. However, some players feel that the atmosphere may resonate differently based on gender perspectives, as it reflects the developer's feminine touch while still presenting challenges.
- “It exudes a very positive atmosphere, which I absolutely appreciate at a time when computer games can be so violent and depressing.”
- “Despite the idyllic atmosphere, there are challenges.”
- “The atmosphere feels a bit odd, possibly influenced by the fact that the developer is female.”
- “Despite the idyllic atmosphere, there are challenges that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “While the atmosphere is intended to be positive, it sometimes feels out of place in the context of the game.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game "Dark and Light" offers high replayability, with some describing it as "infinitely replayable," indicating that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
- “☑️ infinitely replayable”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character design in the game is praised for its aesthetic appeal, players feel that the character development lacks depth and requires more engaging activities, such as building and harvesting, to enhance the overall experience.