Mysterious Island: A Hidden Object Adventure

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"Mysterious Island: A Hidden Object Adventure" is a game in the "hidden object" genre, where you are stranded on a deserted island and must search for supplies, fight predators, and explore to survive. The game features hand-drawn locations, three levels of difficulty, and meditative, addictive gameplay with atmospheric music. Your goal is to uncover the secrets of the island and await rescue.

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Single-Player

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The drawn graphics have a unique style that some players appreciate.
The game can serve as a quick mindfulness exercise, helping players to concentrate.
The atmospheric music enhances the overall experience of the game.

The game is extremely short, with most players finishing it in under 10 minutes.
It features repetitive gameplay, requiring players to find the same items multiple times with little challenge.
Many reviews describe it as an asset flip, lacking depth and originality, making it feel like a cash grab.

monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers labeling it an "asset flip" that utilizes a low-effort template and minimal content. The game was quickly bundled into cheap indie game collections shortly after launch, further reinforcing the perception of it being a scam aimed at exploiting gamers. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as disingenuous and lacking in quality.
- “The developer took a template from the godawful cocos2d construction kit, slapped a couple of minimalist drawings on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam, as if this was a game he'd actually made himself.”
- “To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
- “Five screens lasting less than a minute each is no way to show the world what the developer can do, and to me it smells badly of a cash grab.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's story is criticized for being illogical and abruptly ending, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. Reviewers express a desire for a more developed narrative, additional quests, and a more vibrant visual design, as the current black-and-white aesthetic can become monotonous. Overall, while there is a semblance of a story, it lacks depth and resolution.
- “Very strange game with an illogical story...”
- “There's some kind of story, but it suddenly abrupts and leaves us nowhere.”
- “This game may have some potential if it would be long enough to finish its d*mn story and would ask to find a variety of items on one screen, not just five of the same things.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics received a score of 6, with users praising their breathtaking quality and artistic drawn style that enhances each new scene.
- “The graphics were easily amazing and breathtaking with each new scene.”
- “I liked the drawn graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for its calming yet atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the experience of each game level.
- “Very calm, but at the same time atmospheric music accompanies each game level.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by calm and immersive music that enhances the experience at each level, creating a soothing yet engaging environment for players.
- “Very calm, but at the same time atmospheric music accompanies each game level.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative time-travel mechanics, allowing players to navigate between different days in a unique and engaging way. Reviewers express a desire for more games to adopt such creative gameplay elements.
- “The mind-blowing time travel mechanics, where you go back and forth between days 71, 72, and 73, showcase some really cool out-of-the-box thinking. I wish every game would incorporate mechanics like this.”

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1h Median play time

1h Average play time

1-1h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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