Neptune Island

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Neptune Island is a single player action game. It was developed by B0GWALK Labs and was released on October 21, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

After a long journey in your small rowboat, you arrive at Neptune Island, set on repairing the light atop the lighthouse. However, a series of puzzles designed to deter intruders stand in your way, each one growing more desperate as you get closer to restoring power to the light. With only a weak lantern to guide you through the darkness, you must navigate the lighthouse's challenges, and ensure …

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and atmospheric setting with engaging puzzles that require thoughtful problem-solving.
For a first game from the developer, it shows great potential and is well-polished, particularly in sound design.
The retro art style and eerie ambiance create a captivating experience, making it enjoyable for fans of short indie puzzle games.

The game suffers from very dark visuals, making it difficult to see and interact with objects, which can lead to frustration.
Some puzzles lack clear explanations, requiring trial and error that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The inventory system is cumbersome, forcing players to return items to their original locations before interacting with other objects.

atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its engaging and varied settings, with a spooky lighthouse contrasting a relaxing island environment. However, some players noted that insufficient lighting detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to navigate in darker areas. Overall, the atmospheric soundscape and retro themes contribute to a short yet enjoyable puzzle experience.
- “The gameplay is nice, and I like the two different atmospheres in the lighthouse (spooky) and on the island (relaxing).”
- “+ atmospheric setting and soundscape.”
- “Neptune Island accomplishes in being a short, engaging, retro-themed puzzle game with a somber and eerie atmosphere.”
- “The game is not very well readable in the dark, and the atmosphere suffers for it.”
- “Neptune Island accomplishes being a short, engaging, retro-themed puzzle game with a somber and eerie atmosphere.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's graphics feature a retro art style that some players appreciate for its aesthetic, while others find the dark visuals frustrating and limiting due to the lack of graphic settings. Overall, the visuals are described as nice, but the retro design may not appeal to everyone, and the puzzles can detract from the experience.
- “I like the style of the game and aesthetic.”
- “Small little puzzle indie game, with a retro art style.”
- “Other than that, the visuals are nice and the style and feeling it gives off is nice.”
- “Not gonna lie, the gameplay was somewhat frustrating due to very dark visuals, but the developers do have potential.”
- “The retro graphics might turn off a few players, and there are no graphic settings available.”
- “The retro graphics might turn off a few players, and there are no graphic settings available.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable elements and occasional confusion, with some mechanics feeling inconvenient. Players appreciate the contrasting atmospheres of the spooky lighthouse and the relaxing island, noting that the game is short yet delivers a satisfying experience overall.
- “The gameplay is nice, and I like the two different atmospheres in the lighthouse (spooky) and on the island (relaxing).”
- “If you are willing to put up with moments where you aren't sure what to do and some gameplay mechanics that might feel inconvenient, then you'll probably enjoy it.”
- “This game was short and sweet and delivered on an atmospheric and gameplay front.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its unexpectedness, with a blend of absurdity and cosmic horror elements that culminate in a trippy, Lovecraftian ending, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
- “It had a funny and trippy cosmic horror vibe with a Lovecraftian ending.”
- “The humor was unexpected and made the experience even more enjoyable.”