Neptune Island

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In "Neptune Island" , you arrive at a mysterious island to repair a lighthouse, facing escalating puzzles intended to deter intruders. Armed with only a weak lantern, you'll navigate through the lighthouse's challenges, uncovering peculiar phenomena and working to ensure sailors' safety in the dense fog. This atmospheric adventure game emphasizes exploration and problem-solving within a unique, intriguing setting.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

atmosphere14 positive mentions

Neptune Island features well-designed puzzles that strike a balance between challenge and reward, making them enjoyable to solve.
The game offers a unique atmospheric experience, with contrasting spooky and relaxing environments that enhance immersion.
As a first project from the developer, it shows promise with polished gameplay and sound design, making it a worthwhile experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

The game is criticized for its short length, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
Lighting issues make it difficult to see and interact with objects, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Some puzzles lack clear explanations, leading to frustration as players may need to brute force solutions without adequate guidance.

atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
11%
11%
The game's atmosphere is noted for its engaging and contrasting settings, with a spooky lighthouse and a relaxing island, complemented by a strong soundscape. However, some players criticize the insufficient indoor lighting, which detracts from the overall visual experience and readability in darker areas. Overall, it is described as a short yet enjoyable puzzle game that effectively delivers an atmospheric experience.
- “The gameplay is nice, and I like the two different atmospheres in the lighthouse (spooky) and on the island (relaxing).”
- “An enjoyable, short, atmospheric experience.”
- “The game is not very well readable in the dark, and the atmosphere suffers for it.”
- “Neptune Island accomplishes in being a short, engaging, retro-themed puzzle game with a somber and eerie atmosphere.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics of Neptune Island are generally praised for their nice visuals and retro art style, which some players may find appealing. However, the lack of graphic settings and the retro aesthetic may deter certain players. Overall, while the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, they are accompanied by a sense of tedium in the puzzle design.
- “Neptune Island has nice visuals, and the style and feeling it gives off is nice.”
- “Small little puzzle indie game, with a retro art style.”
- “The retro graphics might turn off a few, but they add a unique charm to the game.”
- “The retro graphics might turn off a few; there are no graphic settings available.”
- “The retro graphics might turn off a few; there are no graphic settings available.”
- “Small little puzzle indie game with a retro art style.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is well-received for its engaging design, featuring contrasting atmospheres between the spooky lighthouse and the relaxing island. Players appreciate the game's short yet satisfying experience, highlighting its atmospheric elements alongside solid gameplay mechanics.
- “The gameplay is nice, and I like the two different atmospheres in the lighthouse (spooky) and on the island (relaxing).”
- “This game was short and sweet and delivered on an atmospheric and gameplay front.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its unexpected and absurd elements, particularly in its trippy cosmic horror and Lovecraftian ending, which some players found amusing despite a lack of buildup. This blend of humor and surrealism contributes to a unique and entertaining experience.
- “The game features a funny and trippy cosmic horror experience with a Lovecraftian ending.”
- “It felt really funny, even though there wasn't much leading up to it.”