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Nova Island

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71%Game Brain Score
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stability, grinding
71% User Score Based on 239 reviews

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Nova Island is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Thirteen Games and was released on August 5, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nova Island is a free, anime-inspired fantasy fighting card game, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes. Engage in quick matches with friends or compete against players worldwide to climb the leaderboard. Discover charming characters, powerful abilities, and customizable skins as you explore and conquer challenges, unlocking the island's secrets through strategic card gameplay. In a nutshell: Nova Island is a free, anime-style card game with adorable characters, strategic gameplay, and multiplayer options to duel friends or compete against global opponents.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 239 reviews
gameplay23 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features charming graphics and a unique gameplay style that is easy to learn but offers depth for strategic play.
  • It is completely free to play with no pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to unlock cards and characters through gameplay alone.
  • The game is engaging and fun, with quick matches that make it suitable for casual play.
  • The game suffers from significant RNG elements that can lead to frustrating experiences, as matches often feel determined by luck rather than skill.
  • Progression can be slow, with players feeling the grind to unlock new cards and abilities, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving many players confused about the mechanics and how to effectively play the game.
  • gameplay
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and unique mechanics, engaging art style, and strategic depth, though some players find it overly complex and reliant on luck. While many appreciate the absence of pay-to-win elements and the rewarding progression system, others express frustration with slow pacing, cumbersome menus, and the steep learning curve. Overall, the game shows potential but may require improvements in tutorial guidance and balance to enhance the player experience.

    • “Fun game with a unique battle mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay is shockingly fun and addictive!”
    • “The mechanics feel satisfying and easy to learn, and the aesthetics are cute and fun.”
    • “My biggest problem is the game staggers after a few minutes of gameplay.”
    • “Has similar mechanics to Marvel Snap in a lot of ways, but the gameplay just doesn't feel good.”
    • “While the gameplay is unique, its reliance on RNG is insane and cannot be understated.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Nova Island are widely praised for their delightful art style, unique character designs, and engaging animations, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic. Players appreciate the game's vibrant visuals and the immersive atmosphere they create, although some have noted issues with performance and lag. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the fun and strategic gameplay experience.

    • “The game itself looks very nice and I personally really like the art style of the game.”
    • “The art style is delightful and each family design stands out.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, amazing soundtrack.”
    • “A resolution option or graphics option of some form would help immensely.”
    • “But visuals can only take you so far before players start to see the glaring issues with this game.”
    • “Graphics are not snappy enough, and I have a Samsung S20.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its vibrancy and charm, complementing the beautiful art style and animations. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as phenomenal and integral to the game's personality, with many expressing a desire for an official soundtrack release. Overall, the music enhances the fun and unique gameplay experience.

    • “The music is amazing, which I don't say often.”
    • “The characters and their music themes are very charming.”
    • “Every ounce of it is full of incredible style, music, and personality.”
  • monetization
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is highly praised, featuring no ads and limited microtransactions focused solely on cosmetic items. Players appreciate the ethical approach, noting that the absence of intrusive monetization enhances the overall experience, while some express hope for future monetization options that could support the developers. Overall, the game is seen as a hidden gem with engaging gameplay and a beautiful aesthetic, free from pay-to-win mechanics.

    • “There are no ads, and the microtransactions are limited to cosmetics.”
    • “Nova Island has no ads, only cosmetic microtransactions, a great aesthetic, super unique mechanics, and perhaps most surprisingly the single player is actually engaging!”
    • “Very fun game, no ads, no pay to win.”
    • “Only monetization is skins and progress boosts.”
    • “This game is incredibly polished for there to be no monetization currently.”
    • “Zero ads whatsoever.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently suffers from stability issues, including bugs, glitches, and occasional crashes, particularly noticeable during the tutorial and first level. While players find the gameplay enjoyable, these technical problems detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for further fine-tuning as the game is still in its early stages.

    • “However, I subtracted 1 star because it is somewhat buggy and needs fine-tuning.”
    • “The game is in its early stages, so the bugs and glitches are understandable.”
    • “Game freezes and crashes sometimes.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, with many expressing frustration over the difficulty of obtaining new cards and materials. While the game has entertaining elements, the grinding can lead to a stale experience, especially due to perceived rigged mechanics that prolong matches. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy grinding, but may deter others seeking a more balanced progression.

    • “However, getting new cards and a new deck is so hard and tedious that it takes so long to get something new, which makes the game stale.”
    • “Grinding for materials that get scarce quickly is never fun.”
    • “The concept has potential, but unfortunately the devs made the random factor clearly rigged just to give the AI more odds and make the matches last longer. If you like grinding and a frustrating AI, this is the game for you.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is praised for its impressive designs and concepts, complemented by partial voice acting that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate how these elements contribute to the game's engaging gameplay fundamentals.

    • “Really great game with character designs and concepts.”
    • “From the character design to the partial voice acting and the fundamentals of the gameplay, the character development is impressive.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “There is little to no depth in the characters' backstories, making it hard to connect with them.”
    • “The choices I made during the game had minimal impact on character growth or relationships.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the game's story engaging and addictive, expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode. However, some players feel that certain missions are excessively difficult, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the narrative experience.

    • “Very addicting; I'd honestly love a story mode.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a humorous tone, highlighted by its hilarious graphics and entertaining characters, each possessing unique abilities that contribute to the overall fun experience.

    • “It's a card battle game with hilarious graphics and fun characters, each with unique abilities.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its fantastic atmosphere and art style, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience in this innovative card and deck-building format.

    • “A fun, innovative card/deck builder game that has a fantastic atmosphere and art style.”
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Nova Island is a casual puzzle game with fantasy, comedy and science fiction themes.

Nova Island is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Nova Island was released on August 5, 2021.

Nova Island was developed by Thirteen Games.

Nova Island has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Nova Island is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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