One More Island

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In "One More Island," you are a governor tasked with expanding the Queen's colony and turning wild lands into prosperous territories. Manage resources, pay taxes, and obey the Crown to ensure success, or face dire consequences. Explore, claim, and exploit new territories in this colonial simulation game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and immersive soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a satisfying gameplay loop focused on building and optimizing production chains across multiple islands.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and improvements, which adds to the game's potential.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and quality of life issues, making the experience frustrating at times.
Late-game mechanics can become tedious and overly complex, leading to micromanagement that detracts from enjoyment.
There is a lack of depth and unique features compared to other titles in the genre, making it feel less engaging for veteran players.

graphics
14 mentions
36 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the pleasing aesthetics and unique art style that combines elements from games like Prison Architect and Anno. While some describe the visuals as cute and simple, others note a low-fi, campy quality that adds charm. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding quality of life features.
- “I like the art style and that it's a bit simpler than something like Factorio or Satisfactory.”
- “Has a natural look and feel and nice graphics.”
- “The graphics are cute but not overly simplified.”
- “It's basically a dumbed down Anno with RimWorld/Prison Architect graphics.”
- “This game is basically Anno but with Prison Architect graphics style.”
- “The graphics are low-fi and a little campy, but I like them.”
gameplay
12 mentions
42 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable building mechanics and a core loop that many find addictive, enhanced by pleasing aesthetics and an immersive soundtrack. However, it lacks depth and engaging features, leading some to feel it doesn't justify its price tag. Overall, while the game offers fun and simplicity, it may be better suited for casual play rather than a deep gaming experience.
- “The gameplay/story itself really makes me want to keep on playing.”
- “The core gameplay loop is pretty addictive.”
- “Super-cute game, immersive soundtrack, combined with addictive game mechanics.”
- “Worth maybe $5 just to play around with the mechanics and figure it out.”
- “Their buffs come with an opposing nerf for whatever mechanic they affect, making using them feel pointless.”
- “Might have made a good mobile/iPad platform game, but I feel it doesn't quite have enough gameplay or features to justify its current price tag.”
music
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive and relaxing qualities, complementing the gameplay and art style effectively. Reviewers appreciate how well the soundtrack aligns with the game's mood and humor, enhancing the overall fun and addictive experience.
- “I'm really enjoying the music and art style.”
- “Super-cute game, immersive soundtrack, combined with addictive game mechanics.”
- “The music also fits the mood perfectly, very relaxing.”
replayability
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game offers varied experiences that cater to different play styles, enhancing its replayability for some players. However, others criticize the lack of mod support and limited changes in gameplay mechanics, leading to a perception of minimal replay value.
- “Definitely caters to all play styles and has great replayability.”
- “No replay value whatsoever.”
- “There is no Steam Workshop, so no mods to add replay value.”
- “Changing the shapes of islands doesn't add replay value since you'll be building the same way every playthrough.”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple and somewhat goofy, serving more as a light flavor to the gameplay rather than a central focus. Despite its simplicity, it effectively keeps players engaged and motivated to continue playing.
- “The gameplay and story really make me want to keep on playing.”
- “The story isn't the main focus of the game; it's just a little flavor as you progress.”
- “The story is a bit simple and goofy, which isn't really a bad thing.”
- “The story's not the main focus of the game; it's just a little flavor as you progress.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-executed, featuring funny jokes and a lively atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging visuals and the comedic elements that complement the gameplay, creating a fun and balanced environment reminiscent of a bustling ant hill.
- “At the same time, it isn’t 'easy': you can make mistakes and you won’t like the consequences… the look and feel of the game are really fun, everywhere on screen you look, something is happening, all your workers are doing their thing and it looks like you’re in charge of a large, funny ant hill!”
- “Nice game, funny jokes in it and very well balanced.”
- “Music fits perfectly and the humor is perfect for this type of game.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, maintaining great performance even with over 300 workers across multiple islands, making it an appealing choice for players who enjoy focusing on optimization and efficiency.
- “Great performance even with 300+ workers on multiple islands.”
- “Cool game for everyone who likes to play with optimization and efficiency in an age of sail-setting!”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I love the concept, but the optimization is so poor that it ruins the experience.”
- “Performance drops and lag are constant problems, which really detracts from the gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant bugs and lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “As much as I want to love this game, there's no getting away from how buggy and unpolished it is.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game is enjoyable initially, it becomes increasingly grindy and frustrating as they approach the end game.
- “That said, once you get closer to the end game, it gets more grindy and frustrating.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience tedious.”