Petit Island

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 27 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • graphics
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"Petit Island" is a charming adventure game where you play as Lily, exploring your Grandpaw's journal to relive his past adventures as a brave cat. Discover the island's hidden treasures, wild animals, and quirky characters while capturing nostalgic moments with your camera. Help Grandpaw remember his past and uncover new stories in this heartwarming journey.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
story5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming art direction and a delightful soundtrack, creating a cozy atmosphere for players.
  • Exploration is encouraged, with various activities like bug catching, fishing, and interacting with cute island inhabitants, making it a fun and relaxing experience.
  • The story is heartwarming, focusing on helping the main character's grandpa recollect his memories, which adds emotional depth to the gameplay.
  • The controls can be awkward and unintuitive, with inconsistent menu navigation and a cumbersome tool-switching process that disrupts immersion.
  • The game world feels somewhat empty and lacks interactivity, as many objects and locations are not usable or engaging.
  • There are some bugs and issues with side quests, including a broken achievement for 100% completion, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story18 mentions

    The story of the game is a heartwarming and cozy narrative centered around a cat helping its grandpa recollect his memories across ten chapters filled with quests and side activities. Players appreciate the charming exploration of a large island, the authenticity of NPC interactions, and the overall cute aesthetic, with many expressing a desire for more side quests and environmental interactions. The blend of humor and emotional depth enhances the experience, making it a delightful journey for players.

    • “But I really enjoyed the story arc, the exploration, and even the different activities.”
    • “The story in Petit Island is very cool; you are recreating your grandpa's memories through 10 chapters with a few quests in each chapter and a bunch of side quests available throughout the game.”
    • “The story is heartwarming, and there's some great humor as well.”
    • “Not going to cover story because that's easy to see in the trailer/description.”
    • “I do hope more side quests are added in the future, and it would be amazing to interact with the environment a bit more!”
    • “As for quirks, the controls are a little weird at times (some menus are exited by pressing the button that you used to bring them up, others are exited using esc/pause; swapping tools means picking them in your inventory) and some of the side quests can bug out if you accept every quest at once and do them in arbitrary order (or is that just my luck?).”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable and relaxing quality, complementing the game's charming visuals and overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the harmonious integration of sound effects and soundtrack, which enhances the cozy experience and often evokes a sense of calm.

    • “The soundtrack is very enjoyable to listen to.”
    • “A super cute and cozy game with breathtaking visuals and amazing soundtracks.”
    • “The music and animations are so harmonious I often get sleepy when playing it, in a good way!”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and cozy aesthetic, featuring soft, calming visuals and a clean art style that enhances the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the breathtaking visuals and animations, complemented by an amazing soundtrack, although the graphics settings are limited to quality presets and vsync.

    • “With soft, calming visuals and a relaxing soundtrack.”
    • “A super cute and cozy game with breathtaking visuals and amazing soundtracks.”
    • “Overall, this is a very cozy and light game with a clean art style.”
    • “- only graphics settings are quality presets & vsync”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as a light questing adventure that involves exploring, catching bugs and fish, and interacting with charming NPCs, all set in a cozy environment with appealing visuals and character customization. However, some players find the controls a bit stiff and the menu navigation cumbersome, despite enjoying the overall movement mechanics. Overall, the experience is engaging enough to draw players back in after breaks.

    • “Cozy gameplay, great visuals, cute character customization, and lots of adorably designed NPCs.”
    • “The movement in the world is almost perfect, making the gameplay enjoyable despite some menu and gear management issues.”
    • “The gameplay feels a little stiff, with a mess of menus and awkward buttons to shuffle gear, but the movement in the world is almost perfect.”
    • “Mechanically, it's a kind of light questing adventure - you run around, catch bugs and fish, look for things, and talk to the island's various inhabitants.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Petit Island is praised for its cozy and heartwarming atmosphere, evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort. Players appreciate the wholesome story, charming animations, and humor, making it a delightful experience that resonates emotionally with both children and adults.

    • “Petit Island is such a cozy and heartwarming game... it felt like a big, warm hug for the little child inside me!”
    • “The story is heartwarming and there's some great humor as well.”
    • “It's a super cute, cozy, heartwarming exploration game where you do quests and side quests.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players appreciate that "Petit Island" offers a relaxing experience without the need for grinding achievements, allowing them to enjoy activities like gardening, fishing, and exploring at their own pace. The game focuses on a cozy and chill atmosphere rather than repetitive tasks.

    • “Grinding achievements: no”
    • “The repetitive tasks feel more like a chore than a fun activity.”
    • “It takes too long to progress, making the game feel tedious.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly appreciating the lightheartedness of minor bugs that do not hinder progress.

    • “So far, I haven't encountered a progress-stopping bug either, so I don't mind and find them a bit funny.”
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