Pico Islands

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Pico Islands is a single player strategy game. It was developed by BitSpree GmbH and was released on February 13, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pico Islands" is a real-time strategy game set in a medieval world, where you lead a group of settlers to build and expand your kingdom. Optimize productivity by placing buildings and creating transport networks, and choose between peaceful expansion or conquering neighboring islands. The game features a medieval world to explore and discover, with no English language knowledge required, making it accessible to players of all backgrounds.

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Single-Player

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 182 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and is reminiscent of classic resource management games like The Settlers.
Players appreciate the lack of paywalls and minimal ads, making it a more enjoyable experience.
The game shows potential for improvement and has a dedicated player base that enjoys experimenting with its mechanics.

The tutorial is vague and lacks detailed instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand the gameplay.
The user interface is confusing and often obstructed by ads, leading to frustration during gameplay.
There are significant bugs and AI issues that hinder resource management and overall game progression.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been noted for its innovative blend of resource management and research mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles like Settlers and Factorio. However, players have criticized the poor user interface and lack of clear instructions or in-game explanations, making it difficult to strategize and understand gameplay objectives. Overall, while the concept is promising, the execution leaves players wanting more clarity and guidance.
- “I understand that it's a fresh game, really nice concept with simple mechanics. Of course, I wish there was more text and more obvious instructions, but it's still a great product!”
- “Great game, bring back the Settlers gameplay. It would be great if there was some description about the building names, functions, etc.”
- “As others have noted, the UI is terrible and the in-game wiki does not explain gameplay or a tech tree, so it's not clear how to strategize.”
- “There are no words in the game, which makes it hard to understand the goals and gameplay.”
- “Settlers resource management meets Factorio's research mechanics.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game features minimal ads for free play, which many users appreciate, but some report issues with ads disrupting gameplay. While there is no paywall, players have experienced frustrations with resource management and the loss of in-game currency due to glitches. Overall, opinions on ad frequency vary, with some finding it excessive.
- “The yellow villagers will repetitively bring resources to and fro from post to post, and they often won't move resources efficiently, and sometimes won't move anything, bringing the production to a halt. Worst, the ads break the game, and I just spent 28 diamonds on road upgrades for it to null and turn them back into dirt as well as take the diamonds I spent.”
- “Too much ads”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and direction, with users noting the absence of an introductory narrative, quests, and detailed missions. Many players feel that the inclusion of a quest system and more engaging story elements, such as bandit attacks and clearer objectives, would significantly enhance the overall experience.
- “The story has a lot of potential, but it could benefit from a more detailed quest system to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “Adding more direction and quests would greatly improve the narrative and allow players to progress through the different islands and maps.”
- “The game could shine even brighter with additional details in the missions, making it a standout title.”
- “No intro, no storyline, no quests, just right into it.”
- “Could do with a little more direction and maybe quests to complete to progress to the different islands/maps :)”
- “Could do with more detail in the help and missions; this would make it a standout game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment and a desire for a return to previous styles, while others appreciate the overall quality. However, the user interface is criticized for being confusing and unfriendly, detracting from the visual experience.
- “Overall a very fun game and very good graphics, however the user interface is not friendly and very confusing at times.”
- “Good game, but what the heck happened with the graphics?!”
- “Please add an option to revert to the old graphics.”
- “Better graphics, please.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find the comedic elements engaging and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling; the characters have such funny interactions that make every moment enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining with its quirky humor.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express a dislike for grinding, finding it tedious and time-consuming, which detracts from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Ehh, not my type. I don't like grinding and waiting for long periods.”