SkyIsland

About

SkyIsland is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Team.Olympus and was released on February 15, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"SkyIsland" is made by a group of students in a college, quarter-view action-adventure game. Enjoy the wonderful world and beautiful environments as you help the protagonist, Pino, fix his broken plane and defeat monsters to return home safely.

Skip User Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 283 reviews

graphics58 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Beautiful and unique art style with vibrant and appealing environments.
Simple, easy and fun gameplay suitable for casual and younger players.
Free to play and a well-made student project with good overall polish and charm.

Very short gameplay duration, typically around 30 to 60 minutes.
Issues with optimization leading to performance problems and high GPU usage.
Lack of save feature and no controller support, with some bugs and awkward combat mechanics.

graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
18%
4%
The game features stunning, colorful, and charming graphics with a unique, cute art style that many find visually appealing and comparable to paid titles. While generally praised for its beautiful visuals and design, some users note occasional lag and suggest graphics settings for better performance. Overall, the graphics significantly enhance the relaxing, fairy-tale atmosphere and contribute positively to the game's aesthetic experience.
- “I got hooked by the stunning visuals at first.”
- “Beautiful game, very good mechanics, no floating characters like other free games, amazing visuals!”
- “This game is beautiful, the graphics, the game-play, the design was peak it would be awesome for a sequel but it sadly won't happen probably but this game is a 10/10 hands down, you guys put in so much effort into this.”
- “Awful art style, many things look like wet plastic, post effects are extremely overdone, especially depth blur.”
- “Technically speaking, there are a lot of obvious issues with lack of any proper graphics setting being my main pet peeve.”
- “It's close enough to a pro-list title with the graphics and gameplay to fool you into wanting to give cash to a game the developer has moved on from and left in the dust.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
43%
7%
The gameplay is praised for being simple, fun, and relaxing with solid mechanics, engaging combat, and a charming art style, though it is noted as quite short and easy. Players appreciated the innovative elements and enjoyable boss fights, but some mentioned occasional performance issues and wished for more depth or upgrades. Overall, it delivers a polished, enjoyable experience especially impressive for a free, early-stage game.
- “Gameplay consists of top-down shooting/brawling through a few different environments.”
- “Sure, it had some flaws but I'm easily willing to look past those while playing a free game with good gameplay, gorgeous graphics, fun world and last but not least some innovative gameplay elements.”
- “The core mechanics with the three weapons is interesting and engaging; I'd say that is the best part of the game.”
- “It's close enough to a pro-list title with the graphics and gameplay to fool you into wanting to give cash to a game the developer has moved on from and left in the dust.”
- “I was expecting the camera mechanic to be used to solve puzzles, etc, so I was disappointed.”
- “Gameplaywise the bow needs some sort of upgrade as well.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
50%
9%
The story is generally described as simple, short, and charming, fitting well with the game's cute visuals and light gameplay. While some find it engaging and enjoyable, others note translation issues, lack of depth, or an abrupt ending that leaves the narrative feeling incomplete. Overall, it suits players looking for a brief, stress-free experience rather than a complex or profound storyline.
- “The story is simple, loved that too since it takes you only 45 minutes to finish the game. The combat is somewhat easy and that made the game 10 times better because all I cared about was taking pics for my sick grandpa. It didn't stress me at all, so that's a plus.”
- “It has stunning graphics and animation, nice background music, good story, and cute characters.”
- “All of this game is so cute, the story is quite interesting too. I hope you make a sequel to this game; I will definitely buy it!”
- “Translation was a a bit off and the story was a little hard to follow for me personally.”
- “Story does not make much sense.”
- “Very basic and uninspiring story, I just skipped all the poorly translated dialogues.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
19%
12%
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing, pleasant, and fitting the atmosphere, with a chill and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the visuals and gameplay. However, some users note limited variety and short loops that can become repetitive, and one critic pointed out an issue with boss fight music being lifted from a well-known title. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's charming and colorful experience despite minor drawbacks.
- “Skyisland has a fun art style, relaxing music, and simple gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty fun and easy to catch and on top of all, you have a really lovely soundtrack.”
- “The music, the monsters, even the landscape, were all incredible, and they all completely captured my attention.”
- “You can only hear boring music, and low-quality footsteps/combat/dash/jump sounds.”
- “Also, and this is a major issue: the boss fight music is literally ripped from Breath of the Wild.”
- “Music consists of short loops and can get annoying fast.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Optimization is generally criticized, with many users experiencing poor performance and low frame rates, especially on lower-end devices like the Steam Deck. However, some acknowledge the game's impressive quality given it is student-made and hope for future updates to improve optimization and add performance settings. Overall, optimization remains a key area needing significant improvement.
- “The optimization needs some improvements but keep in mind that the game is made by students and it's also much better than lots of other video games.”
- “Technically could be more optimized but overall very impressive for students to make this for free.”
- “Great game, just needs some improvements like a setting to choose between performance or compatibility mode (because my PC heats up even when the graphics are set to low).”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its peaceful, colorful, and fairy-tale-like quality, enhanced by beautiful graphics and great music. Players find the ambiance immersive and charming, making the short gameplay experience highly enjoyable and memorable.
- “This is a nice game; it has a very peaceful atmosphere with interesting combat despite simple mechanics.”
- “The game's beautiful visuals create an atmosphere that should not be underestimated while playing.”
- “The atmosphere is captivating enough that I was sorry the game was so short, as I could have spent many hours in it.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Stability is generally decent with some minor bugs and glitches, such as lag, issues with map navigation, and animation glitches, but nothing severely impacting gameplay. Controller support is lacking, and occasional bugs are noted but not game-breaking.
- “Not buggy at all.”
- “Buggy, laggy, no controller support.”
- “Scrolling and panning map while in tab is buggy.”
- “Animation when approaching the elder is buggy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Grinding in the game is engaging and extensive, allowing players to undertake large-scale projects that provide a satisfying farming simulator experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a sweet and wholesome emotional experience that enhances immersion, making players feel as if they are on a magical journey, though the experience is relatively brief.
- “What a sweet, wholesome, yet short experience.”
- “It really helped with immersion and made me feel like I'm on a trip to a wonderland.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is light and enjoyable, featuring funny short gameplay moments and witty development commentary. It complements the simple combat and good art design, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Funny short gameplay”
- “Simple combat, good art design, funny development commentary”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game to be replayable, indicating that it offers enough content or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is highlighted by charming and memorable designs, particularly noting the endearing portrayal of the grandpa.