Get on Play Store"Stranded Island" is a relaxing castaway-themed action game that offers a sensational story and delightful graphics. Despite its good game mechanics, the game is marred by numerous bugs, frequent ads, and a grinding system that may be off-putting to some players. Overall, it provides an immersive experience with room for improvement.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has a cute art style and engaging story.
- Players appreciate the lack of forced ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
- The gameplay is fun and addictive, with many players finding it relaxing.
- The game frequently crashes or freezes, causing frustration for players.
- Many users report losing progress unexpectedly, which leads to disappointment.
- Some players find the wait times for tasks and upgrades to be excessively long.
- monetization220 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards, which allows for a more enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users have expressed frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and the need to watch numerous ads to progress, leading to a loss of interest. Overall, while the game offers a balance of optional ads and gameplay, the frequency and placement of ads remain a point of contention among players.
“Really really good to see developers focused on the game, not the ads.”
“Best of all, no ads or limited energy... need more levels.”
“I rate this a 10/10 because there are no ads that ruin the game, and I really love it.”
“If I spend more time waiting for the ads to end than actually playing the game, I lose interest... my time is limited.”
“Game was good at first but then the intrusive ads started and didn't stop.”
“This game constantly puts gameplay to a screeching halt with its personal ads.”
- stability93 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting crashes and freezes that disrupt gameplay and result in lost progress. Many players express frustration over the need to restart the app repeatedly, particularly after watching ads or reaching certain levels. While the game has potential and enjoyable elements, the persistent glitches make it largely unplayable for many users.
“So far, I'm liking the game. I have not run into any forced ads at all, and there are no glitches either.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on enjoying the content without interruptions.”
“The game constantly freezes up, and has lost all my save data forcing me to start all over from the beginning, not to mention all the random commercials in the middle of gameplay and the constant demand for a review which is why you are getting this one now.”
“It's a great game but it just freezes after a couple of minutes of playing.”
“Love this game, but one issue is that it freezes my entire phone. I can play for a few minutes, then it glitches, goes to a dark screen, and I have to restart my phone completely. It's sad because I actually like this game, but if it's going to keep doing this, then I have to uninstall it.”
- story89 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute characters, engaging plot, and beautiful graphics. However, many users express frustration over bugs, repetitive gameplay, and the lack of new content, leading to a feeling of being stuck or unable to progress. Overall, while the storyline is considered entertaining and enjoyable, players are eager for updates and improvements to enhance their experience.
“Brilliant storyline and graphics.”
“The story is entertaining and the maps are complex enough to be engaging.”
“I love it because it's fun, simple, and addicting, with a good story and animation.”
“I hate how they ended it in the middle of a quest, so I can't wait for the next update!”
“The story did not hook me in, and the gameplay is incredibly repetitive.”
“I was playing this game, finished my third beacon and the mission, it showed thanks for playing, we will add more content soon. It was disappointing that I can't finish this game because the game is not finished.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback, with many users praising their aesthetic appeal and cuteness. While some players note minor issues such as glitches and the need for better character detailing, the majority find the visuals engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay. The graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the storyline and overall gaming experience.
“And yes, the graphics are pretty good too: aesthetically and functionally - everything is very easy on both eye and ear.”
“The graphics are wonderful and the story is interesting.”
“Loved the graphics and interactivity and can't wait for more content.”
“The graphics are poor, forces the storyline on you so there's no real game adventure for the players... okay, uninstalling it.”
“Still, they will need the update fix on the graphics but it is straight 5 stars for me now.”
“I really like this game and the graphic style, but it has bugs; every time I play, it's glitching.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and featuring a solid story and mechanics, though it suffers from issues like freezing, crashes, and repetitive tasks. Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, but many express frustration with the grindiness and slow progress, particularly after initial hours of enjoyment. Overall, while the gameplay has potential, technical problems and design choices detract from the experience.
“I love the gameplay and its story.”
“Gameplay is smooth.”
“Fantastic gameplay, minimal optional ads, lots of different mechanics, well polished, entertaining story.”
“Typical pop-up requests can require 150 items while it will take you 20 minutes of gameplay to get 10 items.”
“This game constantly puts gameplay to a screeching halt with its personal ads.”
“The gameplay is okay, but one thing I hate is that you wait too much to break or finish tasks.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some appreciate the balance between grinding and collecting, noting that it can be fun and engaging initially, many find it becomes tedious and repetitive over time, especially with issues like unregistered challenges and resource management. Additionally, frustrations arise from mechanics that hinder progress, such as the need for tickets and the removal of buildings on previously completed islands, leading to a sense of unnecessary grinding.
“Novel adventures, lots to explore, many elements of surprise; no tedious, time-consuming tasks if you manage your workload well.”
“Not too grindy, and you have other NPCs to help you in the game.”
“It's a fun game to play, but the daily challenges don't register even after you have completed them, and constantly collecting things becomes tedious and boring. It was fun for the first few hours, but no more of this for me.”
“This game was really fun the first few hours that you play, up until it gets to the point where you unlock the town. After that, you realize that it starts getting super grindy. When you visit old islands that you've already set up camp on, you can't wait on that island to collect resources because when you complete an island, they remove all your buildings and you can no longer harvest on the island. It's a pointless mechanic; I sadly can't forgive an intentional stall like that.”
“So boring, it's not even relaxing; it's just repetitive and keeps going with nothing but farming some resources.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the comedic elements and character interactions that make them feel connected to the characters. However, some users express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the fun, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as funny and enjoyable, though there are calls for better functionality to maintain that humor.
“This is my favorite game, and I feel the characters are my real friends. I want to see them daily; it's such a good, funny game. I've played it so many times, and it teaches me many good habits in my real life.”
“Is a really funny game! You can make your people work while you are out of the game. I like that, but sometimes I have some problems because I see them go to build, and they can't build. After I push them, they can build or go near there and come back. I hope the people work better in the future, but it's still the best game you can try!”
“Funny game.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered well-optimized, though some users report issues with battery usage and stuttering, particularly after certain in-game events. While it remains a recommended title, the performance dips can detract from the experience.
“As a side note, the battery usage could be better; however, it's one of the better optimized games out there.”
“After rescuing the second connector, the game started stuttering and became unplayable.”
“I can wholeheartedly recommend it again, but what's with the stuttering?”
“As a side note, the battery usage could be better, although it's one of the better optimized games out there.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for soft background music to enhance the gaming experience, indicating that the current audio environment could be improved. There is a general consensus that the addition of music would enrich the atmosphere of the game.
“The music in the game really enhances the overall experience, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more engaging.”
“The background music is soothing and adds a nice touch to the village ambiance.”
“Only critique is I wish you were able to move already placed buildings in the village and maybe some soft background music.”
“Need background music.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as enjoyable and relaxing, offering a wholesome experience suitable for players of all ages.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for more customization options in character design, indicating that character development is an important aspect of their gaming experience.
“I love how the character development allows for deep customization and personal expression.”
“The progression system really makes me feel connected to my character's journey.”
“Each character's backstory is rich and adds so much depth to the overall experience.”
