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Summer Islands

83%Game Brain Score
humor, emotional
gameplay, music
83% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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"Summer Islands is a real-time business strategy game where players can create and manage their own holiday paradise, from building cabins and amenities to managing finances and consultants. Play solo, with friends in co-op mode, or against enemies in PvP, on maps of various sizes and terrains. Survive natural disasters while attracting tourists and expanding your island empire."

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game successfully captures the nostalgia of Holiday Island, providing a fun and relaxing experience for fans of the original.
  • The pixel art and soundtrack are well-executed, enhancing the overall retro vibe of the game.
  • The developers are actively engaged with the community, regularly updating the game and addressing bugs, which shows their commitment to improving the player experience.
  • The game suffers from a lack of polish, particularly in the UI/UX design, making it difficult to navigate and interact with various menus.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, with a focus on waiting for money rather than engaging management mechanics.
  • There are technical issues, including performance problems and bugs that can hinder the overall experience, especially in late-game scenarios.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and relaxing, with a mix of nostalgia and new mechanics, though it suffers from performance issues in late-game scenarios. While some players appreciate the simplicity and charm, others find the mechanics too shallow and basic, suggesting a need for more depth and innovation. Overall, the experience is seen as wholesome but may not justify the time or cost for all players.

    • “It has its fair share of nostalgia paired with the right amount of new functionality and game mechanics.”
    • “Wholesome gameplay.”
    • “The good things about this game are the gameplay, the soundtrack, and the highly invested developer.”
    • “The game mechanics are shallow and not very interesting.”
    • “But this in no way makes up for the actual gameplay not being remotely worth the time or the cost.”
    • “The gameplay is too basic.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the retro style and enhancing the holiday vibe with an upbeat and cheery soundtrack that avoids repetitiveness. While most players appreciate the quality and nostalgic elements of the music, some express disappointment, particularly in comparison to the original soundtrack. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The music fits the retro style of the game.”
    • “The soundtrack is well made without it getting too repetitive and annoying.”
    • “The ingame music is a resemblance of its older brother and captures the holiday vibe.”
    • “Music is bad; I expected the original soundtrack.”
    • “The ingame music is a resemblance of its older brother but fails to capture the holiday vibe.”
    • “The music fits the retro style of the game, but it doesn't stand out.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with a clean and simple style that complements the gameplay. However, some users noted issues such as blurriness and odd water animations, which detracted from the overall visual experience.

    • “Love the graphics and the gameplay.”
    • “Why can't I uncheck the graphics options individually?”
    • “The graphic style suits well for this particular game.”
    • “Clean, simple graphics and menu got me up and running quickly before doing the tutorial.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with some players finding the initial campaign mission overwhelming due to excessive text. Additionally, there are concerns about the visual inconsistency between the pixelated avatar and the character depicted in the story animations, detracting from the overall narrative experience. Overall, the game seems to prioritize a relaxed gameplay style over a compelling story.

    • “What's with the wall of text at the beginning of the first campaign mission?”
    • “What's with the huge generic-looking pixelated avatar in the campaign mission window?”
    • “Why doesn't it resemble the person in the story animation?”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is mixed; while it generally performs well with low resource usage, players report significant slowdowns during late-game scenarios and when navigating the environment. Despite these issues, the gameplay remains enjoyable and relaxing.

    • “It still has some issues with performance in the late game, but it's more about matching buildings together to make them happy. Every few tourists adds more utility plants, which makes for fun, short, and relaxing gameplay.”
    • “It felt like a browser game - low resources being used while maintaining good performance for what you have.”
    • “The game performance feels really slow when you try to move around.”
    • “It still has some issues with performance in the late game, and it feels more like matching buildings together to make them happy. Every x number of tourists adds more utility plants, but it makes for fun, short, and relaxing gameplay.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game offers extensive financial management features, including banking, insurance, and advertising, which can lead to significant gameplay depth. However, some mechanics, like advertisement placement, are criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking engagement. Players also need to navigate complex logistics, such as establishing travel rights and routes, adding to the overall strategic layer of monetization.

    • “Beyond some standard mechanics like advertisement, which is simply pressing a button, you don't do anything.”
    • “On top, you had to create travel rights and routes from countries to your islands and choose what type of advertisement you want to place on each of them.”
    • “Going deep into finances (banking, insurance, managers, advertising, sabotaging your enemies), and even more things, there is lots of potential for lots of hours to be spent.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized, with users reporting initial difficulties in starting the game and navigating the main menu. Many anticipate improvements in user experience and a reduction in glitches over time.

    • “It took some troubleshooting to even get the game to properly start and to be able to interact with the main menu.”
    • “I believe that Summer Island can only get better as it improves user experience and reduces bugs.”
    • “This means you will encounter some glitches.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a refreshing departure from typical economy management titles, providing a funny and enjoyable experience that stands out in its genre.

    • “All in all, it is a funny gaming trip, doing something completely different instead of managing all the same in those other economy management games, which I can't stand.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's wholesome gameplay as a key emotional aspect, fostering feelings of warmth and positivity throughout the experience. This uplifting tone contributes to a sense of comfort and joy, making it a memorable and heartwarming journey.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game’s strong replayability, indicating that it offers a compelling reason to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game has exceptional replay value, keeping me engaged for hours.”
    • “I love how each playthrough feels fresh and offers new experiences.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to replay it multiple times.”

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