Survival Island 1&2

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Survival Island 1&2 is a single player survival action adventure game. It was developed by nicobit and was released on January 10, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Craft tools, explore the field, and find a way out of the desert island!

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,180 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization60 negative mentions

Unique and engaging survival crafting gameplay with a retro pixel art style that provides many hours of entertainment and challenge.
No intrusive ads or microtransactions, with optional ads for rewards; very player-friendly and respectful of user experience.
Clever puzzles and a non-linear progression system that encourages exploration and experimentation, with helpful hints available when stuck.

Excessive waiting times for studying recipes and item crafting slow down the gameplay and make progress feel tedious.
Controls, especially the on-screen directional pad, are often criticized as awkward, unresponsive, or poorly designed.
The game can feel repetitive and grind-heavy, with limited activities on islands and lack of clear guidance, causing players to get stuck or bored.

monetization
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
4%
90%
Monetization in this game is primarily through optional, non-intrusive ads that reward players with useful items or speed up progress, with no forced microtransactions or paywalls. While most users appreciate the minimal and voluntary nature of ads, some criticize intrusive banner placements that block controls, long unskippable ad durations, and occasional bugs with ad rewards. A common request is for a paid premium option to remove ads entirely.
- “Survival minigames in the first chapter are fun and addicting, while the replacements in the second are immersive and more interactive. Practically no ads, and no microtransactions.”
- “It's a free game and needs no in-game purchases to finish the game.”
- “No ads popping up every 30 seconds!”
- “The incredibly long delays and the high cost even with ads (30 second no skips) mean you better be prepared to watch a hundred ads or more if you want to fully complete the game.”
- “The ads are badly placed; the ad banner actually blocks the touchscreen controls, so you can't even play the game.”
- “I've watched multiple ads and no single roulette appeared; it really pissed me off.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
42%
9%
The gameplay is generally praised for being simple, enjoyable, and engaging, featuring elements like crafting, farming, puzzles, and clever mechanics that feel thoughtfully designed. Some users note occasional issues with progression speed, control ease, and inconsistent mechanics between stages, while others appreciate the game's depth and effort compared to typical mobile titles. However, a few mention that item collection dominates much of the gameplay and that guidance or quest direction could be improved.
- “Simple, interesting, fun, addictive, good mechanics, clever recipes for making more and more advanced tools.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet very deep.”
- “Like an old SNES classic, great gameplay.”
- “No defined quests to drive gameplay, so you must visit the Nicobit website often to know what you should do next.”
- “It needs more guidance and instruction during gameplay.”
- “The majority of gameplay is spent collecting various items, and there are quite a variety to find!”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The game's graphics are generally described as cute, retro, and nostalgic, with a pixelated, old-school style that appeals to fans of classic aesthetics. While some users find the graphics charming and fitting for the gameplay, others feel they could benefit from more depth, detail, and modern refinement. Overall, the visuals complement the game's strategic and simple mechanics, though they may feel outdated or basic to some players.
- “The retro graphics pair well with the survival feel.”
- “This is by far my most favourite game, ever because it's so simplistic yet it's amazing even the pixelated graphics are great.”
- “Nice old-school graphics with plenty to explore.”
- “Graphics are okay, sound is repetitive... have uninstalled, would not recommend.”
- “Not very good graphics, even for a pixel game.”
- “Takes too long to make things, poor graphics.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
31%
14%
The story in this game offers an engaging and challenging experience with intriguing secrets and a nostalgic vibe, though it lacks clear guidance and linear progression, making some quests unintuitive and occasionally frustrating. While the narrative depth is appreciated by many, occasional glitches and vague mission instructions can hinder progress. Overall, the storyline is praised for adding depth to the survival gameplay, keeping players invested and entertained.
- “Story is awesome, challenging, and thrilling.”
- “I loved the story, I loved the gameplay, and it is just amazing!”
- “One of the best stories in a game, and it is the best survival and roleplaying game ever!”
- “There's no guidance at all for post-game missions, and it's easy to get stuck during the main game, but it doesn't matter too much since it's really not based on linear progression.”
- “Optional quests (e.g. mysterious engine) were quite unintuitive and I had to search online to find out how to do them.”
- “No defined quests to drive gameplay, so you must visit the Nicobit website often to know what you should do next.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game features significant grinding for resources and crafting, which some players find excessive and tedious, especially early on. While a few enjoy the challenge and find it satisfying, many feel the time required to gather materials and build items can be frustrating and slow down progression. Overall, grinding is a notable aspect that may impact enjoyment depending on player patience.
- “Satisfying, free, and not too grindy.”
- “My only real issue is how reliant the game is on "grinding" for resources, though I suppose that's where the money's supposed to come in.”
- “I'm okay with farming materials but not if it takes more than 2 hours (in total) to get one tool.”
- “I'm a patient guy, known for it, but I could not endure the extreme wait periods and grinding to even get halfway on the first island.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's music aspect is divisive: some players appreciate the absence of background music, enjoying the relaxing sound of sea waves, while others feel the lack of music makes the experience feel bare and suggest adding background tracks. A few find the bonus time song unexpectedly startling but still enjoyable. Overall, the sound design leans towards minimalism, enhancing a calm atmosphere for some but leaving others wanting more.
- “There is no background music, just the calm sound of sea waves, which I particularly loved.”
- “It's super low-stakes and there's not much music, so it's pretty relaxing.”
- “This is a very simple and cute game; sometimes I get scared from the bonus time song, but I like it.”
- “I promptly muted the game because I'm not a fan of the music.”
- “You should also add background music, because the game feels kind of bare without it.”
- “It would be better if there were some music playing in the background.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally offers stable performance with few glitches, but occasional freezes occur during cut scenes.
- “The game glitches and freezes on the cut scene.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is limited due to real-time waiting, which reduces the incentive for repeated playthroughs.
- “Because of real-time waiting, I say there is little replay value.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game genuinely funny and enjoyable.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game's atmosphere as engaging and complemented by easy-to-use controls, enhancing the overall experience.

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Survival Island 1&2 is a survival action adventure game.

Survival Island 1&2 is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Survival Island 1&2 was released on January 10, 2014.

Survival Island 1&2 was developed by nicobit.

Survival Island 1&2 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Survival Island 1&2 for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Survival Island 1&2 is a single player game.

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