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The Island

35%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
gameplay, optimization
35% User Score Based on 104 reviews

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"The Island is an open-world survival game where you must persevere after a shipwreck. Gather resources, craft items, and build shelters while contending with dangerous wildlife and the elements. Immerse yourself in lush graphics and optimized gameplay to ensure your survival." - Steam description.

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35%
Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game has great potential with beautiful graphics and an interesting survival concept.
  • Players enjoy the crafting system and the challenge of building a base while managing resources.
  • The game can be fun and relaxing once players get used to the controls and mechanics.
  • The game feels incomplete and lacks essential features like a save option, tutorial, and clear guidance on gameplay.
  • Many players report bugs, crashes, and poor controls, making the game frustrating to play.
  • There is a concern that the developers have abandoned the game, with no updates or communication since 2021.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; many users praise them as excellent or amazing, especially considering the low price point, while others criticize them as dated and report technical issues that hinder gameplay.

    • “Graphics are amazing for a 2 dollar game, so that sure is a win.”
    • “Graphics are excellent.”
    • “The graphics are great.”
    • “Graphics: dated.”
    • “Graphics: dated.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being basic and poorly explained, leaving players struggling with even simple tasks due to a lack of guidance. Many reviewers feel the game appears unfinished, contributing to a frustrating experience.

    • “The simplest of tasks is impossible; there is no guide to gameplay. This is basically a halfway-made game.”
    • “Gameplay: basic, yet unexplained.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users feel that the game's optimization needs improvement, particularly in terms of performance and animation quality.

    • “Performance could be improved, and animations could be better.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly with a buggy save and load system that can unexpectedly return players to the main menu, posing a risk to saved progress.

    • “The game is buggy; the save and load system has a programming error that causes the game to load and then quit to the main menu, making it a hazard to save your progress.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by effective use of local and atmospheric sound effects, which contribute significantly to the immersive experience.

    • “The game features a fantastic use of local and atmospheric sound effects that truly immerse you in the environment.”
    • “The atmospheric sound effects enhance the overall experience, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
    • “The attention to detail in the sound design creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you deeper into the game world.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a growing sentiment that the game's monetization strategy resembles a cash grab, raising concerns among players about its fairness and value.

    • “It is looking more and more like a cash grab as the weeks go by.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story follows a young woman who, after losing control of her boat, crash-lands on an uncharted island. This premise sets the stage for her journey of survival and exploration in an unfamiliar environment.

    • “As the story goes, you take on the role of a young woman who was sailing in her boat but lost control and crash-landed on the beach of an uncharted island.”
    • “As the story apparently goes, you take the role of a young woman who was sailing in her boat but lost control and crash-landed on a beach of an uncharted island.”

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10h Median play time
10h Average play time
10-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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