The Island

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The Island is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Ibis Games and was released on August 10, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

"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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Single-Player

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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
67%
16%
17%
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
50%
50%
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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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
100%
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.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
50%
50%
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.”