The Island
- August 10, 2021
- Ibis Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- 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 unfinished and lacks essential features like a save option and a tutorial, making it frustrating to play.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with crafting and inventory management, which hinder the gameplay experience.
- The developer has seemingly abandoned the game, leading to concerns about its future development and updates.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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 or report technical issues that hinder performance.
“Graphics are amazing for a 2 dollar game, so that sure is a win.”
“Graphics are excellent.”
“The graphics are great.”
“Dude, this game can't even load; it takes so much from my disk drive that I can't even get it to go to the main screen. I have an i3, and the graphics are stupid. Unity players can't fix games. I want a refund.”
“Graphics: dated.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking clear guidance, leading to frustration as even basic tasks become challenging. Many users feel the game appears unfinished and poorly designed.
“The simplest of tasks is impossible; there is no guide to gameplay. This is basically a halfway-made game.”
“Gameplay: basic, yet unexplained.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users feel that the game's optimization needs improvement, particularly in performance and animation quality.
“Performance could be improved, and the animations need enhancement.”
“The game suffers from significant optimization issues that affect gameplay.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs that disrupt gameplay and a problematic 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.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, as the game often freezes or lags, leading to a lot of lost progress.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's effective use of local and atmospheric sound effects, which significantly enhance the immersive experience and contribute to the overall ambiance.
“The game features a fantastic use of local and atmospheric sound effects that truly immerse you in the environment.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly rich, with every sound contributing to the overall experience.”
“The ambient sounds create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is increasingly perceived as a cash grab, raising concerns among users about the game's value and fairness.
“It is looking more and more like a cash grab as the weeks go by.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and heavily favors players who are willing to spend money.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-game purchases.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story follows a young woman who, after losing control of her boat, crash-lands on an uncharted island, setting the stage for her survival journey and exploration of the mysterious environment.
“As the story unfolds, 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.”
“The narrative is captivating, drawing you into the protagonist's journey of survival and self-discovery.”
“The plot twists and character development keep you engaged, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The story is poorly developed and feels disjointed, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters lack depth and their motivations are unclear, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, leaving the story feeling flat.”
