The Islander: Town Architect
- December 12, 2019
- Boxhead Bros.
Get on SteamIn "The Islander: Town Architect," become a master architect in Polynesia, transforming a sandy wilderness into a thriving paradise. Design house exteriors, landscape the town, and construct various buildings while managing resources. With a wide range of items and decorations, create a unique and personalized settlement for island inhabitants to enjoy.
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and chill experience, perfect for unwinding and passing the time.
- It features beautiful pixel graphics and a variety of customization options for building and decorating your island.
- Players appreciate the casual gameplay and the ability to unlock content at their own pace without time constraints.
- Many achievements are bugged and do not track properly, leading to frustration for players trying to complete them.
- The game lacks depth and can feel repetitive, with limited content and no real challenges beyond waiting for resources to accumulate.
- Some players found the interface clunky and the overall gameplay to be less engaging compared to its predecessor, The Islander.
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous pixel art and atmospheric design, with many users highlighting the charming 16-bit style. However, some players noted issues with the wooden paths not merging seamlessly, which detracts from the overall aesthetic flow. Overall, the graphics received high marks, with one user rating them a perfect 10/10.
“➕ gorgeous graphics and atmosphere.”
“I bought this game because of the beautiful pixel graphics, not expecting a surprisingly diverse assortment of prop decorations you can place in the game.”
“Graphics: 10/10”
“The wooden paths don't merge and connect into a continuous aesthetic flow.”
“Maybe I just care about the graphics too much; this could've been much cuter than the last game!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a more enjoyable experience than its predecessor by streamlining mechanics and focusing on building without the tedious collection elements. However, some players feel that the lack of depth and animation details detracts from the overall experience, leaving them wishing for more engaging gameplay. Overall, it is described as a cute and relaxing game ideal for unwinding, despite its simplicity.
“This is a cute and relaxing game for passing time or unwinding. No story or real gameplay outside of building stuff, but it's still enjoyable!”
“The gameplay is much more fun than the first Islander, but in exchange for losing all the nice animation details, which makes the island satisfying to watch.”
“It follows the gameplay of its predecessor, Islander, but with a city building and management universe!”
“A central mechanic of progress just stops happening.”
“I wish there was more gameplay.”
“It follows the gameplay of its predecessor, the islander, but with a city building and management universe!”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a fun and enjoyable experience with high replayability, particularly due to the variety of island types that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many users highlight the game's ability to serve as a time killer, with some even describing it as having "infinity replayability."
“Fun time killer - enjoyable and highly replayable.”
“I was able to reach level 50 in a few hours, but the different island types significantly increase the replayability.”
“Was able to get to level 50 town within a few hours, but the different island types increase the replayability.”
“Infinity replayability.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by a minimalistic approach to storytelling, focusing more on relaxation and casual gameplay rather than a developed narrative. While it lacks a substantial story, players find enjoyment in the building mechanics and the overall cute aesthetic.
“First and foremost is the story, or lack thereof.”
“This is a cute and relaxing game for passing time or unwinding; there is no story or real gameplay outside of building stuff, but it's still enjoyable!”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as charming and contributes to a low-stress atmosphere, enhancing the overall chill experience. Players appreciate the use of copyright music, rating it highly at 10/10.
“The music is charming, and I enjoy the low-stress atmosphere it creates.”
“10/10 chill game with great licensed music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the refinement in the game's grinding mechanics, noting that the removal of tedious collecting tasks from the first game enhances the overall experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
“The amount of time required to level up is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its gorgeous graphics that enhance the overall experience.
“The game features gorgeous graphics and an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly rich, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The stunning visuals combined with the haunting soundtrack create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
