Tinker Island 2

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Tinker Island 2 is an action-packed game with an interesting plot where you crash land on an island and must build a base, explore, and survive. The game boasts sensational visuals, hilarious moments, and fabulous gameplay, although it does have a lot of grinding and is disturbed by ads. In this survival adventure, you must navigate through challenges and uncover the mysteries of the island.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,258 reviews

story62 positive mentions

monetization18 negative mentions

The game improves on the original with better graphics and a more engaging storyline.
The new energy system allows for more playtime without feeling forced to spend money.
The humor and dialogue are clever and entertaining, making the game enjoyable.

The game suffers from frequent bugs, including disappearing characters and connection issues.
The introduction of timers for resource gathering has made progression feel grindy and frustrating.
The user interface can be confusing, making it difficult to navigate and manage characters effectively.

story
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
51%
4%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying its humor and depth, while others find it repetitive and lacking in meaningful progression. Many appreciate the engaging characters and unique narrative elements, but some criticize the linearity and the impact of in-app purchases on the storytelling experience. Overall, while the story has its strengths, it is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and resource management frustrations.
- “The story is enticing and funny, the characters have more depth than the previous game and the mechanics just overall feel better!”
- “Amazing gameplay, witty and interesting storytelling, so far a great game!”
- “The storyline is impressive and one of a kind.”
- “The story is mediocre; most of the high-tier tools you can 'build' are mathematically impossible to construct based on the in-game resources.”
- “Partway through, the game devolves into going back and forth to do pointless quests with no progression, and you can't move past to new areas, redoing entire encounters because one mistake was made in the choices.”
- “The gameplay became better, but the story became boring.”
gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
53%
5%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging mechanics, improved fighting systems, and overall fun experience, while others criticize it for being monotonous, buggy, or overly reliant on loot box mechanics. Many appreciate the new features and design changes compared to the previous installment, though some feel that the gameplay lacks depth and can become tedious. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable storytelling and unique mechanics, but it also faces issues that detract from the experience.
- “Amazing gameplay, witty and interesting storytelling, so far a great game!”
- “The story is enticing and funny, the characters have more depth than the previous game and the mechanics just overall feel better!”
- “Love the gameplay and how you always find something new on the island of despair.”
- “Wouldn't recommend unless you are okay with spending a good amount of real money and even then the story and gameplay aren't much to write home about.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is not engaging and gets kind of monotonous quickly.”
- “Just trash and annoying...0 meaningful progression after like 2 hours of gameplay... waste of time.”
humor
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting the witty dialogue, engaging characters, and amusing storylines that enhance the gameplay experience. The developers are commended for maintaining a charming sense of humor from previous installments while introducing fresh comedic elements. However, a few reviews note that the humor can be hit or miss, with some finding it bland compared to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Tinker Island is a great game for anyone who enjoys clicker games, soothing music, reading hilariously sassy dialogue, mystery, wants something they can use as a pastime app and get 2-5 mins in or alternatively for the next 2 hours 😂.”
- “They've doubled down on their wonderful humor, with a completely new game world, and a refreshing new approach to the same concept that hooked me in the first game.”
- “Gameplay - 10/10 sound - 10/10 story - 10/10 mechanics - 10/10 humor and comedy - 10/10.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
28%
10%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their improvement over the previous installment, featuring vibrant pixel art and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and engaging visuals, which contribute to the game's addictive gameplay and enjoyable storyline. While some users have mixed feelings about the art style, the consensus is that the graphics are a significant upgrade, making the game visually appealing and fun to play.
- “The graphics are almost nostalgic and bright.”
- “I've loved how the graphics got better; the pixel art is fantastic.”
- “They really upgraded the graphics, easy UI, interesting story, love it.”
- “This game felt almost like the same but with different graphics and story.”
- “The dialogue isn't as creative as the first one, especially the art style design of the UI chat dialogue.”
- “Pixalated graphics, no thanks.”
monetization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
13%
75%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the minimal presence of ads and the absence of forced advertisements, while others criticize it for aggressive microtransactions and cash grab mechanics. Although many users enjoy the game's charm and humor, concerns about overpriced in-app purchases and the potential for increased ad frequency as the game progresses have been noted. Overall, the game strikes a balance between monetization and user experience, but opinions vary on its execution.
- “Well designed, stable gameplay with no ads.”
- “Great storytelling game with little to no ads!”
- “Minimum to no ads so far.”
- “The last game was great, this one just a storyboard that pushes in-app purchases on you.”
- “Disappointing, this game has so much character and uniqueness, but is drowned in horrible microtransactions.”
- “Game is not even subtle about being an absolute cash grab.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious, particularly when it comes to gathering gold and essential materials, which has been exacerbated by recent updates introducing cooldown timers. While some enjoy the farming of materials, many feel that the repetitive nature of resource gathering detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story and exploration. The balance between free and paid progression is also criticized, with unpaid players facing steep and frustrating grind requirements.
- “At some point, the game starts feeling a little overly grindy, which in most cases would be bearable if the gameplay loop were more enjoyable.”
- “The issue I feel is that I don't get to enjoy the story or explore the island at those grindy points, and all that's left is repetitive resource gathering.”
- “The newly added timers totally ruined the game; grinding for a single building or character upgrade now takes weeks.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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20%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the art style and character interactions. While some users encountered technical issues that prevented gameplay, they still noted the music and sound effects as standout elements. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “Plus, the music, art style, and combat are also very nice.”
- “Tinker Island is a great game for anyone who enjoys clicker games, soothing music, reading hilariously sassy dialogue, and mystery. It's perfect for a quick pastime or for longer sessions!”
- “Love the characters, music, and art style!”
- “Couldn't open the game; it was just stuck on the loading screen, but the music and sound effects were as if I was playing the game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, user feedback on stability is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience, others encounter significant bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite the game's interesting concept, the presence of bugs has led to frustration for several users.
- “Too buggy, can't play at all, sadly because it's an interesting game concept.”
- “The game is fun so far, just buggy.”
- “Stupid game and buggy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, while the game runs smoothly for some players, there are indications that it could benefit from further optimization, especially considering the issues experienced in the previous installment.
- “Played part 1 as well; although part 1 used to be a bit buggy on my end, this one seems to run smoothly so far. I'm enjoying it.”
- “The game could use a lot of optimization.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, making the experience frustrating.”
- “I often encounter lag and stuttering, which detracts from the gameplay.”