Tiny Island
- May 24, 2023
- Geeky House
Get on Steam"Tiny Island" is a serene and violence-free VR game where you assist tiny people by taking on the role of their God, using chopsticks as your divine tool. The game features meditative gameplay, sandbox mode, interactive environment, strategic resources and building management, and a captivating story. Experience wonderful art style, sound design, and entertaining questlines in this charming VR game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and satisfying chopstick control mechanic that enhances the VR experience.
- The visuals and characters are adorable, creating a charming and meditative atmosphere.
- The game has a fresh gameplay idea and offers potential for future content expansion.
- The campaign feels abandoned with only two levels and limited content, leaving players wanting more.
- There are significant bugs and issues with movement controls that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- The graphics are bland and do not take full advantage of PC capabilities, resembling a Quest game.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players expressing enthusiasm for the concept but noting significant issues with execution, including bugs that hinder mission completion and an unpolished narrative experience. While the story has potential, it currently suffers from technical problems and limited content, with only two levels available in the story mode.
“The stones quest is a kind of Dark Souls in VR games.”
“Only two levels with story so far, but there is a third level in sandbox only.”
“Story mode is still unpolished.”
“Absolutely in love with the idea and story!!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its interesting and fresh mechanics, offering a meditative experience; however, many users feel that it lacks depth and content, suggesting that improvements in graphics and additional game mechanics would enhance the overall experience.
“Super interesting mechanics.”
“Meditative gameplay.”
“Very fresh gameplay idea!”
“I kind of expected more and better graphics and gameplay.”
“Perhaps the developers already know, but it seems that more content and game mechanics are needed.”
“So polish the stick mechanics and add more content, and I will spend hours here.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them bland and reminiscent of a basic quest game, while others appreciated the adorable character designs and meditative music, suggesting a charming aesthetic despite the lack of technical improvements.
“The visuals are adorable; the tiny characters are so sweet, and the music is really meditative.”
“The visuals are quite bland; it looks like a quest game without any improvements for PC.”
“I kind of expected more and better graphics and gameplay.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its tranquil and sweet humor, featuring cool and cute characters that are both funny and ridiculous, contributing to an overall pleasant experience.
“The game is quite tranquil, funny, and unbelievably sweet.”
“The game features pleasant, cool characters that are both cute and funny.”
“Very, very cute; the characters are funny and ridiculous.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as meditative, complementing the adorable visuals and charming characters, creating a soothing overall experience.
“The visuals are adorable, the tiny characters are so sweet, and the music is really meditative.”
