War Islands
- June 29, 2020
- Biduba Version
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"War Islands is a third-person action game with local and online multiplayer for up to 3 players, offering a magical adventure filled with puzzles and a skill tree for each character. Explore a beautiful world as one of three heroes, solving dynamic puzzles and discovering hidden collectibles across various islands. Join the community through Discord and call your friends for a cooperative experience."
Reviews
- The graphics and voice acting are impressive, creating a colorful and engaging atmosphere.
- The game has potential for fun cooperative play, with interesting characters and team dynamics.
- Despite being in early access, the game shows promise and offers an enjoyable experience for casual players.
- The controls are confusing and not customizable, making it difficult for some players, especially left-handed ones.
- The game is very short, with only one level and minimal content, leading to feelings of being misled.
- Gameplay mechanics, including movement and puzzles, are clunky and lack challenge, resulting in a boring experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive visuals and animation, contributing to an enjoyable experience, especially with the inclusion of cute animals. The quality of the visuals and character abilities stands out, making it a remarkable achievement for an indie game.
“The graphics and voice acting are impressive, and most importantly, the cute animals!”
“I found it very enjoyable; the visuals, animation, and character abilities made this a really impressive experience for an indie game.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with players feeling thrust into a series of tasks without meaningful context or narrative development, relying heavily on simplistic quest markers and directions.
“The story is basically non-existent; you jump right into being ordered what to do, chasing a quest marker for no apparent reason, being led by signs saying '1', '2', '3' so that even the last idiot knows where to go next.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by clunky combat and movement mechanics, though players appreciate the use of color to represent characters, enhancing feedback during play. However, there are suggestions to improve the visibility of ability icons by increasing their size on the screen.
“I love how each character is represented by a unique color, which enhances feedback during gameplay. However, I think it would be beneficial to increase the size of the ability icons on the screen.”
“Gameplay, combat, and movement are clunky.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky mechanics, such as the unintentionally amusing controls and the absurdity of a character who cannot swim in a watery environment. However, this humor is overshadowed by a lack of content, leading some users to recommend against playing until improvements are made.
“This will sound funny, but my first action in the game was to die. It's really weird to have the character in a place like an island and they simply can't swim, not even in the rivers.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as "peaceful," significantly enhanced by its soothing music, which contributes to a calming experience for players.
“It has a truly peaceful atmosphere, and the music enhances that feeling.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for creating a peaceful atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“The game has a really peaceful atmosphere, and the music enhances that experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“The music is beautifully composed, adding depth and emotion to every moment of the game.”
