Wild Island Quest
- September 3, 2015
- NLB project
Get on SteamIn "Wild Island Quest," explore a vast island, gather resources, and craft items to build a shelter and survive. Face various challenges, including dangerous wildlife and harsh weather conditions. With its open world and sandbox gameplay, embark on exciting adventures and customize your gameplay experience.
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Reviews
- The game features immersive environments and visually rich landscapes that enhance the exploration experience.
- Wild Island Quest offers a unique puzzle and exploration-oriented gameplay that can be both challenging and fun.
- The humor and witty dialogue throughout the game provide moments of enjoyment, making it a light-hearted experience.
- The game is criticized for its limited gameplay variety and lack of depth, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Many players find the writing and translation quality to be poor, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.
- The graphics are considered amateurish and may not meet the expectations of players looking for a polished visual experience.
- story76 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story of "Wild Island Quest" is described as a simplistic and short choose-your-own-adventure narrative that lacks depth and engagement, often feeling more like an e-book than a traditional game. While some players appreciate its bizarre and immersive world, many criticize the writing, art quality, and overall coherence of the plot, suggesting that it could benefit from richer storytelling and gameplay variety. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers some replay value through multiple endings based on player choices.
“Wild Island Quest doesn’t just invite you to play a game; it seduces you into a world where every choice feels like you’re deciding the fate of the universe, with the added bonus of not actually having to deal with real-world consequences.”
“From what I have heard over the years, Wild Island Quest is a most unusual game of sorts where it is driven by the story surrounding the 'wild island' and your adventures on it, a relatively simplistic enough game that one could get some easy enjoyment out of through the duration of a single night for something a little 'different' as it were!”
“The story is relatively short but there's plenty to do; it's not the best in the world, but it's not bad either, give it a try!”
“Wild Island Quest is not a game; it's a choose-your-own-adventure e-book that's been dumped on Steam masquerading as a game.”
“The art is bad, the writing is poorly done, the story doesn't make much sense, and some of the endings come from nowhere.”
“It's a choose-your-own-adventure broken down to its core, but the art is terrible and the story is not particularly engaging (nothing really happens).”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on puzzle-solving and exploration mechanics, which some players find engaging, though it suffers from limited variety and replayability. Many reviews criticize the writing quality and the lack of meaningful gameplay depth, with some noting a simplistic luck-based mechanic that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay could benefit from greater diversity and more compelling narrative choices.
“The game attracts players with puzzle and exploration-oriented mechanics.”
“Challenging but fun mechanics.”
“This game has a luck mechanic where you roll a dice and if it is the number needed or higher you succeed, otherwise, you don't.”
“As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
“The game's gameplay variety may be insufficient for some players.”
“Uniform puzzle-solving mechanics may reduce the replayability of the game.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as amateurish and lacking polish, which detracts from the overall experience. Some players find the low-quality visuals to be ironically enjoyable, adding to the game's bizarre charm, while others feel that the dated 3D graphics negatively impact the mood and immersion. Overall, the consensus leans towards the graphics being a significant flaw, with many expressing disappointment in their execution.
“However, it is the bizarre nature of this game's world as well as the graphics only adding to that weirdness that makes this quite an oddly fascinating one to explore.”
“Considering that I had originally heard of this game from way back in 2015 when YouTube video game critic Jim 'Stephanie' Stirling first covered this title, what intrigued me was not only the general premise and how it was presented but also the (admittedly) amateurish graphics that can be ironically enjoyed.”
“Amazing graphics.”
“An interesting visual novel with questionable graphics.”
“As you can see from the store page, the graphics are crappy and amateurish.”
“3D graphics, but they are just basic models.”
- music26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as uplifting and memorable, likening it to angelic melodies that evoke a sense of adventure and camaraderie. However, others criticize it for being repetitive, obnoxious, and intrusive, detracting from the overall experience and leaving a lasting negative impression. Overall, the music seems to be a polarizing aspect, with strong opinions on both sides.
“If angels existed and they formed a band, that band would probably cover songs from Wild Island Quest.”
“It’s the kind of music that makes you want to climb a mountain, only to realize the real climb was the friends we made along the way – all of whom are humming the Wild Island Quest theme.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack and added sound effects are equally annoying, all being quite repetitive and intrusively loud.”
“The art is pretty bad, the music is obnoxious, but worst of all, this is a text-based game with poorly translated text.”
“Aside from that, the game itself is plagued by poor game design choices including amateurish art style, very short story, annoying music, and lack of encounters during the journey.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as delightfully absurd, appealing particularly to fans of bad movies, with its intentionally poor 3D model art and amusing bad endings. However, some players noted a lack of alternative paths that could have provided more comedic moments, as the game ultimately leads to a conclusive ending. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, offering a unique blend of charm and entertainment.
“The humor, oh, the humor!”
“If you genuinely enjoy bad movies, you will probably find this very funny.”
“The 3D model art is so bad it's hilarious and entertaining.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, as the slow-paced text delivery requires constant clicking to progress, detracting from the overall experience. While the game may have potential in its concept and setting, the repetitive nature of farming cards and subpar graphics contribute to a feeling of mediocrity.
“Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
“Here, I must state that even though the concept and the setting have some spark and potential, with the way it’s been presented, it ends up being tedious and mediocre.”
“The game itself isn't that bad except that it's short (my time is mostly from farming the cards) and also has bad graphics.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some users note that uniform puzzle-solving mechanics may limit replay value, others highlight that the Wild Island Quest offers a degree of replayability due to the challenge of discovering the path to the good ending. Overall, the potential for infinite replayability exists, but it may be hindered by repetitive gameplay elements.
“Infinite replayability”
“Infinite replayability”
“Uniform puzzle-solving mechanics may reduce the replayability of the game.”
“At least, Wild Island Quest has some replay value since it can take some time to figure out the path to the good ending.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a mysterious tone, though many users express a desire for a richer sound design to enhance this immersive experience.
“A richer sound design that will reinforce the game atmosphere may be preferred.”
“[*] mysterious atmosphere.”
“[*] mysterious atmosphere.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by vibrant and emotionally resonant designs that evoke strong feelings, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the depth and beauty of the characters, which contribute significantly to the game's immersive world.
“The character development in this game is truly remarkable, with each character having a rich backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the gameplay.”
“The depth of the characters is astounding; their growth and evolution feel genuine and impactful, making every decision you make resonate.”
“The vibrant character designs and their intricate personalities create a captivating experience that draws you into their world.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users highlighting poor graphics, a dull storyline, and subpar writing, which collectively detract from any potential emotional engagement.
