Zissi's Island

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Zissi's Island is an open-world 3D platformer set on a tropical island with emphasis on exploration.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game is a fun and charming platformer that evokes nostalgia for classic titles from the PS1 and N64 era.
It features a vibrant world with various collectibles and multiple endings, encouraging exploration and replayability.
Despite its flaws, many players found the humor and quirky moments enjoyable, making it a hidden gem for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from significant control issues, making precise movements and actions frustrating.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including a serious issue where players can get stuck and lose progress.
The experience is relatively short and can feel incomplete, leaving some players wanting more content.

humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its humor, featuring cute characters and funny dialogue that enhance the overall experience. While players may encounter frustrating bad endings on their first playthrough, many feel this adds to the comedic value. Overall, it offers a charming and entertaining platforming experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “A funny, fun game.”
- “The one 'downside' to the game is that it has multiple endings and seems very hard to avoid a bad ending on the first playthrough, which was frustrating at first, but looking back at it, I think it just added to the funny experience.”
- “If you're into collect-a-thon platformers with charm, a nice soundtrack, and some funny dialogue, all in a pretty big world, this one's for you.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the cute characters and humorous moments. However, some have noted issues with clunky controls and an aiming system that detracts from the experience. Additionally, the presence of multiple endings adds an emotional layer to the gameplay, though some players may find themselves facing disappointing outcomes.
- “The characters are cute, the gameplay is great, there are some funny moments, etc. I unfortunately got the bad ending, which is a sad ending.”
- “I have invested a few hours into gameplay and haven't noticed any gameplay problems, aside from the clunky controls and aiming system.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and feeling incomplete, with several minor glitches noted. However, despite these flaws, many players still find it enjoyable, especially considering it was developed by a single individual.
- “This game is flawed; it's buggy and feels incomplete.”
- “There are a few minor glitches, and it's not perfectly polished.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in this collect-a-thon platformer is praised for its charm and complementing the game's whimsical atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside humorous dialogue and a vast world to explore.
- “If you're into collect-a-thon platformers with charm, a nice soundtrack, some funny dialogue, all in a pretty big world, this one's for you.”
- “The music perfectly complements the vibrant visuals, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
- “Each track is uniquely crafted, enhancing the gameplay and making every moment feel special.”