Islands of Insight

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. God is a Geek
    Feb 13, 2024
    90
    Islands of Insight is one of the most ambitious puzzle games I've played, with a huge open world and progression hooks that make it essential.
  2. CGMagazine
    Feb 13, 2024
    90
    With a massive scope of puzzles to solve, Islands of Insight has something for every puzzle enthusiast out there.
  3. GAMES.CH
    Feb 13, 2024
    84
    Islands of Insight feels like the developers took the Korok challenges from the recent The Legend of Zelda titles and crossed them with The Witness. It’s a wonderful playground full of different kinds of puzzles, some deviously crafted into the environment itself. While there’s little story to latch on to and no real fail-state, the thrill of discovery has definitely kept us going far longer into the night than we thought possible. This review was tested before general multiplayer went live, therefore we can’t speak as to how well the MMO-like aspects blend into general gameplay.
  5. Adventure Game Hotspot
    Jul 12, 2024
    80
    Story fans should probably steer clear, but if you enjoy a good challenge, pick out your favorite musical playlist and settle in to explore Island of Insight’s gorgeous puzzle-lover’s paradise. Just be sure to pack accordingly, as you could be there a long, long time.
  6. GameSpew
    Feb 13, 2024
    80
    The sheer amount of puzzles on offer here is incredible, without ever being overwhelming. There’s a solid sense of progression, with goals to work towards – but you’re also free to explore however you wish, tackling the puzzles that interest you and, for the most part, ignoring the ones you don’t enjoy as much. It’s already great but with a few updates over time, Islands of Insight could really be something special.