Return to Mysterious Island

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. PC Gamer
    74
    Features some challenging and logical puzzles and an entertaining story. [Feb 2005, p.72]
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  2. GameSpot
    73
    Aside from a few overly convoluted puzzles and some other flaws common to traditional adventure games, puzzle-solving doesn't get much more captivating than this.
  3. GameZone
    73
    A fun adventure game that offers fans of inventory collection based puzzles lots of things to do. The interface is easy to navigate, and the game's localities are full of things to examine.
  5. GamerFeed
    60
    Those of you who aren't looking for slow-paced gameplay, limited character movement and sometimes annoying puzzles should look for their gaming satisfaction via another route.
  6. Computer and Video Games
    51
    The restrictive point-and-click system will always be an issue for most of us ("See that sand over there? Can't go there"), but the price and intriguing scenario mean that this isn't a total waste of time for those who fancy some arcane adventuring.

Awards & Rankings

50
#50 Best PC Game of 2004
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#78 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
  1. I_Am_Turok
    Apr 13, 2014
    6
    At 2014, 10 years on, is this game worth your time if you get it free or very cheap like $2? Well, yes in many ways, a nice way to spend 3-4At 2014, 10 years on, is this game worth your time if you get it free or very cheap like $2? Well, yes in many ways, a nice way to spend 3-4 hours (it's short). Cons first, you need to get used to bad inventory management, and fixed mouse in centre of screen makes for a lot of blurring during screen scraping areas. Such was the way then. On the plus side, the music is nice, the story is silly but fun, they made the most of the colours and visuals, and some of the puzzles are good. I preferred the third person view of games from then like Siberia. But that's minor. For fans of point-and-click who like to revisit these more basic games from time to time, I'd recommend it and my score reflects that approach.… Full Review »
  2. HarrieD.
    Nov 9, 2004
    7
    Nice game, but extremely short. I managed to finish it in about 4 to 5 hours, without ever having had the feeling I was rushing through it. Nice game, but extremely short. I managed to finish it in about 4 to 5 hours, without ever having had the feeling I was rushing through it. It was just that: very short. Of course you can play it again and then try to gain more bonuspoints, but, to me, the game was not good enough to try that.… Full Review »
  3. TodJonson
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Игра из детства! Здорово помогает освоить 3d пространство, разработать логику и любовь к природе. Если брать во внимание и вторую часть, тоИгра из детства! Здорово помогает освоить 3d пространство, разработать логику и любовь к природе. Если брать во внимание и вторую часть, то сюжет заставляет задуматься о двойственности этого мира, что ничего не происходит просто так, ведь у всего есть последствия и чтобы что-то получить придётся чем-то пожертвовать.… Full Review »
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