ISLANDERS: Console Edition

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Eurogamer
    Aug 19, 2021
    Quotation forthcoming.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. abrus
    Jan 8, 2022
    7
    Islanders is an interesting little game. It is definitely relaxing and engaging to play, thanks mainly to the crisp visuals and very chilledIslanders is an interesting little game. It is definitely relaxing and engaging to play, thanks mainly to the crisp visuals and very chilled soundtrack. It is very satisfying optimising the placement of buildings and other structures around your island in order to maximise your score. The interface works pretty well and the game certainly runs very smoothly. I've been playing for 5 or 6 hours now. I've loved my experience so far, but I'm finding it a bit hard to find motivation to play again now that I've seen most of what this game has to offer, and the only real 'point' is to strive for a hi-score or build a nice island to photograph as a souvenir. I'm glad I spent some time playing this, just be aware that once the novelty has worn off there isn't much here to keep you coming back for more.… Full Review »
  2. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    This budget title, at first glance, looked like it may be a sim of sorts… but if that’s what got you excited, be warned, that isn’t whatThis budget title, at first glance, looked like it may be a sim of sorts… but if that’s what got you excited, be warned, that isn’t what you’ll find here. Instead, it’s more of a puzzle strategy game where you’ll need to very carefully place buildings of different types all around the randomly-generated island you’ve been assigned, trying to maximize your points so you can continue to move on and eventually make your way to a new island to begin the process again. This can be trickier than it sounds, especially since so many buildings derive bonuses or penalties from the right and wrong buildings or resources in their immediate area. Early on, as you’re getting accustomed to the rules, this can make things a bit aggravating, as you’ll paint yourself into corners in some ways with poor early placements. However, with some time you’ll tend to do better planning and set yourself up for success. The added Sandbox mode ends up being more of a novelty just to make visually-pleasing towns, but not much more since there’s not a sim element here to give it more consequence to what you set up.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/08/mini-reviews-august-13th-edition.html    … Full Review »
  3. Adasc2906
    Dec 8, 2021
    6
    What is the point of this game. What do i do here? Can somebody explain it?
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