Islets

 Switch
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Shindig
    Sep 12, 2022
    70
    For anyone on the hunt for a new metroidvania to chew on, Islets hits the right notes. It’s built on a clear understanding of what makes the genre tick, with a couple of fresh ideas thrown into the mix—even if the potential in those ideas is left underexplored. It’s a relatively concise affair, for better or worse, but with humour and personality laced over a strong exploration-platformer foundation, it’s not a bad way to spend a few hours.

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Switch Game of 2022

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Mattbatcat
    Apr 19, 2023
    8
    Enjoyable "entry level" metroidvania. Lots of cute characters with the feel of more colourful Hollow Knight, and about 40% easier (which couldEnjoyable "entry level" metroidvania. Lots of cute characters with the feel of more colourful Hollow Knight, and about 40% easier (which could be a good thing of you find metroidvania too difficult sometimes).

    Well worth picking up, especially on sale.    … Full Review »
  2. justinsnow
    Jan 18, 2023
    9
    I generally like my metroidvanias on the difficult side. This was not difficult. At all. But it was SO FUN. The characters are engaging, theI generally like my metroidvanias on the difficult side. This was not difficult. At all. But it was SO FUN. The characters are engaging, the way the world comes together is fascinating, the upgrades, the combat, the boss fights, the level design, it's all amazing. Top tier metroidvania.… Full Review »
  3. NShadow
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Delightful metroidvania. Game packs a ton of charm and humor with tight combat and a compelling score. There are 16 bosses and each reallyDelightful metroidvania. Game packs a ton of charm and humor with tight combat and a compelling score. There are 16 bosses and each really challenges the player on hard mode. The platforming is also engaging and fun. My biggest regret was that it didn’t offer more than one battle theme. Bosses were so exciting to fight, but playing to the same theme each time took away from them.… Full Review »
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