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Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
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A 2D Action RPG set in a fantasy world inspired by the 1990s. Explore an island, fight monsters, solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of an ancient civilization. Help the inhabitants and interact with the plants and animals of the island.
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Cosy, unpretentious, nostalgic and cool.
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Thumb CultureMar 20265/5 starsUnder The Island is a title I would recommend to pretty much anyone. Its family-friendly approach and relatively easy combat make it accessible for a wide age range. It brought back fond memories of my gaming youth, although it isn’t a game that’s overly reliant on nostalgia. If you’re looking for a light-hearted adventure with an old-school feel, chances are Under The Island may be exactly what you’re looking for. So, with that being said, Under The Island receives the Thumb Culture Platinum Award! Go play this one!
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CinelinxCaleb GayleMar 20265/5 starsUnder the Island is an irresistibly charming adventure that revives the magic of classic gaming on consoles! Featuring stunning biomes, hilarious enemies, and more humor than you can imagine, this game is destined to become an instant classic for everyone to enjoy!
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Screen RantCarrie LambertsenFeb 20269/10Get ready to smile with Under the Island, the indie game that nails the 90s Zelda vibe!
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MonsterVineBranford HubbardFeb 20262/5Under the Island isn’t charming enough in its graphics or writing, so its gameplay foibles can be forgiven, and this is ultimately a shame, as the game attempts an 11th-hour reveal musing about how easily people can be swayed by honeyed words and how that can result in utter devastation. With some patches and playtesting, this game could be at least bearable. To think, all of this could’ve been avoided by respecting an island’s culture.
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RPGamerAlex FullerFeb 20263/5The puzzle-solving elements — including the boss fights — are easily where the game is its strongest, but it never really steps out from the traditional top-down adventure template, and the lack of any substantial narrative and mediocre overall combat prevent it from distinguishing itself from the crowd.
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IGDB rating 8.4/10 from 3 ratings.
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