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. Gamezebo
    Sep 26, 2022
    90
    Overall Islets is a brilliant take on the Metroidvania genre though. The fast paced gameplay, brilliant boss battles, and interesting characters, all add up to it being a beautiful and unique take on the genre.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 24, 2022
    90
    Overall, Islets may not be doing anything especially new in its genre, but it does all the usual things incredibly well. Movement and combat feel good, the abilities you get are fun to use, maps are well designed and satisfying to explore, and bosses are challenging in a way that makes them memorable. Outside of some qualms with how upgrade tokens sometimes make rewards not as worthwhile as they should be, I have very little negative to say about my time with Islets. If you find yourself hankering for another metroidvania that does what it says on the tin, and does it competently, this is definitely a game to have your eye on. Those islands aren’t going to reconnect themselves.
  3. Video Chums
    Aug 24, 2022
    82
    Islets keeps things simple with its Metroidvania formula yet it accomplishes its satisfying gameplay so exceptionally well that it's hard to stop playing it once you start. Plus, watching the islands come together has to be one of the most rewarding mechanics in the genre.
  5. The Games Machine
    Sep 19, 2022
    80
    Islets is a compact, very nice metroidvania, full of ideas and adorable characters. A beautiful, hand-drawn world divided into six parts to be put together, rebuilt, setting off on an adventure that is as crazy as it is epic.
  6. Switch Player
    Sep 15, 2022
    80
    Islets marries classic Metroidvania elements with innovative tweaks and a gorgeous illustrative style. It may be on the easier end of the scale, but there’s enough depth and variety to keep everyone occupied, from beginners to completionists.
  7. VG247
    Sep 2, 2022
    80
    This is a gorgeous game, and a compelling one at that, and anyone that ekes out even a fraction of enjoyment from this genre owes it to themselves to at least give this a go. I promise you, it’ll leave you charmed and hungry for more.
  8. TouchArcade
    Aug 31, 2022
    80
    Islets is a gorgeous, enjoyable example of the Metroidvania genre that feels in some ways like a throwback to the pre-Souls era in how it is set up and the tone it pursues. While it doesn’t make any substantial changes to the formula outside of its entertaining flying sections, it’s refreshingly solid all-around. Those on the hunt for a new game in this genre would do well to consider Islets.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Aug 24, 2022
    80
    Islets promises a surprisingly wholesome story while featuring a lot of classic Metroidvania mechanics, and it certainly delivers. The beautiful landscapes and island inhabitants create an unforgettable journey. Filled with monstrous rivals, tense, timing-based platforming, and some well-hidden puzzles, this title is much more than a run-of-the-mill Metroidvania. Outside the eight-ish-hour campaign, there are enough collectibles scattered across each island to keep players coming back, and to be honest; it’s hard to leave the charming cast of creatures behind.

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#45 Best Switch Game of 2022

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  1. 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 »
  2. 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 »
  3. Robotunit197
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    One of my favorite metroidvanias to come out this year. The characters and world were so charming and I loved just wandering and moving aroundOne of my favorite metroidvanias to come out this year. The characters and world were so charming and I loved just wandering and moving around the map. Although I didn't care too much for the story, connecting the islands felt very meaningful and loved that addition to the game.… Full Review »