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Islets
Released On: Aug 24, 2022
82
8.3
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
82
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
82
89% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
11% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
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.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 User Ratings
8.3
92% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
4% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
4% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 User Ratings
8.3
92% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
4% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
4% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
I absolutely fell in love with the graphics, they gave me memories of Ori games. It has nice and enjoyable bosses and characters that will make you want to speak with them. Finally, it has a really wholesome OST. I recommend it 100% :)
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Nintendo Switch
Islets is an absolutely charming metroidvania that's a breeze to play. It doesn't do a lot new, but the island connecting is a nice touch. It's not too difficult and I really appreciate the near instant respawn and saves. Overall it's beautiful and funny and a joy to play.
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Nintendo Switch
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I love this game. A lovely adventure with lovely characters with a lovely soundtrack.
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Nintendo Switch
Game was fun without making puzzles algebraic. Zero lag. Controls are very reactive not "Floaty" Bosses...Just with you sword down when standing on a block...trash compacter was a pain for a while but when i beat it it was a DUH moment of how i did it all wrong.(Extemely minor complaint more about my own stupid twitch muscles)
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Nintendo Switch
Just a brilliant metroidvania.
Boss battles are brilliant. Frustrating at first but so satisfying when you crack them.
Lovely aesthetic.
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Nintendo Switch
This is a cute metroidvania, if you played the two Ori games and liked it this is the next gaming experience you're looking for.
Combat are challenging. Music is good. Atmosphere is cozy.
I recommend to a friend.
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Nintendo Switch
Elegant, minimalist, charming. Boils down everything that makes a Metroidvania fun and serves it up in a tight package. A joy to traverse from screen to screen over and over again. Don't underestimate its young-ish looking aesthetic - this is a fantastic entry into the genre.
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Nintendo Switch
Summary Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one's magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way. Islets is a surprisingly wholesome metroidvania about making ...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Aug 24, 2022
Developer:
- Kyle Thompson
Publisher: Armor Games
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