Beasts of Maravilla Island

Beasts of Maravilla Island

June 12, 2021

AdventurePuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island&s;s magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviours, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty! The protective magic of Maravilla Island is waning, and the only …

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Adam Mueller Geeks Under Grace Jun 2021
60.0 /100

"Beasts of Maravilla has great ideas and potential, but that doesn&s;t save it from being a shallow and, ultimately, forgettable experience."

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Jun 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"A cute and colourful game that has unique creatures and flora for you to discover and take photos of. Perfect for a casual gamer who wants a laid-back experience where they can just snap pictures that they aren&s;t judged on …"

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65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Simple game with a simple adventure, full of exoticism and magic. An island that seems removed from the history of this planet, to enjoy the flora and fauna to shoot dozens, or hundreds of photos, and even to improve the …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jun 2021
63.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

70.0

"While the original Pokemon Snap wasn&s;t particularly well executed, the idea it brought to the table was at least a novel one..."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Jun 2021
70.0 /100

"You’ll likely be done with Beasts of Maravilla Island in a couple of hours: it’s short and sweet. And while it might not be as good as the games we’ve compared it to, it’s still a pleasant and relaxing experience …"

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Laura Gray Gamepur Jun 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Journey through the jungles."

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Lee Mehr VGChartz Jun 2021
40.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"The guided tour quickly becomes overbearing and the initial drive to document any magical wildlife never recovers."

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Nathan Hermanson video games are good Jun 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"I can understand why someone could come away supremely disappointed with Beasts of Maravilla Island, but I don&s;t think I&s;m one of those people. Games like these are rare and should be supported, so if you found any interest to …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Jun 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Beasts of Maravilla Island is an entertaining romp through a magical island. Taking photos of the wildlife is fun. It is a game that any age group from the youngest to the oldest would enjoy playing, though for now I …"

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Petra Svobodová Gaming Professors Jun 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Beasts of Maravilla Island is a little escape from everyday worries that lasts around two to three hours. Its shortcomings make it a slightly less memorable trip. The game is definitely not worth repeating, so I recommend you enjoy your …"

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Tanushri Shah TechRaptor Jun 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

66.0

"Beasts of Maravilla Island is a little getaway that lasts for a few hours, but its flaws make the trip a little less than memorable."

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Willem Hilhorst NintendoWorldReport Jun 2021
40.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"I can&s;t describe Beasts of Maravilla Island as anything less than a disappointment on the Nintendo Switch. While performance on the console absolutely breaks the experience, what little is there to begin with feels lackluster and basic. The creatures and …"

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