Minute of Islands

"Minutes of Islands is truly an impressive game, both visually and narratively. While its slow-burn nature might deter some players from experiencing what it has to offer, it&s;s hard not to admit that it does what it does well."

"Minute of Islands is a richly beautiful tale where the world has fallen after a toxic plague. Survivors now depend on air purifiers powered by Giants but now those life-saving machines have shut down. Protagonist Mo must travel through various …"

"It only takes just over four hours to fall in love with Minute of Islands, an indie adventure that plays with the user&s;s expectations, attracting him with his boyish graphic manhood in a corrupt, exhausting island world, with an uncertain …"

"Minute of Islands is an adventure where the story and its themes get the main stage, while the gameplay is mostly there to get the story going, but it stands among other games thanks to the depth of its narrative. …"

"Somehow, these two negative qualities balance out and allow Minute of Islands to tell a story about obsession and stubbornness that’ll resonate strongly with people predisposed to those traits."

"Though Minute of Islands is far from bland or unoriginal on the visual side of things, it&s;s the game&s;s lack of an equally-committed drive to its gameplay or even its delivery of a narrative where Studio Fizbil&s;s efforts falter as …"

"What Minute of Islands lacks in gameplay, it makes up for with it&s;s beautiful world and in-depth story telling. If you want a faced-paced, action-packed adventure, Minute of Islands is a game you&s;ll want to skip. But for those of …"

"The world is slowly falling apart, and you are the only one who can protect it in Minute of Islands. With the weight of the world on your shoulders, you must sail across the ocean to save family, friends, and …"

"Minute of Islands is a title with an excellent premise accompanied by a strong visual appeal, but that delivers a gameplay shallow and not as interesting as the story it proposes to tell."

"Minute of Islands is a beautiful thing, but the gameplay can&s;t keep up and there&s;s no real narrative to be found."

"I think that playing through Minute of Islands is worth your time if you enjoy dark themed stories and distinctive art, but don’t come with high expectations for the puzzles or platforming."

"While I fully understand that this game&s;s impact was made stronger by my own personal experiences, I think Minute of Islands is something special for all. The care put into the artistry at nearly every level shows mastery of the …"

"Minute of Islands is an incredibly stunning game with a timely narrative, minimal gameplay, and small platforming puzzles."

"Minute of Islands is a decent adventure game. Visually it is good to look at, minus the gorier scenes, which I could have done without. The gameplay, while good, gets a little repetitive going in a loop off: travel to …"

"Studio Fizbin have crafted a wonderful experience that achieves exactly what it sets out to do. It’s set in an intriguing world and tells an emotional story that explores a specific type of sadness, and how it affects relationships between …"

"Light on puzzles, high on atmosphere."

"Overall Minute of Islands is a deep, thoughtful narrative experience with just enough weight to its simple gameplay to keep interest as you push through to its conclusion. It deals with some difficult subject matter in an engaging and challenging …"

"Minute of Islands offers us a game of great visual beauty, with handmade drawings that impress at every step to offer us a very unique puzzle and platform game. Its plot delves into different aspects of life and makes us …"

"Superb visuals, music and narration which creates a fantastic harmony. While the plot is great and creative, the gameplay aspect is far from optimized and lacks the creativity which doesn’t quite reflect the intention of mise en scene. It may …"

"The art style and its attention to details are mind blowing and any video game that make you sympathize with a bunch of scary monsters and question your own actions in real life is an experience well worth having."

"Still, the overall effect is pretty strong. The lovely presentation pairs nicely with the melancholic story, and you&s;re left with a short but atmospheric and intriguing adventure."