Under the Island

"The 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 …"

"Under the Island leans heavily into classic action-adventure design (parts remind me of Undertale), drawing clear inspiration from old-school titles. The moment-to-moment mechanics are easy to grasp, but the game’s limited guidance means enjoyment often depends on how comfortable you …"

"Ultimately, Under the Island is a fantastic game that suffers from some frustrating controls and enemy design. However, Under the Sea impresses with its creative design, colorful characters, and challenging boss fights and puzzles. When I look past the controls …"

"Under 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 …"

"Under 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 …"

"Get ready to smile with Under the Island, the indie game that nails the 90s Zelda vibe!"

"Under the Island is presented as a cozy version of that style of action adventure game, which doesn’t really result in the sort of game that comes to mind as a cozy game. It’s more like a Zelda game that …"

"Under the Island wears its 2D Zelda inspiration proudly on its sleeve and pulls it off exceptionally well, with a great game and stunning modern pixel graphics that feel like Saturday-morning cartoons from the &s;90s."

"Just like with my kids&s; elaborate games and worlds they think up, it may not all make sense, but it didn&s;t stop me from having a great time. Under the Island is a fun and often wacky adventure game that …"

"Under the Island is a wonderful trip down memory lane, both for millennials and Gen Xers who rode the highs of the 90s and for the games we played. It’s a love letter to top-down Zelda games, and the love …"

"Under The Island doesn’t try to tear up the rulebook. Instead, it takes a well-loved formula and adds just enough of its own personality to make it worth your time. The puzzles are enjoyable, the dungeons are thoughtfully built, and …"

"undefined.Under The Island didn&s;t take long to sink its charming teeth into me as I had been itching for something a little lighter, both in tone and runtime, after making my way through a handful of long RPGs. Along Nia&s;s …"

"A wonderful tribute to the charming top-down action adventure legacy"

"Reminiscent of Link to the Past but with enough charm and ingenuity to boldly stand out, Under the Island is a gorgeous and imaginative action-adventure that tasks you with saving your home island. It&s;s utterly joyous, and even the odd …"

"Under The Island is the best game I have played this year so far. That is not something I say lightly. It captures the magic of classic 2D Zelda adventures, especially The Minish Cap, while adding its own quirky humor …"

"Under The Island probably won&s;t have amazed you with anything new. It won&s;t completely change the genre or make you think about what you expect. But it&s;s likely to make you smile. It doesn&s;t waste your time, keeps giving you …"

"Under The Island is an adorable, challenging, and silly action adventure game that&s;s packed with variety and secrets to uncover. Great stuff! 🏝️"

"Under the Island, from developer Slime King Games, gives a firm tip-of-the-hat with its design and execution to games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Under the Island contains good action, sometimes difficult puzzles, and a …"

"Under the Island was a super fun story to play through, and I wish anyone who sees this and is looking to dive into a 90s nostalgia trip through a new and vibrant world gives this title a chance!"

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"Under The Island is a charming, nostalgic top-down adventure with a heartfelt tone and enjoyable exploration, even if it doesn’t quite match the creativity of its inspirations."

"Under the Island mixes great combat and puzzles with rich optional-content, though reused enemies and bugs keep it from reaching its full potential."

"With captivating pixel art and a world full of paths and secrets, Under the Island succeeds in building a great sense of exploration and manages to give the player the freedom to discover things on their own without leaving them …"