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Island Dash

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

You are controlling the Tourist through the whole Island. Your goal is to collect as much money as quickly as possible, so the Tourist can buy himself a Hotdog. If you are to slow and he runs out of calories, he will die. :( Do you think you can make it?

Global score

84/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie

Pros

  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Pleasant music and voice acting
  • Short and accessible gameplay
  • Free to play
  • Encourages replayability and speedrunning

Cons

  • Very short game length
  • Clunky controls and movement issues
  • Limited content and exploration
  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have freedom to explore the island and choose how to complete tasks, though the game is short and somewhat linear."

  • Competence
    2

    "Some skill involved in managing calories and completing tasks efficiently, with speedrunning and highscore attempts noted."

  • Competition
    3

    "Leaderboards and speedrunning are mentioned, encouraging comparison with others."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report replaying the game multiple times and wanting more content."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience focused on individual goals without multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    -3

    "Gameplay follows preset tasks and routes with limited player modification or creation."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is personal and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players describe the game as a joyful escape and emotional experience, providing stress relief."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, no obligation or pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some exploration and attempts at speedrunning or different approaches, but limited by short gameplay."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Encouraged to explore the island and discover tasks, though environment is small and limited."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No customization or personalization options reported; standard character and environment presentation."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Cartoony, stylized world with humorous and imaginative elements, but grounded in a relatable scenario."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

  • Growth
    2

    "Some learning curve with controls and strategies to optimize calorie use and task completion."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention during short play sessions; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social interactions or relationship building; minimal emotional sharing beyond story."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through completing tasks to earn money and buy the hotdog; some score accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some tension from calorie management."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Pleasant music, voice acting, and colorful graphics provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    2

    "Leaderboards and speedrun scores provide some social recognition."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative and emotional story praised by many players."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Requires planning calorie use and task order to succeed efficiently."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some tension from managing limited calories and racing against time."

  • Value
    4

    "Free game with positive reception for quality and enjoyment relative to time investment."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or combat; gameplay is constructive and task-oriented."

  • Survival
    3

    "Calorie management and avoiding failure (starvation) adds survival elements."

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