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SkyIsland

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

"SkyIsland" is made by a group of students in a college, quarter-view action-adventure game. Enjoy the wonderful world and beautiful environments as you help the protagonist, Pino, fix his broken plane and defeat monsters to return home safely.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie

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    Pros

    • Beautiful graphics and art style
    • Relaxing and charming atmosphere
    • Engaging weapon-switching combat
    • Free to play student project
    • Pleasant music and sound design

    Cons

    • Short gameplay length
    • Lack of controller support
    • Performance and optimization issues
    • Clunky combat and some bugs
    • Poor english translation

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can freely explore floating islands, switch between multiple weapons with unique effects, and take photos, indicating a degree of control over actions and decisions."

    • Competence
      2

      "Combat involves skillful dodging and weapon switching with some challenge, including a boss fight; however, combat is described as simple and sometimes clunky."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal experience without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      -2

      "The game is very short (30-50 minutes), with some players replaying for completion, but overall it is a brief experience with limited long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can switch weapons with different effects and take photos; the game features exploration and some customization of playstyle through weapon use."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No indication of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and cooperative or competitive social dynamics are absent."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players describe the game as relaxing, charming, and a stress-relief experience with immersive visuals and music, providing an escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment, often praising the free nature and student project status; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Weapon switching mechanics encourage trying different combat styles; exploration and photo mode invite some experimentation."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Game involves exploring multiple floating islands with hidden chests and collectibles, encouraging curiosity-driven activities."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited customization beyond weapon switching and photo mode; no avatar personalization or extensive cosmetic modifications."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game features a whimsical, fairy-tale like world with cute creatures and imaginative environments inspired by fantasy adventure games."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary without shared group identity or collaborative achievements."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop skill in combat and learn weapon switching strategies; however, the short length limits long-term personal development."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; standard sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention during combat and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience without guiding others."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players collect upgrades and power boosts for weapons and gather collectibles, indicating some progression despite short length."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Many players describe the game as relaxing and calming with pleasant music and visuals, providing a flow experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "The game offers appealing visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects that provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements and progress are personal and not publicly visible."

    • Story
      1

      "The game has a simple, light story with some narrative elements, but it is short and not deeply immersive."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Combat involves some tactical weapon switching and dodging, but overall gameplay is straightforward with limited strategic depth."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some challenge in boss fights and combat, but overall the game is described as relaxing rather than suspenseful or thrilling."

    • Value
      5

      "The game is free, well-received for its quality and polish given its student project status, providing excellent value for time invested."

    • Violence
      1

      "Combat involves fighting enemies with weapons, but violence is mild and stylized rather than graphic or intense."

    • Survival
      -3

      "No significant survival mechanics; death results in simple respawn without penalty, and resource management is minimal."

    Last update: 29/04/2026