ISLANDS: Non-Places Hack 1.1 + Redeem Codes

I certainly would have given this 5 stars, but the game ended way too quickly! Whizzed thru the entire thing in less than an hour and was disappointed that there only 10 "puzzles." Then done! The so-called puzzles aren't difficult in the least, another reason I whizzed thru. I almost think this game was made with the main purpose of showing off the incredible surreal "landscapes." Monochrome foggy gray and black... sounds dull but it really is a uniquely beautiful concept. Each level keeps your interest as you wonder how it will develop. The puzzles are easy enough as to not be frustrating... in fact, the game is quite relaxing in its mesmerizing slowness (yes, fans of action / shooters might well find this slow pace annoying). Would I recommend? Yes! It is visually brilliant. Main flaw, too short --- developers, please update with more levels!

This might not be a game but it is artistic and awesome, 3 Dollars will spend,. It only problem it has is a little short but from what I saw it has a excellent atmosphere and beautiful scenery to match it detailed levels. Each level has its own story to tell in a very unique way, that I never seen before.

Perfect master piece I recommend to everyone who enjoys a small but interesting experience, you can’t go wrong with this.

So, once again (I guess I’ll never learn), I paid for the game, and then went for the reviews. And these did warn, I gotta say. Truly, this is not a game by any standards. I look at the money spent as a donation to the developer cause they do have some good games. But this is not it. Slow is not even the word to describe the tempo of this game. By the way, are there any levels past that refrigerator with the flying bottles? It just seems pointless. All of it. Basically, as a player you poke at the brightest spot on the screen until something happens, and when that doesn’t work just spin the screen one way or the other. Really not much thought process involved. And even this could’ve been enjoyable had the game not been so painstakingly sloooowwww. C’mon guys. A game? Not by any standards!!! More like frustrating artist experience.

First off - the description says the first play though lasts about 45mins, so there should be no surprise there. Once you play though, you can go back and explore at wil! ISLANDS is stunning. Humorous, beautiful, haunting and has a mystical way of being both interesting and calming at the same time. Loved the sound design and art. Loved that each level tells a short story. Loved that creativity is chosen over obvious expectations. Loved it.

It is short...but beautiful. It's not really a "game," but like being inside one of Carl Burton's films (check him out on Vimeo). It is exploring a series of surreal environments, where everything is familiar, but nothing is as it appears. Objects (and that's not the right word) don't "behave" the way they "should." Touch everything to see and hear differently. Islands will change your perspective of the real.

The art direction is heavenly here, the mechanics perfectly simple. Every sound, every color, every movement are choreographed with sublime precision. Highly recommend this Toy, not Game. The only aspect of game here is to touch something that pulses. I would love to see this expanded into a full exploration puzzle. This is Not a complaint, it is a hope!

I feel like I wasted $2.99 on something that was not actually a game. It is an interesting meditation or artistic comment on everyday spaces and items, but it is certainly not a game. The only thing a user does is tap on the flashing light and then watch the next action unfold. There is no game play.
I am also colorblind. I wish this app developer would consider what an app looks like to colorblind people, because they should understand that a monochromatic green screen looks dull gray to me. Without any contrast or something interesting to look at, the scenes they painstakingly created just come across as flat to me.

I bought this going into it expecting an art type experience and that is what I got. That is what this is, art, interactive art. I loved it. I didn’t rush through, just put on my headphones and felt the experience. Do that, and you won’t be disappointed. Definitely worth the price.

I am completely and utterly confused as to what I am supposed to be gathering from playing this absolute waste of time that the developers slapped an unreasonable price on and called a game. Not worth the time or money. To me, anyway. Obviously this is my opinion and not everyone has to agree. And indeed it is a beautiful game but it lacks key elements. Such as a easy to follow story, an objective marker or at least some indication as to what we're supposed to be actually accomplishing.

Yes it’s beautiful, but just because it’s beautiful doesn’t make it good. No matter the “high concept” that people keep repeating, this “game” is DULL. Very short, and VERY SLOOOW. If you want to look at (only 11) pretty pictures that’s look like the screenshots, by all means, spend $3 on it. Tap the glowing lights and stuff moves. If you consider that a game, again, go for it. Otherwise I suggest saving your money. Has potential if they move away from the incessant “Tap Here!” method and actually add some puzzle/game elements to it.