Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : 7/8.1/10 Processeur : Intel Core 2 DUO Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : VRAM320MB, 1280×720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Support for PCM playback through DirectSound Notes supplémentaires : Windows Media Player 9 equivalent or higher
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : 7/8.1/10 Processeur : Intel Core 2 DUO 2.66GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : VRAM512MB, 1280×720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Support for PCM playback through DirectSound Notes supplémentaires : Windows Media Player 9 equivalent or higher
ISLAND
A lone piano lingers like frost on a windowpane, its notes threading through every thread of the journey. The soundtrack alone carries the weight of 3 out of 3 dedicated reviews—all glowing with praise. Meanwhile, the core adventure has kept 93 % of marathon players humming its melody long after their controllers hit the table.
What it's about: Sanzenkai Setsuna awakens on the shore of isolated island Urashima with no memories of his past. Befriending three local girls, Rinne, Karen, and Sara, Setsuna's quest to discover the secrets of Urashima and how they tie into his own past - and future - begins.
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In players' words
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What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| Gameplay | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 30 h on median; those who dislike it: 26 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
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Strengths
- The piano-led score seizes the spotlight: every audio mention leans positive out of a sample of 3 total.
- The narrative’s quiet dread and warmth lodge deep in memory: 11 out of 18 story reviews land in positive territory.
- Players who linger past the 25-hour mark relish every moment: 93 % of those long-haul sessions still sing the game’s praises.
Weaknesses
- Some whispers linger about the tempo once wonder fades: 6 negative story mentions out of 18 total.
- A single but sharp critique faults the price: the only price-related comment lands in the negative.
Who is it for?
Drifters who savor melancholy melodies and slow-burn tales will find solace here. Speed demons hunting adrenaline should look elsewhere.
Is ISLAND worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 1,771 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: The piano-led score seizes the spotlight. Current price: 21,99€ (45% off).
Verdict
Island carves a path of stillness and sound, a place where atmosphere outshines urgency. Its score and story stitch themselves into the player’s heart, even if glacial pacing and the entry fee give a few travelers pause. A delicate dream built for those who stay and listen.
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