Islandville: A New Home Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

90 of 97 found this review helpful

A Real Delight! Loads of fun and strategy.

PostedApril 2, 2022

Joybelle_2

fromAustralia

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Hooray...a classic TM that is just so enjoyable to play. Totally filled with strategy, feel good graphics and plenty of variety.

It has everything you would expect from a TM and does include a strategy guide along with wallpapers and art and achievements. It really reminds me of the old Royal Envoy games. Upgrade buildings, chop down trees, hire workers, gather resources to pay off or feed ...Show more

Hooray...a classic TM that is just so enjoyable to play. Totally filled with strategy, feel good graphics and plenty of variety.

It has everything you would expect from a TM and does include a strategy guide along with wallpapers and art and achievements. It really reminds me of the old Royal Envoy games. Upgrade buildings, chop down trees, hire workers, gather resources to pay off or feed things that stand in your way.. and really just lots of fun.

There is also a jigsaw to complete and the pieces are found in barrels marked on the strategy guide. If you miss one it is marked on the level to show you.

I gave this five stars because strategy is tops in this game..I have had to consult the strategy guide a couple of times on just the low levels...but it does get easier as you work out the style and what's important to upgrade first etc. There is a relax, normal and expert mode to choose from.

I have only one small niggle and that is that you must return to the menu to access the strategy guide, but in the scheme of things..no big deal. Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

52 of 54 found this review helpful

Wonderful TM

PostedApril 2, 2022

Lissi22

fromMunich

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Royal Envoy has a worthy successor. From the beginning I was captivated by this great strategy game. I hope there will be more sequels. Fun, challenging and very cute. Thanks to the developers for a game that wonderfully distracts you from your daily worries and puts a smile on your face.

I recommend this game!

+50points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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A TROPICAL GETAWAY ON A COLD RAINY DAY!

PostedApril 3, 2022

bluemoonie

fromChicagoland, USA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Yep, it's been one of those days with one-foot-stuck-in-Winter, one-foot-stepping-into-Spring ~ good for snuggly sweats, (spiked) hot chocolate, big fat fuzzy slippers, & a desk chair get-away courtesy of Best Friends Games, which they were for me, today...
I played the demo of this game & almost passed, since it started out a little simplistically & a bit slow, but due to the day & the Spring ...Show more

Yep, it's been one of those days with one-foot-stuck-in-Winter, one-foot-stepping-into-Spring ~ good for snuggly sweats, (spiked) hot chocolate, big fat fuzzy slippers, & a desk chair get-away courtesy of Best Friends Games, which they were for me, today...
I played the demo of this game & almost passed, since it started out a little simplistically & a bit slow, but due to the day & the Spring sale I thought, why not?!?
The graphics & colors are bright & cheery, & the music wends you right along. The game levels picked up & became more complex after the demo, & the happy couple of the story has already helped a tribal leader & assisted a pirate with a cheeky parrot.
As to challenge level, I can't really speak to that ~ I always play in Relaxed mode as that's what I play games for, to relax & get away from it all for a bit. Having said that, there are also Normal & Expert modes, & you can switch between them at will. You can also turn off hints.
As well as building them, you can destroy your structures (you get some resources back) & build something else ~ re-arrange the whole level, it you like (which I've done several times already!), depending on what you need most of at a particular moment. So far the game is fairly generous with how quickly you can collect & build, unlike some other TM games I've played that seem to take FOR EVER due to skimpy rewards for effort & time put in ~ to 'stretch' the game, perhaps? ~ so unnecessarily annoying!
There are some lovely features that I wish other time management games had ~ the Strategy Guide is accessible right from the level you are on (green button w/ white ? mark) between the Resources & Task Bars at the top of the screen, & it is very good ~ numbers on a picture of the level, with written instructions tied to the numbers below. The hidden puzzle pieces (which are inside a barrel) are noted in a purple edged box, & should you miss one, you can go back to the level & pick it up w/o having to re-play the entire level, although you may have to play some of it ~ instead of just clicking on a hidden piece after you spot it, you need to send a worker to break open the barrel, & sometimes there are obstacles to be overcome before they can get there!
The Jigsaw Puzzle that these pieces comprise (54 total) you get to sort & put together yourself ~ no auto-generation, no tiny 8-piece puzzles ~ love that!
There are 16 Achievements Trophies to be earned, 45 Regular Levels, 10 Extra Levels, & 5 Bonus Levels, as well as 6 music tracks, & wallpapers.

So glad I went for it ~ go make some hot chocolate & give it a go, if you're looking for a getaway ~ at least try the demo! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Great builder fun is back!

PostedApril 2, 2022

Shumana

fromWA

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action, Time Management

Current Favorite:

Moai VII: Mystery Coast

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This cute little game reminds me of the old Build-a-lot games, as well as the Moai games! It has all the cute little characters, great building action, as well as gathering fun, all either timed or relaxed so you can enjoy it as you like! If you enjoyed the builder games of the past, then I promise you will enjoy this little gem! Give it a trial, you will not be disappointed!

I recommend this game!

+27points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Royal Envoy- Esque

PostedApril 3, 2022

EWK24

fromLouisiana, USA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I have waited YEARS for another Royal Envoy. This is as close as anything has come. A buy for me.

I recommend this game!

+28points

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5 / 5

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Strategy is key

PostedApril 5, 2022

Sklmarm

fromGettysburg, PA

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I love this game. It has great time management components, but a lot of strategy as well. If you're sitting around waiting for resources, you likely aren't strategizing correctly. I played on the expert level which has plenty of challenge. Some levels I had to play over to get three stars. Sometimes I had to play it over because finding the hidden puzzle piece took away time and/or resources. The ...Show more

I love this game. It has great time management components, but a lot of strategy as well. If you're sitting around waiting for resources, you likely aren't strategizing correctly. I played on the expert level which has plenty of challenge. Some levels I had to play over to get three stars. Sometimes I had to play it over because finding the hidden puzzle piece took away time and/or resources. The puzzle was pretty simplistic, but fun anyway. The storyline had some flaws, but all in all, it was okay. Just a note to reviewers: If you have technical issues, please contact Big Fish for help. They are willing to help you out. If the majority of people have had no technical issues, the flaw does not reside with the game, but with the system on which it is played. Please don't badmouth a good game because of personal technical issues. Show less

I recommend this game!

+16points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

13 of 13 found this review helpful

Terrific TM game!

PostedApril 8, 2022

Pippin1978

fromDelray Beach, FL

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

This reminds me of the old Build-a-Lot games which I loved and miss! It's clever and sharp, and the challenge is perfect in that sometimes I have to replay levels a few times to achieve 3 stars, but you're not left pulling your hair out; you just have to tweak your strategy. It's a REALLY fun game that I am thoroughly enjoying, and there's not too much dialogue to wade through. EXCELLENT TM game ...Show more

This reminds me of the old Build-a-Lot games which I loved and miss! It's clever and sharp, and the challenge is perfect in that sometimes I have to replay levels a few times to achieve 3 stars, but you're not left pulling your hair out; you just have to tweak your strategy. It's a REALLY fun game that I am thoroughly enjoying, and there's not too much dialogue to wade through. EXCELLENT TM game for those of us who are difficult to impress, lol. ;-) *If you liked the Build-a-Lot series, you'll dig this one. Show less

I recommend this game!

+13points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

31 of 39 found this review helpful

Going to love this.

PostedApril 2, 2022

ceeplay

fromUK

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Bought after 2 demo levels. Just like Royal Envoy series.

I recommend this game!

+23points

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Overall rating

5 / 5

11 of 11 found this review helpful

A winner!

PostedApril 4, 2022

augcommom

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

This is a top-notch game so far (Level 16) and a great addition to the time/resource management game genre. The "normal" level sometimes requires repeats even in the early levels to get 3 stars. As of level 16, complexity is building gradually without excessive prompts that interfere with game flow. I'm already pinning my hopes on this growing into a series!

+11points

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5 / 5

9 of 9 found this review helpful

Loving this great TM game!

PostedApril 10, 2022

lilyr

fromUSA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I play games to relax, so I was very happy to see a "relaxed" mode to play. The visuals are bright and well drawn.

I noticed that the bonus levels require gold stars. Fortunately I get gold stars even playing the relaxed mode.

This game has some strategy built in, too. I've had to replay a level once or twice when I've made the wrong choice and run out of resources.

There are jigsaw ...Show more

I play games to relax, so I was very happy to see a "relaxed" mode to play. The visuals are bright and well drawn.

I noticed that the bonus levels require gold stars. Fortunately I get gold stars even playing the relaxed mode.

This game has some strategy built in, too. I've had to replay a level once or twice when I've made the wrong choice and run out of resources.

There are jigsaw puzzle pieces hidden on levels too. I've had to replay some levels when I've forgotten to search for them.

I'm absolutely loving this game and hope there'll be another! Show less

I recommend this game!

+9points

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