reviews
Melsoft: Thank you for fixing my issue so fast. Was playing on 2 devices. From before: Some main item upgrades need stuff you can't get till 3 levels later! Trading storage items for experience is not great, compared to what it cost initially. Sad that most latest reviews are 1* or uninstalls! I do like this game and I'm getting used to the frustration.
noname587546, the 21/05/2022
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It's a very good little game, lovely graphics and generous with energy. However, I'm getting very pissed off with having to keep upgrading storage! That's the only part of the game that there is no point to. Why limit storage? It seems to happen the higher levels you get. And the dinner table! Who TF upgrades a dinner table or hearth? Pointless and very irritating. It spoils the whole game for me, I don't know about other players. Please, do something about this as I don't want to delete again.
noname700771, the 21/05/2022
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I keep losing out on the extra coins for watching ads because nearly every time I watch one and exit the pop-up, it doesn't credit. It just shows back up like I never selected the ad? Also a lot of these events and new islands are near impossible to complete without making at least 2 or 3 purchases of a minimum of $3.17/ea. Bit ridiculous. The game used to be a lot of fun! Now it's just frustrating and almost pointless.
noname325411, the 21/05/2022
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I am an avid player of multiple games. It took some time to get into thi game ,but as time passed, I found it a fun and well structured. In the beginning it is easy enough to progress because it happened with little effort. Now at level 20, moving forward is toocostly to upgrade without a potentially sizeable investment of time and money. It's it'difficult to justify spending only to have it taken away in mere minutes. I
noname376718, the 21/05/2022
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The game itself is not even so bad, I like the dynamics of the gameplay but there are some issues. First of all, the loading time when you start the game is way tooooo long and that's why I often decide to don't even open it. Also, the required resources to upgrade anything is insane. 20 of this, 30 of that, just reduce the amount of things you need to upgrade. That's all, imo. 2 stars will become something more when I'll have the game opened in less time than a decade.
noname862565, the 21/05/2022
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Personally I think its enjoyable and helps pass time. I would like to see a rework on crafting though. Maybe be able to queue up to 5 items in one slot another 5 in the second and another 5 in the 3rd? And potentially increase that as you upgrade certain crafting stations? I feel like this is the biggest downfall to the game, as some upgrades do require quite a few materials. Also, you should have access to as many farm plots as you want. Not just 2 or 3 every few levels.
noname799774, the 21/05/2022
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I really like this game. It's really a great game to kill some time, but every time it updated I couldn't open it and the game play that I saved on Google Play or Facebook was gone. This is really frustrating, even with the energy and gems you really need to spend to finish the event. I hope they fix the bugs in this game and also make it suitable for those who can spend money.
noname534594, the 21/05/2022
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***** 5 stars is what this game really is. I LOVE THIS GAME!!!! The story line, graphics and the characters are the best. What is upsetting to me are the tasks. You need to gather so many items that cost so much energy that you don't ever have enough energy to upgrade your island like storage. Saving items on another island to gather later seem to disappear when returning. I love this game. It's easy to spend a lot of dollars and not realizing it and still not achieve satisfaction.
noname326208, the 21/05/2022
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I have no idea why but I love this game. Wish the challenges lasted a day or two longer. It would be nice if it ends while you are away that it would give you 10 minutes to go back and collect your items. I do spend money on energy but for those who can't energy can be a problem. The other big challenge is the storage it is difficult to store enough items to complete more then 1 upgrade. Do like that you can fill one item at a time. I do wish Bruce would stop falling it bothers my eyes.
noname528084, the 21/05/2022
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This quickly became my favorite game. Takes forever to load on my phone and is incredibly laggy but I was having so much fun I didn't care. Unfortunately the game has gone completely stagnant. The Red Island requires 35 torches to complete the Quest. You can find a couple of them on the island but the large majority will have to be obtained through Trading which will take weeks. The only other option is to spend over $20 to complete the quest. Total fun killer, Quest should stay achievable.
noname179339, the 21/05/2022
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It was a good game when I just needed to to keep my hands busy. But trying to get things done u run out of energy too fast. Takes awhile to add up. I got to lvl 20 something and after about 4 updates I still havent been able to go on the game. Keeps comming up that error and lost connection. I haven't been able to go on in a few weeks. Going to go ahead and delete.
noname135295, the 21/05/2022
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Played this till level 20. Energy wasn't too much of a problem getting to this level. However, expect to spend ~5 mins playing before having to idle. I'm only giving 3 stars due to multiple issues. 1) Candles are required for upgrades before they can be crafted in the foundry leaving it to Shaman rng to get them. 2) Animals constantly roam over buildings making it hard to select the buildings instead of hitting the bubbles. 3) The events are impossible to complete without spending money on them.
noname588854, the 21/05/2022
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Very entertaining and catchy game. Love the different islands you can switch for resources. Love the fact that resources get piled if your storage is full. But, there are times when they get piled in locations behind a tree or a something that is not accessible. The game is 2d so there is no way to rotate the perspective to access it even though it "glows".
noname885176, the 21/05/2022
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The game is fun, and the graphics are great, but the game is extremely hard to play on a regular basis, even with spending a little cash. Feeding your family, using the daily bonus/gift and trading with the merchant/shaman gets you a little energy but no where near enough to play very long. Edit from 1 to 3 stars: the developers have changed things up to help their game players. There's more energy opportunities, more prizes in the contests, and discounts. Definitely more enjoyable.
noname418681, the 21/05/2022
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They game is great until you get to about level 11... then you run out of energy every time you make a move. The only way to gain it back to get anything done is to wait several hours, or buy energy. It really ruins the game. The quests are fun, but if you only have enough energy to make one move every few hours, it kinda sucks. I caved in and spent a few dollars, and it was used up by chopping down 3 trees.
noname797903, the 21/05/2022
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This game is really fun. but when you get energy everything costs like half of it. Not only that from time to time the game will glitch for me and not let me press any item until i exit out the tab and go into the game again it'll work Another issue is on some items it says complete quests to get a certain item. You should have a label or something to let me know what quest i have to do.
noname695775, the 21/05/2022
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I had high hopes for this game but I'm so disappointed. I was really enjoying the game, in the beginning it's pretty easy 2 build u0026 upgrade things. The more advanced you get the longer it takes 2 make the materials 2 upgrade u0026 build things. I figured out the time in making finished boards u0026 it takes an 1 1/2 hours just for one. But you need 10-15 finished boards for one upgrade. Seriously? That's just 2 much time u0026 2 many materials. Energy goes 2 fast also-113 for a tree but you start w/ 75.
noname821344, the 21/05/2022
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Usually get 3 sticks from a bush, need 3 to complete upgrade, watch 3 sticks be collected, only 2 were actually given. Need to collect another bush. Every time! How could it always end up one short? I had over 80 logs before I went to sleep. I woke up with 3 logs. Spent 84 on a tree to collect logs. None were given. I don't know if these are glitches but being cheated makes the game not fun. Joining fb just to tell you this is not something I want to do. You obviously did not read this review.
noname863362, the 21/05/2022
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Fun game, but y'all have not considered what previous reviewers have stated. It takes too much energy to remove items. Would be a way better game if either the amount of energy it takes to break things was lowered or more gifts were provided along the way. All y'all keep saying is upgrade and feed the family, but it requires too much of everything and yall have not listened to one recommendation from anyone. Should have gave it a 3, but the kids like it too.
noname223210, the 21/05/2022
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I only receive the rewards about half the time. I've even spent money purchasing energy. But I'm thinking about finding a new game to get hooked on. You can't ever complete any islands unless you buy TONS of energy and red gems. They only give you a 1 or 2 days to try and get through each island. I'd rather be able to complete an island rather than spending so much time and money going in circles never get to complete an island. It's becoming too repetitive. Very disappointing
noname16145, the 21/05/2022
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Overall a decent game to play if you have the patience as the time it takes to make some stuff is far to long. Could also do with rotating the camera as somethings are hard to click on without clearing stuff in front. But like I says overall not to bad. Would get the five stars if gameplay was a little more smoother and quicker.
noname845959, the 21/05/2022
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Yes, it's frustrating because it takes a lot of time to finish producing items for task. u0026 the energy is decreasing rapidly. But I think the generosity of the developers by giving players free energy u0026 items few times daily, also interesting events every few days, motivates me to spend money in this game. I have spent a lot, but I don't feel regretful like other games I have played before. Another thing that I love is they appreciate us for being active on social media by giving free items too
noname871806, the 21/05/2022
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Yeah, it's free. Yet, you slow down the game so much that it makes it unplayable unless you pay. "Pay gives you advantages." Yep, those advantages are what you need to keep playing the game. Of course, you can do the same 5 actions until you run out of inventory and turn those items into xp to level up. If you like that kind of thing, this game is for you!
noname524026, the 21/05/2022
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I really enjoyed this game in the beginning. However, you must spend insane amount of hours to generate little energy and to even be able to be top 3 on a contests you must also spend a lot of money on top of time. I am now at level 33 and have only reached so far by spending way too much money and time. I am now signing out after last quest due to losing all my collected resources because of lack of space. I spend money twice on this quest and almost 8 hours daily and losing anyways.
noname607950, the 21/05/2022
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Fun for a short time but around level 10, just becomes impossible to progress. Not nearly enough energy given at any time. Cleared part of the island and everything grows back, so you spend more energy to clear things that were already cleared. Popups EVERY time you log on. Have to refuse the same offers over and over. No fun after a couple weeks
noname200527, the 21/05/2022
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Update!!! This game is STILL horrible! The many different islands you go to and lose energy by trying to complete leaderboard tasks! It's very ridiculous! And the amount of energy it takes to break a rock or to get the items needed to fix stairs or a hole in a new event is crazy! I truly despise this game! Why not have tasks on just ONE ISLAND! THE HOME ISLAND! And then, have a new event every few weeks or months. It's very annoying!!!!!!!
noname475491, the 21/05/2022
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I like the game but it takes forever and gathering materials cost way too much. 79 to break rock, then 36 to break it again and then 15 to finish it. 79 for a small tree, 105 for a large tree,etc. I also never got my reward for inviting two people to the game. Yes, they both finished the requirements. I get that people spend real money on this game in order to get through it all faster, but not everyone has money to spend. And yes I know I can get energy other ways but that's not the point.
noname447404, the 21/05/2022
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It's the best game, when you start playing it you will never feel to quit it, coz it's sooo cute. For energies you get regular pop ups so just by watching few ads you can fill it. The adventures in it is damn fun, to explore it and to create new things is out of the world. Having a group of your own to talk to new people is even more fun. If you have patience you can complete the game.
noname368543, the 21/05/2022
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It's one of the best games out there in the genre and I feel this will be long term game. Just a few things to can be added to make it fun : Friends features and visit neighbour's bases and more functionality in tribe system Souvenirs like buildings and trees that can b brought back from adventure islands like the meopard house etc or racoon raspberry tea maker etc. Rotate option to change the orientation on buildings at home island. I have more points I'll happily share if the developers nee
noname927368, the 21/05/2022
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I really love this game, but it costs too much real money to finish an event. You never get enough energy to finish an event, so you are forced to spend real money to get more energy. $20 doesn't give you enough energy. Now I completed a task, I found all the beacons (I counted 3 times and there are no more clouds), but the leaderboard shows I only found 9. There isn't a magnifying glass to find out where the last one is. There for, I didn't get my 300 tickets, and I can'tcompete the event.
noname634077, the 21/05/2022
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I used to love this game; however I'm disappointed that the ad shown wasn't what I see when I used to play. And I agree with the other players. This is a fun game (that is if you're really rich and can afford the "extra" costs to play it!) I understand that this game is "payment optional" and still it's almost impossible to get ahead without paying for it.
noname353505, the 21/05/2022
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I love this game and understand micro-transaction business, but it is impossible without spending a lot of money. You can clear a couple items before your energy is shot. It regens VERY slowly. Making food and using it is like putting a bandaid on a bullet wound and only gives you a couple more seconds of game play. Leveling is also extremely slow. Upgrading buildings takes a TON of resources which goes back to the time and energy issue. Doesn't take the average app player into consideration.
noname24122, the 21/05/2022
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1) The energy usage sucks. It can take 154 energy just to cut down a tree. And when you start out with only 80 it can be hard to get except at the beginning of the day or watching videos. 2) The events should be able to finish them. I can't as I barely get any energy and it takes so much to do anything so I give up. 3) The blue orbs that you use to upgrade the fountain, it didn't hold so I am still stuck on level one. I used 8 and only got 4 energy 4 times.
noname410127, the 21/05/2022
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I actually really like this game alot but you literally can't play without spending money. Especially when it comes to the events. Granted there's opportunities to get energy within the events but its just not enough. It would be great if they had more videos to watch for energy points. As of right now the videos pop up but you have like 20 seconds to click it or it goes away. Other than that the game itself is awesome and has great graphics.
noname112622, the 21/05/2022
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Overall I've enjoyed it, but the way the larger items (requiring more than a full energy bar to clear) keep respawning on the home island is really annoying, particularly when they sprout in front of a building. I'd like some way to turn that off-I don't need the extra sources of resources when I still have entire sections of the island I've barely touched.
noname488096, the 21/05/2022
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I would rate this app a 5 star but unfortunately I give it a 1 star because the game constantly crashes. It is not my internet. I log into the game and it crashes within 60 seconds. Sometimes I can play some but with multiple crashes. Also, I watch the adds for energy fully and then I don't get the reward. This happens alot. Disappointed. Aside from these major issues it's a great game
noname553976, the 21/05/2022
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Haven't played long. But the game is definitely fun and makes you think. It's kind of challenging in some ways, and frustrating in others. I give it four stars because the lack of storage a d the difficulty leveling up and increasing your storage makes the special events far harder than they should be. Bordering on the impossible to complete. Otherwise, a really decent game. Good graphics, fun game play, interactive storyline, and a good bit of humorous monolog makes for a really fun time.
noname784075, the 21/05/2022
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I really like the game however the challenges start to become unachievable because they take so much energy. I end up getting bored and that makes me stop playing which is a shame because its an enjoyable game. If you want people to keep playing maybe lower the energy it takes to collect items in events, starts off easy and low then the more you play the more you need to get. Really annoying
noname604037, the 21/05/2022
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I enjoy the quests, but some are truly impossible without purchasing extra rubies or energy. I like being competitive and the awards associated with doing well in the game are beneficial but many (including myself) can't afford to purchase the extras to be competitive. That is a disappointment and really my only issue with the game.
noname358709, the 21/05/2022
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Enjoyable to a point. I am at the stage where one plays for 10 minutes, waits for 2 hours. The "watch adds for energy " is something I take full advantage of. However ! I think since the last update 80% of the time you click on an add option it completly closes the game. This is very frustrating especially with the quick time pop up options. I'm finding that I go back into the game less and less.
noname856974, the 21/05/2022
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I've been playing this game for years and it's still the only game I play daily. You can play the regular game, but they have special islands to visit with adventures to explore, prizes to win (energy, tools, bonus chests, and gems). They are constantly updating the game to bring the most authentic and enjoyable experience providing hours of fun ?
noname728875, the 23/09/2025
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I hate the update. Some good things are larger storage, faster food growth, quicker items being made, simplifying the order board, u0026 an additional resource (beaver). The negatives are, taking away items already earned in previous versions, adding a cow feed bag, u0026 limiting rocks, sticks, u0026 clay to home island. Adventure stuff looks the same, but not, for ex. it's granite not rocks. That beaver is stingy u0026 you can't get what you need, slowing progress. Regeneration is slow. The game is not fun.
noname733632, the 23/09/2025
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I played this game for a while about a year ago, but stopped. Recently, I decided to come back and I came back to a different game. The developers say everything is easier because it takes less resources to upgrade buildings and what not. But it doesn't matter if it takes only five hammers as opposed to 10 to upgrade a building if you are unable to find any wood, stones or iron on the island to build the hammer. It's a disappointment.
noname261269, the 23/09/2025
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I used to love this game and have been playing it every now and then for years! Then, I took a break for about a month due to being busy to come back and see the new update. My entire home island map has been ruined! I now have more buildings than I did before but fewer things to make than before? It's like the person making the game just said here and scattered everything in one area. Also, don't see a point to the beaver corner?? I had been working on my progress for years, I'm so disappointed
noname501978, the 23/09/2025
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I like the game, but it's really frustrating when it's going to take 50,000 energy to make 10 of one item. I don't spend money, so sometimes it takes days to do one thing. Then, you can't get enough resources to make things to upgrade the home island. Also, the mysterious doors where you can get lots of energy are hard to open. Some need like 18 each of shovels, axes, and keys! Update: new set of islands are even worse! No more gifts of energy. I'm about ready to remove the game.
noname661558, the 23/09/2025
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I just un-installed this game. It was an enjoyable build game I could relax with. Now? With the massive change of the game, I found frustrating and much more expensive than it originally was. Yes I spent hundreds over 2 years. Now it's a mandating spend to play. Beavers Grove is ridiculous u0026 all the headway I had made previously, just gone. I understand updating. But this? This game just went full pay to play. It was fun while it lasted.
noname771753, the 23/09/2025
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The recent changes to this game has just made it a money grab. You often need 4 -9 keys to complete a daily task, but you can't get those keys intime because the merchant only arrives once every 12 hours, unless you pay for them, making it impossible to do unless you want to pay to play. The resources you really need the most grow slow, like really slow and you can no longer take them from adventure island so you now have to earn food for the beavers, which is so pathetic and patronising.
noname701741, the 23/09/2025
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I used to LOVE this game. I just want you to know that I'm tired of getting ripped off by your game!!! I've spent more money on this game then I care to admit because I feel REALLY stupid now, thank you VERY much! I've noticed that the more money I spend on here, the lower the rewards become! You should be ashamed of yourselves. Just as greedy as everyone else! You'd think spending money, y'all might reward a little better but nope! All the rewards keep getting smaller u0026 smaller u0026 smaller!
noname131210, the 23/09/2025
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Spent a lot of money playing and upgrading this game just to wake up one morning and it be an entire different game with literally no warning. Do not like the new version. Been trying to play and enjoy it for the principle that I've put so much into it but it's simply not the same. At least I know I can save my money now and uninstall it. Very bad move on the creators fault. Who drastically changes a game over night, unannounced, and doesn't compensate for all the hard efforts put into the game
noname688185, the 23/09/2025
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Better than Klondike. Plays a lot like it, but so far they have killed my energy to the point I can't play. Lots of ways to get it without paying, but plenty if u don't mind spending something. The characters are cute, graphics are good and d plenty to do. Still pretty early in the game. Here's hoping it's still like that in a week.
noname921612, the 23/09/2025
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Having played this game for years now, I have decided to update my review as the update they have just pushed into us is awful. I have lost a lot of money and materials and my place and n the levels is now lower. I had access to certain food and materials that have now vanished and I have to now complete all over again. Extremely disappointed ?
noname513738, the 23/09/2025
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I used to love this game. Albeit frustrating at times, nothing is more frustrating than this stupid beaver bs. I seriously can't find GRASS, grass, are you kidding me?!? I hate it now. Contemplating just deleting it, but I've played it for a few years now... hoping they come to their senses and give me back my progress on my island and quit with the big ideas. Because they suck.
noname231197, the 23/09/2025
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I've played this game for YEARS. They just did a massive update that changed the entire island, the resources you collect, moved every building around, and took buildings away. Not even worth it at this point, it's an entirely different game and I lost the things I spent months working toward. Uninstalled.
noname458373, the 23/09/2025
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Newest update makes the game impossible to complete tasks as everything needs rocks and clay and u can't get enough to do anything. I refuse to spend a ton of money just to have enough energy to get acorns for the squirrel house or whatever. BS. It was already hard enough to complete tasks in time limits with having the resources available, now u can't win without psending every drop if energy and still not able to do anything cuz u can't get rocks or clay to complete anything.
noname676132, the 23/09/2025
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This was once an enjoyable game with main island quest lines and optional side island lines. Side island lines were more so pay to win unless you built up quite a bit of energy beforehand but you had options. This game is now "Pay to Play". By far the most expensive "free" game I've seen in my life. Every other week they roll out a new set of islands that will cost you a ridiculous amount of money to complete and even worse the materials no longer work on your home island. very disappointed.
noname557441, the 23/09/2025
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I was enjoying the game before the update. It allowed you to gather resources from other islands and allowed you to choose to use them on your islands or use it to progress the other islands. Now, I can barely upgrade my island, structure, or produce items in a timely manner. Now, the bulletin board that offers resources doesn't offer a wide choice, and it's mostly wood. Not stone or iron, which is mainly required for everything. I believe this update was made to force people to spend money.
noname658553, the 23/09/2025
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I've been playing this game for years and the game has become worse and worse. First they revamped the map so now there's always not enough resources in the main map to construct things. Plus, you cannot get the resources from the adventure map now to use in the main map (previously we can do that). But now they closed the adventure maps in 24 hours? That's not a good move. Watching ads now only rewards 25 energy instead of 30. I think it's time to uninstall this game. ???
noname99513, the 23/09/2025
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3 stars for an average free game. Slow to get items and level up because energy runs out. Nothing to do after energy runs out. Even buying energy does not last long. Not horrible and I'll keep playing for a while. *UPDATE I am glad I kept playing. It was a matter of prioritizing which tasks I wanted to accomplish. I have 3 similar games and this is my second favorite. I do play the game between 15 to 20 times a day. It's the only way to obtain enough energy to keep it interesting.
noname26621, the 23/09/2025
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I really enjoy playing Family Island! The game has a perfect balance of adventure, strategy, and creativity. The storyline is engaging, and I love discovering new islands while building and upgrading my little family?s home. The graphics are colorful and charming, and the gameplay feels relaxing yet rewarding. Sometimes energy runs out a bit quickly, but it also makes me plan more carefully. Overall, it?s a fun and immersive game that keeps me coming back every day.
noname107057, the 23/09/2025
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so far so good. I'm enjoying it. So, it's a few months in and tbh, a little frustrated with the game now. It's getting really expensive to complete tasks and I'm getting bored. Also, the amount of keys that you need to open vaults is just ridiculous. A week a go I had three keys and couldn't open anything once I'd used them. Compare that with when I started, it doesn't make me want to carry on playing. I really hope you do something about this because I'm certainly not the only person.
noname938326, the 23/09/2025
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