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Beach Island Deluxe

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Beach Island Deluxe is a micro open-world platforming game, made entirely by one person! Set on the mysterious Beach Island, scour the island for stars to open the ancient Gateway! There's plenty to explore and uncover on Beach Island. Can you find all 15 stars?

What works
  • Free to play
  • Nostalgic and charming platforming
  • Well-designed level and star placement
  • Built-in speedrun mode
  • Impressive for a student project
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Slippery and sometimes awkward controls
  • Camera issues and jitteriness
  • Repetitive or annoying music
  • Lack of save system and clear endgame communication

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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

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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 (hidden on purpose).

Beach Island Deluxe: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Fantasy, Exploration, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players freely explore the island, collect items, and solve puzzles at their own pace with some choice in navigation and puzzle approach."

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    "Players can explore the island freely and choose their own path to collect stars, with optional speedrun mode and shortcuts."

  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Includes time trial modes with leaderboards for speedrunning, encouraging competition among players."

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  • Continuation

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    "Game length is short (2-4 hours) with limited replay value; some players find repetition and checkpoint placement reduce desire for extended play."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players enjoy the charming, nostalgic world and immersive platforming as a form of joyful distraction."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no obligation or external pressure noted."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore mechanics and strategies, especially when pursuing achievements and speedruns."

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  • Exploration

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    "The game encourages discovery of secrets and navigating the island environment."

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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    "Abstract, surreal island with mysterious creatures and events, though grounded in natural themes."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Players develop platforming skills and learn level mechanics; some achievements encourage mastery."

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and nostalgic despite some difficulty spikes and frustrations."

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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