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SkyIsland

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

"SkyIsland" is made by a group of students in a college, quarter-view action-adventure game. Enjoy the wonderful world and beautiful environments as you help the protagonist, Pino, fix his broken plane and defeat monsters to return home safely.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie

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    Pros

    • Beautiful graphics and art style
    • Relaxing and charming atmosphere
    • Engaging weapon-switching combat
    • Free to play student project
    • Pleasant music and sound design

    Cons

    • Short gameplay length
    • Lack of controller support
    • Performance and optimization issues
    • Clunky combat and some bugs
    • Poor english translation

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players freely explore the floating island, solve puzzles, and decide how to use found items, indicating moderate player control."

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    • Competence

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      2

      "Combat is simple but engaging with some skill required for boss fights and secrets; some players find it easy or repetitive but there is challenge in movement and timing."

      Capsule for Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion

      "Combat involves skillful dodging and weapon switching with some challenge, including a boss fight; however, combat is described as simple and sometimes clunky."

    • Competition

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      "No evidence of competitive multiplayer or ranked modes; focus is on single-player experience at own pace."

      Capsule for Braveland Braveland

      "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; gameplay is single-player and focused on personal experience without comparison to others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -2

      "Game is short (about 1-2 hours) with limited replayability; players tend to finish quickly and move on."

      Capsule for Somewhere in the Shadow Somewhere in the Shadow

      "The game is very short (30-50 minutes), with some players replaying for completion, but overall it is a brief experience with limited long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for MiSide MiSide

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can experiment with different weapons and movement techniques; some customization in playstyle."

      Capsule for Gun Devil Gun Devil

      "Players can switch weapons with different effects and take photos; the game features exploration and some customization of playstyle through weapon use."

    • Domination

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      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are single-player and cooperative social dominance is absent."

      Capsule for Ghost 1.0 Ghost 1.0

      "No indication of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and cooperative or competitive social dynamics are absent."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Players describe the game as a charming, wholesome, and stress-relieving experience with immersive music and visuals."

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    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

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      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and interest; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Variety of weapons and tactics encourage experimentation, though modes are limited and repetitive."

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      "Weapon switching mechanics encourage trying different combat styles; exploration and photo mode invite some experimentation."

    • Exploration

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      "Game includes discovering new islands, underwater areas, and unlocking new content, encouraging curiosity-driven activities."

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      "Game involves exploring multiple floating islands with hidden chests and collectibles, encouraging curiosity-driven activities."

    • Expression

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      1

      "Some customization through weapon and power choices, but no avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications."

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      "Limited customization beyond weapon switching and photo mode; no avatar personalization or extensive cosmetic modifications."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "The game features a whimsical, cartoony fantasy world with imaginative characters and humorous storytelling."

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    • Fellowship

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      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary without shared group identity or collaboration."

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      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary without shared group identity or collaborative achievements."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players learn combat timing, weapon use, and resource management; some skill development occurs."

      Capsule for Butcher's Creek Butcher's Creek

      "Players develop skill in combat and learn weapon switching strategies; however, the short length limits long-term personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; standard sedentary gaming experience."

      Capsule for The Outer Worlds The Outer Worlds

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; standard sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and exploration; not designed for idle or background play."

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      "Requires active attention during combat and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

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      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

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    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

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      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience without guiding others."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience without guiding others."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Players collect weapons and upgrades, but progression is somewhat limited and linear."

      Capsule for Akimbot Akimbot

      "Players collect upgrades and power boosts for weapons and gather collectibles, indicating some progression despite short length."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Players describe the game as relaxing and soothing with calming music and art, balancing challenge and flow."

      Capsule for Mystic Vale Mystic Vale

      "Many players describe the game as relaxing and calming with pleasant music and visuals, providing a flow experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "The game offers appealing graphics, sound effects, and immersive atmosphere that stimulate sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Demigod Demigod

      "The game offers appealing visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects that provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements and progress are personal and not publicly visible."

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    • Story

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      1

      "Story is minimal and secondary to gameplay; some narrative context but not deeply immersive."

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      "The game has a simple, light story with some narrative elements, but it is short and not deeply immersive."

    • Strategy

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      1

      "Combat involves some tactical use of skills and dodging, but overall straightforward gameplay."

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      "Combat involves some tactical weapon switching and dodging, but overall gameplay is straightforward with limited strategic depth."

    • Thrill

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      1

      "Some combat challenge and boss fights provide mild suspense, but overall relaxed tone."

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      "Some challenge in boss fights and combat, but overall the game is described as relaxing rather than suspenseful or thrilling."

    • Value

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      5

      "The game is free with high quality and content, providing excellent return on time investment."

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      "The game is free, well-received for its quality and polish given its student project status, providing excellent value for time invested."

    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

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

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026