Family Island is a casual game from Melsoft Games Ltd in which a family in trouble arrives on an abandoned island covered with trees and white clouds. The family must find a way to survive there and open up new areas. Farming and energy are introduced as important resources that affect progress.
The game mixes farming with puzzle solving. You interact with objects around you, plant and harvest, craft goods, and meet other characters as the family settles in.
Exploring the Island
Most of the island starts locked. You can still reach locked areas, but you must get past different types of trees and complete the tasks required. Some mysterious areas are covered by white clouds. Special areas are explored from time to time and reveal secrets of the island. Puzzles are placed throughout the environment, and you must overcome them to reach new locations. Seeing things covered is described as creating curiosity.
Building a Village
Blue energy is an important resource that enables your actions. By taking action, you collect materials needed to build your own village. You can design the village to fit the shape you want and arrange later buildings either systematically or creatively. New elements are unlocked when you reach a new level, so gaining experience is a must throughout the game. You reach a safe place where you can grow what you need to sustain life. Your house comes with many different buildings, which make the landscape more decorative. How the buildings are placed is your decision.
Farming and Energy
You can touch any object, and it can disappear after a few small impacts. As you interact with elements, you can see how much energy each action will cost. The game advises not wasting energy at the beginning and focusing on what the task asks. Your main tent can be upgraded to increase energy and collect more materials. Treasures or elements that replenish energy can also be received. Planting different types of plants is described as key to continued survival. Plants and animals both produce products that you collect and process for consumption.
Crafting and Resources
A stable life on the island is maintained through activities such as farming and exploring. Each activity can help you complete a mission and obtain resources. New resources are unlocked, and some elements are linked to different equipment. The forging feature can be unlocked to create equipment that assists in exploring the island. Each type of resource has a use in village development and in exploration.
Island Characters
Each character gives you a new mechanic, and you spend time developing a relationship with them. The family from the beginning is not the only group of characters; many other interesting characters appear. You can meet a group of aboriginal people who are friendly to you. You can interact with them and learn information about the island through the stories they tell. Islanders help you get to the next location instead of fighting. Missions sometimes help you make progress in exploring the island. The game is described as a gentle exploration and farming experience, and you can have a happy family despite the dangers and make many new friends.
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