Release Date: October 9, 2014
An uncomplicated sandbox simulation game inspired by titles such as Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. We play the role of a survivor on a small island who decides to start his life from scratch, building a new house and helping the local people to rebuild the village.
Castaway Paradise is a simple and relaxing sandbox simulation game in which we build a new home on a small island and then help its inhabitants, cultivate the land and participate in various activities. The game was developed by Stolen Couch Games, an independent studio from the Netherlands. The creators were strongly inspired by the Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon series. Fans of both brands will find many direct references in their work. Castaway Paradise made its debut on PCs in 2015. Later, the game was ported by Codeglue studio to other platforms.
Castaway Paradise does not have an extensive plot. After creating our own character, we are moved to a small island. Its only village is inhabited by nice and eccentric animals. The action of the game is presented in isometric view, and players can freely move around the whole three-dimensional map of the island and interact with objects and independent characters. You can start building your own house right away and then start working in the field or take part in many other activities such as fishing, catching insects, buying new furniture and equipment or preparing unique outfits. It is also possible to get to know the neighbours and gain their trust by performing side tasks and requests, as well as repairing and decorating the structure of a village destroyed by a hurricane. The authors also prepared various events connected with the four seasons of the year, which, when they come, change the island beyond recognition.
Castaway Paradise has a colorful graphics design that is deceptively reminiscent of the latest versions of the Animal Crossing series. The game is accompanied by relaxing music and sound effects.
Platforms:
PC Windows May 19, 2015
PlayStation 4 July 31, 2018
Xbox One July 31, 2018
Android September 11, 2015
Apple iOS October 9, 2014
Nintendo Switch April 29, 2021
Developer: Stolen Couch Games
Publisher: Stolen Couch Games
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System Requirements for Castaway Paradise Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 150 MB HDD, Windows XP.
Game Ratings for Castaway Paradise Video Game.
LadiesGamers.com: by Paula Moore
Castaway Paradise is a great time sink, it is very easy to spend an hour or two just mulling around the islands. Catching a few fish, pulling out some weeds or just tending to your crops. Gameplay that will appeal to most gamers, especially those that have played Animal Crossing. The Switch is a good home for the game as the portability of the switch would be great for checking in for the daily rewards in Castaway Paradise on a commute to work.
Cubed3: 6 / 10
Castaway Paradise does a moderately good job of being entertaining. The quirky and demanding characters are funny, and there is something about the game that makes collecting all the items fun especially with the upbeat music. Fishing is not the easiest feature, and with real time affecting crops and other game elements it may not be as easy to play for those with limited time to play, but even played in short bursts progress happens. There were occasional crashes too, but it saves regularly so not much progress is lost. Once all island areas are unlocked and built there are still main quests to complete but unlike other games there does feel less of a reason to keep going other than unlocking new items.
SelectButton: 7 / 10 by Kevin Mitchell
Castaway Paradise is best played for small chunks of time on a daily occurrence. You'll want to keep checking in on your island paradise to clear out weeds, plant new trees, run errands, and decorate to your heart's content. However, more dynamic elements are needed to keep players wanting to come back after they have upgraded most or all of the island. The lack of day and night cycle stings, especially since the villagers seem to wander, instead of focusing on a set schedule. While Castaway Paradise doesn't reach the true Animal Crossing experience, it is adequate for those looking for something relaxation on non-Nintendo platforms and is relatively cheap as a digital only title.
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