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So, here’s a thing—ISLANDERS: New Shores. Like…okay, imagine this. It’s this puzzle game that’s all about chill vibes. If you played the 2019 original, you know what’s up. You’re building stuff on an island—cities, lighthouses, and random shaman huts. Weird mix, right? But somehow it totally works. No ticking clock means you can just zen out and place everything perfectly, racking up those sweet points before jumping to the next island. Seriously, the music is like a warm hug. Just…easy. It’s hard not to get sucked in.
Kicking things off, there’s this tutorial island. Shows you the ropes, kinda bland, but it’s up to you to really get into the nitty-gritty. You hop between islands, grabbing building packs like Brickmaker or Seaweed Farm—sounds thrilling, yeah? You mix and match, unlocking points and new packs, and there are these new little perks. Like, double points if you’re savvy, or maybe cloning a building but with a catch. Sounds complicated, but trust me, once you’ve got enough points, you can jump to a new island or stick around to hit a high score. Pretty addictive.
Each time you head to the next island, it’s like, “Hey! Here’s your score and bonuses!” It’s all based on how many cool tricks you pulled and how few times you messed up. Then, it’s back to choosing your next island. Some modes like High Score Mode never get old, but Sandbox Mode? Totally for the artsy folks wanting to design their own island paradise. Mess around with island size, climate—everything really. Unlimited creativity, they say!
Playing on the Switch 2 (yep, fancy), everything’s generally smooth, though it can lag—like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, almost. Annoying when you’re all about precision. They definitely need a mouse mode, but nope, not there. By the way, New Shores is technically a Switch 1 game, in case you’re confused.
Here’s the kicker—the new menus and buildings…they just suck me right in. I was meh about the first ISLANDERS, but this? Game, set, match. High scores get you climbing online leaderboards, and it’s impossible to resist the whole “one more try” thing. The game is locked on my Switch’s home screen now, perfect for winding down at night. Basically, if you liked the original, you’ll love this. If you’re new, it’s a perfect excuse to jump into these sunny, laid-back island settings. It’s good. Really good.
