Coral Island

love this game so much. i love all the NPC, the storyline and the world building

If you love Stardew Valley and want something similar but slightly different, this game does that. It has the normal Stardew activities like farming, ranching, and fishing, as well as the addition of bug catching and diving (It is basically just another form of mining, though). There's the same romance as Stardew, though you have over double the options to pick from. There's plenty of festivals each season, which are very nice with mini games and activities. Also the community center has a pride flag which is cool.

Overall, it's an extremely solid game that fill the same itch as Stardew Valley in it's own style.

This is the best game I've played in a while. I wasn't too sure at first but had access to it from a Steam Family library so I gave it a try (bought it now to support the devs). I'm not generally a fan of "sea based stories" or whatnot, but I enjoyed the story more than I thought I would.

140 hours later, I haven't encountered any bugs (that I can recall) and it hasn't crashed. It's been loads of fun! I'm now grinding all the achievements (which I don't do very often).

If you enjoy Stardew and the likes, this has major QoL over a lot of these kind of games and tons of hours of grind. Some aspects are more polished than others, but overall very solid. Very diverse town of folks, some more interesting than others but I'm sure there's a bit of something for everyone.

Looking forward to future updates, but I would consider this a finished game that could use some minor improvements.

I just love it! If you like cosy games where you can collect and progress, this is a game you have to try!

I was actually super into the game at the beginning. Nice graphics, lots of quests and stuff to explore, you get the feeling from the get go that there's a lot to the game and that hooks you up pretty fast. Very very similar to Stardew Valley (a bit too much on some parts in fact) so if you like that one you'll definitely love this one.

When I was pretty sure I was going to give it a long spin I changed the game to my native language and imagine my surprise when I saw that all the care given to the game was definitely not into the translations. No real human was in charge of the Spanish translation (or review, or test) in this game and it so painfully shows: 1:1 translations that make no sense, weird grammar, expressions, etc. The dishonesty by offering an option that doesn't really exist irks me to no end. Better to just give an english option than this slop I suffered. If you offer translations please hire real people to do them.

Wonderful game, so fun and the NPC personalities (especially the giants!) make it come alive. Definitely recommend!

If you love Stardew Valley then this is a must try. Coral Island has underwater farming which is a refreshing experience.
The design of this game is so cute and comforting.
You have options to hang out with NPC as well.

As a comfort and regular farming rpg player, this is a very fun game. I hope they can do something to help with load times and choppy graphics (even at the lowest setting), but I still play regularly on an old computer. So, yes, would highly recommend. Feels like it fulfills a lot of farming rpg wishlists all in one game, which I believe is rare (i.e., Stardew, Rune Factory 3 & 4, etc.)

Solid farming sim and absolutely gorgeous. The cutscenes are a bit slow and don't have the emotional depth of say, Stardew Valley, but it's definitely an enjoyable game. The writing in general is a bit flat and could use some work to actaully make you feel invested in the characters, but as a farming sim and town "builder/fixer" it's still great.

If you want a more leisurely experience I would recommend turning the game clock down to 50% speed so you aren't rushing around as much, and if you don't like combat you can turn enemies to only agro you if you attack them first, which essentially turns dungeons into regular mines unless you're feeling scrappy.

I would definitely recommend Coral Island as it is quite jam-packed with features when it comes to the farming sim genre. It has tons to unlock with farming, diving, and mining. The amount of content this game has makes it well worth its purchase. Although, that's not to say it isn't without its cons. Here is a breakdown of my pros and cons for the game:

<< PROS >>
-- Jam-Packed Features!: For at least the 1st two in-game years, there is just so much to do and so much to unlock and progress through! The way the Town Rank system was implemented into the game is perfect for rewarding progression. New farming seeds, furniture, clothing, and upgrades are unlocked with each new Town Rank you achieve.

-- Diving Add-On: The diving mechanic in the game adds a whole new element of gameplay to take up your days and work toward more upgrades and features associated to it. I thought the way Coral Island implemented this new idea into their game was fantastic.

-- Progression: Progression feels seamless and eventful, and it lasts a lot longer than other traditional farming sim games. Well into the 2nd year I was still on the progression track, the main storyline, and looking forward to unlocking more upgrades and content. I feel like Coral Island does a really good job with giving the player a lot of content to work through in gameplay terms, and an even better job with unlocking the content as you progress with the storyline and Town Rank.

-- Quests: The quests in the game do a good job of guiding you to your next goalpost in the storyline. On its own, having a few main quest lines probably doesn't feel all that impressive, but when you consider how many games out there throw you in with no guidance of how to accomplish things or what things there are even to accomplish, Coral Island does a great job showing the player what's available for them to work toward.

-- Updates Galore!: Stairway Games (the developers of Coral Island) have done an amazing job with communicating and continuously updating Coral Island's content.

<< CONS >>
-- Romance System: In my opinion, the romance and dating portion of the game just isn't there. Some of the beginning Heart Event scenes feel much more like they were random events at the launch of the game and then thrown into the category of so-and-so's Heart Event when that category was later introduced. They've done some improvements and updates over the years, but even the newly added "Hang-Outs" missed the mark for me. It is only a scene of the two characters hanging out at a place of choice, and with no actual dialogue. It isn't a way to hang out with the character and learn more about them, but rather another way of gaining friendship points in a week, simply akin to giving them a gift item. I have heard that in 2025, Stairway Games is planning on re-hauling the romance system with improvements in mind, so I am hoping those improvements will prioritise getting to know the romantic interest on a deeper level through more dialogue and dialogue-included scenes.

-- Liked Items: Something that has disappointed me, even though I suppose it could be considered quite minor, is that a bulk of forage and farm-produce items are universally liked by all characters. The reason this has always perturbed me is because of the quest where it incentivizes you to make a bouquet and gift it to one of the villagers. That bouquet takes 5 flowers! Yet, simply giving them 1 of those same 5 flowers gives the villager the same amount of points!? XD Like... why. This has always offended me, lol! It makes the bouquet completely useless.

-- Combat: Combat is definitely not Coral Island's strong suite! So keep that in mind. It's just kind of... there. And it's wonky, simple, button-smash.

-- Clothing Aesthetics: Okay, so this area has been really disappointing for me! The game does have a clothing store and new clothing is unlocked with each Town Rank, but... to put it quite bluntly: the clothing sucks. And I'm so sad about it, because Stairway Games is putting the work in for it, but it's just not pretty. It looks bad. I don't know where the problem lies, if its the fact that the player model has a weight slider and multiple different forms, but they just can't seem to be able to get the clothes to FIT the player. They put all their work into the default farming outfits you start out with. XD And then the rest are just... god awful. Three sizes too big, making your character look like they're the Green Hulk. I'd love it if Stairway Games could figure out how the heck to fix this blunder.

Ok,,,Long story short, go and buy this game, its worth the full asking price and its a fantastic pretty looking chill game.

A bit more detail:

First lets go there, yes, lots of similarities to SDV, calling it 3D SDV is fairly accurate, but this DOES do a LOT more different things than SDV. If you like SDV you will like this. Buy it.

Basics:

You start by getting and running a farm, the farm is large.
You can, Farm. Forage, Fish (This is the first game I have played where I actually like the fishing minigame). Mine, Raise animals, Cook, Collect bugs, build and decorate your farm as you would expect in a variety of ways.
There is an underwater world which is also fairly large which you will eventually get to, no spoilers so I will say no more.
There are LOTS of NPCS and they all have different characters, life styles, day to day cycles that mean you always see people milling around as well as lots of animals so the town doesn't feel empty, it feels lived in and is fun to explore.

There are seasons and festivals.

Difficulty:
There are ingame options to up to double the amount time a day lasts which is the main difficulty toggle as this is essentially a time management game.
It has light combat aspects which also can be toggled off by setting mobs to non hostile but tbh the combat inst really much of a challenge right from the start.

Game world:

Large and pretty, fast travel unlocks reasonably easy and quickly and you have essentially two big areas to eventually explore, again no spoilers.

Grind:
This is hard to say, as it depends on your experience in these kind of games, I would say its mid grind but as there is a lot of content, you aren't only always grinding one thing

There is still lots of things I haven't unlocked yet, I have finished year one.

Bugs/Stability:
I have encountered one constant bug where in the under sea world, you should be able to see where you are on the map but it often doesn't work. No other bugs encountered.

I play on highest settings with zero issues (Relatively mid range PC. specs are on my profile).



This is a little gem, the steam forums are quiet so I guess word is not getting around about just how good this game really is, I love it and I want it to grow so I think it deserves an absolutely positive review.

BUT IT NOW

After spending around 70 hours on Coral Island, I can confidently say that it’s a fantastic game for fans of farming sims. It takes clear inspiration from classics like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, but adds its own fresh spin with a tropical setting, diverse characters, and a strong environmental message.

The Good
One of the biggest highlights is the beautiful art style. The world feels alive, with vibrant colors, detailed character designs, and smooth animations. The town and its surroundings are a joy to explore, and the underwater diving feature adds a unique twist to resource gathering.

The farming mechanics are solid, offering a wide range of crops, animals, and customization options. Managing the farm is satisfying, and upgrading buildings feels rewarding. I also appreciate that the game gives a lot of freedom in how you progress—whether you focus on farming, fishing, mining, or relationships, there’s always something to do.

Speaking of relationships, the NPCs are well-developed, and their diverse backgrounds make the town feel real. The romance options are great, and I enjoyed seeing the characters’ personalities unfold over time. The social aspect feels more engaging than in some other farming sims.

The Not-So-Good
Despite all the positives, the game isn’t without its flaws. The biggest issue I encountered was performance problems—even after updates, there were occasional lag spikes and glitches. While not game-breaking, they were frustrating at times.

Another thing that could use improvement is the pacing of progression. Some aspects, like unlocking certain features or earning money in the early game, feel slow, while others, like friendships, can progress too quickly. Balancing could be better.

Finally, while the game does a lot right, it still feels a bit unfinished in some areas. Some dialogue lines repeat too often, and certain mechanics, like town events, could use more depth. I hope future updates will polish these aspects.

Final Thoughts
Overall, Coral Island is a charming and relaxing experience that offers a lot for farming sim lovers. While it has some rough edges, the gorgeous world, fun mechanics, and engaging characters make it a game worth playing. If you enjoy games like Stardew Valley but want something with a fresh setting and modern improvements, this is definitely worth checking out.

Rating: 8/10

They allow multiple Girlfriend, but the evil thing is you can only pick one now I'm stuck between 2 of em :/

Good game it got similar concept as Stardew Valley but with different graphic and its own soul... So yeah recommended...

Fantastic game for lovers of Stardew. More characters to befriend, more variety of activities, and much more diversity, too.

a fun and beautiful game with lots of content! I really appreciate the diversity in the characters and story lines as well!

This has become one of my favorite games. I loved the way it looked and what you could do in it. Then I learned that there are mermaids in it, that made it even more fun. Then I discovered that you could become a mermaid in game I got even more excited about it. I’ve played more on my Xbox then on pc. So my hrs on here are low but I still love the game. I have a request for an update someday maybe, could you add new hairstyles? Maybe a hairstylest do go with the new hair? I’d love for more braid options. Maybe. Keep up with the good work for this game, can’t wait to see what else you do for it.

It's a bit janky but really fun
I hope they update it with your kids growing up soon

amazing graphics, alot of things to do, maybe a little bit grinding at first but it will get better. The best thing is it gets update frequently. I’m sure the developers put a lot of efforts into this game. Totally recommend!

I liked Stardew Valley but I LOVED Coral Island, there's more content, variety, 3D and overall it's just very enjoyable and peaceful to play, can't tell you how many stressful days were made better when I got onto this game, I was sad to essentially have reached the 100% mark and still logged on a few times after that point of reaching Town Rank S which required a lot of different things, I may return for multi-player/new content updates but this was easily one of my favorite games in recent times, a very strong recommendation for the farm/builder enthusiasts.

This game blew me away. It's the best farming sim I've played since Magical Melody on my GameCube. The characters are amazing, the gameplay is amazing, the ever-changing world is amazing; It's simply an amazing game. I highly recommend this one.

I got this game cuz it looked like a 3D version of stardew valley. Which was good, the game is really fun, but its incomplete, once you get to the end game and reach town rank S, there really isnt a lot to do except get more interactions with the npcs, the cycling festivals is fun but after 2 years, it just gets repetitive. Over all 7/10, it captures stardew valley vibes pretty well, and has a lot of secrets and stuff to explore. But replayability is kind of dull.

This is my new favorite over Stardew Valley, which is very hard for me to say. Concerned Ape contributed to the development of this game, and it has made all the difference. This is far more expansive than SV, not to mention the amazing graphics. I've found that I'm never at a loss grinding for something and getting frustrated--there's ALWAYS something else to do!! Travel around the map, crafting from your entire chest inventory (instead of moving items to your own inventory) at ANY time, ANYwhere, is awesome!! I almost feel a bit spoiled, but realize it makes the game better because there is so much more complexity so many areas to work or goals to chase. THANK YOU Stairway for continuing to put love into this game!! I started a very long time ago as a beta tester, and the game has come so far--it's a marvel! What is even better is knowing there is still so much development going on. THANK YOU!!!

I got into this based on a recommendation from a friend, normally it's hard for me to actually get into this type of game. I can normally tell if the game is one I can take to within the first hour or so. This game is the first to actually make me interested in this genre but others I've tried became boring and repetitive to me. I also love that it has compatibility with PS5 and Xbox controllers as I am a PS gamer and it's hard for me to get into PC games without a controller to help.

Although I was worried about getting into this game as I heard about something happening with the developer, this game turned out to be a pleasant surprise to me. The art is Gorgeous and the story seems interesting. I also love how the story has a emphasis on keeping our oceans clean, not to mention the merpeople you can meet later. I do have only 1 comment/complaint on this title and it's the fact that not long into the story you have a huge map of the town but I couldn't for the life of me find the carpenters place and tracking for the quest didn't seem to work for me which I feel for a newbie that's new to this genre might find intimidating, maybe add street signs for people until we get the lay of the land would be a good option. Not to mention that the map has no teleport or check points to get around, but I feel that's common in this genre so don't mind my lazy, "I don't wanna walk" mind. Ultimately this game gets a 8/10 from me as of now and I look forward to what it has to offer.
Now back to trying to find the Carpenter. LOL

Game is extremely addicting, cute, and comfy to play. I spent so long decorating my farm. I just wish there was a to leave your partner for someone else. Instead of having to start a new game. But, I love this game so much.

I've been starting Coral Island every now and then for the last few years and playing it for a few hours. The game gets better and better every year and gets more and more content. It's also a good game if you like farming/dating sims.

The reason why the review is negative is the reason why I never play the game for more than a few hours at a time.
The core gameplay feels boring.
By core I mean the mining and diving (which is just a different kind of mining) because you're stuck with it for several hours.
The combat is terrible and unpolished.
The mines are boring designed and don't really change, except that it's harder to destroy rocks and when diving the garbage. If you upgrade your tools the expierience is exactly the same again.

I don't want to say that the game is bad at all. I just want to point out that these aspects need polishing.

I will probably start the game again in a year and maybe the gameplay will catch me more, because it would be my dream game in theory.

I play a lot of farm games, and I must say that I really like this game. The game-play is so engaging, the graphics are SUPERB to say the least, and everything just looks and runs so nice. I'm aware that there are some bugs in the game, and many people complain about usual crashes, but so far I haven't had any issues while playing. Also... I LOVE the time-slowing feature. It just allows for a more carefree game-style and taking your time with chores. I'm really looking forward to future updates and I will definitely play this game lot more for the years to come. Definitely one of the top five farming games on my list.

TLDR; you get to date hot men and women and sell your pickles for $1000000. The game was also written by millenials, and it shows. LGBTQIA+ friendly.
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It's still in development, and I absolutely looooove the fact that they're taking their time instead of pushing the product out right away, and frankly, it needs a lot of lovin' but it's super fun at the moment! Just your regular farm sim, with a bunch of stuff to grow, people to talk to (and do, if you're freaky like that), creatures to meet and help out. It is very similar to Stardew Valley in gameplay, but it also expands on a lot of things, and brings so many interesting characters without making it overly sweet. Although some of the writing is a bit cringe, even if intentionally.

The graphics are wonderful, vibrant and so nice to look at, but require an above average PC to run without much lagging, so be aware of that. Some of the minigames tend to be a bit of a drag since it's mostly button-mashing, but nothing too strenuous. You get to explore the town, the nearby forest, ocean, desert and two mines as well. Oh, and two farms to manage, did I mention that yet? Yeah, two farms. Luckily, you only unlock the second one a while into playing if you're not into minmaxing and progressing as quick as possible, so take your time, enjoy the island life and flirt with somebody while you're at it!

The characters are... certainly charactering. There are a lot that have been written well, while the others are not as interesting or engaging. Which in and of itself is fine, no game is perfect with writing characters, and I'm not gonna harp on it for too long. Plenty of people to befriend and figure out, including merfolk and some other cheeky creatures and of course... the whole process of growing and selling baffling amounts of vegetables so you could afford the entire furniture store. Fun! Can't wait for the multiplayer feature.

i wanted to like this game so badly, i even followed it through EA, played it then, and then played it again after the full release and found it underwhelming and empty, unfortunately. the characters feel bland and cold, the gameplay feels like a grind and several aspects of this game feel like concepts from stardew valley that were literally copied and pasted into this game. there are a lot of farm/life sims that did a great job jumping on the recent boom of cozy life sim games but coral island is not one of them.

Great game! I love the characters, the mechanics, and the mystery of the island. I really like the way fishing and bug-catching are set up, and it is incredibly satisfying to clear the ocean of trash while diving.

I finally came back to this game years later after hating it so much in early access. I know it's not fair because it was early access but it was such a bugged out mess that it was completely unplayable. Its great now and I haven't run into any bugs in my new playthrough. I already made it into fall and my only complaint is the trees. Please fix the trees! It makes no sense to spend 2k on a tree and wait half a season for it to grow just for it to wither at the end of the season. Bananas/pears/plums/lemons all of these are trees just go dormant at the end of the season in real life so why do they wither in your game? There is also zero warnings about this! I planted trees I was told in game would NOT WITHER just for them to do exactly that! Very frustrating and it makes no sense please fix it!

It's fun game for me, I spend so much hour a day just to play it, and saw the new roadmap, damn can't wait to see it

Coral Island is perhaps my favorite farming sim, owing to the art and the unique take on cleaning and exploring the ocean. There are what feels like dozens of diverse romantic options with touching, original stories. Most recently I experienced Theo's story, and I might start a new save for Pedro. Getting to know the townies, seeing all the cute cut-scenes as you get closer to them, and helping heal the island is the best part of the experience. The game also receives updates at a steady rate, which works out perfectly for me. I may take a break for a while to focus on other things and return to a lovely, new feature to explore. While there's still a lot to add to this game and there are a few bugs to work through, it's a dear favorite of mine and I look forward to seeing the features on the Road Map release.

I really enjoy this game, especially the beautiful character illustrations and detailed environments. I’ve spent a lot of time playing, but the longer I play, the more I feel a bit disappointed—while the art is fantastic, the characters and story feel too shallow.

The whole community in the game is always cheerful, with everyone smiling for no reason, especially during events. The atmosphere is lively and harmonious, but it doesn't feel convincing. I struggle to remember any of the characters beyond the surface-level traits assigned to them. In other games, I love seeing how a community slowly warms up to the protagonist, how residents have personal conflicts, and how there are darker, more complex aspects to their lives. That’s what makes them feel real and memorable.

It’s like painting—you can’t depict light without shadow. If everything is just bright and cheerful, it ends up feeling flat and emotionless. Quests should be dynamic, and characters should have depth, rather than feeling like puppets playing the role of a "perfectly good person." This lack of depth makes even the most unique character designs feel underutilized, and it’s ultimately what makes me put the game down after a while.

That said, I still really like the game, and I’m giving it a positive review. I just hope future updates will add more depth to the world and characters to make the experience even better.

Coral island is so cozy and fun to play! The graphics are amazing and the storyline keeps you invested for HOURS be prepared with a good snack before you start playing because you will not want to stop until it complete. Cannot wait to see what else the Devs add to the game!

So many good things, but it is just so unoptimized, clunky, and a total pain to navigate, both the world and the menus. Everything feels too slow, too much clicking, not enough QOL shortcuts that many other games in the genre have. The controls are also very awkward. This game is super unique, pretty, and the characters are all really cool looking in their portraits. I even know there's undersea portions and diving, which is awesome!

I so badly want to love this game, because I have always wanted a farming game with an ocean focus. However it's just such a pain to play, it doesn't feel good. The town is far too big for its own good, navigating around takes absolutely forever. I also don't quite see a reason we can't buy at shops if the person is not there. It makes trying to farm or do... anything really an issue when I just stand around waiting for the NPC to come back, or run over there at 6am and wait outside for them to open. This was a gripe many of us had in SDV, and I got spoiled with 24/7 shops in Fields of Mistria, so I'm sure there's others who wouldn't mind the planning aspect. It's just tough when actions already feel like they take a million years, and then by the time i'm done the npc isn't even in the store anymore :/

I will keep giving it a try, but I've already not played it since it was new, and it doesn't feel much different on this front sadly, so I can't say I recommend it when it's still so aggravating to actually play the game and make progress.

This game is practically like a stardew valley 2. If you liked stardew valley, and you liked the graphics of this game (watching it through videos or images), you'll love this game!

I really love it! Been playing since it downloaded and I have nothing bad to say thus far. The artwork is great, the story is very fun. I feel like the base concept is like stardew valley but with a much better story, 3D graphics, lovely characters, BUG CATCHING(my favorite thing in most any game) and far more to explore and do. I love it, love it, LOVE IT! Well worth the full price!

I was originally interested because a really cool streamer played it. She didn't have many watching people, but she did a great job showcasing and describing it. Even the small amount she played was enough to get me interested!

I have played multiple farming type games and eventually I bounce off them all (Stardew is the one that I have spent the most time on). This game feels like Stardew but it just grabs me more. I like the characters more, the quality of life updates, and the overall loop feels great to me.

This game is such an incredible work of passion. It's clear that the creators love working on this game. There's so many things to do in-game that it's hard to decide what I want to work on. I've loved playing this game for the few hours I have and I could see myself playing this more than Stardew.

I've spent so much time on Coral Island and i still have so many things to do. I think the biggest struggle for people getting into this game is that it feels slow. You can speed up in game time, which helps, but overall you're looking to be around the end of year 2-starting into year 3 before you really start noticing how much you've achieved. The town changes and improves, you unlock more animals for the barn, the customization is as good as any other, possibly even better considering the Town Rank Unlocks more clothing, furniture, more area ect. Give it a go, sometimes it feels like a slog, but it sucks you right back in with the charm.
9/10 - Better to me than Stardew Valley

I really love this game but the little bugs, as well as numerous typos in dialogue and item descriptions are starting to get irritating.

Eg for bugs, location marker is frequently not shown on maps.
"Item name" displayed when receiving gifts from diving related NPCs rather than the actual item name.

I am only in summer year one and can tell already this isn't the polished finished game it should be.

However, I absolutely love the bug catching and fishing mechanics, the NPCs, the whole idea and storyline. I am enjoying playing and just wish these things had been ironed out, especially considering it's had an update since full release which should have addressed these issues. Ultimately would recommend but please polish up the game!

I love this game, I will say it is a little expensive but it has so much you can do and it has a lot of freedom to do what you want. I feel like you can really do a ton with this game and yes it may take a few hours to clear out the land in front of your house but I enjoy just being able to play and relax with this game.

Love this game, cannot wait until they make it multiplayer. Its fun and great to play, the story line keeps it interesting and there are many things to do from mining, farming, ranching and dating as well as saving the island.

this game has come a long way from when it first came out and I played on a pass that I no longer have. I am glad that I finally bought it so I can play it again.

In love with this game. It's so pretty, it's so fun, and Mark exists.

I really like this game! The game play is good, and it’s easy to get the grasp of it. My only complaint is that it drains the steam deck like heck, so I do recommend turn the quality of the game down a tad? Not sure but I think that helped.

An amazing farming game! I have played maaaany of the kind and can definitely say that Coral Island is the one I find to be most helpful to the player. From automating farming to being able to find an npc on the map and track their heart events, the developers have put great thought into allowing the player to have a full experience minus the amount of research you usually need to do online for games of this kind.
The aesthetics of the game are top notch and the storyline is never ending.
I have invested 60 hours of my life in a week and still am nowhere near done with Coral Island.

I really love this game, but I can't recommend it. The constant crashes make it currently unplayable. I kept pushing through, trying to find ways to mitigate crashing, but nothing helped. In a game that only saves at the end of every day, a poorly timed crash can make you lose a frustrating amount of progress. But I pushed through, because that's how much I love the game. Until now. I really hope they fix the constant crashes so I can come back to the game I enjoy so much. But for now, all I can do is wait and tell you to do the same.

As you can see, I have poured many hours into this game. For a good part of the hours that I've spent, I had minimal issues. I loved the game, experienced no bugs, and laughed about the people reporting that this game is buggy - maybe their computers weren't the best? Then as I got further into the game (around year 3), I started experiencing multiple bugs. Such as grinding to gain access to the Savannah only for their to be an invisible wall blocking me from it or getting a black screen every time I advance in the Cave of Memories which forces me to restart and waste an entire in-game day.

One of the bugs was fixed not too long after I experienced it (invisible wall), I will give them that, but at this point - it is unplayable for me. I do love the game and will not give up on it but I will have to shelf it until the bugs are fixed. While I can't in good conscience recommend purchasing this game right now, I would recommend putting it on your wishlist and keeping an eye out for updates. Once they are fixed, and I do feel confident that they will be fixed eventually, I would definitely suggest checking it out if you like games like Stardew Valley. I hope to revisit this review soon.

Stardew, with better graphics and tropical. I can dig it