# ISLANDS: Non-Places — user reviews

> 93 indexed App Store user reviews of ISLANDS by CARLBURTON LLC, rated 3.70/5 from 70 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islands-non-places/id1132915398/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/islands-non-places/id1132915398.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 36 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 14

## Newest reviews (13 of 93)

### 3/5 — Barely qualifies as ‘games as art’

*2020-03-25, version 1.0*

I’m sure my opinion differs from some here, but ‘games as art’ is normally more interactive and engaging. It certainly stands on its own as an art piece, but it’s probably better off at a lower price or free.

### 4/5 — Practicing Patience

*2019-09-02, version 1.0*

Islands is a good game!😁
It’s good on practicing patience,
Plus the art is great. But every
Time I turn it off and I am almost done
With the chapter and I turn it off it doesn’t save my work when I turn it on.🎮

### 4/5 — Very short

*2018-11-02, version 1.0*

Very relaxing game. Too short for the price though

### 5/5 — Beautiful, calming game

*2018-08-17, version 1.0*

I play this whenever I need to calm down, or for inspiration. Don't pay attention to those who bought it expecting an intricate shooter experience and wrongfully 1-starred it, it's simple, pleasant, and lovely to look at <3

### 5/5 — It’s Art

*2018-04-21, version 1.0*

I bought this going into it expecting an art type experience and that is what I got. That is what this is, art, interactive art. I loved it. I didn’t rush through, just put on my headphones and felt the experience. Do that, and you won’t be disappointed. Definitely worth the price.

### 3/5 — Too Short

*2018-03-30, version 1.0*

Brilliant game. Looks amazing, I love the juxtaposition of realism and the absurd or dreamlike. I would love to play a sequel with a real basic storyline and three times the puzzles. Ten puzzles? I mean, guys, C’MON!?!

### 4/5 — Une expérience interactive intéressante

*2018-01-15, version 1.0*

Attention ce n’est pas un jeu. Il n’est question de trouver du fun ici. C’est une œuvre interactif de contemplation. Elle laisse libre chacun de l’interpréter comme il le souhaite.
Dommage qu’elle ne tire pas plus partie de son support mobile.

### 2/5 — Ceci n'est pas un jeu

*2017-12-30, version 1.0*

Ceci n'est pas un jeu, une jolie carte postale animée, c'est tout... Très vite ennuyeux.

### 2/5 — Странная игра

*2017-12-18, version 1.0*

Думал интересная головоломка , по факту что то непонятное. Похоже больше на медленный интерактивный бенчмарк (причём не красивый) . Не пишу плохих отзывов . Но тут не сдержаться. Хотя бы слово разработчики написали какое то , хоть видимость сюжета и логику происходящего . Нет ничего. Просто 12 уровней где тыкаешь в лампочки , крутишь все по оси . Все . Очень странно . Не советую .

### 2/5 — Bof

*2017-11-19, version 1.0*

30mn de balade à cliquer sur des lumières qui clignotent pour modifier et visionner des atmosphères discutables... un concept minimaliste et contemporain. Un jeu qui n’en est pas un. De l’art qui n’en est pas. Aucun énigme. Aucune ressource intellectuelle nécessaire. Perso, je trouve ça cher payé pour vraiment pas grand chose. Pas trop d’efforts. Juste deux ou trois bonnes idées non exploitées.

### 3/5 — Lovely

*2017-09-19, version 1.0*

Because it is too short and there is zero challenge it gets 3 stars. Beautiful artwork but some sounds are really grating. 5 stars if it were twice as long and there was some sort of challenge.

### 5/5 — Rare...

*2017-06-02, version 1.0*

... et poétique !... J'estime en avoir eu pour mon argent. C'est indéniablement de toute beauté. Cela me fait penser à PRISM ou Year Walk, ou même à The Room, mais en plus déjanté. On ne sait pas où l'on va, mais on y va. Je comprends que des gens n'y comprennent rien. Tant pis pour eux. Ils ont Mario.

### 5/5 — Beautiful & relaxing

*2017-05-14, version 1.0*

More games like this please!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — not a game

*2025-12-26, version 1.1*

no puzzles, no choices, no actions, nothing. not a game

### 1/5 — ужасная игра

*2018-10-20, version 1.0*

Купила игру по ошибке , жаль нельзя вернуть деньги за этот отстой. Позор создателям. Ещё и за деньги продают

### 1/5 — Wow!

*2018-08-23, version 1.0*

So, once again (I guess I’ll never learn), I paid for the game, and then went for the reviews. And these did warn, I gotta say. Truly, this is not a game by any standards. I look at the money spent as a donation to the developer cause they do have some good games. But this is not it. Slow is not even the word to describe the tempo of this game. By the way, are there any levels past that refrigerator with the flying bottles? It just seems pointless. All of it. Basically, as a player you poke at the brightest spot on the screen until something happens, and when that doesn’t work just spin the screen one way or the other. Really not much thought process involved. And even this could’ve been enjoyable had the game not been so painstakingly sloooowwww.  C’mon guys. A game? Not by any standards!!! More like frustrating artist experience.

### 1/5 — THIS IS NOT A GAME

*2018-02-14, version 1.0*

yes, it’s pretty.  It’s not fun though. You just tap on some blinking things.

### 1/5 — Confused

*2018-02-14, version 1.0*

I wish that I had not paid for this. Is it art? Does it have a purpose? Was I supposed to be entertained? I deleted it without finishing. Not recommended.

### 1/5 — I feel duped

*2017-11-03, version 1.0*

I feel like I wasted $2.99 on something that was not actually a game.  It is an interesting meditation or artistic comment on everyday spaces and items, but it is certainly not a game.  The only thing a user does is tap on the flashing light and then watch the next action unfold.  There is no game play.
I am also colorblind.  I wish this app developer would consider what an app looks like to colorblind people, because they should understand that a monochromatic green screen looks dull gray to me.  Without any contrast or something interesting to look at, the scenes they painstakingly created just come across as flat to me.

### 1/5 — Art, but no game.

*2017-10-05, version 1.0*

Yes it’s beautiful, but just because it’s beautiful doesn’t make it good. No matter the “high concept” that people keep repeating, this “game” is DULL. Very short, and VERY SLOOOW. If you want to look at (only 11) pretty pictures that’s look like the screenshots, by all means, spend $3 on it. Tap the glowing lights and stuff moves. If you consider that a game, again, go for it. Otherwise I suggest saving your money. Has potential if they move away from the incessant “Tap Here!” method and actually add some puzzle/game elements to it.

### 1/5 — Malísimo

*2017-03-29, version 1.0*

Me lo pensé bastante antes de comprarlo y me equivoque... es malísimo

### 1/5 — What a waste of time

*2017-02-18, version 1.0*

A light glows and pulses. Tap it. Turn the screen.

Repeat.

I want a refund. 

Cool graphics and sounds. But there is no point nor strategy. 

Mind numbing.

About as exciting as the movie Gerry.

### 1/5 — Franchement.... NON

*2017-01-30, version 1.0*

C'est une chose de vouloir créer quelque chose d'original. C'en est une autre je vendre un "jeu" qui ne contient que 11 niveaux très courts avec une jouabilité proche du néant. Passez votre chemin.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Still lovely

*2023-12-03, version 1.1*

Timeless and satisfying.

### 5/5 — Escapism

*2022-08-14, version 1.1*

Don’t rush it, just enjoy the visuals, music, sound and the imagination of it all.  I played it again back to back and I am just playing it again after a year and enjoying it a third time.

### 5/5 — You wanted a game; you got art

*2022-04-25, version 1.1*

If you are the type of person who is visually illiterate or walks into an art gallery and feels confused, then you will not like this at all. On the other hand, if you are an art lover, appreciate minimalism, perhaps Kubrik, or films like Under The Skin, you will really enjoy this. Both art and soundscape are brilliant. Reminds me of Zoviet*France, Pansonic or Kotra. Give it a go. It is short but very well made. It will stir your soul, if you only let it.

### 5/5 — Una delicia a todos los niveles

*2020-07-05, version 1.1*

Uno de esos juegos que nos enseñan la enorme capacidad evocativa del medio. Ambiguo, estéticamente maravilloso y conceptualmente abrumador.

### 5/5 — Потрясающе

*2020-05-12, version 1.0*

Невероятная, магическая игра. Настоящее произведение искусства!

### 5/5 — Hey Carl

*2020-02-22, version 1.0*

Hey.
Carl.

### 5/5 — Very beautiful artistic piece

*2019-08-03, version 1.0*

This might not be a game but it is artistic and awesome, 3 Dollars will spend,. It only problem it has is a little short but from what I saw it has a excellent atmosphere and beautiful scenery to match it detailed levels. Each level has its own story to tell in a very unique way, that I never seen before.

Perfect master piece I recommend to everyone who enjoys a small but interesting experience, you can’t go wrong with this.

### 5/5 — Negative reviewers miss the point...

*2019-01-14, version 1.0*

Bizarre and beautiful, plus the sound design is superb.  As stated, this is not a game in any sense of the word.  This is interactive art that will transport if the individual interacting with it allows it to do so.

Best played in the dark with headphones on.  Herbal stimulation not necessary but is certainly complimentary.  😏

### 5/5 — Follia

*2018-12-25, version 1.0*

Un gioco pazzo folle semplice ma fantastico è un giochino molto folle come chiamarlo un giocattolo molte cose interagibili e molto divertimento peccato per i pochi livelli ma comunque 3 euro e 49 ben spesi

### 5/5 — Excellent interactive art

*2018-11-10, version 1.0*

Love the style, mood , and surrealism of this place. Enjoyed very much, hope there will be a sequel some day

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