Yslandia
SCORE: 85
There are games that I have to be just
about dragged into them. Yslandia is one of those games. I did not want
to play this game at all. It took a fantastic PR contact with patience,
and an upbeat attitude to get me to concede to giving this iPhone/iPod
Touch game a try. What were my objections? Why didn't I want to play
Yslandia? The games description sums it up. Yslandia is a MMORPG.
What do I have against Massive Multi-Player Online Role Playing Games?
They are very addictive, and families have been split apart because of
that genre. I know
personally know people whose lives have been ruined thanks to certain
MMORPGs. I have played them in the past, and they get in your
head. Thought after thought becomes obsession about the game.
I gave Yslandia a chance, and found there is a real fun game for a cheap
price. I forgot to mention that is another thing that bothered me about
most MMORPG's. You have to pay the company every single month for the
privilege of continuing to play the game. After a few months, it becomes
a very expensive proposition. Yslandia cost ninety-nine cents. Family
Friendly Gaming was provided a download code, so we did not even have to
pay that.
The visuals in Yslandia are very bright and colorful. There is a nice
variety in the characters in this game as well. Monsters look good, and
are also diverse. The details are nicely done, and the artwork is
generally pleasant to look at. The part about Yslandia that hurts it is
the blood. There is blood after you kill something. Which brings up the
violent aspect of Yslandia. Sometimes my own segways make me laugh. Like
that one just did.
The music is exceptional in Yslandia. I found myself really enjoying the
music in this app. For most apps I like to listen to my own songs, are
just have quiet, but Yslandia is one of those games I wanted to keep
listening to. The special effect sounds are also good. They are
different for different areas too. Stepping into a building brings one
sound, and stepping into a tent brings another. As a reviewer, Yslandia
kept me on my toes looking for these little nuances.
For the price, Yslandia gives players a lot of game. There are tons of
quests to perform, dungeons to explore, and areas to see. If I paid one
penny shy of a dollar, I would feel like my money was well spent and
then some. Leveling up does not take too long, but it is not super easy
either. Quests are generally the better way of acquiring experience.
Yslandia includes a lot of items that are used for different things.
Plus I have it one good authority that there will be upgrades in the
future. Sorry, I can't give any details at this time.
I love apps that allow me to touch a certain spot, and my character goes
there. Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs did that exceptional well. Yslandia
uses that same system, however it can get tiresome. Walking around the
areas, and having to constantly touch in front of me was a bit annoying.
I wish I could hold my finger there, and my character would keep going
towards my finger. The other little issue I have with Yslandia is the
beginning of the game. I walked around and got killed after the brief
tutorial numerous times trying to find different characters. The quest
was talk to this person, or deliver this. I eventually found where they
were, but it was annoying guessing where someone was. Walking all around
the island trying to find certain characters. Easing players into the
game makes more sense to me.
I spent most of my time in Yslandia helping others out. This person
needs medicine, or help thin out the monsters, etc. I love helping
others out, and I love leveling up. Player versus player battles do not
interest me personally, so I abstained whenever possible. The GM's in
Yslandia are very friendly, helpful, and a great resource for a new
player. If you have problems, and run across one, accept their help.
They may have to explain how to type in the game though. I would advise
parents to pay attention the age recommendation on Yslandia. Not
everyone on the planet is friendly, and helpful, so your child may run
into some bad people in this game. Yslandia does tell players to avoid
giving out personal information, and sign an agreement about conduct.
What surprised me most about Yslandia is how much I enjoyed playing it.
I was not constantly thinking about it. It does a lot of things right on
the iPhone/iPod Touch which surprised me. There is some lag here and
there, and it dropped me a couple of times. But for the price, this is
the best MMORPG I have ever played.
- Paul
Graphics: 79%
Sound: 92%
Replay/Extras: 99%
Gameplay: 84%
Family Friendly Factor: 72%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Bulkypix
Rating: '9+' for
9+
{Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence}
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