If you like games that combine store management, social simulation, and exploration, you’ll probably find Amber Islandthe new title of Ambertail Games Yes Team17be exactly what you are looking for. The premise is simple but effective: you run a store and craft items, creating a relaxing and entertaining experience, perfect for those who enjoy a slower, more strategic approach.
The story begins in a rather curious way: your character, a dinosaur falls from the sky and lands in a store in decadence located on an enigmatic island. From this start, you can create your dinosaur using a full character creatorwhere you can choose between different breeds and adjust features such as shapes and colors. Later we will also be able to dress up with different clothes and accessories. This customization is very friendly and pleasant, thanks to the fact that it is precisely a dinosaur and has a very casual style.
The artistic style of Amber Island It has a similar feel to games like Animal crossingdefraud vibrant and colorful landscapes which include jungles, beaches and dense forests. These settings are full of detail and are designed to be welcoming and pleasing to the eye. We also have seasons of the year and the lighting will depend on the time of day. Although the game’s atmosphere is relaxed and calm, there is no shortage of little touches of mystery that add a layer of intrigue when exploring the island.
Store management and crafts
Store management is another pillar of the game. At first you will have a modest store with little space to display products and simple decoration. However, as you progress, you will have the opportunity to improve it, unlock more space to display products and decorate the place as you wish. Additionally, you can decide when to open the store to the public. There’s no timetable, but before you do, you’ll need to make sure you make enough items, set appropriate prices, and prepare the store to welcome customers.
Visitors will enter, explore the windows and some will even approach the counter to negotiate prices, sell you items or place personalized orderswhich adds a more strategic dimension to management. Additionally, it won’t be uncommon for guests to dirty the floor and furniture, so you’ll also want to clean up before they leave in disgust.
Another crucial part of the experience is exploration and collection of resources. The entire island is at your disposal to explore, using various tools to collect the materials needed to manufacturing of objects. Some tools will require upgrades to access more valuable resources, which will also open up new paths and areas to discover on the island.
Social relationships
Social interactions are also essential in Amber Island. Each island resident has a unique personality and a preference for certain items, allowing the player to form relationships and discover more about the history of each. As the game progresses, new characters will join the island, bringing with them new stories and adding variety to interactions, enriching the social dynamic and keeping it fresh. You will even have to help them get accommodation, always meeting certain requirements.
As you explore, you’ll also meet other townsfolk with whom you can interact in a variety of ways, adding a social element beyond the shop. Additionally, over time you will be able to expand your build, develop other areas of the island and increase your influence in this mysterious place.
In short, Amber Isle is…
In summary, Amber Island offers a delicious combination of management, exploration and social relationshipsall wrapped in a visually appealing and relaxing environment. It is a perfect game for those looking for an experience that mixes everyday life with adventure and discovery, without losing sight of the strategic component of resource management and interaction with a vibrant community. But it is true that it has its problems, like certain moments where the camera sinks into the character or certain falls of executivesbut it is something that can be resolved.
Even so, it’s still a title very fun and relaxingwhere the hours will pass and you will forget a little about everyday life.
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Amber Island
Pro.
- Store management
- The social aspect
- Artistic section
Contra.
- Some camera issues
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