Radiation Island Explained

Radiation Island
Developer:	Atypical Games
Publisher:	Atypical Games
Platforms:	iOS Nintendo Switch Microsoft Windows Android MacOS
Released:	iOS/MacOSMicrosoft Windows/AndroidNintendo Switch
Genre:	Action-adventure, survival
Modes:	Single-player,Multi-player

Radiation Island is an action-adventure and survival game by California-based developer Atypical Games.^[1] It was initially released on iOS and MacOS on January 29, 2015, and later also published on Microsoft Windows and Android on November 29, 2016, as well as Nintendo Switch on February 22, 2018.^[2] Gameplay in Radiation Island features elements of exploration, crafting, combat, and survival. Also multiplayer can be unlocked after completing the game.^[3]

Reception

The mobile version of the game received generally positive reviews from critics, garnering a Metacritic score of 79/100 based on 8 reviews.^[2] It was praised for its visuals, immersive gameplay, creative mechanics, and lack of in-app purchases, but criticized for poor AI pathfinding and a repetitive gameplay loop.^{[4] [5] [6]} The Nintendo Switch version of the game received worse reviews in comparison, holding a Metacritic score of 54/100 based on 7 reviews.^[7]

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Radiation Island . GameSpot . 12 February 2019 . en.
2. Web site: Radiation Island . Metacritic . 12 February 2019 . en.
3. Web site: Radiation Island - IGN's Free Game of the Month . IGN . 12 February 2019 .
4. Web site: Christiansen . Tom . Radiation Island Review: Paradise Found . 3 February 2015 . Gamezebo . 12 February 2019.
5. Web site: Srisavasdi . Greg . Radiation Island Review . 3 February 2015 . Arcade Sushi . 12 February 2019 . en.
6. Web site: Dotson . Carter . 'Radiation Island' Review - Get Chased by Katana-Wielding Zombies and Have Fun! . TouchArcade . 12 February 2019 . 10 February 2015.
7. Web site: Radiation Island for Switch Reviews . Metacritic . April 4, 2021.