Hello Kitty Island Adventure Reviews

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is cute and colorful, but the mindless tasks and artificially slow pace of its daily progression make it suited for little more than filling up the dull moments of daily life.

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8 / 10
Jan 30, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure proves an innovative entry into the social sim genre. While borrowing from multiple powerhouse games, it brings a fresh experience that is likely to subvert the expectations of any Animal Crossing expats looking for their next cosy fix.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Nintendo Switch is a wonderful experience, allowing players the world over to enjoy such a fun game.

7.5 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2025

The game's childish appearance hides plenty of depth, including an engaging world and story that makes you want to reach the bottom of it without stressing out about leveling up or grinding unlocks instead of focusing on the game itself.

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7 / 10
Aug 12, 2025

All in all, Hello Kitty Island Adventure will be a must play for Sanrio fans due to its great adaption of the source material, but there's also plenty here for fans of casual gamers to enjoy. Although lacking in some areas, its still a good addition to any cosy gamer's collection.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2025

While it may not be worth the switch for players who have been putting in time on the mobile version, given the lack of cross-save, those who are just now looking to get into Hello Kitty Island Adventure will not be disappointed.

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90 / 100
Jan 30, 2025

In a saturated market with games clambering to echo the soul of Animal Crossing, Hello Kitty Island Adventure has finally grabbed that baton and ran with it. It ticks every box in what I want from this genre, chucking every possible game mechanic at the player to play around with so there's never a dull moment, and probably won't be for quite a while. My only gripe is that I had to stop playing it in order to write this review!

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8 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure from developer Sunblink isn’t going to replace Animal Crossing anytime soon. However, it’s a worthy cozy game that offers simple gameplay that is driven by quests, solid exploration, and a good crafting system, which will keep players coming back for more. It’s a good game, especially for a younger gaming audience. It’s a good way to waste time for older gamers.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure remains one of the more charming cozy games out there, and may find a snug home with PS5 owners.

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Aug 5, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an easy-going, cozy game. It can feel a bit overbearing with all that you can do.

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Impulsegamer
Top Critic
Unscored
Apr 16, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure may be one for the fans, however it is also quite welcoming to newbies or those seeking a fun life simulator in building this engaging experience from start to finish. It also successfully captures the timeless charm of Sanrio while integrating modern mechanics that ensure its appeal to a wide range of players. From its enchanting story to its engaging gameplay, every element of the game has been well incorporated that more importantly, plays great on the Switch.

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Evan Norris
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2025

If you're looking for a low-stakes, relaxing life sim to carry you over to 2027, or whenever Nintendo decides to release the sequel to New Horizons, you could do a lot worse than Hello Kitty Island Adventure. It's colorful and cozy, and packed with things to do and discover — as long as you can overcome its faults.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 11, 2025

You may be limited as to how much you can do each day in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, with many of its missions being tied to a real-time clock. But it's hard to mind too much when the game is so delightfully charming and just a joy to spend time with.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a solid game that's full of charm for fans of the cozy game sub-genre. The map is large and varied, the number of characters feels like the right amount. The activities blend in well with the light adventuring aspect, and there are a few quality-of-life changes that feel like they should be adopted by other cozy games. The only knock is in the more prevalent progression gating, but if you aren't bothered by that, then you'll enjoy what this licensed game offers.

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B
Feb 19, 2025

Island Adventure is far from perfect, but it’s also a genuinely fun experience that, when it gets things right, it gets them very right.

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Feb 11, 2025

Before today, most Kitty games came across as a cheap effort to extract more cash from that lucrative product, but Hello Kitty Island Adventure is different. This is a genuinely worthwhile use of your time, and the fact that it’s also free of predatory microtransactions is the sweetener on top.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2025

Hell, I'm excited to log back in to do my dailies! I always kind of understood the Animal Crossing series, but Hello Kitty Island Adventure is what I've always wanted them to be. At this rate, I better start shopping at the local Too Cool store for Badtz-Maru merch. That character just gets me.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2025

At its core, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a game about progression. The progression system feels rewarding, the world is fun to explore, and the adorable Sanrio charm is everywhere. It balances extrinsic rewards with a relaxing atmosphere, making it appealing to both casual players and those who enjoy collection-based gameplay. It may not be as freeform as Animal Crossing or as action-packed as a full-fledged adventure game, but it finds a comfortable niche between the two. If you enjoy life-sims but crave a little more exploration and discovery, this game is definitely worth a try.

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Jan 30, 2025

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an adorable and super-fun casual game with daily activities that will keep you gleefully coming back. 🏝️

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62 / 100
Jan 31, 2025

While Hello Kitty Island Adventure excels in creating a lively, cheerful world filled with Sanrio charm, it struggles to offer long-term engagement. The exploration and character interactions are its strongest aspects, but technical hiccups and a lack of meaningful progression detract from the experience. Despite its flaws, it’s a fun game for Sanrio fans and casual players who value a relaxing gaming experience.

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