Hello Kitty Island Adventure Reviews
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.
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.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Nintendo Switch is a wonderful experience, allowing players the world over to enjoy such a fun game.
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.
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!
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is the perfect cozy time sink. Now that it is on Nintendo Switch and PC, its rich world and consistent updates will make it a part of my regular rotation.
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.
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.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an adorable and super-fun casual game with daily activities that will keep you gleefully coming back. 🏝️
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy game that stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and rich interactions with Sanrio characters. Its simple gameplay, combined with vibrant visuals and a relaxing soundtrack, creates an enchanting experience for players of all ages. Although the daily progression may frustrate those who want to advance quickly, it reflects the spirit of the genre, which prioritizes gradual and constant immersion. It is a great choice for those looking for a relaxing game, with captivating content and plenty of possibilities for exploration and customization.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is your new favorite cozy exploration game. While it looks similar to others in the genre, once you start playing, the truth is that there is nothing like Hello Kitty Island Adventure when it comes to exploration.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a wonderful combination of building friendships, questing, exploring, and collecting, all set in a bright and colourful world. I wasn’t sure if the Hello Kitty cuteness and the daily nature of progress would work for me, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the game. Even though we are at the start of 2025, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a strong contender for one of my games of the year.
Exploring an island full of surprises, while helping our friends, and building a community alongside these iconic characters was truly an incredible experience. The visuals are very cute and harmonize well with the proposal and tone, and the same goes for the songs, the characters then, are pure fun and comfort, from Pochaco, to Ponponpurin and passing by Cinamoroll, all of my favorites brought and continue to bring me smiles and laughs and continuing on this island has become a part of my routine. From the isometric exploration with puzzles, to the management, friendship system, everything went well for me and the expansive scope of the game takes everything to a level that I don't think most would expect from a licensed game, and although it is not the most daring of games in this genre, it does it quite competently and brings a solid asset with these important characters in the cast.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a delightful life sim that suffers from performance issues on the Nintendo Switch. The breadth of content to take part in is impressive, and the characters and dialogue are filled with charm. It’s a shame the technical performance is so all over the place because the game itself is a blast all around.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure has finally landed on consoles, and it's the perfect tropical vacation for anyone searching for that next cozy adventure. While I did run into some technical issues on Nintendo Switch, they were minor enough that most players will not be phased by them. If you are looking for a new cozy game to play daily in 2025, Hello Kitty Island Adventure should be at the top of your list.