Beasts of Maravilla Island

Critic reviews

• GameSpew

  Kim Snaith · Nov 09, 2022

  7.0

  It’s short and sweet. And while it might not be as good as the games we’ve compared it to, it’s still a pleasant and relaxing experience that we’ve enjoyed our time with. Some additional features – like photography grading – could have taken it to the next level, but as a budget release, we can’t complain too much.

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• 3rd-strike.com

  Admin · Jul 26, 2021

  6.0

  Beasts of Maravilla is a wholesome experience throughout its short runtime. The amount of detail for the different environments, plants, and animals who inhabit the island carries the title. The gameplay can be fun but is easily overshadowed by how simplistic the loop is, without even having to use one of its primary tools of the game. With some added complexity and a bit more lore, this one could be a great title. For now, it’s cute but forgettable.

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• TechRaptor

  Tanushri Shah · Jul 14, 2021

  6.5

  Beasts of Maravilla Island is a little getaway that lasts for a few hours, but its flaws make the trip a little less than memorable. There isn’t any replay value to the game either to make it worth a second visit, so it’s best to make the most out of your first playthrough. While a charming tale embedded with wonder, there’s still room for improvement on this short-lived journey.

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• Nintendo World Report

  Willem Hilhorst · Jun 21, 2021

  4.0

  This lack of attention to photography and creativity gives Beasts of Maravilla Island no replay value whatsoever. Even after finishing the game completely, there is really no reason to go back and hunt down the remaining creatures for your camera roll.

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• Screen Rant

  Laura Gray · Jun 18, 2021

  6.0

  Beasts of Maravilla Island is a great game for fans of fantasy creatures, magical settings, and beautiful artwork. The gameplay, while simple, is intuitive and excellent for gamers of any age. While several improvements could be added to help Beasts of Maravilla Island compete with other photography-style puzzle games, the current gameplay is charming and relaxing. With a few patches to fix the bugs and glitches currently present, Beasts of Maravilla Island could be a strong pick for an easy, fantasy adventure.

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• Cubed3

  Nayu · Oct 23, 2021

  7.0

  The inherent curiosity cultivated by both Marina and her grandfather for the unusual and diverse wildlife within Beasts of Maravilla Island, makes the several hours of game time a delight to experience. The various issues fail to detract too much from the overall enjoyment of discovering unusual creatures and documenting them all in Marina's inherited journal through photographs, and revealing the true nature of the island which serves as a reminder that humans have a duty to protect and conserve the world, rather than selfishly destroy it.

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