Alex Orona
Nintendo World ReportHello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch) Review
Published 1/30/2025
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PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / Switch - 1/30/2025
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
A cozy life sim/adventure hybrid featuring Hello Kitty and Friends. Create a unique, Sanrio-style original avatar and befriend iconic Sanrio characters like Kuromi, Badtz-Maru, Cinnamoroll, Chococat, and Aggretsuko. Share gifts, complete quests, and take part in island activities to deepen your bonds. Spruce up cabins to attract new visitors from among Hello Kitty’s many friends. Create a stylish wardrobe all your own, solve mysterious puzzles, cook delectable recipes, collect friendly critters, and fish, and explore the island solo or with a friend to unearth the many secrets of a massive in-game world.
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- Sunblink
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- Sunblink
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Critic avg
80
17 scored reviews
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17
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 80 across 17 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1004 reviews · 24%
80–899 reviews · 53%
70–792 reviews · 12%
Below 702 reviews · 12%
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Olivia Davies
GamingTrendHello Kitty Island Adventure review — The pinnacle of cozy gaming we have been waiting for
Published 1/30/2025
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90
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaime Tugayev
DualShockersHello Kitty Island Adventure Review
Published 1/30/2025
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75
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzHello Kitty Island Adventure (NS) Review
Published 1/30/2025
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60
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Read originalHello Kitty Island Adventure Review
Published 1/30/2025
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Read originalKaitlyn Peterson
Screen RantHello Kitty Island Adventure Switch Review: An Exciting Standout In A Heavily Saturated Genre
Published 1/30/2025
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90
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Read originalJess Elizabeth Reed
Nintendo LifeReview: Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch) - A Cute Social Sim That Takes Notes From Nintendo's Best
Published 1/30/2025
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