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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 2/17/2026
A 2D Action RPG set in a fantasy world inspired by the 1990s. Explore an island, fight monsters, solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of an ancient civilization. Help the inhabitants and interact with the plants and animals of the island.
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Critic average
82
Average of 21 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
82
21 scored reviews
Total coverage
21
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Score range
40–100
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 82 across 21 scored reviews, with a 60-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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21 included scored reviews
Showing 11-20 of 21 matching critic reviews. 21 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Under the Island review – A 2D action RPG with old-school roots but a playful new spirit – Destructoid
Published 2/18/2026
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight Under the Island Review
Published 2/18/2026
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81
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalUnder the Island Review – Bugs and Frustrating Design Sink a Promising Adventure
Published 2/17/2026
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40
-42 vs critic avg
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Read originalUnder The Island Review
Published 2/16/2026
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100
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalREVIEW – “Under the Island” is a fun, cozy take on Zelda’s 2D formula
Published 2/16/2026
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalUnder The Island Review: Zelda Meets 90s Cartoons In All The Best Ways
Published 2/16/2026
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalUnder the Island Review
Published 2/16/2026
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalUnder The Island (Switch) Review
Published 2/16/2026
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalUnder the Island Review
Published 2/16/2026
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85
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Read originalUnder the Island Review
Published 2/16/2026
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75
-7 vs critic avg
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