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Mad Island

This survival game is packed with features including crafting, exploring, building, excavation, farming, fishing, capturing creatures, torture, battle, and a story with many forks along the way. The objective is to escape the island, but is that really your only choice?

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EmadePlus
Publisher
EmadePlus
Release
May 23, 2024
2 years and 71 days ago
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Very Positive4,554 reviews91.7%

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About the Game

You and four friends are enjoying a cruise ride when the boat collides with a rock and sinks.
You wake up on an unknown island where you meet the other protagonist of this game with whom you will start your days of survival with. The goal is to find your friends and escape the island.

Dual Protagonists

There are two protagonists. The story begins with the female protagonist, but once on the island, you may switch between the two at any time.

The Natives

The island is inhabited by natives. They spend the daytime outside and sleep in their homes at night. You can ""visit"" them in their sleep, in addition to capturing them and making them your slaves. They can work for you in such fields as logging, excavation, and farming. You can allow them to make love freely or restrict them from it.

Enemies, Monsters, & Friends

You will encounter enemies and monsters in numerous places.
You can listen to their stories of how they ended up on the island, and make them your allies.
Enemies can be either defeated or stunned, in which case you can tame them to be your allies.
Strong allies are sure to help you in your exploration.

Character Customization

You can customize the appearance of yourself and friendly NPCs. There are devices which will enable you to deform their bodies by removing arms and legs! Make sure you get your favorite girl all dressed up.

Craft

There are over 10 types of workbenches with which numerous items can be crafted. These include: protective equipment, weapons, shields, clothes, torture devices, feeding cages, sexual toys, seasonal ornaments, and meals, all to make your life better.

Farming, Excavation, Gathering, & Fishing

You can sow seeds to raise vegetables with which you can cook new dishes.
There are numerous fish that can be fished, depending on the location.

Levelling Up & Skills

Battles, excavation, and gathering will all make you level-up. Levelling-up will raise your specs, such as attack power and running speed. Your skills will also level-up, allowing you to attain new ones.

Exploration of Caves & Ruins

The caves and ruins have levels. You will encounter stronger bosses and find powerful weapons as you make your way in deeper. Just be careful of the traps."
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