Merchant Isle
As a language Metroidvania, Merchant Isle invites you to a tranquil world to be immersed in language, trade, and exploration. As you unravel the mystery of your ancestors, you'll negotiate with locals, forage for resources, and uncover hidden secrets. A cozy adventure awaits! 🌴💬🌊
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July 11, 2024
2 years and 21 days ago
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Mostly Positive19 reviews78.9%
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13 itemsAbout the Game
A language Metroidvania and merchant game that includes story elements. Be a merchant in a new land with unfamiliar languages.
Learn different languages to be able to communicate with people of different villages. Unlock new ways of interacting with villagers as your knowledge of the languages increases. Expand your language skills to be able to trade in new ways and understand the supply and demand in each village. Embark on a journey with mysterious languages to learn and island villages to connect.
Learn new languages. Use language knowledge to unlock new NPC interactions.
Become a travelling merchant. Explore ancient ruins for items.
Negotiate trade prices. Balance making money with your reputation
Learn different languages to be able to communicate with people of different villages. Unlock new ways of interacting with villagers as your knowledge of the languages increases. Expand your language skills to be able to trade in new ways and understand the supply and demand in each village. Embark on a journey with mysterious languages to learn and island villages to connect.
Features
Learn new languages. Use language knowledge to unlock new NPC interactions.
Become a travelling merchant. Explore ancient ruins for items.
Negotiate trade prices. Balance making money with your reputation
