Why Coral Island is the BEST Life Sims Game | Honest Review

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
  • Coral is the MOST diverse, inclusive and accessible life sims out there. It's a must-play for cozy gamers!
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:56 - Body Types
    01:37 - Body Modifications & More
    02:14 - Many Races, Ethnicities and Cultures
    03:06 - Accessibility Options
    03:58 - Wheelchair Rentals in Community Center
    04:11 - Queer Representation
    04:21 - Nonbinary Customization Options
    04:39 - Two Nonbinary Characters
    04:49 - Same Sex Relationships
    05:03 - Pride Flag Outside Community Center
    05:12 - Why it's Important
    05:52 - Outro
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Komentáře • 49

  • @squirrelsongs
    @squirrelsongs Před 7 měsíci +29

    The diverse cast of characters was one of the main reasons I added this game to my to-buy list 😍

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +2

      ABSOLUTELY! Love all the characters!... even Leah ;p

  • @canislatranss3929
    @canislatranss3929 Před 7 měsíci +14

    This really sums up a lot of my feelings initially while playing! The way everyone and everything gets presented is so refreshing. It really just feels like an actual community of people, with everyone being unique.

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yeah! I didn't mention this in the video but I also love the mixed families in the game, too. Like Leah's step-mom being Ling. There's so much life and diversity

  • @TophGames
    @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +8

    What do you think about Coral Island so far? Would you like a follow-up where I review the game's mechanic, etc.?

  • @zechsm7078
    @zechsm7078 Před 7 měsíci +8

    A great positive look at a game that hits a lot of details important for so many to feel seen and represented in videogames. Hopefully the start of many such games in the industry and used as an example of how it could be done.

  • @DXBayern
    @DXBayern Před 7 měsíci +7

    I can't recall any other cozy game with this many accessibility features, The devs did right by the players. Hopefully other games take notes for a better overall gaming experience for everyone.

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Right? So many that I had never heard of or seen which just opens my eyes to what other games could and should have too!

  • @EkaGanesha
    @EkaGanesha Před 7 měsíci +11

    I love this game!! Recently I've been feeling burnout with playing life/farm sim game but Coral Island really cured my burnout. And as an Indonesian myself I love how the devs kept the queer representation ❤❤

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci

      There have been so many farming sims lately so the burnout is understandable. Glad you have Coral Island to bring you back though

  • @fiyoritakeshi2129
    @fiyoritakeshi2129 Před 7 měsíci +4

    As a backer, I'm so excited that this game is finally out. It's killing me though because I want the switch version. BUT seeing this video just made me want to buy the game for PC anyways lol I'm gonna end up with two because of you 😂

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +2

      hahaha well it would be supporting the devs even more so I wouldn't feel so bad if that was my fault :P

  • @Pandaaahmonium
    @Pandaaahmonium Před 7 měsíci +2

    The diversity and accessiblity options in this game is incredible!
    I've fallen in love, I'll be buying it and also recommending it to all of my friends!
    Thank you for another fantastic review Toph xx

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci

      Yay! It's currently on every platform EXCEPT switch but a switch version is on its way. Probably sometime next year!

  • @FredWeasleyx3
    @FredWeasleyx3 Před 7 měsíci +3

    aaa this video was amazing - great job! The ONLY reason I haven't purchased the game yet is that I'm currently in my Sims 4 era, but I'm definitely getting Coral Island soon

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Coral Island will be waiting for you until you're Sims'd out :P

  • @MichaelGeorgePhoto
    @MichaelGeorgePhoto Před 7 měsíci +3

    This was so well done. Thanks Toph !!

  • @Alre
    @Alre Před 7 měsíci +36

    As an Indonesian, i really glad they didn't feel remove the LGBTQ relationship and other elements in this game after some local backlash 🥹

    • @owouwuwhatsthis
      @owouwuwhatsthis Před 7 měsíci +14

      It's a important game 🏳‍🌈

    • @EkaGanesha
      @EkaGanesha Před 7 měsíci +11

      True!! As an Indonesian myself, I'm also glad and proud that the devs keep LGBT relationship and the other elements.

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +5

      I'm really glad they didn't. It would have made Coral Island feel like a very different game..

    • @thaitea5399
      @thaitea5399 Před 7 měsíci

      Berarti anda pendukung LGBT 🤮

  • @paradeoflaughter
    @paradeoflaughter Před 7 měsíci +2

    Oh no not another game I want to buy 😂 Thanks for reviewing and showcasing all the ways this game is diverse and inclusive ❤

  • @guranad0
    @guranad0 Před 7 měsíci +8

    it's actually brave of stairway because indonesia is a muslim majority country and there are anti lgbt groups that's quite vocal.

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +3

      That's what I've heard! Even more reason to respect them and appreciate their game

    • @andersen240
      @andersen240 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@TophGames The dev teams brave adding lgbt because their backer/investor mostly from western people which is normal with lgbt stuff and almost non from the local itself, even tho got huge backlash from the local, they don't care because the local is not the backer

  • @LunecraVT
    @LunecraVT Před 7 měsíci +2

    I totally agree with what you've said in the video, but I am still a bit disappointed in this "1.0" version. I haven't gotten there, but I've seen from the coral island community and other creators that the game is not finished. You hit a WIP quest wall eventually in the main story. A lot of the other details and things not being quite available yet I could get past, especially having been mentioned in a roadmap for next year. However the main story being incomplete on top of it all has me STILL waiting to play this again.
    I'm still excited for when this game finally gets to a point where it's complete at least through the main story and the features that should exist to that point are finished being fully fleshed out. The amount of good stuff in this game and it's concept is fantastic, but calling this a 1.0 feels like a lie and they have not communicated about it very well either.

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That's a totally valid point. For me, I guess I don't mind since I tend to balance a lot of games at once and rarely speed through a game. I'm sure by the time I hit whatever wall people are talking about, the next bit of content will be added lol. Still weird though. I heard some of the early access beta stuff isn't in 1.0 yet.

  • @laurietheoctopus
    @laurietheoctopus Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love this game and the cast of characters. Personally would like a follow-up.

  • @southeast-qr6ur
    @southeast-qr6ur Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good job!😊

  • @proffiesloth
    @proffiesloth Před 7 měsíci +2

    👍 awesome review

  • @chikasuryani
    @chikasuryani Před 7 měsíci +3

    Horaaayyy banyak yang menyukai game ini❤

  • @fewofmyfavoritethings
    @fewofmyfavoritethings Před 7 měsíci +1

    On what platform is this playable on? Switch? ❤

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It's on every platform except Switch and Apple ios. However, it will be on Switch in the future!

  • @nuthut1396
    @nuthut1396 Před 7 měsíci

    But is it complete enough for a 1.0 release

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci

      It feels pretty complete, I'd say. Especially with everything we saw in early access. Though I did hear that some of the stuff we saw in early access like the mermaid kingdom won't be added for a bit. Not sure if that's true or when that stuff would be coming if so though.

  • @Jus_Joj
    @Jus_Joj Před měsícem +1

    I get that you're trying to talk about the points you personally enjoy, but... There's more to games than the diversity and inclusivity and stuff, but... How does it play? How do the controls work? How does the story play out? What is the best thing about the game other than the diversity? Like, i get it, but also it feels like you didnt even play the game, you just looked down the list on the website and you opened the character creator.
    Wouldnt you likely get more views and positivity if you outright stated it wasnt a review of the game itself, but it's diversity stuff? There's for sure an audience for it, so why limit yourself? People don't generally look for reviews for games from creators they don't know, and if they do, it's for an actual review. Even just a tagline, like "diverse, accessible, inclusive" would definitely open that window just that bit more.

  • @jencoleman0504
    @jencoleman0504 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m a massive SDV fan, but the zero diversity is probably one of my biggest issues with it. All the bachelors are meant to be distinct personality types but kind of feel similar. Plus it feels like people often have one bachelor/bachelorette they favor. I ADORE the art style and diversity in coral island and everyone seems so cool, I can’t choose at all!!! I am so so so happy to pick this game up! :)

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I know that SDV has diversity mods but like... that shouldn't have to be added in by the players themselves. I'm hoping their next game, Haunted Chocolatier, has more diversity!

  • @ArcaneBrilliance1
    @ArcaneBrilliance1 Před 7 měsíci

    Sadly this game has no romance-ables that are my thing. otherwise looks good

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 7 měsíci

      Out of curiosity, what's a life sims game that has romanceables you like? Always curious to know gamers' type lol

    • @ArcaneBrilliance1
      @ArcaneBrilliance1 Před 7 měsíci

      I like harvest moon For Julius, Ludus & the harvest king. Then Stardew Valley for Elliott. Idk why, but I kind of wishthere was a pretty feminine merman to date. @@TophGames

  • @Skoshtwo
    @Skoshtwo Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the "review". When I browsed for this I was really looking for information about gender and body type inclusivity in literal pixels and had zero interest for what the game is actually like. This video opened my eyes wholly.

    • @TophGames
      @TophGames  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Thank you so much anon pfp man. This is surely the greatest contribution you’ve ever made in your entire existence on this Earth and I’m so lucky to have witnessed it here in my very own comment section ❤️

  • @junyanlu8962
    @junyanlu8962 Před 4 měsíci

    Interesting... Indonesia is not known for its diversity and inclusivity...