Hi there Kitty Island Journey is lastly accessible to play on the PS5. The sport (whose title was presumably impressed by South Park nearly 20 years in the past) initially launched on Apple Arcade in 2023 after which on PC and Swap final January.
A combination between a comfortable life simulator and an journey sport, the participant helps Hi there Kitty restore an island amusement park to its former glory, whereas changing into pals with the island’s inhabitants.
You begin by designing your individual Sanrio-style character and there is plenty of selection amongst animal varieties, physique shapes, and colors to make a singular character that looks like part of Hi there Kitty’s cute world.
Arriving on the island, you are given many quests to do by the totally different characters and you may shortly discover plenty of kinds of objects to start out gathering.
Though there’s a quest log and goal markers, it is initially overwhelming with many issues competing on your consideration, and you may accumulate objects with out initially understanding what they’re used for.
The sport world feels giant and after the primary few fundamental quests it is principally opened as much as you. The graphics are vivid, vibrant, tender, and really feel on-brand. Exploration is enjoyable and you’ll soar, climb, and swim round a lot of the map. There are additionally “dungeons” to discover with some easy Zelda-esque puzzles to open doorways.
The cosy sport staples of crafting, fishing, bug gathering, and cooking are all right here, and you have to additionally construct your friendship ranges with the opposite island inhabitants, principally by giving them presents. Doing this unlocks extra quests, and supplies for crafting higher presents. You are restricted by what number of presents you can provide every character per (real-time) day, nevertheless, so it is a grind to realize the best ranges.
You’ll be able to beautify your individual home and visitor cabins with themed decor, however restoring the island open air all appears to be predetermined so it by no means looks like your individual. The deal with exploration and collectables relatively than adorning is the most important distinction to Animal Crossing.
All in all, Hi there Kitty Island Journey might be a should play for Sanrio followers resulting from its nice adaption of the supply materials, however there’s additionally loads right here for followers of informal players to get pleasure from. Though missing in some areas, its nonetheless a great addition to any cosy gamer’s assortment.
