Hey Kitty Island Journey is lastly out there to play on the PS5. The sport (whose title was presumably impressed by South Park virtually 20 years in the past) initially launched on Apple Arcade in 2023 after which on PC and Change final January.
A mix between a comfy life simulator and an journey recreation, the participant helps Hey Kitty restore an island amusement park to its former glory, whereas changing into mates with the island’s inhabitants.
You begin by designing your personal Sanrio-style character and there is plenty of selection amongst animal sorts, physique shapes, and hues to make a singular character that appears like part of Hey Kitty’s lovely world.
Arriving on the island, you are given many quests to do by the completely different characters and you may shortly discover plenty of kinds of gadgets to start out accumulating.
Though there’s a quest log and goal markers, it is initially overwhelming with many issues competing in your consideration, and you may accumulate objects with out initially understanding what they’re used for.
The sport world feels massive and after the primary few most important quests it is principally opened as much as you. The graphics are brilliant, vibrant, delicate, and really feel on-brand. Exploration is enjoyable and you’ll leap, climb, and swim round many of the map. There are additionally “dungeons” to discover with some easy Zelda-esque puzzles to open doorways.
The cosy recreation staples of crafting, fishing, bug accumulating, and cooking are all right here, and you need 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 may give every character per (real-time) day, nonetheless, so it is a grind to realize the very best ranges.
You may beautify your personal home and visitor cabins with themed decor, however restoring the island outside all appears to be predetermined so it by no means appears like your personal. The deal with exploration and collectables somewhat than adorning is the most important distinction to Animal Crossing.
All in all, Hey Kitty Island Journey will likely be a should play for Sanrio followers as a consequence of its nice adaption of the supply materials, however there’s additionally a lot right here for followers of informal avid gamers to get pleasure from. Though missing in some areas, its nonetheless an excellent addition to any cosy gamer’s assortment.
