Aiko Island
Block-popping puzzler's unique twists make it worthwhile.
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
Aiko Island
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.
Suggest an Update
A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this app.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Aiko Island is a puzzle game that tasks players with ridding certain colored blocks from the screen, but ensuring that others are saved. The game features very mild violence as cannons and explosives can be employed to bring down "enemy" blocks (called Aiko), but no suffering is depicted and the shots are very cartoonish. Otherwise, there are no sex or language concerns and the commercial aspects (highlighting other games by the developer) are well buried in the menu options. Users can share high scores via the Game Center or Open Feint social networks, but participation is optional. Also, an HD version is available for the iPad. The two games are identical in gameplay.
Community Reviews
There aren't any reviews yet. Be the first to review this title.
Is It Any Good?
AIKO ISLAND doesn't follow the path of virtually every other game in the puzzle field and that alone makes it worthy of notice. While the game itself isn't revolutionary (it's a physics-based block popper, where you must eliminate all but the blue blocks onscreen), its inclusion of a branching path system, letting you decide which puzzles to tackle next, is nice. And the multiplayer mode, letting you compete against friends via speed-run results, is a nice solution to the solo gaming silo so many puzzlers fall into. The plot is completely forgettable, but that's not unusual. On the whole, it's different enough to be worth of your time.
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
- Release date: October 14, 2011
- Category: Puzzle Games
- Publisher: IceFlame LTD
- Version: 1.01
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 3.2 or later
- Last updated: November 2, 2020
Our Editors Recommend
-
Angry Birds
Popular knock-down-blocks app pits birds against pigs.
-
Naught
Stylistic platformer has unique, challenging controls.
-
Sprinkle!
Cute water puzzler where you fight fires with physics.
For kids who love puzzles
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate