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Cover image: Coral Island cover art | Stairway

In the age of the internet, it is incredibly easy to rely on a quick Google Search for anything.

When it comes to video gaming, Google Search’s benefits and problems become magnified. Yes, searching for a solution is a quick remedy for getting stuck. However, if you are searching for quick solutions constantly, it can greatly diminish the fun.

Search “the best way to play [insert game title]” and see the “answers” flood in. From “Tips & Tricks” to “10 Things I Wish I Knew,” there is an unlimited supply of information for how to properly play any game.

Each one of these videos share a common theme: optimization.

What?!

More than likely, you are playing this video game to escape your busy life. So, why would you want to remove the fun and find the optimized way to play the game?

Personally, I have been a victim of optimized gameplay, so I set out on a quest to reclaim my wonder and joy of gaming.

Luckily, I picked the perfect game to begin my quest: Coral Island!

There are many reasons why Coral Island is the perfect game to rebuild trust in yourself and fall in love with the journey.

Explore, Explore, Explore!

Coral Island not only provides a world full of adventure, but it also rewards exploration. Reconnect with your inner child as you explore different layers of this beautiful island.

But… What if I miss something?

The residents of Coral Island are helpful folks! If you are struggling, make a loop around town to visit businesses and townsfolk. There are plenty of hints of how you can receive help or even uncover another adventure.

Love Takes Time

With so many romanceable characters, how will you ever choose?

Well, good news, you have time. Once you arrive at Coral Island, you will be able to meet each character, spawning dialogue. Each character has distinct traits and, like real people, you will begin to realize who you seek out and who you avoid.

So, before you look up each character traits and what gifts they enjoy, take the time to get to know them.

But… What if I choose the wrong one?

Choose the wrong one? Who says? You? Chances are that by the time you choose your romance option, you will have a clear understanding of who is best for your character.

Lessons To Be Learned

You will not get as many crops as you can out of that seed pack. You will sell items when they can be modified for more money. You will fail.

And is that terrible?

Money comes and goes. The season will come again next year. Items will respawn.

But… What if it is difficult?

Isn’t a little challenge what makes it fun?

When you notice a mistake, try to improve the situation and welcome tomorrow.

If a task is too difficult, step away from the situation and move onto something else. You might even spawn dialogue or items that are helpful to your first task.

Conclusion: Enjoy The Process

Now that you understand how Coral Island benefits those who are relearning wonder and relaxation, are you ready to start your own farming adventure?

What do you enjoy about Coral Island? Have you searched for any tips and tricks? Who did you romance? Let me know in the comments!