Though it’s rare compared to the old days of the 80s, 90s, and 00s, the advertisement game lives on in this particular little entry. Published by the National Westminster Bank of the UK, Island Saver is another in the line of the “comfy game” aesthetic of vidya-somewhat in the vein of Slime Rancher-but this time with an edutainment slant about saving money and the environment (which makes sense while also being ironic), all of which revolves around the main loop of recycling trash, using your funds responsibly, while also learning tidbits about banking, taxation, animals, and everything in between. The colorful and whimsical graphics, coupled with the varied environments, do a lot to hide what’s otherwise a tedious gameplay loop of collect-and-drop and the occasional combat, fun for the first hour but losing its charm towards the last island. However, considering that it’s free and it ultimately did accomplish what it set out to do, it’s fine for what it is. The DLC islands, particularly the dinosaur island, do spice up the formula just a little bit and are a bit on the cheap side. They’re worth it to those who thoroughly enjoyed the main game.