Hello Kitty Island Adventure Just Doesn't Make Sense On Switch & PC

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is finally out on the Nintendo Switch, PC and console, releasing on January 30. The release is exciting not just for fans of the Sanrio franchise, but fans of cozy games in general, particularly after 's initial launch exclusively on mobile phones via Apple Arcade in 2023. On mobile, was screaming to be released on the Nintendo Switch, with an ultra cozy gaming feel comparable to the likes of other farming sims such as and .

Now that is finally available to play on the PC and consoles, fans can finally get their hands on this adorable and relaxing cozy game. From the game's cute aesthetic to the many beloved Sanrio characters available to befriend, there is a lot to like about from the get-go. However, despite the game's cozy and familiar, -style gameplay features, 's transition from mobile to console and PC has translated into a gaming experience that, at times, can feel a little bit restrictive and hindering.

Similarly to, 's gameplay begins with a storyline that offers short gameplay sessions, designed in such a way as to encourage its players to log in to the game every day. However, this current system in Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a little too restrictive and is more suitable for the mobile version.

While the console release of Hello Kitty Island Adventure has been long awaited by fans of the franchise, there is one downside for mobile players.

's daily tasks are limited in terms of their availability, and daily actions needed to progress in the game can be used up pretty quickly. For example, if a player needs to progress in the game by reaching a certain friendship level with Kuromi, there's only a certain amount of pumpkins they can gift her daily.

Because has an open-world system and offers enough content to keep players happy exploring different creative options in the game, it would make sense for the game to have prolonged daily gameplay options. While the structure makes sense for a mobile game, it unfortunately does not translate well on other