Last night the future of Starsand Island the anime RPG inspired The highly anticipated

Last night, the future of Starsand Island, the anime RPG inspired The highly anticipated 1.0 update was meant to bring multiplayer and upgraded romance features, but early reviews on Steam paint a different picture.

Despite still boasting an overall 'very positive' rating, the 'recent reviews' section has shifted to 'mixed,' indicating that players are not as enamored with the 1.0 offerings as they were during early access. In fact, Steam's review sorting feature reveals a significant downward swing in user satisfaction compared to lifetime reviews.

One reviewer, who claims to have been scammed out of their Kickstarter funds and is still waiting for their game keys, summed up the sentiment: 'undisclosed ai, tencent backing. not an indie studio. kickstarter was a success, scammed tons of people who STILL haven't gotten their keys.' Another critic notes that the day one DLC costs $20 for a recolored outfit from the Kickstarter tier, which they find to be a questionable business move.

Many players have expressed disappointment with the lackluster update, citing issues such as poorly implemented multiplayer and AI problems. 'the game is riddled with AI' claims one reviewer, echoing common complaints about Seed Sparkle's lack of transparency regarding funding for the project and the state of multiplayer in the game.

Read More: Soras Next Chapter: Kingdom Hearts 4 to Span Multiple Realms and Platforms

On Reddit, a community thread has garnered 90 upvotes and comments largely in agreement that there's nothing new or exciting to look forward to in the 1.0 update, with one user stating 'I couldn't agree more. I lost interest before completing my training in ranching and gardening. And 1.0 added nothing.'

Seed Sparkle had previously touted multiplayer as a headline feature and promised expanded dating and romance options, but it appears that these features are not as substantial as initially claimed. While it's still early to form a consensus on the game's reception of the 1.0 update, it's clear that the studio faces significant backlash from players who feel misled or disappointed

As the situation continues to unfold, Seed Sparkle will need to address these concerns and provide clarity on their development process, funding, and promises made to players. In the meantime, fans of the game are left wondering if they'll be able to find a way to enjoy Starsand Island despite its current shortcomings.

In From cozy farm simulations to soothing puzzle adventures, there's something on this list for everyone.