PlayStation All-Stars Island

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|developer = Zoink

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|released = {{vgrelease|EU|8 August 2013}}

|genre = Kart racing, Platform, Rail shooter, endless runner

|modes = Single-player, multiplayer

|platforms = iOS, Android

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PlayStation All-Stars Island is a free-to-play crossover video game developed by Zoink and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for iOS and Android. It features characters from various PlayStation franchises. The game was sponsored by Coke Zero. The game was announced, and released on August 8, 2013 in selected European territories; no North American release is planned.

Gameplay

The game consists of four different game modes, each featuring a different character from a respective Sony Computer Entertainment video game franchise.{{cite web |url=http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/08/playstation-all-stars-island-heading-to-android-ios-and-sponsored-by-coke-zero/comment-page-1/ |title=PlayStation All-Stars Island heading to Android, iOS and sponsored by Coke Zero |publisher=VG247 |date=2008-01-28 |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=2013-08-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130830185722/http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/08/playstation-all-stars-island-heading-to-android-ios-and-sponsored-by-coke-zero/comment-page-1/ |url-status=dead }} This includes Nathan Drake from Uncharted, Sackboy from LittleBigPlanet, Cole MacGrath from Infamous and Kat from Gravity Rush.{{cite web |url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/9/4605498/playstation-all-stars-island-launch-trailer-teams-up-sackboy-and-nate |title=PlayStation All-Stars Island launch trailer teams up Sackboy and Nate Drake |publisher=Polygon |date=2013-08-01 |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=15 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130915144716/http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/9/4605498/playstation-all-stars-island-launch-trailer-teams-up-sackboy-and-nate |url-status=live }} The four mini-games all loosely play as endless runners, though each have separate elements from their respective series as well; Nathan Drake runs through ancient ruins, Sack Boy races through levels similarly to LittleBigPlanet Karting and Kat retains her ability to shift gravity.

Within the games, the player must direct the respective character through the game's levels, avoiding obstacles and collecting Coke-themed items.{{cite web |url=http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2013/08/09/playstation-all-stars-island-ios-thing/ |title=PlayStation All-Stars Island iOS & Android is an actual thing happening right now | PS3 News |magazine=Official PlayStation Magazine |accessdate=2013-08-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110140509/http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2013/08/09/playstation-all-stars-island-ios-thing/ |archivedate=2013-11-10 }} The collection of items unlocks further content, challenges and even cameos from other PlayStation series such as Ratchet & Clank, Jak and Daxter and Sackgirl.{{cite web |first=Mike |last=Jackson |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/423480/coke-sponsored-playstation-all-stars-island-game-hits-smartphones/ |title=News: Coke-sponsored PlayStation All-Stars Island game hits smartphones |publisher=ComputerAndVideoGames.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928231212/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/423480/coke-sponsored-playstation-all-stars-island-game-hits-smartphones/ |url-status=live }} Additional game content may be downloaded by scanning QR codes on actual Coke Zero bottles.

Development

The game was announced on 8 August 2013, as a mobile phone game for iOS and Android platforms, developed by Zoink and being sponsored by Coke Zero.{{cite web |first=Martin |last=Gaston |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/coca-cola-sponsored-playstation-all-stars-island-lands-on-mobile-6412701 |title=Coca-Cola sponsored PlayStation All-Stars Island lands on mobile |publisher=GameSpot.com |date=August 8, 2013 |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=11 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911235748/http://www.gamespot.com/news/coca-cola-sponsored-playstation-all-stars-island-lands-on-mobile-6412701 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/08/playstation-all-stars-gets-coke-sponsored-ios-android-app |title=PlayStation All-Stars Gets Coke-Sponsored iOS, Android App |publisher=IGN |date=2012-11-20 |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=3 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903173217/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/08/playstation-all-stars-gets-coke-sponsored-ios-android-app |url-status=live }} It was made available for download for its respective platforms on the same day as its announcement. The game was released in select European territories; Sony has announced there are no plans for the game to be released in North America.

Reception

The game has been compared unfavorably to Halo 4: King of the Hill Refueled by Mountain Dew{{cite web |url=http://toucharcade.com/2013/08/08/sony-launches-playstation-all-stars-island-promotional-game-portal-in-the-uk/ |title=Sony Launches 'PlayStation All-Stars Island' Promotional Game Portal in the UK |publisher=Touch Arcade |date=2011-11-29 |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=11 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911033300/http://toucharcade.com/2013/08/08/sony-launches-playstation-all-stars-island-promotional-game-portal-in-the-uk/ |url-status=live }} as an example of excessive and blatant advertising in a video game.{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-all-stars-island-wants-you-to-drink-coke-zero-259653.phtml |title=PlayStation All-Stars Island wants you to drink Coke Zero |publisher=Destructoid |date=9 August 2013 |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=12 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912082748/http://www.destructoid.com/playstation-all-stars-island-wants-you-to-drink-coke-zero-259653.phtml |url-status=dead }} The Escapist criticized the advertising as being "obnoxious", complaining of an unfavorable Coke-to-Sony representation in the game, with there being more Coke ads than Sony characters.{{cite web |first=Earnest |last=Cavalli |url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/126719-PlayStation-All-Stars-Island-Wears-Endorsements-On-Its-Sleeve |title=The Escapist : News : PlayStation All-Stars Island Wears Endorsements On Its Sleeve |publisher=Escapistmagazine.com |date=9 August 2013 |accessdate=2013-08-09 |archive-date=2014-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222143143/http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/126719-PlayStation-All-Stars-Island-Wears-Endorsements-On-Its-Sleeve |url-status=dead }}