Icarus: Matariki Mission Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-22
Review summary
  • Relaxing survival gameplay praised
  • Kiwi mission adds fun variety
  • Free content rewards Styx owners
  • Pointless and low content
  • Suspicious release timing
  • Free DLC distribution confusion
Icarus: Matariki Mission header

Categories

CraftingOpen-World ExplorationBase BuildingSurvivalMultiplayerAnimal TamingMission-based Gameplay

Emotions

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
70%
Unhelpful reviews
27%
Protest reviews
3%
Positive points
25
Negative points
10
Gameplay points
20
Perf. points
2
Rec. points
4
Misc points
17
Point
Relaxing survival gameplay praised
Description
Reviewers highlight the game as a fun and relaxing survival experience, citing activities like fishing near water areas and its development into one of the best crafting survival games. It suits both solo and multiplayer sessions, offering open-world exploration, short missions, and building freedom.
Importance
86%
Kiwi mission adds fun variety
Description
The REPOPULATION: Research mission tasks players with collecting and incubating kiwi eggs and protecting them from predators, providing a pleasant break from typical resource grinding. Players find the mission fun, funny, and would replay it.
Importance
83%
Free content rewards Styx owners
Description
Those who own the Styx update receive new mission content at no extra cost, and early adopters are similarly rewarded for long-term support. Reviewers appreciate the ongoing free DLC from the developers.
Importance
71%
Home renovation interest sparked
Description
One reviewer mentions that the game got them into home renovations, suggesting the building and customization aspects have a strong appeal beyond survival mechanics.
Importance
16%
Destructive Kiwi interactions enjoyed
Description
Some players take pleasure in destroying kiwi nests and stealing their vestiges, showing that the game supports a range of playstyles from nurturing to destructive.
Importance
14%