Going Platinum: This Gorgeous Game About a Dying World Is an Easy Plat

While this edition of Going Platinum arrives a touch later than scheduled, the delay is no reflection on the content itself. A hectic work schedule, a bank holiday weekend, a bout of illness, and sweltering temperatures have all contributed to the modest postponement.

None of these personal setbacks tarnish the subject of today’s feature: Minute of Islands. The game remains a standout title I first encountered roughly five years ago, and its charm has endured in my memory.

What’s truly fascinating about the written word is that it offers no clues about the pauses between thoughts. For instance, the previous two sentences followed a five‑minute silence during which I struggled to summon any recollection of Minute of Islands.

Despite the lapse, the game’s legacy is unmistakable. Yet, reminiscing becomes a tad more challenging when the mind feels as if a balloon has been inflated inside it, distorting the past.

I must admit, I feel a bit guilty toward Studio Fizbin for the silence surrounding their latest title, Going Platinum. Unlike any other indie release, it has slipped into the limelight without the usual buzz about gameplay or mechanics.

After finally finishing my Lemsip, I realized the only perk of being under the weather was that I couldn’t taste the medicine—an oddly fitting anecdote for a game that’s as vivid in its visuals as it is in its storytelling.

Enter Minute of Islands, a title that immediately grabs your attention with its charming, hand‑drawn art style reminiscent of an animated adventure. The environments feel like a living, breathing world, inviting players to wander and soak in the scenery.

What truly sets the game apart, however, is the stark contrast between its adorable aesthetic and the grim reality it presents. Beneath the pastel skies lies a world teetering on the edge of collapse, and as you delve deeper, the game doesn’t shy away from showcasing unsettling, even horrific, imagery.

One memorable moment involves revisiting an island multiple times, where you witness a beached whale undergo stages of decomposition. Though grim, the execution is handled with a level of detail that respects the gravity of the scene.

For players craving a quick, satisfying challenge, this title delivers a polished experience that can be fully completed—and even earn the coveted Platinum Trophy—in roughly six hours.

The trophy roster is intentionally concise and straightforward, allowing you to focus on the game’s dreamlike setting and cleverly designed puzzles without getting bogged down in a sprawling list of achievements.

Have you already claimed the Platinum Trophy for Minute of Islands? Share your success in the comments below.