If you are looking for a visual novel experience that prioritizes mood over mechanics, Regret Island is a haunting triumph. The game does not merely tell a story; it immerses you in a suffocating atmosphere of guilt and mystery, and the Gallery mode is the perfect way to dissect the game’s artistic achievements after the credits roll.
Once you have filled every slot in the Gallery, a new door opens in the basement. Inside is a 1:1 recreation of the lead developer’s actual desk from 2021. On the monitor is a letter explaining that the "true" happy ending was cut due to time constraints. It is heartbreaking. regret island game gallery