GameSpot: Puffins: Island Adventure Review

Puffins: Island Adventure starts with a strong base--showcasing these adorable birds in their natural splendor--but the action is too shallow and the social aspects virtually nonexistent, which makes the experience bland and forgettable. The multiplayer mode lets you compete against friends in the two best events--racing and dive fishing--but adding a real-life opponent can only string out the shallow fun for only so long. The only noteworthy aspects of this game are the endearing protagonist and the movies that you can unlock of real puffins. These birds certainly have style, but without a solid game beneath the surface, you are better off reading National Geographic.