

The Polynesian fantasy of pulling the plug on modern life and living on a tropical island immersed in the sensuality of the elements drew me to Castaway in Paradise. Martin volumes 1 & 2Īll of those books are readily available on this website. PhilbrickĪn Account of the Natives of the Tonga Islands, in the South Pacific Ocean by W. The Loss of the Ship Essex, Sunk by a Whale by T. The Wreck of the Whaleship Essex, by Owen Chase Marooned: Being a Narrative of the Sufferings and Adventures of Captain H. Note there are a lot more books on Selkirk out there, but Simmons lists this one as his prime source. The Life and Adventure of Alexander Selkirk by John Howell Because of this I am listing the books Simmons paraphrased bellow, so you can choose if you want to read the source or this abridged version: I didn't get the impression that these stories were retold after any research. Even if you don't have much time to hang around, simply logging in will net you cash, or even fruit that you can plant and reap the rewards from later.I was rather disappointed with this book, because it is really a compilation of the Readers Digest versions of the books bellow. Come back every day for new surprises - You're awarded something new every time you log in.Don't blow precious minutes wandering around when you should be making bank! Make yourself a mental map and use all that spare time to swim around in your cash like Scrooge McDuck. Learn the lay of the land - Time is money, fair castaway, and you can save a lot of both by learning the island as soon as you wash ashore.

If that shows up, it's time to break out the watering can. Keep an eye out for a water drop icon near trees.

You'll need to be sneaky about how you approach them, because if you're too slow they'll get away. Wait until you see the net icon, and then tap it to bag the bug. Become a bug catcher - Every so often, you’ll find bugs around the island simply begging you to nab them.You can plant said fruit in turn, but you’ll want to pocket most of what you can shake down. Shake those trees - Shaking trees can dislodge surprises, such as a dropped fruit from the same type of tree.

Don't be hasty, as it will come back to haunt you when you find your money supplies dwindling. Keep planting crops - Before you sell your fruit, make sure you plant it so you can just keep a steady supply going.Plant yourself some trees and get watering - The more trees you have, the more fruit you are producing, which means more money when you take in your harvest and sell it.Though it may seem straightforward, these tips will go a long way towards making your life a little easier. Were you curious about our own thoughts regarding this pristine shipwreck? Check out our Castaway Paradise review!Ĭastaway Paradise is out for iOS, finally giving mobile gamers the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic lifestyle of an Animal Crossing-like game.
