If I had just been shipwrecked on a desert island, I'm not sure whether the sight of a talking pig in people clothes would be a comfort, or confirmation that I was suffering from a nasty case of the bends.

This is precisely you find yourself in upon booting up Castaway Paradise, a new island-based Animal Crossing-esque life simulator.

With nowhere else to go and surrounded by chatty animals who all need odd jobs done, you set about fixing fences, watering plants, and customising your new home as you see fit.

Curious? Then simply have a peek at our hands-on video above.