IIslands of War

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IIslands of War is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by jwiggs and was released on March 10, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Islands of War" is a building and combat game where you create floating islands with various modules and weapons. Explore a vast world, interact with different factions, and battle procedurally generated enemies using strategic weapon placement and keybinds. The game offers a variety of ways to defeat enemies, from destroying their floatrons to exploding their warp core.

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a unique concept of building and battling floating islands.
It has a lot of potential with a variety of weapons and gameplay mechanics that encourage replayability.
The developer is active in the community, and players appreciate the interaction and feedback opportunities.

The game has been abandoned by the developer, with no updates or new content for years, leading to frustration among players.
There are significant difficulty spikes and balance issues, making the gameplay experience inconsistent and sometimes frustrating.
The game lacks essential features like a save system and has performance issues, which detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a balanced learning curve and engaging mechanics, offering a variety of playstyles and high replayability, particularly due to the extensive weapon options. However, some users note issues with gameplay balance, particularly regarding loot distribution, which can lead to inconsistent experiences. Overall, it features a solid core loop focused on exploration and destruction.
- “It is a good mix of learning curve, simple but fun gameplay with huge replayability value (did I mention there's a lot of weapons?).”
- “This game allows for a big variety of gameplay styles and really has no limit.”
- “It has a solid core gameplay loop, wrecking islands and going forward.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization is currently lacking, with users reporting significant performance issues, particularly during mid to late game, including slowdowns and audio problems. While some understand that it is in beta, there is a consensus that improvements in performance stability are necessary before adding new features or content.
- “This game is good; it needs a solid foundation for the engine before implementing new features or adding new content to prevent further performance issues.”
- “Non-optimized performance (it's in beta, so that's understandable): I have experienced massive slowdowns mid to late game, and very late game sound effects stopped altogether.”
- “This game is fun, but a little improvement on performance stability would be welcome.”
- “This game is good, but it needs a solid foundation for the engine before implementing new features or adding new content, so the performance issues don't escalate.”
- “- Non-optimized performance (it's in beta, so that's understandable): I have experienced massive slowdowns mid to late game, and very late game sound effects stopped altogether.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's current release build is reported to be quite buggy, with users noting a lack of updates for over six months. While the tutorial has some glitches, they are generally seen as minor, and players express optimism for future improvements, indicating the game has potential despite its current stability issues.
- “The current release build is quite buggy and hasn't been updated in over six months.”
- “When I bought this game shortly after release, it was more fun than it is now, though it is extremely buggy.”
- “The tutorial has some glitches, but they are frustrating; for example, the shop doesn't open.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its engaging gameplay and diverse weapon options, which encourage repeated playthroughs. The balance between a manageable learning curve and enjoyable mechanics further enhances its longevity, making it appealing even with older models.
- “It is a good mix of learning curve, simple but fun gameplay with huge replayability value (did I mention there's a lot of weapons?).”
- “You can have a new model, but the old model is actually more playable.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable but note that it becomes tedious due to excessive grinding, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Fun little game, but it gets grindy.”
- “And boy, is it tedious.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered adequate and fitting for the game's overall aesthetic, though they may not stand out on their own.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the beauty of the game's setting.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users expressing their enjoyment and appreciation for it.
- “I loved the music too.”