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IIslands of War

88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
optimization, stability
88% User Score Based on 172 reviews

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"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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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews
gameplay6 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, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate roguelike elements.
  • The developer is active in the community and responsive to feedback, which bodes well for future updates and improvements.
  • The game suffers from significant difficulty spikes and unbalanced gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences, especially in later levels.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and a lack of a proper save system, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Development has seemingly stalled, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of new content and updates since early 2021.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a solid core loop that combines a manageable learning curve with simple yet enjoyable mechanics, offering significant replayability and a wide variety of playstyles. However, players note that the gameplay can feel unbalanced at times, particularly regarding loot drops, which can either hinder or accelerate progress. Overall, the game provides a fun experience with plenty of weapons and options for players to explore.

    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is currently a significant concern, with players reporting performance instability and massive slowdowns, particularly in the mid to late game. Many users acknowledge that the game is in beta, which may explain these issues, but they emphasize the need for a more robust engine foundation before adding new features or content. Overall, improvements in performance stability are highly requested.

    • “This game is good; we need 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; 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 slowdown mid to late game, and very late game sound effects stopped altogether.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's current release build is reported to be quite buggy, with users noting a lack of updates for over six months. While some glitches are seen as minor or even beneficial, the overall stability remains a concern, impacting the enjoyment of the game despite its potential.

    • “The current release build is quite buggy and hasn't been updated in about half a year.”
    • “When I bought this game shortly after release, it was more fun than it is now, though extremely buggy.”
    • “The tutorial has some glitches, but they are good glitches. For example, the shop doesn't open. It's a simple game with lots of potential, but I'm waiting for its future update.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its engaging gameplay and diverse weapon options, allowing players to enjoy different experiences with both new and old models. The combination of a manageable learning curve and fun mechanics enhances its long-term appeal.

    • “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.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game enjoyable but note that it becomes tedious due to excessive grinding, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Fun little game, but it gets grindy.”
    • “And boy, is it tedious.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are considered adequate and fitting for the game's overall aesthetic, effectively complementing the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are what they are, but they fit very well.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with multiple users expressing their enjoyment and appreciation for it.

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