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Isle of Maligree

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71%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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Isle of Maligree is a single player action game. It was developed by Gilded Rune Games and was released on February 23, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Isle of Maligree is a visual novel where your choices matter. Become an investigator from the mainland sent out to the Isle of Maligree to investigate a missing person case. You only have a few days, as the victims of these crimes are forgotten by everyone shortly after disappearing. In this dark fantasy story, malicious spirits have let magic leak into the world. There has never been a greate…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story8 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a deep world and an intriguing story, with engaging writing and interesting characters.
  • The inclusion of RPG elements and random dice rolls adds tension and replayability, allowing for multiple unique outcomes and paths.
  • The pacing is excellent, keeping players engaged throughout the experience, and the art and music create a fittingly eerie atmosphere.
  • The game's lifespan is relatively short, which may not justify its cost for some players.
  • While there are multiple endings, it can be difficult to discern how unique they are, potentially leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
  • Some players may find the reliance on dice rolls and skill points adds unnecessary complexity to the gameplay.
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its depth and intrigue, featuring likable characters and a compelling narrative that encourages exploration and replayability through different choices. Players appreciate the stunning art and eerie soundtrack that enhance the storytelling experience, with many noting the richness of the world and the potential for uncovering hidden plot elements. Overall, the combination of a captivating storyline and beautiful visuals makes for an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “This is a great game, with a deep world and intriguing story.”
    • “Compelling story carried by stunning art and an appropriately eerie soundtrack.”
    • “The story and imagery are clever and gorgeous; I can imagine how much time was spent on developing this game.”
    • “I'm certain there are plot elements and side stories I haven't found yet, so there's plenty of content for completionists.”
    • “Scenes that I was not aware I was missing in my last run have become cornerstones of the plot in this new game, giving me a different perspective on characters and events as well as filling in the world.”
    • “I got really into the storyline and had to play through.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Isle of Maligree" is praised for its high replayability, largely due to the integration of RPG elements like random dice rolls and character modifiers, which enhance narrative tension and create diverse outcomes. Players appreciate the variety of experiences available, making it a game worth revisiting despite its relatively short length.

    • “The decision to include RPG elements in a visual novel like Isle of Maligree was a nice touch, as random dice rolls with character modifiers add to the tension of the narrative by creating moment-to-moment stakes; they also increase the number of outcomes a scene can produce beyond just the decisions the player can make, which means the game has a lot of replayability.”
    • “With a lot of bumbling around, it's not long but has a lot of replay value.”
    • “The greatest strength this visual novel has for me is its replayability factor.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics effectively evoke the unsettling atmosphere of early 20th century occult mysteries, with a striking black and white aesthetic complemented by occasional splashes of color. Players appreciate the artwork and music, which enhance the overall storytelling experience and contribute to the game's immersive quality.

    • “Aesthetically, the game captures the sense of discomfort and weirdness inherent to early 20th century occult mysteries really well.”
    • “This game is amazing and well worth the extra wait. I keep playing, and every time I walk away, I find myself quickly coming back to either keep playing or start down another path. Each time I think I've seen everything, I then find something else. I love the storyline and the artwork, especially with the black and white theme and the odd splash of color.”
    • “The music and artwork are good and give the game the right feel for the storyline.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its ability to create a quiet, slightly unsettling atmosphere that complements the compelling story and stunning artwork. Reviewers highlight the eerie soundtrack as a key element that enhances the overall experience, effectively aligning with the game's narrative tone.

    • “Also, it wouldn't be right to not mention the fantastic art and music, both of which provide the perfect quiet, slightly unsettling atmosphere that characterizes this game.”
    • “Compelling story carried by stunning art and an appropriately eerie soundtrack.”
    • “The music and artwork are good and give the game the right feel for the storyline.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines visual novel elements with RPG mechanics, emphasizing player choice and skill, as outcomes are influenced by decision-making and dice rolls. This blend creates a dynamic experience where success hinges on both strategy and chance.

    • “This is a visual novel with RPG-esque gameplay where many choices and scenarios in the game have a success factor depending on your skill and the roll of your dice.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a fantastic blend of art and music that creates a quiet yet slightly unsettling ambiance, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “It wouldn't be right to not mention the fantastic art and music, both of which provide the perfect quiet, slightly unsettling atmosphere that characterizes this game.”
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Isle of Maligree is a action game.

Isle of Maligree is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Isle of Maligree was released on February 23, 2024.

Isle of Maligree was developed by Gilded Rune Games.

Isle of Maligree has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Isle of Maligree is a single player game.

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