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Isle of Pan

97%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, optimization
97% User Score Based on 66 reviews

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"Isle of Pan" is an open-world, action-adventure game where players discover a mystical island inhabited by various mythical creatures. As a shape-shifter, players can transform into different animals to solve puzzles, explore the world, and uncover the island's secrets. The game encourages player freedom, with branching quests and a dynamic ecosystem that reacts to the player's choices.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Isle of Pan offers a unique and immersive experience, allowing players to explore a surreal world filled with imaginative creatures and environments, reminiscent of a photography safari.
  • The game runs smoothly on various systems, including VR headsets, and provides a relaxing atmosphere with engaging gameplay mechanics that reward exploration and creativity.
  • Players appreciate the charming art style and the variety of unexpected encounters, making it a delightful experience that encourages repeated play and exploration.
  • Some players have reported issues with the game's performance, particularly regarding CPU optimization and the usability of smooth locomotion, which can hinder the exploration experience.
  • The graphics can appear amateurish at times, with repetitive textures and some areas lacking visual polish, which may detract from the overall immersion.
  • There are frustrations related to navigation and creature discovery, such as the lack of a skip dialogue option and insufficient guidance on locating creatures, leading to potential gameplay frustration.
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are a mixed bag, with many users appreciating the immersive and atmospheric qualities despite the visuals being described as simple or "indie" at times. The open-world island and its creatures are enjoyable to explore and photograph, contributing to the overall experience, though some players noted that the art style may not appeal to everyone. Overall, while not AAA quality, the graphics effectively complement the game's artistic vision and enhance the exploration experience.

    • “While the graphics seem simple at first glance, they fit the art style and bring it all together.”
    • “Just started playing, but so far it's a fun exploration game that, despite not having AAA graphics, is still immersive and atmospheric in a way that reminds me of the fun parts of Myst.”
    • “The (open world) island and its creatures/cryptids are fun to explore and take photographs of, even if the art style can look a little too 'indie'/primitive at times.”
    • “The one thing that really annoyed me about this game (apart from the very basic 'quest-like' graphics) was when they kept going on about 'Alistair Crowley' in a positive way as if they thought he was in some way good.”
    • “Visuals are very important for a primarily cinematic VR experience, and here they are a mixed bag, most of which is really good.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay primarily revolves around exploring an island, capturing photos of creatures, and interacting with the environment, which is noted to be simple yet effective. Players appreciate the unique photography mechanic, especially in VR, although some feel that it can occasionally feel overly guided. Overall, the mechanics provide an engaging experience that enhances exploration and interaction.

    • “The unique gameplay mechanic of taking photos works incredibly well in VR.”
    • “I think at times the photography mechanics can be a bit... guided?”
    • “Main gameplay mechanics are simple: you travel around an island, taking photos of creatures and interacting with the environment.”
    • “Main gameplay mechanics are simple: you travel around an island, taking photos of creatures and interacting with the environment.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized by a relaxing lofi style, complemented by high-quality audio, voice acting, and sound effects. Players find the dynamic and tonally diverse soundtrack enhances immersion, with each zone featuring its own unique auditory texture, showcasing a high level of creativity. Overall, the music is praised as a standout element of the experience.

    • “The lofi music style is super relaxing, and in general the audio, voice acting, and sound effects are high quality.”
    • “Feels very immersive traversing the island, with dynamic visual touches and a tonally diverse soundtrack that gives different zones their own texture.”
    • “Music is class, and there is lots of creativity on display.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's immersive atmosphere, often choosing to explore on foot to fully experience the unique environments at different times of day. While the graphics may not be AAA quality, the game successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic exploration titles like Myst.

    • “I find myself traveling on foot (a fast travel option is available, but I like to walk!) to particular places because of their specific atmosphere at unique times of day.”
    • “Just started playing, but so far it's a fun exploration game that, despite not having AAA graphics, is still immersive and atmospheric in a way that reminds me of the fun parts of Myst.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide any specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on performance and compatibility with various VR headsets. Therefore, no summary regarding the story can be derived from the provided texts.

  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with multiple users noting that it suffers from poor performance, particularly in terms of CPU optimization.

    • “My main complaint: the performance of the game was quite poor (seems poorly CPU optimized).”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report excellent stability when running the game on Quest and Quest Pro devices with a link cable connected to a capable VR-grade PC.

    • “It runs great on my Quest and Quest Pro using the link cable and a decent VR-grade PC.”

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