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Isle of the Dead

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61%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
optimization, stability
75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Isle of the Dead is a single player action game. It was developed by ARTE France and was released on June 19, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The journey begins in your cosy, modern-day flat. All of a sudden, everything around you starts to crumble: the partitions crack and the walls collapse, engulfed in the dark water of the end of days. Charon is waiting for you.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The visuals are great and provide a nice exploration of the 'Isle of the Dead' painting.
  • The narration and music enhance the experience, making it poignant and enjoyable for art lovers.
  • It's a unique use of VR as an artistic medium, offering a calming and immersive journey.
  • The game is very short (around 8 minutes) and lacks any interactivity, which may disappoint players expecting a game experience.
  • There are significant performance issues, including crashes, lag, and high memory usage, making it difficult to enjoy.
  • The price is considered steep for the limited content, leading many to feel it is not worth purchasing.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Isle of the Dead" are highly praised for their quality and presentation, effectively bringing the famous painting to life in a visually appealing VR experience. Users appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and evocative music, which enhances the overall atmosphere and allows for a relaxing exploration of the artwork. However, some players express a desire for more interactivity beyond the cinematic experience.

    • “Great to take in the visuals and relax while you take a short journey.”
    • “The graphics and presentation were the best part.”
    • “The VR art experience 'Isle of the Dead' takes its point of reference from the famous painting of the same name by the Swiss symbolist painter Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901), combined with the symphonic poem of the same name by the Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943), inspired by a black and white reproduction of said artwork.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting lag, poor frame rates, and visual distortions even on capable hardware like the GTX 1060. While it features appealing music and narrative elements, the lack of interactivity and performance problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “As much as I appreciate artistic games, there is no interaction in this one; it is absolutely terribly laggy and not optimized.”
    • “However, I experienced performance issues on my GTX 1060, including poor frame rates and warping around the edges of my field of view.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, including random freezes and resets to the menu, which hinder their ability to complete the game.

    • “The game also freezes and resets to the menu at random moments, so I haven't been able to finish the experience.”
    • “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “The stability issues are so severe that I often lose my progress, which is incredibly disappointing.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the experience is praised for its epic quality and strong narrative, enhancing the appreciation of the visuals and the Böcklin painting. While the experience is short and non-interactive, it is considered a worthwhile free offering for fans of Rachmaninoff and similar artists.

    • “It's short, non-interactive, not well optimized, but has a nice music and narrative, and it's free :)”
    • “It's a short VR cinematic experience with decent visuals and epic music, really helps you appreciate the original painting more.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and complemented by impressive visuals; however, some players feel it lacks interactivity, leaving them wanting a more game-like experience.

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Isle of the Dead is a action game.

Isle of the Dead is available on PC and Windows.

Isle of the Dead was released on June 19, 2019.

Isle of the Dead was developed by ARTE France.

Isle of the Dead has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Isle of the Dead is a single player game.

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