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Isoland 2: Ashes of Time

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74%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
89% User Score Based on 35 reviews

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About Isoland 2: Ashes of Time

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Cotton Game and was released on June 29, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is a puzzle game with a fascinating non-linear story, charming 2D hand-drawn art, numerous challenging puzzles, and unique twists. Besides numerous sci-fi references and easter-eggs hidden throughout the game, you’ll find things aren’t quite the same second time you play through the story. Come discover the lost history of this mysterious island.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
story4 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Engaging and thoughtful puzzle design that rewards careful observation, lateral thinking, and patience.
  • Richly atmospheric with a unique, hand-drawn 2D art style and a surreal, contemplative story blending science fiction and philosophical themes.
  • Useful gameplay improvements over the first game, including an in-game notepad and screenshot tool to assist with puzzle-solving and note-taking.
  • Some puzzles can feel obscure or disconnected, causing confusion and occasional frustration, especially without guidance.
  • Certain puzzles differ between playthroughs, which can complicate the use of walkthroughs and cause difficulty for some players.
  • A few technical issues and interface problems (notably on some devices) have been reported, along with a lack of Steam achievements.

  • story

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story of Isoland 2 is subtly woven through exploration, character interactions, and abstract puzzles, encouraging players to piece together themes of time, memory, and existence. Its stylized, storybook-like environments contrast with deep, thought-provoking narratives, enhanced by well-written NPC dialogue and additional in-game tools that aid storytelling and player engagement. Overall, the story is praised for its depth, clarity, and intriguing presentation, making it both captivating and rewarding.

    • “Instead of presenting a clear storyline with explicit goals, isoland 2 encourages players to piece together its themes through exploration, conversations with eccentric characters, and the gradual revelation of strange events tied to time, memory, and existence itself.”
    • “Following in the footsteps of the first game, this one has a more fleshed out story, more puzzles, and additional tools for functionality while you play, including a notepad with several pages for you to draw and to write notes to yourself, as well as a screengrab function in-game that removes the HUD for better screenshots but mostly for taking notes for yourself.”
    • “Quite a few NPCs will have a good number of lines to tell you, explaining to you a bit more about the story and background, etc. While the game was developed by a Chinese team, the translations in this game are very good.”
    • “Instead of presenting a clear storyline with explicit goals, Isoland 2 encourages players to piece together its themes through exploration, conversations with eccentric characters, and the gradual revelation of strange events tied to time, memory, and existence itself.”
    • “And I wonder if 'A' has any part in this? The best puzzles are when you begin to connect abstractly presented ideas, linked by a need presented by the story.”
    • “Following in the footsteps of the first game, this one has a more fleshed out story, more puzzles, and additional tools for functionality while you play, including a notepad with several pages for you to draw and write notes to yourself, as well as a screenshot function in-game that removes the HUD for better screenshots but mostly for taking notes for yourself.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Isoland 2 features a charming hand-drawn 2D art style reminiscent of 90s cartoons, creating a whimsical and slightly surreal atmosphere. The artwork is consistently praised for its personality and quality, matching or exceeding that of the first game.

    • “Visually, Isoland 2 uses a hand-drawn 2D art style that feels intentionally understated yet full of personality.”
    • “The slightly surreal atmosphere is even better here, as is the artwork.”
    • “The artwork is in the same style and just as good as the first game.”

  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Isoland 2: Ashes of Time delivers a richly atmospheric experience, blending surreal visuals with subtle sound design and relaxing music to enhance its contemplative and mysterious tone. The game's carefully crafted ambiance effectively supports its intellectual puzzles and narrative depth, creating an immersive and thought-provoking adventure.

    • “Isoland 2: Ashes of Time, developed by Cotton Game and published by Lilith Games, is a richly atmospheric point-and-click puzzle adventure that deepens and expands the strange, contemplative identity established by its predecessor.”
    • “Ultimately, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time stands as a thoughtful and carefully crafted puzzle adventure that prioritizes atmosphere, intellect, and narrative ambiguity.”
    • “The slightly surreal atmosphere is even better here, as is the artwork.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers around cleverly designed puzzles that encourage observation and lateral thinking, offering over an hour of engaging content. It maintains a polished quality consistent with its predecessor, Isoland 1, though some users felt the ending mechanics could be improved for a smoother experience. Overall, the gameplay is creative and rewarding.

    • “Puzzles form the backbone of the gameplay, and they are designed with a level of creativity that rewards careful observation and lateral thinking.”
    • “You'll get more than an hour worth of gameplay for your dollar, you'll get another round of this fantastic oddness and, of course, a phase of change.”
    • “The fab gameplay was the same standard as Isoland 1 but seemed a tad more polished in places.”
    • “But again, the only downside is the ending mechanics which could be designed much better.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Replayability is enhanced by the game's layered design and varying scenarios that encourage discovering hidden meanings and alternative outcomes. However, some players may encounter frustration when puzzles differ between playthroughs but walkthroughs do not consistently match, potentially hindering progress.

    • “This layered design adds replay value, especially for players who enjoy uncovering hidden meanings or alternative outcomes embedded within the narrative framework.”
    • “They were slightly different each time you started the game; I can see that would increase replay value, but in my case, when I was not able to solve one, all the walkthroughs and videos available showed different versions of that puzzle, so I was stuck.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is relaxing and subtly enhances the atmosphere, effectively supporting the puzzle-solving experience.

    • “Sound design and music play a subtle but important role in reinforcing the atmosphere.”
    • “The music is relaxing as well, serving to create a good atmosphere to tackle these puzzles.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with glitches appearing after extended playtime that can disrupt the experience. However, some users are able to play most of the game before encountering issues.

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Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is a simulation game. Common tags for Isoland 2: Ashes of Time include indie.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time was released on June 29, 2018.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time was developed by Cotton Game.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Isoland 2: Ashes of Time for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is a single player game.

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