Isomer

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Isomer is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Ionising Software and was released on July 10, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

"Isomer is a single-player strategy game offering 30+ hours of playtime, inspired by 90s classics. As commander of an alien force, build and manage a mining outpost on procedurally generated planets, defending against hostile enemies and expanding your base. The game challenges your survival skills and resource management, with the goal to conquer and explore new worlds."

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines elements of survival, base building, and strategy, reminiscent of classics like XCOM and Dwarf Fortress.
Players have reported enjoying the gameplay for 20-30 hours, indicating that there is some fun to be had despite its issues.
The music and sound effects are well-received, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developer for several years, leading to frustration among players.
Many users have criticized the game's graphics, UI, and overall polish, describing it as feeling like an unfinished early access title.
Gameplay mechanics are often clunky and frustrating, with issues such as poor unit control, tedious resource management, and frequent crashes reported by players.

graphics
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The graphics of the game received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the style, others find them lacking and a barrier to immersion. Overall, the visuals may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who prefer fully 3D environments.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “I love the vibrant colors and the smooth animations; they really enhance the overall experience.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “This game was very difficult to get into, mainly because of the poor graphics and leveling.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its potential, with users highlighting hints of a developing narrative that suggests deeper storytelling elements may unfold as the game progresses.
- “There's even hints of a developing story taking place.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Isomer is praised for its effective use of simple mechanics, offering a compelling blend of survival and base-building elements reminiscent of Dwarf Fortress, alongside combat and exploration features inspired by the XCOM series.
- “Some simple formulas done properly to give you great gameplay value.”
- “Isomer is an interesting mixture of survival and base-building gameplay from games such as Dwarf Fortress, combined with combat and exploration elements inspired by the XCOM series.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its quality, while the sound effects are considered satisfactory. The isometric perspective complements the overall experience effectively.
- “The music is really good, and the sound effects are alright. The isometric perspective works well for the genre.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with resource collection and building processes feeling cumbersome. Additionally, unit responsiveness to commands is often frustrating, making task management unwieldy.
- “Building and resource collecting is a tedious affair; units do not respond to your commands the way you expect, and assigning orders is very tedious and unwieldy.”