Isonzo
- September 13, 2022
- M2H & BlackMill Games
I feel like you know if you want to give a World War 1 shooter a try. This is a niche thing and you know if you’re in it. Also hi, haven’t seen you at the niche meetings.
World War One expands to the mountains of the Italian Front - beautiful but deadly in equal measure. Inspired by the two year struggle for control of the Isonzo river valley and the Alps during World War One, Isonzo elevates the WW1 Games Series, figuratively and literally. From the makers of Verdun and Tannenberg … The new Offensive game mode puts you right in the middle of key historical offe…
Reviews
- Isonzo features refined gameplay with worthwhile innovations, engrossing modes, and phenomenal maps.
- The game excels in delivering a tactical multiplayer experience with a focus on strategy and teamwork.
- Gorgeous visuals and amazing audio design enhance the immersive atmosphere of the game.
- The offline matches are lacking and may not provide a satisfying experience for solo players.
- The game can feel slow-paced and lacking in variety, leading to moments of frustration.
- Performance issues and minor visual bugs detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Isonzo is praised for its refinement, innovative modes, and engaging maps, providing a tense and atmospheric experience in its World War I multiplayer setting. While it is accessible and well-crafted, some players feel it sacrifices period authenticity for familiarity, resulting in a solid but unremarkable core gameplay experience. Overall, it offers a good balance of quality and value.
“Its gameplay feels even more refined, offering up worthwhile innovations, engrossing modes, and phenomenal maps.”
“Isonzo is capable of producing some incredibly tense and atmospheric gameplay.”
“Solid in many areas, but never one to show off, the title delivers a good gameplay core and offers it up at a reasonable price.”
“Isonzo is a well-made shooter that welcomes all players to its gorgeous, mountainous World War I multiplayer battlefields, though a lot of that approachability and familiarity comes at the cost of period authenticity and distinctive gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels even more refined, offering up worthwhile innovations, engrossing modes, and phenomenal maps.”
“That said, Isonzo is capable of producing some incredibly tense and atmospheric gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their refined realism and gorgeous visuals, showcasing a significant graphical improvement for the franchise. Players appreciate the phenomenal sprawling maps and the immersive audio design, which enhance the overall experience.
“Refined realistic shooting, gorgeous visuals, and phenomenal sprawling maps create an immersive experience.”
“The historical realism and graphical step up for the franchise truly enhance the gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Isonzo is noted for its ability to create incredibly tense and immersive gameplay, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“Isonzo is capable of producing some incredibly tense and atmospheric gameplay.”
“The game's environment immerses you completely, making every moment feel intense and alive.”
“The sound design and visuals work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While there are notable performance issues, players find that the engaging gunplay and intriguing maps compensate for these shortcomings, making the experience enjoyable in the short term.
Critic Reviews
Isonzo Review - The WWI Game Series Thunders Onto PS5 With Its Best, Most Authentic Entry Yet
Shifting the action from both the muddy trenches of the Western Front and the snow-dappled rural expanses of the Eastern Front to the blood-soaked peaks of The Great War's arguably most sophisticated theatre of conflict, developers BlackMill Games and M2H have excelled themselves with Isonzo. A thoroughly thoughtful and visceral first-person shooter where tactics and strategy are valued equally to a quick trigger finger, Isonzo isn't just the best entry in the WW1 Game Series to date, it also happens to be one of the best tactical multiplayer shooters full stop.
90%Isonzo: Almost The Greatest WW1 Shooter Ever – PS5 Review
Isonzo is another amazing entry into the WW1 shooter series. It's gameplay feels even more refined, offering up worthwhile innovations, engrossing modes and phenomenal maps. While its online component is exceptional, unfortunately, the same cannot be said for its offline matches. If you're looking to play Isonzo solo, maybe wait a little for an update. However, if you're hoping to play online, then there really isn't another WW1 shooter quite like it on the market.
85%Isonzo review — Avanti Savoia!
Isonzo changes the formula of the WW1 game series -- and it's all for the better.
80%