Isop0dyssey

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Isop0dyssey is a single player platformer game. It was developed by GrapeTwig and was released on February 29, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Dive into the trash-infested power fantasy of being a parasitic isopod on the seabed and gallop your fish steed in underground street races. Welcome to Abyss City: the last link in a chain of seabed cities stretching from the shores to the unexplored depths of the ocean. Built on the edge of a deep sea trench, Abyss City is a polluted metropolis fueled by the garbage and waste of the world above.…

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Unique, artistic, and thought-provoking experience with a distinct and engaging atmosphere.
Fun and charming gameplay, including exploration, racing fish, and interacting with isopods.
Strong aesthetic appeal with beautiful graphics and immersive music.

Very short gameplay with limited content and repetitive elements.
Lack of clear instructions and game direction can cause confusion and player boredom.
Some technical issues such as occasional bugs, performance spikes, and motion sickness for some players.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently praise the game's graphics for their stunning, beautiful art style and meaningful visual portrayal, which deeply enhances the overall aesthetic and emotional impact. The visuals are described as gorgeous and moving, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “I enjoy the music and the graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Very deep and meaningful, the portrayal of fish had such a deep message to it, the graphics moved me, and such astounding characters as Iso and Pod. Such a stunning visual novel for anyone with any amount of respect for themselves; you must play Isop0dyssey.”
- “I really liked the art style of the game and its dialogue.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The music is generally well-received, with some users finding it enjoyable and fitting, particularly the racing track. However, others find the soundtrack repetitive and would appreciate options to skip or customize it.
- “I enjoy the music and the graphics are gorgeous.”
- “The racing song is just delicious.”
- “Also, the in-game music is pretty arousing.”
- “Would be great to move the camera with my mouse, or to cancel races to stop the mind-numbingly repetitive soundtrack.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a unique and thought-provoking experience that cleverly critiques capitalism and car culture, though it remains quite short and somewhat repetitive. Early technical issues like bugs and sluggishness have been addressed, enhancing the overall fun. However, some players wish for more variety and content beyond the brief core gameplay loop.
- “It's very short and the gameplay is more of a pretense to criticize capitalism and cars generally while also being philosophically deep for a video game.”
- “Those issues [bugs and sluggish gameplay] have been fixed and I've had fun playing it since.”
- “The gameplay is a set, quite short loop with some isopods to talk to in places.”
- “Kinda funny how an indie racing game about isopods makes you feel and think things that no AAA could ever. It's very short and the gameplay is more of a pretense to criticize capitalism and cars generally while also being philosophically deep for a video game.”
- “I wish there was a little bit more to do because there is just a set, quite short, gameplay loop and then some isopods to talk to in places.”
- “I played an older build of the game that you would often get stuck in, achievements were bugged and it was a bit more sluggish in gameplay but those issues have been fixed and I've had fun playing it since.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its immersive atmosphere and subtle storytelling, conveyed effectively through optional dialogue and environmental details. Players appreciate the game's narrative integration alongside its overall aesthetic.
- “I love everything about this game from story to aesthetic to graphics. Just play it already!”
- “The great atmosphere is probably the main selling point and how it tells the story through optional dialogue and the environment.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is a key strength, effectively conveying the story through optional dialogue and environmental storytelling. However, it is somewhat diminished by repetitive walking sounds, a lack of ambient soundscapes, limited interactivity, and slow movement speeds, which can reduce motivation for extended exploration.
- “The great atmosphere is probably the main selling point and how it tells the story through optional dialogue and the environment.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes unexpectedly strong and impactful emotions, surpassing player expectations.
- “Made me feel a lot more than I expected to”