Isotiles
- June 16, 2017
- rob1221
Isotiles is an isometric puzzle game that challenges players to turn blue tiles red and reach the exit tile within 50 progressively difficult levels. Each level features added obstacles, testing players' problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. With its simple concept and increasing complexity, Isotiles offers a fun and engaging experience for both casual and hardcore puzzle gamers.
Reviews
- The game offers a variety of clever puzzles that are enjoyable and provide a relaxing experience.
- It's a fun and simple puzzle game that can be completed in about an hour, making it a good value for its low price.
- The mechanics are easy to grasp, and the game introduces new elements as you progress, keeping the gameplay interesting.
- The game lacks an undo button, which can lead to frustration when mistakes are made, requiring players to restart levels.
- Many levels are considered too easy and repetitive, with little challenge, which may not appeal to players seeking a more complex experience.
- The music is often described as annoying and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- music46 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying, often leading them to mute it. While some described the soundtrack as light and calming, others felt it was dull and contributed to a monotonous gameplay experience. Overall, the music lacks complexity and variety, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Music is light and calming, but not complex.”
“Visuals are clean and the music is very relaxing.”
“Well-made game, with no bugs, relaxing soundtrack.”
“Music causes real headache and freezes my thinking process.”
“I would say this has a lot of potential, but it feels pretty depressing to play this game with eerie music and have a game without a proper ending at 50 levels.”
“The only downside is the music track which is the most awful one I ever heard, but fortunately you can mute it.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Isotiles is characterized by its simplicity and fluid mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts. While the game introduces new mechanics and maintains a natural level progression, many players find the difficulty to be consistently low, with some levels feeling trivial to solve. Overall, it offers a relaxing experience, but lacks depth and variety, leaving some players wanting more challenge and innovation.
“The gameplay is fluid and the game is fun as far as those types of puzzle games go.”
“Super fun puzzle game with great easy-to-grasp mechanics and good difficulty escalation.”
“As you go through the stages, the game introduces new mechanics and increases the difficulty just a little bit, which makes it a relaxing experience.”
“The mechanic of clicking for every move is tedious and the soundtrack is dull, and eventually annoying.”
“The mechanics are introduced very slowly, and I can't help but feel that they aren't utilized very well.”
“Isotiles is a one-line puzzle which doesn't evolve throughout the gameplay.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and basic, yet clean and consistent, which aligns with its budget pricing. While some users find the visuals cute and the level design well-executed, others feel that the overall aesthetic does not measure up to higher-quality indie games. Despite the simplicity, the graphics serve the game's relaxing puzzle concept adequately.
“Visuals are clean and the music is very relaxing.”
“Decent and cute graphics.”
“The graphics are very simple, but at this price point it's expected.”
“The user interface and graphic design are basic, but in contrast, the levels are very well designed; it reminded me of Roofbot (which is a better quality product with a similar concept).”
“Graphics are simple, but consistent.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability as players will encounter the same levels and puzzles each time, which can diminish the experience. However, its low price point makes it a worthwhile option for casual play, providing an hour of fun despite the repetitive nature.
“Game is replayable, but you will be playing the same puzzles each time, so make sure you leave a lot of time between replays.”
“For a game that's 2 bucks, it's worth the hour of fun.”
“You can replay, but all levels are the same, so it isn't very replayable. However, because it's so cheap, it's worth the cost.”
“The game is replayable, but you will be playing the same puzzles each time, so make sure you leave a lot of time between replays.”
“Not sure if the replay value is high, but for a game that's 2 bucks, it's worth the hour of fun.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many levels described as forgettably easy. The constant clicking mechanic adds to the monotony, and the soundtrack is considered dull and eventually irritating.
“The mechanic of clicking for every move is tedious, and the soundtrack is dull and eventually annoying.”
“A lot of forgettably easy yet tedious levels.”
“A lot of forgettably easy yet tedious levels.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a straightforward plot synopsis that outlines the main events and themes, but lacks depth and complexity. Reviewers note that while the narrative provides a clear framework, it may not engage players on a deeper emotional or intellectual level. Overall, the story serves its purpose but does not stand out as particularly memorable or innovative.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players highlighting the cleverness of the puzzles and the comedic charm of the character, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“It's a pretty fun game; it has clever puzzles and the character is too funny!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the music feature leads to headaches and disrupts their cognitive processes, indicating a need for improvements in this area.