IZBOT2
- March 9, 2022
- Ruxar
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Get on itch.io StoreIn iZBOT2, a robot hero must save his kind from a mysterious organic invasion in a fast-paced precision platformer game. With no ice or underwater levels, players can enjoy wall slides, double jumps, and small bite-sized levels, all set to chiptune tracks by RoccoW. Master advanced death avoidance techniques to defeat the organic's leader, Bedlor. Check it out on Steam and experience old school looks with new school controls.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Improved mechanics and controls make for a fluid and responsive gameplay experience.
- Levels are challenging yet fair, providing a satisfying platforming experience without being overly frustrating.
- The game is a fun and polished sequel that fans of the genre will likely enjoy, especially at a discounted price.
- The game is relatively short, typically taking only an hour or two to complete, which may deter some players.
- Level design can lack cohesion, with some longer levels feeling barren or poorly constructed.
- Replayability is limited due to the absence of collectibles and some unclear mechanics for achieving 100% completion.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the sequel improves upon the original with enhanced mechanics like an air dash, increased enemy variety, and more level space for traversal, making it feel fresh and responsive. However, some players feel that the essence of the original's simplicity and satisfaction in platforming is somewhat diminished. Overall, it offers a solid balance of new features while maintaining enjoyable movement dynamics.
“Objectively speaking, it's an improvement on the first game's mechanics with an air dash, no forced 'running', a larger enemy variety, and jump extenders that don't only appear in the final sixth of the game.”
“The double jump and air dash mechanics are more responsive, allowing for greater freedom to traverse levels in different ways.”
“Izbot, while basic, has some really nice movement; it feels great and responsive to play, relying on simple yet satisfying platforming.”
“Objectively speaking, it's an improvement on the first game's mechanics (an air dash, no forced 'running', larger enemy variety, and jump extenders which don't show up just in the final sixth of the game), but something feels kind of lost along the way.”
“The double jump and air dash mechanics are more responsive, allowing for greater freedom in traversing levels in different ways.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as beautiful, reminiscent of the first installment, but it suffers from repetitiveness across various levels.
“The soundtrack, like the first game, is repetitive but beautiful.”
“Music feels a bit repetitive on some levels.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Replayability is somewhat diminished due to the loss of gems, which were often placed in less challenging locations. However, players can still find value in competing for leaderboard rankings or speedrunning the campaign, appealing to those who enjoy a competitive edge.
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, there's always a reason to dive back in and explore different strategies.”
“Gems are lost, and this is not inherently bad since most of those were placed either trivially or in spots where it was more annoying than actually hard to collect, but this kills a bit of the replayability.”
“Replay value comes from competing in the individual level leaderboards or speedrunning the campaign, if you're into that.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, but some players feel that the missions are easier and the bosses lack the impactful presence they had in the first game, diminishing the overall challenge and engagement.
“The only downgrade, in my opinion, is that missions are easier and bosses don't feel as much like a challenge as they did in the first game.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the overall narrative feels rushed and underdeveloped.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features numerous small optimizations that enhance performance, allowing for slight improvements in speed, which is particularly beneficial for full-game speedruns.
“There are lots of small optimizations that can help you gain a few milliseconds here and there, which is also great for full-game speedruns.”
“The game features numerous optimization options that allow players to fine-tune their experience for better performance.”
“I love how the developers have included various optimization techniques that enhance gameplay without sacrificing quality.”
“The game is riddled with performance issues that make it frustrating to play.”
“Optimization feels like an afterthought, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite the potential for smooth gameplay, the lack of proper optimization ruins the experience.”
