Izmir: An Independence Simulator

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"Izmir: An Independence Simulator" is a tower defense strategy game set in a post-WW1 fiction. As a leader, guide Izmir's people to independence using future technology, while balancing their sanity. Fight various enemy classes with appropriate weapons and earn relationship points with characters to acquire their cards. Watch out for the toughest levels that require optimal combinations and bonus damage.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Izmir: An Independence Simulator screenshot

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The tower defense aspect of the game has potential and can be enjoyable for a short playthrough.
The concept of combining tower defense with character interactions is unique and could lead to interesting gameplay if developed further.
Some players found the game to be a fun way to kill time, appreciating the level designs and the inclusion of Izmir.

The game is plagued by bugs, incomplete features, and a lack of updates, leading to a frustrating experience.
The character interaction and relationship system feels out of place and poorly implemented, detracting from the main gameplay focus.
Many players found the levels to be either too easy or frustratingly difficult, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in enemies and mechanics.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The gameplay is criticized for being slow and confusing, with unfinished mechanics and awkward character interactions that detract from the experience. While some elements show potential, they are not fully developed, leading to a sense of frustration among players. Overall, the game feels incomplete and in need of significant refinement.
- “Mechanics, story, and dialogues are all good enough.”
- “Instead, you’ll find yourself stuck in a confusing mess of half-baked gameplay and awkward character interactions.”
- “The gameplay is as slow as it can be, spawning in a clearly ripped world from the asset shop.”
- “The game is definitely unfinished, with a lot of interesting, but not fully fleshed out game mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their mediocrity and lack of visual appeal, resembling a poorly executed slideshow rather than a modern gaming experience. Reviewers note that the low-polygon, untextured assets evoke a sense of early 1990s gaming, suggesting a lack of effort and creativity from the developers. Overall, the visual presentation is deemed insufficient and disappointing, failing to meet contemporary standards.
- “While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
- “Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids had more advanced animation and visuals than this game does.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth and content, with many players feeling it does not live up to its initial promise. While the tower defense mechanics are enjoyable, the absence of a compelling narrative and the presence of bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of incompleteness.
- “Mechanics, story, and dialogues are all good enough.”
- “The description of this game makes it sound like there is more story than it actually offers.”
- “There's literally no storyline or narrative, and the game is just unfinished and plagued with bugs. For what it's worth, the tower defense part is pretty good!”
- “I finished the main story and could not be bothered to play it again; there's nothing to grind for.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs, incomplete features, and overall poor performance. Many describe it as a "buggy mess," indicating that it requires significant improvements before it can be considered stable.
- “Wow, this may be early access, but it is a buggy mess.”
- “A slow, buggy game full of spelling mistakes.”
- “Buggy, incomplete, and a lame tower defense game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that while there are attempts at character development, they often feel misplaced and detract from the main focus of the game, which is combat and action rather than interpersonal interactions.
- “It seems like the developers tried to throw in some character development but forgot that we’re here to defeat armies, not dive into awkward small talk.”
- “The character development feels forced and superficial, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I expected a rich narrative, but the character arcs are so predictable and lack depth that they fail to engage me.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a playful blend of trolling and traditional tower defense mechanics, creating a comedic juxtaposition between ruling and defending. Players find this combination amusing and engaging, adding a lighthearted twist to the gameplay.
- “More of a 'troll' defense than 'tower' defense :) Trying to rule people and defend the country at the same time is a funny combination.”