Izmir: An Independence Simulator

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Izmir: An Independence Simulator is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Next in Game and was released on April 29, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 35 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 unfinished, buggy, and lacks essential features, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many players criticized the game for its poor graphics, clunky mechanics, and lack of depth in gameplay.
The character interaction system feels out of place and is not well implemented, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
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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, the overall execution feels half-baked and in need of significant improvement.
- “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 asset shop-ripped world.”
- “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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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 noted that the low-polygon, untextured assets evoke a retro aesthetic reminiscent of early 1990s games, which feels more like a lack of effort than a stylistic choice. Overall, the visual presentation is deemed inadequate, failing to meet contemporary gaming 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
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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 unfinished elements detract from replayability and overall engagement.
- “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.”
- “Nice concept of a tower defense game, really enjoyed playing it, but the lack of content and achievements not working just does not add to the playability value. I finished the main story and could not be bothered to play it again; there's nothing to grind for.”
- “Let me explain, there's literally no storyline or narrative, and the game is just unfinished and plagued with bugs. I'll discuss that later... but for what it's worth, the tower defense part is pretty good!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, incomplete features, and overall poor performance. Many describe it as a "buggy mess," indicating that it feels unpolished and lacking in quality, even for an early access title.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while there are attempts at character development, many players feel it detracts from the main gameplay focus of combat and action, leading to a sense of awkwardness rather than meaningful engagement.
- “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 arcs feel forced and lack depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I expected more growth from the characters, but they remain static and uninteresting throughout the story.”
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 entertaining.
- “More of a 'troll' defense than 'tower' defense :) Trying to rule people and defend the country at the same time is a funny combination.”

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Izmir: An Independence Simulator is a role playing game.

Izmir: An Independence Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

Izmir: An Independence Simulator was released on April 29, 2022.

Izmir: An Independence Simulator was developed by Next in Game.

Izmir: An Independence Simulator has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Izmir: An Independence Simulator is a single player game.

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