IZON.

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IZON. is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. and was released on March 20, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

　 Chibito was exhausted from being pursued, but fate led her to the destructive weapon, Kyojin. The strongest and the weakest moved the world and began to weave a tale of ruin together. In this game, you control the strongest Kyojin and protect the weakest Chibito while exploring Hakoniwa. Kyojin defeats enemies, and Chibito supports with her power of creation. Carve a path using the p…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and unique art style, with charming character designs and a mystical atmosphere.
The music is exceptional, comparable to high-quality soundtracks from AAA games, enhancing the overall experience.
The gameplay introduces interesting mechanics and concepts throughout, providing a fresh and engaging adventure.

The game suffers from performance issues, including a capped frame rate and occasional slowdowns, which detracts from the experience.
The story feels incomplete and the game is quite short, leaving players wanting more and feeling like it serves as a demo rather than a full experience.
Some technical aspects, such as subtitle formatting and lack of graphical options, are amateurish and could use significant improvement.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness and engaging mechanics, with players enjoying the introduction of new concepts throughout the game. While the co-dependent gameplay is likened to classics like ICO, some mechanical issues are noted, particularly in combat and puzzle integration, which can lead to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game offers solid gameplay with creative ideas, though it is relatively short, lasting around two hours.
- “Gameplay is unique and I enjoyed it.”
- “New concepts are introduced throughout the entirety of the game, teaching you different mechanics of the gameplay.”
- “If you enjoy JRPGs with fun gameplay, creative ideas, and a story that keeps you curious, this game is definitely worth checking out.”
- “Both mechanics could be fixed by letting you alternate left and right attacks with different weapon arms, allowing for more damage while giving you a reason to leave your partner vulnerable on the ground.”
- “Early gameplay feels fresh, thanks to the switch between building and breaking, but it starts to drag as combat and puzzles blur together.”
- “Also, there's not much info on who's working on the game mechanics, combat, movement, etc.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's graphics are highlighted for their unique and charming art style, which effectively captures attention and contributes to its overall atmosphere. However, technical execution is criticized, with reports of amateurish performance, lack of graphical settings, and occasional glitches, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they may not be polished. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking distinctive visuals despite its technical shortcomings.
- “The art style of the game is what attracted me at first.”
- “The game stands out with its unique art style and mysterious, charming vibe.”
- “Worth the buy if you're looking for some unique visuals and world building.”
- “Technically speaking, this game is amateurish, from the feeling of the controls to the post-processing effects slathered over the screen, and no graphical settings at all.”
- “First of all, the game doesn't run too well at the moment and doesn't have any graphical options to change anything, just putting this first as a warning to save you the surprise hiccups.”
- “Apparently, it's a crowdfunded indie game based off one neat looking artwork by Yoshi.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story, carried effectively by a small cast of anime actors, is engaging yet incomplete, leaving players curious for more. While the narrative is somewhat vague and the game is short, it shows promise for future expansions, making it a solid choice for JRPG fans who appreciate creative ideas and fun gameplay. Overall, it offers a charming experience with potential for growth.
- “If you enjoy JRPGs with fun gameplay, creative ideas, and a story that keeps you curious, this game is definitely worth checking out.”
- “Overall: ★★★★☆ – a solid, charming experience with room to grow as the story progresses.”
- “It takes around 3 to 4 hours to complete, and the story feels like it has a lot of room to grow—definitely potential for future updates or sequels.”
- “On top of being a short game, it's worth mentioning the story isn't complete, so I'm reassured this first entry didn't run out of ideas.”
- “Though, I would've preferred to wait a few years for the full story, with time spent polishing everything.”
- “The story has potential but is too vague to fully connect with, though the world kept me curious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and quality, often compared to that of AAA titles like Nier. Reviewers appreciate the interesting world-building that complements the exceptional soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The music is amazing, on par with even AAA games like Nier.”
- “There's interesting world-building here, along with some great music—I'm excited to continue the adventure.”
- “Music is beautiful.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing players in and enhancing their overall experience.
- “After giving it a chance, I was pulled in by the atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game requires further optimization, as players have noted performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Some optimization seems needed.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with smooth controls; however, some users have reported occasional graphical glitches in certain areas.
- “The controls are smooth for the most part, though I did run into a few spots with what might be graphical glitches.”