ORTHOISO

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Orthoiso is a platformer puzzle game that utilizes optical illusions and orthagonal projection to create the sensation of performing impossible feats. Players navigate through various perspectives, solving puzzles as a little frog named Iso, who embarks on an adventure to find his missing father, a renowned explorer. The game features diverse mechanics based on optical illusions, challenging players to think creatively in order to progress.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features clever puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a fun and engaging experience.
It's a light and enjoyable platformer with a unique perspective manipulation mechanic that adds depth to the gameplay.
The game is reasonably priced and offers about an hour of entertainment, making it a great break from more intense AAA titles.

The game can be buggy at times, which may affect the overall experience.
Controls can feel wonky, especially from an isometric perspective, leading to some awkward gameplay moments.
There are limited options for customization, such as keybinding and resolution settings, which may frustrate some players.

stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional bugs and awkward design elements, which can detract from the experience. However, many appreciate the good level design and user interface, indicating that while stability issues exist, they do not overshadow the game's enjoyable aspects.
- “A little buggy at times, and I wish there were keybinding options.”
- “Buggy, some awkward design but cool short game and nice to play.”
- “A little bit buggy, but good level design with good UI nonetheless.”
gameplay
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features 30 levels that can be completed in about an hour, introducing new mechanics at a steady pace, which keeps the experience engaging. Players find it fun and relaxing, particularly enjoying the puzzle style reminiscent of Fez.
- “The 30 levels take about an hour or so to complete and continue introducing new mechanics at a steady pace.”
- “Very fun and relaxing to play, and I really liked the Fez mechanic puzzle style.”
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story of "borthoiso" follows a determined frog aspiring to achieve greatness, highlighting themes of ambition and perseverance.
- “Orthoiso is a story about a frog that wanted to achieve big things.”
- “The story of orthoiso is about a frog that wanted to achieve big things, but it feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative in orthoiso is poorly developed, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “Despite its interesting premise, the story in orthoiso fails to deliver a compelling experience.”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features pleasant music and non-intrusive sound effects, with separate volume sliders allowing players to customize their audio experience. However, it lacks resolution options and windowed mode.
- “The separate volume sliders are available to keep the pleasant music and non-annoying sound effects under control.”