Remnants Of Isolation

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Remnants Of Isolation is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Team Isolation and was released on May 1, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story24 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Engaging turn-based combat system with innovative Spell Fusion mechanics that encourage strategic gameplay.
Compelling story with well-developed character relationships, despite the short length of the game.
Beautiful visuals and a haunting soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere and emotional depth.

The game is very short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
Some character designs and monster aesthetics may not appeal to all players, feeling out of place or generic.
The story lacks depth and can feel thin, with important lore often conveyed through notes rather than direct narrative.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Remnants of Isolation" is generally described as simple yet engaging, focusing on the relationship between two characters trapped in a mansion. While some players appreciate its emotional depth and the integration of gameplay mechanics with storytelling, others find it lacking in detail and depth, with parts remaining vague and unresolved. Overall, the narrative is seen as a compelling aspect of the game, despite its brevity and reliance on exploration for background context.
- “Remnants of isolation provides a short yet satisfying adventure, memorable for its clever combat and compelling story.”
- “Despite the game’s short length, it manages to tell a gripping story about a mysterious, mute girl who is accidentally freed from her magical prison by a mage and both have to find their way out from there.”
- “The relationship between the two leads is very sweet and is clearly the 'heart' of the story.”
- “The game doesn't explain everything, and parts of the story stay vague, especially near the end.”
- “The story is not particularly well told, with character motivations being kind of hard to discern and some storytelling that would have been more powerful if shown instead of told.”
- “The story - and this is perhaps where everything does fall apart - is bare bones, lacks nuance or anything interesting.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by inventive mechanics that enhance the narrative, particularly through a unique spell fusion system and a tactical combat approach that encourages strategic thinking. While the game is relatively short and features standard RPG elements, it successfully integrates story and gameplay, offering a compelling experience despite some visual and mechanical limitations. Overall, it is recommended for players seeking a quick, engaging RPG with a focus on character-driven mechanics.
- “While its story is simple and serviceable, the game truly shines due to its inventive twist on RPG Maker's core combat mechanics.”
- “Choosing to guard lets you skip a turn to generate 2 extra MP, further deepening the tactical gameplay.”
- “The combat mechanics using spell fusions and the character's innate abilities were very fun to play with.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art (or worse), looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is okay, but to grind monsters (which you'll never need to do since every enemy can be killed in at most 2 hits, final boss included), you have to leave the dungeon and return.”
- “The writing and gameplay could have been stronger.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly the haunting piano tracks. However, some players noted a lack of variety, as the same loops are repeated throughout, leading to eventual boredom. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's emotional depth and ambiance, its repetitiveness may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The music and visuals do a good job of creating that isolated atmosphere with a bit of quiet hope mixed in.”
- “The soundtrack, piano music, is beautiful and even haunting.”
- “And the music is hauntingly beautiful, absolutely my favorite part of the game [and that's a rare thing for me].”
- “The music: albeit there weren't very many different songs.”
- “A fairly generic RPG Maker dungeon crawler using mostly base assets. I think the main characters, enemy graphics, and music are original, but for the latter, it's basically the same piano loop playing through the game.”
- “Another RPG Maker game, so I shouldn't expect much, but there are pretty good games on that engine. This one has low resolution, blurred graphics, almost no sounds other than the main music, and clunky movement. Most RPG Maker games tend to look and feel the same and overall fail to spark interest to keep playing.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this RPG Maker dungeon crawler are a mix of generic base assets and original custom artwork, with unique designs for characters and enemies that stand out amidst the typical limitations of the engine. While the visuals create an emotional atmosphere and are generally colorful, the game's fullscreen display issues and lack of HD support may deter dedicated modern PC gamers. Overall, the artwork is appreciated for its beauty and emotional depth, contributing positively to the game's experience.
- “The music and visuals do a good job of creating that isolated atmosphere with a bit of quiet hope mixed in.”
- “It helps as well that there is some beautiful custom artwork.”
- “Remnants of Isolation is a beautiful game, not only in its stunning visuals, but in its emotional atmosphere and moving narrative.”
- “A fairly generic RPG Maker dungeon crawler using mostly base assets. I think the main characters, enemy graphics, and music are original, but for the latter, it's basically the same piano loop playing throughout the game.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “Personal taste, but I find the art style... odd.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" in this RPG game are mixed. While some players appreciate the lack of extensive grinding, noting that the game is immersive and battles are challenging yet manageable, others find certain achievements and battles to be grindy and tedious. Overall, the game offers a balance where grinding can be beneficial for leveling up, but it is not a mandatory aspect of gameplay.
- “Which in a game of this immersivity is just a tedious chore.”
- “Battles still feel grindy, but there's at least a little more substance than mashing your strongest abilities to win.”
- “This allows for some easy grinding because you'll develop a sure-fire combo strategy to kill a particular group of enemies over and over for some quick level ups.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals and evocative music, which together create a sense of isolation infused with quiet hope and mystery. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth and world-building, noting that the unique atmosphere enhances the narrative and character connections, making for a compelling experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as beautiful, moving, and integral to its storytelling.
- “The music and visuals do a good job of creating that isolated atmosphere with a bit of quiet hope mixed in.”
- “This game has a really beautiful and unique atmosphere, and does a great job world-building for such a short game.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic and very mysterious - the music is largely responsible for that.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted as a significant focus, with players appreciating the beautiful story and above-average character designs, particularly praising the memorable female lead. However, some critiques mention inconsistencies in character design, suggesting it may not appeal to all players. Overall, the game successfully integrates character development into its narrative, enhancing the overall experience.
- “There's definitely character development in the game.”
- “Lovely character designs and art, beautiful story.”
- “But no more character development.”
- “Combat is only a minor focus compared to the story and character development.”
- “Weird character design (even for an indie game).”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching music and the deep, meaningful relationship between the protagonists, which is surprisingly impactful given the limited time players spend with them. The stunning visuals and moving narrative further enhance the game's emotional atmosphere, making it a memorable experience.
- “The music is very touching, and the relationship between the protagonists is deep and meaningful.”
- “Remnants of Isolation is a beautiful game, not only in its stunning visuals but also in its emotional atmosphere and moving narrative.”
- “The relationship between the two main characters is heartwarming, which is surprising considering the short amount of time you spend with them.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability due to its linear structure, though the presence of three different endings and some hidden treasures encourages players to revisit it. While some users express concern about potential boredom in replaying, the desire to explore alternate outcomes remains.
- “The game's three various endings add some replayability, and while it is rather linear, I thought it worked well for this game. There were a few treasure chests hidden on separate paths or guarded by monsters, which added some exploration elements.”
- “I'm worried playing through again may be boring as this kind of game doesn't have the most replayability potential, but I'm still eager to give it another shot.”
- “The game's three various endings add some replayability to the game, but the game is also rather linear. While I thought it worked well for this game, there were a few treasure chests that were hidden on separate paths or guarded by monsters. For the most part, there wasn't much exploration in this game.”