The Isolated
- November 19, 2024
- STuNT
Get on SteamYou are an ordinary man who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Your plane crashes off the coast of a sinister island, hidden from civilization by a shroud of fog and rumor. You find yourself the only survivor, surrounded by wreckage and silence, broken only by the cries of seagulls and the sound of the surf. But you soon realize that you are not alone on the island. This is a sur…
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Reviews
- The game has a well-done story about the island, creating tension and a unique atmosphere.
- Engaging gameplay with realistic survival mechanics and crafting elements adds depth to the experience.
- The graphics and sound design are immersive, contributing to a hauntingly beautiful world.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including poor performance and unresponsive controls.
- Motion blur cannot be disabled, and graphics quality significantly drops on lower settings.
- Food and water consumption rates are excessively high, making survival frustrating and difficult.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the inability to disable motion blur and noting that lower settings result in outdated visuals reminiscent of late PS1 to early PS2 games. Conversely, others praise the stunning graphics and atmospheric sound design, highlighting the game's ability to create an immersive and hauntingly beautiful world. Overall, there are calls for improvements in graphical fidelity and performance.
“The stunning graphics and atmospheric sound design create a hauntingly beautiful world that draws you in.”
“There's no way to turn motion blur off; the higher your graphic settings, the higher the motion blur.”
“Dropping it to low graphics makes it look like late PS1 to early PS2 graphics.”
“There's a lot of things that do need improving in terms of gameplay, audio, and graphics, along with a small tutorial for people who may be confused on how some game mechanics work.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users noting the need for improvements in mechanics, audio, and graphics, as well as a lack of tutorial support. However, others appreciate the engaging storyline, challenging elements, and the depth added by open-world exploration and crafting, which contribute to a thrilling experience.
“The engaging storyline and challenging gameplay keep you on your toes, making every moment thrilling.”
“Exploring the open world and crafting add depth to the gameplay.”
“There's a lot of things that do need improving in terms of gameplay, audio, and graphics, along with a small tutorial for people who may be confused on how some game mechanics work.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is well-crafted, featuring a thrilling narrative set on an island that creates a tense and immersive atmosphere. Players find the engaging storyline complemented by challenging gameplay, ensuring a captivating experience throughout. Overall, the combination of excitement and unique setting enhances the game's appeal.
“Well done story about the island, especially the tension around it; scary and cool.”
“The engaging storyline and challenging gameplay keep you on your toes, making every moment thrilling.”
“A great game with an exciting story and a unique atmosphere.”
“The story is poorly developed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
“The pacing of the story is uneven, leading to moments of boredom that detract from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading to high CPU and GPU temperatures, and lacks the option to disable motion blur, contributing to an overall unstable experience.
“It's very buggy; both your CPU and GPU are going to run at absurd temperatures, and you can't disable motion blur.”
“The game is bug-ridden.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's stunning graphics and atmospheric sound design combine to create a hauntingly beautiful world that captivates players, enhancing the overall experience with its unique and engaging atmosphere.
“The stunning graphics and atmospheric sound design create a hauntingly beautiful world that draws you in.”
“A great game with an exciting story and a unique atmosphere.”
