The Isolated

About

You 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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Play Modes

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

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a well-done building aspect and offers a unique atmosphere with an engaging storyline.
Stunning graphics and atmospheric sound design create a captivating world that draws players in.
Despite its flaws, the game has potential and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate early access titles.

The game is riddled with bugs, leading to a frustrating experience and making it feel unplayable.
Food and drink consumption rates are excessively fast, leaving little time for exploration or gameplay.
There are significant issues with game mechanics, including poor AI behavior, lack of instructions, and technical problems like motion blur and low frame rates.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
Gameplay is characterized by an engaging storyline and challenging mechanics that provide a thrilling experience, particularly through open-world exploration and crafting elements. However, some players feel misled by the game's description and note that improvements are needed in gameplay, audio, and graphics, as well as a more comprehensive tutorial for better understanding of game mechanics.
- “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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is praised for its engaging and thrilling narrative set on an island, characterized by a unique atmosphere and a sense of tension that enhances the overall experience. Players find the storyline compelling, contributing to the game's challenging gameplay and keeping them on edge throughout.
- “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.”
- “Well done story about the island, especially this tension around, scary and cool.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics are praised for their stunning quality and atmospheric design, creating an immersive and hauntingly beautiful world. However, the inability to disable motion blur and the significant drop in visual quality at lower settings have drawn criticism, with some users noting that low graphics resemble late PS1 to early PS2 visuals. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, there are areas needing improvement.
- “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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading to high CPU and GPU temperatures, and lacks the option to disable motion blur, contributing to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is bug-ridden.”
- “It's very buggy; both your CPU and GPU are going to run at absurd temperatures, and you can't disable motion blur.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by stunning graphics and immersive sound design, which together create a hauntingly beautiful world that captivates players. Reviewers highlight the unique atmosphere as a significant aspect of the overall experience, enhancing the exciting story.
- “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.”