![]() ![]() ![]() Outside of the visuals, Isonzo plays just as amazingly as its predecessors, perhaps even more so. It’s simultaneously engrossing and jaw-droppingly horrific watching as a fellow soldier writhes around in pain while the hot Italian sun bares down on the scorched forest you’re cowering in. The densely detailed environments further this sense of immersion, each battlefield littered with the debris of war. Its gorgeous use of vivid colours makes the verdant valleys and ash-soaked dilapidated buildings feel as visceral as the horrifyingly realistic combat. It’s apparent from the moment you start a match that Isonzo is not only the best-looking game in the series but one of the best-looking shooters full stop. Now that the single-player portion is out of the way, let’s discuss just how incredible Isonzo is. “This genuinely feels like a step up, a next-gen offering that maintains the quality of the other games while innovating where it can.” So, hopefully, BlackMill Games will soon improve the AI in Isonzo for those who prefer to play alone. Both Verdun and Tannenberg have brilliant AI that function as you’d expect. That being said, I’m certain this will change in the future. No matter how fun the base gameplay is – and let me reassure you, it very much is – you will not have a good time alone. If you were hoping to get it for offline matches, you will not enjoy yourself. In its current state, it is hard to recommend Isonzo as a single-player experience. They act more like mannequins, ones that will jump out at you if you get too close but will do nothing if you’re more than ten feet away, even if you’re picking them off one by one. It refuses to move unless you shoot it or an objective is taken, meaning the entire war effort is really on your shoulders. The main reason for this is that the AI is just broken. Unfortunately, Isonzo’s single-player content is just not ready yet. This is a fantastic offering, especially considering the gaming industry’s attitude towards offline gaming. You can choose between any of the maps and modes and will play against enough bots for the sizable maps to not feel empty. Like its predecessors, Isonzo features the ability to play offline against bots. So, this really feels like my area of expertise. After all, I have spent an inordinate amount of time writing a guide about shooters with offline bots. However, it is the aspect I was the most excited about. So, if this doesn’t interest you, feel free to skip to the next section. I appreciate I’m in the minority when I say that the primary reason I play a title like this is for AI matches. I want to discuss the single-player component of Isonzo first and foremost. Image Credit – BlackMill Games “Unfortunately, Isonzo’s single-player content is just not ready yet.” While its single-player offering doesn’t live up to its predecessors, its overall gameplay and online matches are so brilliant, that I would hardly hesitate to call this the greatest WW1 shooter ever made. So, you can imagine how overjoyed I was when I was given the opportunity to review Isonzo, the latest entry into this WW1 shooter. They’re challenging titles, especially if you play online, but for the most part, they manage to maintain a satisfyingly fulfilling and rewarding baseline of enjoyment. Frankly, they’re both masterpieces, seamlessly blending realistic mechanics, visuals and audio design while remaining perfectly approachable. I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy both Tannenberg and Verdun, the previous two FPS titles in the WW1 series by developer BlackMill Games. ![]()
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