Info about Isonzo:

Official game description:
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About the Game
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World War One expands to the mountains of the Italian Front - beautiful but deadly in equal measure. Take part in key offensives of the Great War, from the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo to the Strafexpedition, and lead your team to victory among the scenic landscapes and peaks of Northern Italy.
Isonzo is a realistic tactical multiplayer FPS crafted by BlackMill Games, known for their critically acclaimed authentic WW1 wargames such as Verdun and Tannenberg. Immerse yourself in faithful recreations of historical battles with intense 48-player matches, testing your tactical skills and mastery of Alpine warfare.
Decide your path to victory: whether you’re leading the offensive with grenades or using mountain trails to flank enemy positions, you have options. Dive into combat or take a supporting role cutting barbed wire and crewing heavy machine guns and mortars. Thanks to a unique flare gun system, mark targets for artillery strikes or biplane flybys, before charging in to finish the job at close quarters with bayonets or trench clubs.
Choose from six distinct classes and build your loadout from a selection of 50+ iconic WW1 weapons, along with historically accurate equipment and perks specific to each class. Play as a Marksman to pick off soldiers from afar, storm enemy lines with the Assault class, issue tactical orders as an Officer, and much more.
After choosing a class, make it your own by picking from a large variety of role-appropriate uniforms, accessories and headgear. As a finishing touch, you can even pick your mustache from several famous wartime styles!
From hillside fortresses to mountain trenches and city streets, fight through varied Alpine landscapes inspired by historical battles. Learn the lay of the land to maintain cover and surprise your enemies - or go a step further to shape a dynamic battlefield by placing sandbags, barbed wire and ammo crates. Trench periscopes and sniper shields offer even more tactical options, but beware of poisonous gas attacks and artillery barrages!
Taking inspiration from the years-long struggle for control of the Alps during World War One, Isonzo brings the authenticity of the conflict to all players. Everything is recreated based on research and field trips, from sound effects, weapons and uniforms down to the houses, vineyards and trenches you’ll be fighting over. Choose your side and immerse yourself in History!
Enlist for more First World War action with the other standalone titles in the WW1 Game Series: _Gallipoli_, _Tannenberg_ and _Verdun_. Engage in expeditionary warfare on the Middle Eastern Front with _Gallipoli_, maneuver for control of key sectors in _Tannenberg_ on the Eastern Front OR Dive into the trenches along the Western Front in _Verdun_. Choose from a range of squads from across the war, as they fight for control of the ever-changing frontlines.

Release date: Sep 13, 2022

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Tactical, Historical Simulation, Class-based Combat, Team-based Combat, Realistic Combat, Multiplayer, Strategy

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 40; verdict: Fair Monetization with Room for Improvement; summary: The game has received mixed feedback regarding its monetization strategies. While many players appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics and the purely cosmetic nature of the DLCs, there are concerns about the volume of paid cosmetic DLCs and the perception of greed. Some players feel that too much content is locked behind paywalls, which can be frustrating. Overall, the game's monetization approach is seen as fair but could be improved by offering more earnable cosmetic items.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has mixed reviews regarding performance, gameplay repetitiveness, and compatibility with Linux and the Steam Deck. While it runs well on modern systems and Linux with Proton 10, users with older hardware may need to rely on DLSS or FSR. The gameplay can become repetitive, particularly in offline mode, and there are reports of crashes and control issues that affect the overall experience.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Realistic and immersive gameplay (weight 0.84): The game is praised for its realism and immersion, particularly in its depiction of World War I. Players appreciate the historical accuracy, detailed maps, and authentic atmosphere, including trenches, weapons, and uniforms. The gameplay strikes a balance between arcade and realistic, providing an intense and enjoyable experience.
- Beautiful graphics and sound design (weight 0.78): The game is lauded for its stunning graphics and excellent sound design. The detailed environments, realistic character models, and immersive audio effects contribute to the overall atmosphere. The visuals and sound work together to create a captivating and authentic experience.
- Historical accuracy and attention to detail (weight 0.73): The game is commended for its historical accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in its depiction of World War I. Players appreciate the accurate portrayal of weapons, uniforms, and battlefields, as well as the detailed maps and environments. The game's commitment to historical authenticity enhances the overall experience.
- Teamwork and tactical gameplay (weight 0.33): The game emphasizes teamwork and tactical gameplay, requiring coordination and strategy to succeed. Players appreciate the role-based class system, which encourages teamwork and rewards strategic thinking. The tactical combat and team-oriented gameplay provide a unique and engaging experience.
- Good value for money (weight 0.25): Players feel that the game offers good value for money, with a reasonable price and plenty of content. The game provides a satisfying experience with its enjoyable gameplay, beautiful graphics, and immersive sound design. The lack of microtransactions and the availability of free updates add to the overall value.
- Unique WW1 setting (weight 0.22): The game stands out for its unique setting on the Italian front during World War I. Players appreciate the historical accuracy and attention to detail in depicting this lesser-known front. The game's focus on the Alpine battlefield provides a fresh and interesting perspective on WW1.
- Active community and responsive support (weight 0.2): The game has an active and friendly community, with responsive support from the developers. Players appreciate the engaged developers who continuously update the game and address issues. The community is welcoming and helpful, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- Bot support and offline play (weight 0.13): The game offers good bot support and offline play options, allowing players to enjoy the game even with a low player count. The bots are competent and provide a full experience, making it possible to play and progress offline. This feature adds to the game's replayability and accessibility.

Common complaints:
- Poor AI behavior (weight 0.71): The AI in the game is criticized for being poorly designed, often exposing itself to get shot, and behaving unpredictably. Bots are either too dumb or overly accurate, making the game frustrating.
- Server and connectivity issues (weight 0.46): Frequent disconnections, server crashes, and high latency are common problems. Players also report difficulties in finding matches due to a small player base.
- Steep learning curve (weight 0.43): The game has a steep learning curve, making it difficult for new players to pick up and enjoy. The initial learning curve can be frustrating and off-putting.
- High game price (weight 0.4): Players feel that the game is overpriced and not worth the cost, especially with additional expenses for uniforms and DLCs. The price is seen as unjustified given the game's issues.
- Unbalanced gameplay (weight 0.39): The game is often unbalanced, with defenders having a significant advantage. Attackers find it difficult to win, and the spawn system is poorly implemented.
- Cheaters and hackers prevalent (weight 0.38): Many players report encountering cheaters and hackers frequently, which ruins the gaming experience. The anti-cheat system is ineffective, leading to wasted time reporting and dealing with cheaters.
- Frequent bugs and glitches (weight 0.36): Players report various bugs and glitches, including invincibility glitches, hit detection issues, and occasional crashes. These issues can be game-breaking.
- Poor map design (weight 0.13): Maps are criticized for being poorly designed, monotonous, and lacking variety. Visibility issues and poor layout make gameplay frustrating.
- Lack of variety and content (weight 0.09): The game lacks variety in combat, maps, and tactics. The limited content affects replayability and makes the game feel monotonous.
- Frustrating progression system (weight 0.09): The unlock and progression system is seen as frustrating and unsatisfactory. Players find it difficult to unlock weapons and gear, and the tasks are often too challenging.
- Poor matchmaking (weight 0.05): Matchmaking does not consider player levels, leading to unbalanced teams. High-level players often dominate low-level players and bots.

Gameplay feedback:
- Class-based system with unique roles (weight 0.95): The game features a class-based system with six distinct classes, each having unique roles and specializations. This system encourages teamwork and discipline, and each class can significantly impact the match.
- Tactical and strategic gameplay (weight 0.86): The gameplay is tactical and strategic, requiring teamwork, coordination, and positioning. It includes elements like building fortifications, sabotage, and the use of smokes and coordinated assaults.
- Historically accurate weapons and maps (weight 0.85): The game features a variety of historically accurate weapons and maps set in the Italian Alps and other WW1 locations. The weapons and maps are well-researched and add to the game's authenticity.
- Balanced and realistic combat (weight 0.83): The combat in the game is balanced and realistic, with a focus on teamwork, positioning, and tactical gameplay. The game includes elements like realistic weapon sway, reload mechanics, and high lethality.
- Unique and varied maps (weight 0.82): The game offers a variety of unique and well-designed maps set in different WW1 locations, including the Italian Alps and trench battles. The maps provide diverse gameplay experiences.
- Officer role and commands (weight 0.8): The officer role is crucial in the game, with officers able to call in reinforcements like artillery and bombers, and issue commands to their squad. This adds a layer of strategy and coordination to the gameplay.
- Challenging and rewarding progression system (weight 0.8): The game features a progression system based on challenges and unlocks. Players can unlock new weapons, perks, and gadgets by completing tasks and leveling up their classes.
- Offline and bot gameplay (weight 0.79): The game offers offline gameplay with bots, which can be useful for practice or casual play. Bots can fill in for missing players and provide a fun offline experience.
- High lethality and one-shot kills (weight 0.1): The game features high lethality with most rifles capable of one-shot kills. This adds to the realism and intensity of the combat.

Performance notes:
- Mixed graphics and performance feedback (weight 0.22): Players report a range of experiences with graphics and performance. Some praise the graphics on ultra settings and smooth engine performance, while others note graphical outdatedness and optimization issues. Performance varies widely, with some experiencing crashes and high latency, and others reporting stable FPS and good optimization.
- Platform-specific performance (weight 0.04): The game runs well on older 20-series cards and smoothly on M4 Mac mini, but poorly on ARM MacBooks. It also runs well on Linux with Proton 10, indicating varied performance across different platforms and hardware configurations.
- Spawning and movement bugs (weight 0.03): There are reports of bugs related to spawning, including inconsistent spawning locations and spawning on the wrong team. Additionally, there are movement and collision issues that affect gameplay.
- Support for advanced graphics technologies (weight 0.02): The game includes DLSS implementation for NVIDIA GPUs and potential FSR support for AMD GPUs, which can enhance performance and graphics quality for players with compatible hardware.
- Positive feedback on animations and audio (weight 0.02): The game receives praise for its smooth animations that fit the grounded tone and effective audio design with realistic sound effects, enhancing the overall immersion.
- Limited performance optimization options (weight 0.02): Some players note a lack of options to reduce quality for better performance, particularly on macOS, where performance could be improved with more customization options.
- Desynchronization problems (weight 0.01): There are issues with desynchronizations and deaths behind objects, which can lead to frustrating and unfair gameplay experiences.
- Gun mechanics issues (weight 0.01): There are reports of guns randomly not shooting, which can significantly impact gameplay and player experience.
- Settings tweaks for smooth performance (weight 0.01): Players mention the need to tweak settings to achieve smooth performance, indicating that the game may require some adjustments to run optimally on different systems.
- Class full issues (weight 0.01): Players encounter issues with classes being full, which can limit gameplay options and cause frustration.
- Annoying mortar gameplay (weight 0.01): Some players find the mortar gameplay annoying, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Voice chat repetition (weight 0.01): There are issues with voice chat repetition, which can be bothersome and affect communication during gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for WW1 enthusiasts (weight 0.31): The game is frequently recommended for fans of World War 1 history and realistic military gameplay. It is praised for its historical accuracy and atmospheric warfare, making it a worthwhile experience for those interested in the WW1 theme.
- Recommended for fans of teamwork and strategy (weight 0.31): The game is suggested for players who enjoy strategy, teamwork, and methodical battles. It is compared favorably to games like Hell Let Loose, Enlisted, and Arma, which require coordination and tactical gameplay.
- Historical realism and accuracy (weight 0.3): The game is praised for its historical realism and accuracy, providing an authentic WW1 experience. It is recommended for those interested in historical settings and realistic battles.
- Good for hardcore and realistic shooter fans (weight 0.17): The game is recommended for fans of hardcore shooters and those who enjoy realistic, immersive gameplay. It is not recommended for fans of more arcade-style games like Call of Duty.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.15): Many reviewers suggest purchasing the game during a sale for better value for money. It is often mentioned as a good buy when discounted, offering great fun and gameplay at a lower price.
- Anticipation for future content (weight 0.03): Players are looking forward to new content, such as the Gallipoli expansion. However, there are concerns about the progression system that may affect future purchases.
- Focus on communication and learning (weight 0.02): New players are advised to focus on communication and learning the game mechanics, such as playing against bots or avoiding the officer role initially. This can enhance the gameplay experience and help players get accustomed to the game's strategies.
- Consider other games in the series (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest trying other games in the series or from the same developers. It is recommended to start with other titles like Verdun or Tannenberg before playing this game.
- Not for casual players (weight 0.01): The game is not recommended for casual play due to its hardcore and realistic nature. It requires a significant time investment and may not be suitable for those looking for a more relaxed gaming experience.

Other player notes:
- DLC is cosmetic only (weight 0.03): Players have noted that the DLC available in the game is purely cosmetic. Despite this, some players have shown support for the developers by purchasing all available DLCs.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.27): Players are frustrated primarily due to cheating, unbalanced teams, and various gameplay mechanics. Issues such as ineffective anti-cheat systems, confusing game mechanics, and frequent bugs and crashes contribute significantly to this frustration. Additionally, problems with bot behavior, poor spawn systems, and high difficulty levels exacerbate the negative experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.15): Players express satisfaction with the game's enjoyable and strategic gameplay, historical accuracy, and graphics. The class system, teamwork dynamics, and rewarding progression contribute to a positive experience. Many appreciate the game's setting, realistic combat, and the variety of weapons and maps.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the game's immersive and realistic gameplay, historical accuracy, and engaging combat mechanics. The atmospheric sound design, beautiful graphics, and well-modelled guns enhance the overall experience. The game's unique setting and enjoyable weapon mechanics also contribute to the positive feedback.
- Excitement (weight 0.11): Players are excited about the game's realistic and detailed gameplay, unique setting, and anticipation for new content. The intense and immersive gameplay moments, along with the variety of weapons and classes, contribute to this excitement. The historical context and future updates also add to the overall enthusiasm.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Players feel disappointed due to the game's high price, lack of diversity, and low player count. Comparisons with previous games in the series highlight missing features and better squad mechanics. Graphical quality and lack of improvements, along with boring and slow gameplay, contribute to the overall disappointment.
- Joy (weight 0.05): Players experience joy from the game's immersive and tactical gameplay, beautiful scenery, and engaging battles. The enjoyable combat feel, pleasant game tempo, and historical accuracy contribute to this joy. The game's graphics, animations, and community engagement also enhance the positive experience.
- Satisfied (weight 0.05): Players are satisfied with the game's great graphics, easy learning curve, and unlimited replayability. The quality of the game, full servers, and perfect balance between casual and hardcore gameplay contribute to this satisfaction. Well-done bots, offline gameplay, and good sound design also play a role.
- Appreciation (weight 0.05): Players appreciate the game's historical accuracy, improved graphics, and realistic gameplay. The role-based class system, tactical combat, and detailed in-game commands and translations are highly valued. The game's attention to historical detail, performance, and mechanics are also appreciated.
- Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated with infinite defenders, excessive screen shake, and high number of cheaters. The difficulty in winning as attackers, poor bot behavior, and spawn mechanics contribute to this frustration. Friendly fire indicators and minor bugs with dynamic music also add to the negative experience.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players feel nostalgia as the game reminds them of previous titles in the series, such as Red Orchestra 2. Long-time fans of the series appreciate the continuity and familiarity. Comparisons to past games like Battlefield 1 evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to frustrating gameplay mechanics, high AI strength, and poor hand feel. The presence of cheaters and the high cost of the game contribute to this anger. Difficulty in completing objectives and dealing with AI behavior also exacerbate the negative experience.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Players are enthusiastic about the game's detailed gameplay mechanics and positive features. Recommendations despite the game's age and personal enjoyment of the game's features and DLC content contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the game's magnificent graphics, perfect simulation of mountain warfare, and realistic combat experience. The mixture of gameplay from Verdun and Tannenberg, along with the realistic battlefield, contribute to this excitement. The game's ability to transmit the spirit of positional battles in WWI also adds to the enthusiasm.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the game's impressive skills of opponents, visuals, and progression of the Unity engine. The realism and accuracy of the game, along with its historical accuracy and unique setting, contribute to this admiration.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players are disappointed with the game's small, linear, and boring maps. Dead servers and poor performance on macOS contribute to this disappointment. The overall lack of improvements and engaging content adds to the negative experience.
- Immersion (weight 0.01): Players feel immersed due to the game's well-crafted and realistic maps, authentic atmosphere, and great visuals and sound effects. The detailed depiction of trenches, steep slopes, snow, and fog enhances the immersive experience.
- Fear (weight 0.01): Players feel fear due to the game's intense and realistic depiction of combat and death. The immersive and atmospheric portrayal of warfare contributes to this fear.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Players are concerned about the lack of historical and political context in the game. The skill gap for new players is also a significant concern, making the game less accessible and enjoyable for beginners.
- Immersed (weight 0.01): Players feel immersed in the game due to its intensely immersive combat experience and atmospheric depiction of warfare. The detailed representation of trenches, weapons, and classes from the era enhances this immersion.}