# Isonzo

> 2022 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q113665458](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113665458)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isonzo_(video_game))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/isonzo

## Summary  
Isonzo is a 2022 first‑person shooter video game set on the Italian Front of World War I. Developed by Dutch studios BlackMill Games and M2H, it was released on September 13 2022 for Windows, Xbox Series X|S and Linux, and forms the third entry in the WW1 Game Series.

## Key Facts  
- **Release date:** 13 September 2022 (Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Linux).  
- **Developers:** BlackMill Games and M2H, both Dutch video‑game studios based in Alkmaar, Netherlands.  
- **Publisher:** M2H (primary) and BlackMill Games (Xbox Series X|S).  
- **Genre:** First‑person shooter / action game.  
- **Setting:** World War I, specifically the Italian Front (Isonzo River battles).  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows (Steam, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store), Linux (Steam), Xbox Series X and Series S (Microsoft Store).  
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution only (Steam, Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store).  
- **Rating:** PEGI 18.  
- **Series:** Third title in the WW1 Game Series, following *Tannenberg* (position 3).  
- **Awards:** Nominated for Dutch Game Award – Best Art Direction and Best Audio (2023); won Dutch Game Award – Best Audio (2023).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of game is Isonzo?  
A: Isonzo is a first‑person shooter and action game that recreates the brutal trench warfare of the Italian Front during World I.  

### Q: Which platforms can I play Isonzo on?  
A: The game is available digitally for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and the Xbox Series X|S consoles.  

### Q: Who created Isonzo?  
A: It was co‑developed by the Dutch studios BlackMill Games and M2H, both headquartered in Alkmaar, Netherlands.  

### Q: When was Isonzo released?  
A: Isonzo launched on 13 September 2022 across its supported platforms.  

### Q: Has Isonzo received any awards?  
A: Yes, it was nominated for Dutch Game Award categories for Best Art Direction and Best Audio in 2023 and won the award for Best Audio.  

## Why It Matters  
Isonzo brings a historically under‑explored theater of World I—the Italian Front—to the modern shooter genre, offering players a realistic, tactical experience of the Isonzo River battles. Its development by two independent Dutch studios showcases the growing capability of smaller European teams to produce high‑quality, historically grounded titles that compete with larger AAA releases. By supporting multiple platforms, including Linux, Isonzo broadens accessibility for diverse gaming audiences. The game’s critical reception (average scores around 71/100 on OpenCritic) and recognition from the Dutch Game Awards underline its artistic and audio achievements, reinforcing the importance of authentic sound design and visual fidelity in immersive historical simulations. As part of the WW1 Game Series, Isonzo helps cement a niche yet vital sub‑genre of World‑War‑I shooters, encouraging further exploration of lesser‑known battles and contributing to the preservation of historical memory through interactive media.

## Notable For  
- **Historical focus:** First major WW1 shooter centered on the Italian Front’s Isonzo battles.  
- **Series placement:** Third entry in the WW1 Game Series, continuing the narrative after *Tannenberg*.  
- **Award recognition:** Won the Dutch Game Award for Best Audio (2023) and received nominations for Best Art Direction.  
- **Cross‑platform release:** Simultaneously launched on Windows, Linux, and Xbox Series X|S, a rarity for indie WW1 titles.  
- **Digital‑only distribution:** Available through Steam, Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store, reflecting modern distribution trends.

## Body  

### Development  
- **Studios:** BlackMill Games (founded 2013, Alkmaar, Netherlands) and M2H (Alkmaar‑based Dutch developer).  
- **Collaboration:** Both studios co‑developed the title, sharing responsibilities for design, programming, and audio.  
- **Composer:** Bart Delissen provided the musical score, credited on multiple games via MobyGames.  

### Release & Distribution  
- **Launch date:** 13 September 2022.  
- **Digital storefronts:** Steam (Windows, Linux), Microsoft Store (Windows, Xbox Series X|S), Epic Games Store (Windows).  
- **Product IDs:** Steam application 1556790; Microsoft Store product 9p892x2ccq74 (Xbox Series X|S).  

### Gameplay & Setting  
- **Genre:** First‑person shooter / action.  
- **Game modes:** Single‑player and multiplayer.  
- **Historical period:** World War I, specifically the Isonzo River battles on the Italian Front.  
- **Core mechanics:** Tactical infantry combat, realistic weapon handling, and authentic battlefield environments.  

### Platforms & Technical Specs  
- **Supported OS:** Microsoft Windows, Linux.  
- **Consoles:** Xbox Series X and Series S.  
- **Engine:** Identified by Q63966 (specific engine reference).  
- **Rating:** PEGI 18, reflecting mature content and realistic war violence.  

### Reception & Scores  
- **OpenCritic:** 71/100 (Top Critic Average) based on 25 critic reviews; 52 % of critics recommend.  
- **CriticDB:** 74/100 across Windows, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X|S (8 critic reviews).  

### Awards & Nominations  
- **Dutch Game Award 2023:** Nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Audio; won Best Audio.  

### Series Context  
- **Part of:** WW1 Game Series, positioned after *Tannenberg* (entry 3).  
- **Collection:** Held by the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision.  

### External Identifiers  
- **IMDB:** tt27180026.  
- **Wikidata description:** “2022 video game”.  
- **Various database IDs:** OpenCritic 13665, Steam 1556790, Metacritic isonzo, etc.  

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## References

1. Isonzo. game-catalogus Beeld & Geluid. 2022
2. [Bart Delissen - MobyGames](https://www.mobygames.com/person/549532/bart-delissen/#developerGames)
3. Microsoft Store
4. [Source](https://dutchgameawards.nl/nominees-2023/)
5. MobyGames
6. [Source](https://dutchgameawards.nl/award-entries/isonzo/)
7. Steam
8. Mod DB
9. OpenCritic
10. [Q131917281](https://criticdb.com/games/isonzo)
11. GameSpot
12. Q124398839
13. GamesMeter.nl
14. PlayStation Store
15. GOG Dreamlist
16. Q131917281