Agent Intercept
- June 16, 2021
- PikPok
Keeping a satisfying gameplay loop at its most energetic for as long as it possibly can, Agent Intercept’s worst sin is being just long enough that the simplicity drags the core experience down over time.
"Agent Intercept" is an action-packed spy game where players take on the role of a special agent in high-speed car chases, performing stunts, and using an arsenal of gadgets to take down enemies. Players must navigate various missions, evading obstacles and battling bosses in a variety of stylish vehicles, with the ultimate goal of saving the world. With its sleek graphics and intense gameplay, "Agent Intercept" offers a thrilling experience for fans of the spy genre.
Reviews
- Agent Intercept features smooth and exciting gameplay that combines elements of classic spy car games with a unique narrative style.
- The game has vibrant graphics and a fun, cinematic presentation that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a nostalgic feel for fans of Spy Hunter, with simple controls and engaging action that makes it accessible to a wide audience.
- The story is considered too childish and cliché, lacking depth and complexity.
- Many players find the game short, with limited replayability and a lack of substantial content after completing the main campaign.
- There are technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay and a feeling of being on-rails, which limits player control.
- story89 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of spy movie clichés and lighthearted fun, featuring engaging voice acting and innovative storytelling techniques, though some find it too childish and insubstantial for its price. While the main campaign is relatively short, lasting just over two hours, it is complemented by side missions that add to the overall experience. However, the narrative's urgency is often undermined by gameplay mechanics that feel disconnected from the serious themes of espionage.
“The game itself is very entertaining; I enjoyed it a lot, and the story had me hooked from start to finish.”
“The way they tell the story is also quite innovative.”
“I like that it's not a parody and that it's sincere about being a spy story; it's lighthearted fun and I had a good time with the story.”
“Not worth full price; the story is too childish and offers no upgrade for the club.”
“The story is a collection of spy-movie clichés.”
“The story and dialogue can be goofy, but that's not a bug; it's a feature.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its smooth, engaging, and arcade-style action, blending elements reminiscent of classic titles like Spyhunter and Starfox. While the controls are simple and accessible, allowing for a fun experience, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks a sense of freedom typical of a spy vehicle. Overall, it offers a visually appealing and enjoyable experience, though it may not sustain its excitement over longer play sessions.
“The gameplay is flawless; it feels smooth and exciting.”
“I've never seen gameplay like this, especially in the context of a secret agent narrative, and that gives it a huge plus.”
“The gameplay is so much fun (the final level was freaking awesome!!).”
“I just wish it felt more free and empowering for being a spy vehicle, and for the gameplay to match.”
“This is a mobile port to PC, so expect that mobile style of gameplay here.”
“Agent Intercept offers a surprisingly thrilling action-adventure, but even with some improvements over the mobile version, the shallow and repetitive gameplay ultimately holds it back.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and colorful art style, with options for tuning and optimization for 4K on PC. While the visuals are appealing and the animations are well-executed, some players note that the game is not graphically groundbreaking and criticize the frequent camera switching. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, enhancing the arcade action feel.
“The graphics can be tuned to be beautiful, the story is great, and the gameplay is excellent.”
“The graphics on computer have improved so much and it is so cool to play on a big screen!”
“Stylish visuals, cinematic camera.”
“Graphically, it's not the best, although the art style itself is very colorful.”
“I wish you could change its colors since it clearly has the same aesthetic as the G-6155 interceptor, just not the colors.”
“The port itself is decent enough with graphical settings, and gamepad support.”
- music22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent, cartoony spy vibe, enhancing the overall cinematic experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is both serviceable and engaging, perfectly complementing the gameplay and art direction. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's professional production quality and immersive atmosphere.
“It has striking character design, engaging gameplay, and a funky soundtrack.”
“The music is perfect for this.”
“The game's soundtrack is serviceable if you have a history of loving this genre.”
“The original soundtrack is excellent, and it has such a cartoony spy vibe with the types of sound effects used when getting objectives and taking down vehicles.”
“On its own merits, it's a lenient, cinematic vehicle game of ramming and stunt shooting, has voice acting and somewhat fine generic spy music.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for PC, featuring a user interface and graphics tailored for 4K resolution, along with comprehensive graphic options, gamepad support, and customizable key bindings. Players report smooth performance even at maximum settings, countering claims of it being merely a mobile port.
“In this version, the UI and graphics are optimized for 4K with full graphic options, gamepad rumble, key bindings, etc. All that is needed to play on PC.”
“The characters are pretty great at their performance, giving me the vibes of Renegade Ops: simple, grounded, and cool.”
“Performance-wise, it feels very smooth even on max settings.”
“I read that some say this game is a mobile port, knowing that today all game engines are cross-platform; in this version, the UI and graphics are optimized for 4K with full graphic options, gamepad rumble, key bindings, etc. All that is needed to play on PC.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game offers substantial replayability through a variety of circuits and three score attack modes, alongside side missions and a time attack mode. However, the main story mode is relatively short, which may limit overall replay value for some players.
“There's a plethora of different circuits with the 3 additional score attack game modes, which offers more than enough replayability and challenge.”
“Besides the story mode (which is a bit on the short side; 3 chapters, with 5 missions each), there are a number of side missions to keep you busy for a bit longer, and there's a time attack mode to add some additional replayability to the game.”
“[short story, basic cinematics, limited replayability]”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the need to replay levels to collect points required for completing missions. The penalties for wall-riding further complicate gameplay, making it frustrating when trying to explore different paths or decelerate. Overall, the progress system is seen as a significant drawback, leading to repetitive gameplay.
“But the worst thing is the progress system - you have to collect enough points to be able to complete the last mission in each section, which involves tedious replaying of levels.”
“But sometimes it can be very tedious when you just want to decelerate your car or go on a different path without hitting any walls. In this game, you'll get a speed penalty for wall-riding and a health penalty.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a colorful and vibrant style reminiscent of the Nintendo 3DS/PS Vita reboot of Spy Hunter, featuring cheesy characters and an array of engaging gadgets. This playful aesthetic contributes to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“The game's style resembles the Nintendo 3DS/PS Vita reboot of Spy Hunter, featuring cheesy characters, a colorful atmosphere, and neat gadgets to use.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions, making it a favorable choice for mobile users, especially since it is a port.
“I recommend getting this on your mobile device, since this is a port and at least there are no microtransactions.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that while the game features striking character design and engaging gameplay, there is little emphasis on character development, suggesting that the depth and growth of characters may not be a focal point of the experience.
Critic Reviews
Agent Intercept Review
Casting players as the driver of a technologically-advanced vehicle called Sceptre, Agent Intercept will appeal to those who fondly remember Spy Hunter.
70%Agent Intercept Review
Keeping a satisfying gameplay loop at its most energetic for as long as it possibly can, Agent Intercept’s worst sin is being just long enough that the simplicity drags the core experience down over time.
75%Agent Intercept Review
Agent Intercept offers a surprisingly thrilling action-adventure, but even with some improvements over the mobile version, the shallow and repetitive gameplay ultimately holds it back.
63%