Incursion Red River

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Incursion Red River is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Games Of Tomorrow GmbH and was released on April 10, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Incursion Red River is a tactical cooperative extraction shooter set in a chaotic, war-torn Vietnam during the 1990s. As a contractor for private military organizations, players will engage in intense combat, uncover dark secrets, and use the unfolding story to their advantage. The game is based on the backdrop of Vietnam's struggle after the Soviet Union's collapse, leading to economic infiltration and cultural transformation.

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Audience ScoreBased on 5,242 reviews

gameplay192 positive mentions

story94 negative mentions

Fun gameplay with a solid foundation for future updates.
Great gun customization and weapon handling.
PVE focus allows for a more relaxed experience without the stress of PVP.

Currently lacks content with only one map and repetitive missions.
AI behavior is inconsistent, sometimes overly aware or completely oblivious.
Performance issues and bugs are prevalent, affecting overall gameplay experience.

story
968 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with missions primarily revolving around repetitive tasks such as planting bombs, gathering intel, and bugging locations. Players have noted a lack of variety in mission types and a single map, leading to a quickly monotonous experience. While there is potential for future content and improvements, many feel that the game is still in its early stages and requires significant development to enhance its narrative depth and mission diversity.
- “The missions are intense, with sprawling maps that make you feel like you’re really part of a larger conflict.”
- “The visuals are impressive, and the realistic equipment adds to the immersion, making you feel like a real soldier on a critical mission.”
- “This game undeniably holds promise, with its missions and core mechanics hinting at a deeper, more engaging experience yet to unfold.”
- “The issues this game has are numerous, but what particularly stands out are: the lack of mission variety; the AI balancing oscillating between 'dumb as a rock' or 'sharp as a tack' with no in-between; lack of NPC hit response aside from vocal barks; lack of hit VFX (blood, smoke, etc) on NPCs - they are present on the environment; the sound mixing is atrocious - enemies sound like they're 10 feet away but are, in actuality, anywhere from 5 to 50 feet away; and, finally, the fact that there are only two maps.”
- “The missions are repetitive with what I've seen being plant these bombs/bugs or find the intel and place it somewhere else.”
- “The missions are very basic being simple gathering or planting of equipment.”
gameplay
532 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this early access title is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the tactical, extraction shooter mechanics reminiscent of "Escape from Tarkov." However, the experience is hindered by a lack of content, with only a few maps and repetitive missions leading to a sense of redundancy. While the core mechanics and gunplay are solid, players express a desire for more diverse environments, improved AI, and additional gameplay features to enhance replayability and overall engagement.
- “Set in the war-torn landscapes of modern-day Vietnam, this tactical first-person extraction shooter immerses you in intense and strategic gameplay.”
- “Overall, the combination of flexible gameplay options and customizable AI makes this game a top contender in the single-player genre with co-op elements.”
- “The gameplay is intense and addicting.”
- “The game started out strong but now it's just redundant buggy gameplay with no news or updates in over a couple months.”
- “After about 20 minutes of playtime, I found the missions to be extremely repetitive and the gameplay to be incredibly boring.”
- “The gameplay loop gets repetitive fairly quick and for the most part enemy encounters felt extremely similar and very predictable.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as impressive and immersive, particularly in terms of environment and weapon design. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, with reports of performance issues, graphical glitches, and inconsistent quality across different hardware setups. Overall, while the game shows potential with its graphical fidelity, it requires further polishing and optimization to enhance the player experience.
- “The game looks really nice graphically.”
- “Amazing graphics... lost in the jungle... trying to find your way through.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, voice lines are super realistic, ai are quick to notice you, but seem a tad lackluster with their positioning, but eft scavs and such don't exactly try to hide or take cover.”
- “Bad looking graphics even on epic (even it's UE5, an example of how badly it can look and run when it's in the hands of untalented developers)”
- “Regret buying, graphics are busted hard, no matter what setting I try.”
- “The graphics were also extremely poor (tested on all settings for performance and visuals), with extremely smooth almost missing base textures and clunky animations.”
optimization
406 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as low frame rates, stuttering, and texture loading problems, particularly on mid-range hardware. While some users with high-end systems experience smoother gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements, especially for lower-end PCs. Players express hope for future updates to address these performance concerns, as the game's potential is evident but currently hindered by its technical shortcomings.
- “It's a really well-optimized midcore extraction shooter (Grey Zone runs like ass for me in comparison), definitely hits the spot for me.”
- “With enough care, additional maps, bug fixes, performance optimization, and mission types, this has the potential to turn into something great.”
- “Overall the way this game is looking is amazing, and so is the performance.”
- “Tried the game and, unfortunately, performance and optimization are really bad.”
- “The performance of the game was abysmal, with constant low fps and random stuttering on recent mid-range hardware (R9 5th gen and RTX 3060).”
- “This game has terrible optimization.”
stability
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is currently a significant concern, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as freezes and low frame rates, particularly on higher settings. While many players acknowledge these problems as typical for an early access title, they express hope for future improvements, noting that the game has potential despite its current state. Overall, while some users find the experience enjoyable, the consensus is that the game is too buggy and unpolished for a fully satisfying experience at this time.
- “Early release means early access troubles, but so far it runs great, the mechanics are predominately smooth and work well, and I'm a happy camper milling about enjoying my looter shooter experience.”
- “It runs great and nothing is game breaking but it's small right now and I hope it becomes big.”
- “Runs great (thank you UE) and the gunplay is actually quite nice.”
- “The game is way too buggy, bland, and incomplete to enjoy right now.”
- “Currently the state of the game is super buggy, at least for me.”
- “Had to get this refunded as no matter what settings I used, the game would just lock up requiring a complete reboot; life is too short to try and fix buggy software.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many players labeling it a blatant cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality. Concerns about in-app purchases and a lack of optimization for lower-end hardware further exacerbate the perception of a rushed and unfinished product. Overall, the sentiment suggests that the game may not deliver value for its price, leading to disappointment among players.
- “No in-game purchases (not against it, just like it when dev teams don't focus on it first).”
- “A good shooter looter extraction and done right in monetization.”
- “Its heavy leaning towards in-app purchases and its unfinished feel paint a clear picture of a hasty cash grab.”
- “Regrettably, 'Incursion Red River' appears to be a poorly executed carbon copy of the esteemed 'Escape from Tarkov,' falling flat with an apparent quick cash grab strategy and an unfinished feel that leaves players wanting more.”
- “In 'Incursion Red River,' it seems that the thickness of one's wallet is more important than their tactical acumen - a clear indication of a cash grab.”
- “The fact that they're asking $16.49 is making me believe it's more likely for it to be a quick cash grab and nothing more.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely funny, especially during cooperative play with friends. Repetitive NPC lines and quirky character animations contribute to the comedic experience, making even frustrating moments enjoyable. Overall, the humor serves as a strong motivator for players to stay engaged and entertained throughout their missions.
- “It's hilarious, awesome, and a good motivator to stay alert.”
- “Fun PvE extraction co-op shooter... I do enjoy playing this with friends or fellow vets and we crank out a few missions, do a fun run while cracking open a few and laughing it up!”
- “Let me tell you, hearing 'hey, you got any water left?' for the 15th time while on a mission had me genuinely laughing at how bad I thought this game was.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often feeling that the loss of gear upon death and cumbersome stash management detract from the overall experience. While the weapon and looting systems are praised, many reviewers suggest that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to grinding, particularly in unlocking trader tiers and mission types. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment, overshadowing the game's potential.
- “Frustrating, tedious game with a good weapon and looting system let down by a management team that are determined to make their players suffer from deaths and lost progress from their mistakes.”
- “Not a fun game after grinding for a good loadout.”
- “The stash management is beyond tedious, along with the store interface being pretty bad.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while customization options provide some depth and allow for tailored experiences, many players find the progression shallow and the AI lacking, leading to repetitive gameplay. The absence of random loot and special events further diminishes replay value, making it feel limited despite some fun elements. While it may appeal to those seeking tactical challenges, it doesn't offer an endlessly replayable experience right from the start.
- “This customization adds a significant layer of depth and replayability, ensuring that each session can be tailored to your desired challenge level.”
- “If you're looking for a tactical game that respects strategy and has high replayability, this one should be on your radar!”
- “8/10 replayable game demo.”
- “Severely lacks replayability gameplay/run wise; the AI never puts you into firefights and is braindead.”
- “It has enough fun to be a replayable game, but lacks enough depth.”
- “This game offers some customization, but ultimately fails to provide the depth needed for true replayability.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and tense qualities, reminiscent of titles like Tarkov, with a strong emphasis on environmental design and music that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the detailed jungle setting and the overall professional presentation, despite the game currently featuring only one map. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout aspect that effectively draws players into the gameplay.
- “I want to love this game; the atmosphere is great, the gunplay is decent enough, and the looting is very much like Tarkov.”
- “Very promising early access game, very much PvE Tarkov, great atmosphere, good weaponry and customization, no jank so far, very slick and professional.”
- “Not a huge thing, but you don't realize how much atmospheric music adds to games.”
- “The environment and atmosphere really do suck you in just like Tarkov did when I first started playing.”
- “Not a huge thing, but you don't realize how much atmosphere music adds to games.”
- “I do like the atmosphere of the map, but it's only one map.”
music
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The game's music is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that the lack of ambient music makes the experience feel empty and boring. While some appreciate the option to turn off background music for better gameplay, the overall sentiment is that the game would benefit significantly from the inclusion of atmospheric music to enhance immersion. The misleading promotional material featuring epic music has also contributed to disappointment regarding the actual audio experience.
- “Not a huge thing but you don't realize how much atmosphere music adds to games.”
- “It's a PvE game, so they should include some in-game ambient music.”
- “The store trailer is a little misleading, with the epic music and lots of gunfights.”
- “Lack of music”
- “Completely bare bone product, world looks empty... extraction points look ordinary, no XP gain or level progression after safe extraction, gunplay is good but few weapons, trading & buying is a bit confusing & not detailed. As of now, this game needs lots of work. Refunded as of now... it's a PvE game, so they should include some in-game ambient music.”
- “- gah no music or anything is so boring.”