Incursion Red River
- April 10, 2024
- Games Of Tomorrow GmbH
- 7h median play time
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.
Reviews
- 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.
- story484 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with a focus on basic mission structures that often feel repetitive and lack depth. Players have noted that there is only one map and a limited variety of missions, primarily revolving around planting items or gathering intel, which can lead to a monotonous gameplay experience. While there is potential for future content and improvements, many reviewers express a desire for more engaging narratives and mission diversity to enhance the overall experience.
“The missions are intense, with sprawling maps that make you feel like you’re really part of a larger conflict.”
“It's a fun extraction shooter that keeps you on edge, especially trying to get the missions done and being worried about AI and players.”
“This game undeniably holds promise, with its missions and core mechanics hinting at a deeper, more engaging experience yet to unfold.”
“The missions are very basic, being simple gathering or planting of equipment.”
“The missions you do are just repeats; the loot is not even worth picking up as you can just buy it at the trader for cheap anyway, and the AI on the map practically know where you are.”
“The quests fail to spawn the necessary tools and start partly completed.”
- gameplay266 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this early access title has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the solid gun mechanics and tactical elements reminiscent of games like Escape from Tarkov. However, the limited content, including only a few maps and repetitive missions, has led to feelings of redundancy and boredom after a short playtime. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and has potential, players are eager for more content, improved AI, and additional mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
“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 already fun and surprisingly solid for an early access game.”
“The game started out strong but now it's just redundant buggy gameplay with no news or updates in over a couple of 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.”
- graphics248 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals as impressive and immersive, particularly in environments like jungles. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, with reports of performance issues, graphical glitches, and inconsistent quality across different hardware setups. While some players find the graphics to be a highlight, others criticize them as outdated or poorly executed, especially given the game's early access status.
“The graphics look really nice graphically.”
“The last update with the bunker and new graphics update look amazing.”
“The graphics are fantastic, voice lines are super realistic, ai are quick to notice you, but seem a tad lackluster with their positioning.”
“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.”
- optimization203 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 32 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, low frame rates, 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 to enhance performance across various setups. Players express hope for future updates to address these concerns, as the game's potential is overshadowed by its current technical shortcomings.
“It's a really well-optimized midcore extraction shooter; 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.”
“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.”
“I can play any modern shooter on high to epic settings without any problems, this game I turned down some things to mid and nothing on epic and still had stuttering and frame issues to where when I tried to turn around from getting shot in the back the game stuttered so much and I couldn't aim at the target because the damn camera was jumping.”
- stability85 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
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, even on lower 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.
“This game so far runs great.”
“Early release means early access troubles, but so far it runs great, the mechanics are predominantly 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.”
“The game is way too buggy, bland, and incomplete to enjoy right now.”
“Game is way too buggy at the moment to be a worthwhile 'hardcore shooter'.”
“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.”
- monetization19 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it as a blatant cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality. Players express frustration over the game's performance and unfinished state, suggesting that it should be free-to-play if it cannot meet higher optimization standards. Overall, there is a strong sentiment that the game leans too heavily on in-app purchases and lacks genuine value, leading to disappointment among the community.
“A good shooter-looter extraction game with monetization done right.”
“No in-game purchases (not against it, just prefer when dev teams don't focus on it first).”
“Game looks like a turd and I'm maxing out at 8fps. I have an i7 8700 and a GTX 1060; there's really no excuse. If you're only going to optimize this game for people who have graphics cards that cost a thousand dollars, then make it free to play. This cash grab is way too obvious.”
“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.”
“Its heavy leaning towards in-app purchases and its unfinished feel paint a clear picture of a hasty cash grab.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and a great motivator for cooperative play. Many enjoy the quirky NPC lines and amusing in-game situations, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, despite some repetitive elements. Overall, the comedic aspects enhance the experience, making it a fun choice for players looking for a humorous twist in a PvE extraction shooter.
“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 veterans, and we crank out a few missions while cracking open a few drinks 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.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being frustrating and tedious, with players expressing dissatisfaction over losing progress and gear upon death. While the weapon and looting systems are praised, the overall experience is marred by cumbersome stash management and a lack of meaningful content updates, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay. Many players feel that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to grinding, suggesting that certain elements are too easy while others are excessively tedious.
“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.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the customization options that allow for tailored challenges, many criticize the shallow progression, lack of random elements, and uninspired AI, which detracts from the overall experience. Although it offers enough fun for multiple playthroughs, it doesn't provide the depth or variety needed for long-term engagement.
“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.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users noting its immersive qualities reminiscent of titles like Tarkov. The environment, music, and overall design effectively draw players in, creating a tense and engaging experience, despite the game currently featuring only one map. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“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 (for once).”
“I do like the atmosphere of the map, but it's only one map.”
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users noting the absence of ambient music, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and immersion. While some players appreciate the ability to hear in-game sounds better by turning off background music, the lack of any musical elements has been described as boring and indicative of a bare-bones product. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from the inclusion of ambient music to enhance the experience.
“Not a huge thing but you don't realize how much atmosphere music adds to games.”
“But what I will say is that the store trailer is a little misleading, with the epic music and lots of gunfights.”
“As of now, this game needs lots of work; it's a PvE game, so they should include some in-game ambient music.”
“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 and buying is a bit confusing and 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 to enhance the experience.”
“Gah, no music or anything is so boring.”