Intake

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"Intake" is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game with perfected mechanics and impressive graphics/music. The "MAYDAY" update includes challenge levels at level intervals, flashbangs, and a "No Nonsense Mode", along with bug fixes for better gameplay experience. Additional features such as Gartnervision, a tweet button, and shortened loading times have also been added.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 272 reviews

music39 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Intake features addictive gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master, making it a great choice for quick gaming sessions.
The vibrant graphics and energetic dubstep soundtrack create an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of unlockable power-ups and achievements, providing a sense of progression and replayability.

The game suffers from a steep difficulty spike around level 10, which can be frustrating for players trying to progress.
Many players find the soundtrack repetitive, with only a few tracks available, leading to a desire for more musical variety.
The price point is considered too high by some, with suggestions that it would be more appropriate at a lower price, especially given its limited content.

music
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
61%
8%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the upbeat and engaging soundtrack, while others find it repetitive and limited, consisting of only a few tracks. Some users suggest turning off the in-game music in favor of personal playlists, particularly for those who prefer different genres like dubstep or heavy metal. Overall, while the music complements the fast-paced gameplay and visuals, its lack of diversity and repetitiveness detracts from the experience for some players.
- “Gameplay is chaotic with visual effects that are a treat and great music, even if it only has 5 tracks.”
- “The music is enjoyable (the beginning track 'be aggressive' being my favorite).”
- “The soundtrack, while limited to only 5 songs, is interchangeable and adds to the fast-paced, heart rate-increasing gameplay.”
- “The default music is annoying, but you can buy new tracks in the drugstore.”
- “The music selection, however, is not very good in my books.”
- “The lack of music tracks is what brings it down in grade, as you only have 1 song and 2 unlockable songs, which are about 30 seconds long and then repeated.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
56%
5%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, where players shoot and break pills before they reach the bottom of the screen. While the visuals and audio enhance the experience with chaotic effects and a limited but engaging soundtrack, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, it offers a fast-paced, arcade-style experience that is both fun and challenging, making it appealing for short bursts of play.
- “Gameplay is chaotic with visual effects that are a treat and great music, even if it only has 5 tracks.”
- “The more pills you destroy in a row, the bigger the bonus, and the more rounds you get through, the more intense the gameplay becomes as the game throws combinations of 'attacks' at you.”
- “Gameplay is repetitive, but so addictive.”
- “It sports hype-inducing visual and sound effects to keep you interested, but gameplay itself becomes repetitive after many levels.”
- “The gameplay is simplistic and easy to comprehend, yet rewarding.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
37%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, sharp visuals, and engaging art style, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the combination of stunning visuals and a catchy soundtrack, although some note minor issues with cursor visibility and confusing graphics options. Overall, the game's aesthetics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the fun and addictive gameplay.
- “The game play is solid, the music is catchy, it has excellent visuals, and it's well worth its price in gold-pressed latinum.”
- “Outrageous visuals, mesmerizing gameplay, challenging enough to give you satisfaction but not too hard and frustrating - definitely worth the price.”
- “The bass drops are sick and in sync with what's happening in gameplay, the colors and graphics are fantastic, and the in-game 'drug store' makes upgrades and personalized experiences worth it!”
- “Confusing graphics options in the launcher.”
- “I have no idea what is more or less graphically intensive.”
- “Basic graphics with a limited dubstep music frame.”
replayability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly due to its addictive coin-up theme and challenging gameplay reminiscent of classic arcade machines. While some players note a lack of narrative depth may limit replay value for those seeking story-driven experiences, features like a perk system and engaging visuals contribute to its appeal for repeated play.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “So there is obviously a lot of replay value.”
- “It's also just challenging enough, which gives it nigh-infinite replayability.”
- “Doesn't have much replay value though.”
- “Being a throwback to the days of arcade games where the only objective was a higher score, there is little replay value for those who prefer storylines or need some sort of ending.”
- “Length / replay value = 5”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story aspect is largely viewed as minimal or non-existent, with many users noting that it lacks a traditional narrative. While some appreciate the gameplay as a nostalgic arcade experience focused on scoring rather than storytelling, others express indifference towards the story, considering it irrelevant to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's got a great story.”
- “🔲 epic story”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Being a throwback to the days of arcade games where the only objective was a higher score, there is little replay value for those who prefer storylines or need some sort of ending.”
- “But who cares, story is irrelevant.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny levels and amusing moments that arise from the gameplay mechanics, such as confusing controls leading to comical mistakes. Players appreciate the clever flavor text for power-ups and humorous elements like the "winners don't do drugs" banner, which contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. The developers' attention to detail in crafting these humorous aspects reflects their commitment to creating an enjoyable game.
- “The controls are simple but in faster moments, they can get confusing - leading to hilarious moments where you're sitting there slapping yourself for pressing space to switch colors one second too early.”
- “I saw the 'winners don't do drugs' banner at the start and thought it was funny (I had no idea what the game was about). I started playing and couldn't help but laugh.”
- “You can really tell with the available settings, options, and unlocks that the developers really cared about this game and took the time to polish all the edges - even the flavor text for your power-ups has funny little quips that fit the theme of the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its uniqueness and vibrancy, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the fun and immersive qualities that enhance the overall gameplay.
- “This game has an atmosphere like no other.”
- “Nice little timewaster game with a fun atmosphere.”
- “But great, vibrant visuals and flow create an immersive atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite pronounced, suggesting that it can lead to repetitive and tedious gameplay experiences.
- “That can make things pretty grindy.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization model is praised for its transparency, as there are no deceptive DLCs or microtransactions, providing a straightforward experience for players.
- “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
- “I can't enjoy the game when it constantly pushes me to spend more money.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's engaging narrative, highlighting that it avoids clichés and maintains emotional depth, contributing to a compelling experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is enhanced by its straightforward control scheme, allowing players to use mouse aiming and simple key bindings, which can be customized in the launcher for improved performance.
- “The default controls are as simple as can be: mouse to aim, left click to shoot, right click to swap color. Besides mouse aim, you can rebind the keys in the launcher, which may actually improve performance for you with keyboard keys.”