Intravenous 2

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In "Intravenous 2," players step into the shoes of Sean and Steve, each on a mission to save a life and uncover the truth. This tactical stealth action game offers a choice between stealth or firepower, with a dynamic story that adapts to your playstyle. Customize skills, utilize bullet time, and choose from a vast arsenal of weapons and gadgets in this thrilling sequel.

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,622 reviews

story170 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Intravenous 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering enhanced gameplay mechanics, better AI, and a more engaging story.
The game provides a satisfying blend of stealth and action, allowing players to choose their approach while maintaining a high level of challenge.
The weapon customization system adds depth to gameplay, enabling players to tailor their loadouts to fit their preferred playstyle.

The AI can sometimes behave erratically, leading to frustrating moments where enemies spot players from off-screen or fail to navigate environments effectively.
Stealth mechanics can feel punishing, with players often facing overwhelming odds if detected, which may deter those who prefer a more forgiving stealth experience.
The story and dialogue can be cringeworthy at times, lacking depth and coherence, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.

story
690 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Intravenous 2" is generally seen as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring a more engaging narrative that intertwines the fates of two protagonists, Sean and Steve, in a crime-ridden world. While some players appreciate the moral dilemmas and branching paths that influence the outcome, others find the dialogue and overall plot to be somewhat shallow or cliché, likening it to a straightforward action movie. Overall, the narrative serves its purpose in driving gameplay forward, though it may not be deeply memorable or complex.
- “The story is captivating and many characters are introduced including some from the previous game, I won't spoil it.”
- “The story is indeed edgekino; the last level is awesome as hell.”
- “The story is both compelling and well written, the stealth, gameplay, and AI mechanics are innovative, dynamic, and challenging.”
- “The story just adds reasoning to your protagonist's existence in the game world doing what he is doing; it works - but it's never deep enough or engaging enough to really think about why you are doing what you are doing.”
- “The story is quickly forgotten about the moment you start a mission, but it's nice to have a narrative driving the game forward.”
- “I will say though, the story and dialogue is the most boring drivel imaginable.”
gameplay
466 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Intravenous 2" has received largely positive feedback, with many praising its engaging stealth mechanics, tactical depth, and the variety of approaches available to players. While some critiques mention mechanical bloat and occasional AI issues, the overall experience is described as rewarding and immersive, with significant improvements over its predecessor, including enhanced weapon customization and a more dynamic gameplay loop. Players appreciate the blend of stealth and action, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay is awesome with its stealth elements of light and sound.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, addicting, well made, and the story has me genuinely invested—just like its predecessor.”
- “Both the stealth and combat mechanics feel excellent, giving the game lots of replayability by rewarding different playstyles.”
- “If there was any critique from me it would be the very heavy emphasis on stealth works against the flow of gameplay at times.”
- “The gameplay design is quite poor.”
- “Imagine making a sequel to a fun, aggressive top-down shooter and adding escort missions with brainless AI/awful pathfinding (exacerbated by the bad quick menus) and an inconsistent tripping mechanic where enemies fall when shot, causing them to only be targetable by the fickle laser aiming for a couple seconds.”
music
236 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Intravenous 2" has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its dynamic and engaging soundtrack composed by xtrullor. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, seamlessly transitioning between calm and intense moments, and some even consider it one of the best they've heard in recent years. Overall, the music is described as a significant factor in the game's immersive experience, making it a standout feature that complements the gameplay.
- “The music is banging, great selection of tracks that clearly emphasize the gravity of the situation you are in, from calm and slow to intense action, and a balance in between the two. I only wish there was more of it.”
- “The soundtrack is also one of the best I've heard in recent years; if you're going to buy this game, buy the supporter edition so that the composer gets his due for his hardcore track list and you get a downloadable copy of it for yourself.”
- “This game's a masterpiece, the soundtrack and tactical gameplay are incredible. Holy shit, I'd sell my soul for this game.”
- “The soundtrack also puts some real soul into this game, bringing a sort of gritty and nostalgic presence to the entire game.”
- “Why would you make a stealth-based game and then make the loud music so fire?”
- “I personally preferred the first game's OST, but the second one still has lots of cool tracks, and it seems a lot of people prefer the new style over the old one.”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received a mix of praise and criticism, with many players appreciating the pixelated art style and dynamic lighting that enhance the overall atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami. While some find the visuals clear and engaging, others note that certain elements can be difficult to distinguish, and a few describe the graphics as washed out. Overall, the art style is considered charming and functional, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The art style, the shifting music, and the amazing use of lighting, cover, line of sight, and varying architecture combine so beautifully to make for a covert experience that'll have you leaned in, memorizing guard patterns, thinking every move ahead of time and planning your route twice before you commit to anything.”
- “Classic pixel graphics, reminiscent of the timeless side-scrolling titles many of us grew up on, provide a very fitting image for the game's darker themes when mixed with modern shaders and dynamic lighting that have very real gameplay functions.”
- “The graphics for a top-down shooter are awesome.”
- “I'll start with the graphics which look completely washed out even on max settings.”
- “Visuals are fine, but sometimes it can be hard to discern which object is interactable and which is not.”
- “Actually a pretty good game, I just can't stand retro style pixel graphics.”
replayability
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse gameplay options, multiple endings, and customizable loadouts, allowing players to approach missions in various ways. The inclusion of branching paths and a flexible checkpoint system further enhances experimentation and replay value. Overall, players find the content substantial for the price, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of stealth and action gameplay.
- “The fact that you can finish each level a million different ways makes the game infinitely replayable, and the top-down 2D visual style makes the game a great candidate for future workshop content that I simply can't wait to see.”
- “With multiple endings, various difficulty settings, and a rich array of gameplay options, it offers significant replay value.”
- “Both the stealth and combat mechanics feel excellent, giving the game lots of replayability by rewarding different playstyles.”
- “What's there is solid for what it is, and the addition of branching paths is neat and adds enough replayability to the overall package, although, going in line with its classic inspirations, you aren't faced with any moral quandaries here.”
- “A lot of the time you just end up sticking to a specific playstyle that works best for you while ignoring a lot of the options the game gives you, though I guess that does give it more replay value in the end.”
- “It's a very typical yet serviceable action plot, and the choices you can make along with the multiple endings add replay value.”
atmosphere
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its incredible attention to detail, dynamic lighting, and gritty art style, which collectively create a tense and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the effective use of soundtracks and environmental elements that enhance the noir aesthetic, making the game feel both dark and engaging. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and replayability.
- “Atmosphere is awesome! I hope it wins any award!”
- “It works, the lighting actually looks awesome, fire looks awesome, minor details are all there, shell casings left on the floor, bullet trails streaming across the screen, lights as they flicker when shot out... it all adds to the atmosphere and I think the developers have shown a keen eye for detail here.”
- “Incredible atmosphere, super replayable.”
- “It takes away from the more grounded atmosphere that the game is trying to go for; other than that, it's an excellent game that I would recommend.”
- “Overall, the review is positive because of the atmosphere and gameplay, but the other mechanics of the game need more work.”
- “The game feels like a blend of 'Police Story' and 'Hotline Miami 1 & 2' in its graphical style, with fairly large maps and a dark atmosphere.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting feelings of nostalgia for past gaming experiences and a sense of empowerment through gameplay. The story, while not groundbreaking, is described as heartwarming, particularly in its best ending, and reflects a personal touch from the developer that resonates with players. Overall, the game successfully conveys its intended emotions, making it a memorable experience.
- “After maybe like 3 years since I played the first Intravenous game, I was hooked on to the series that made me feel powerful knowing I have to use my skills and tactics against my enemy, and Intravenous 2 hypes that up to 100.”
- “Update after finishing the game: the game was amazing, the story writing was not special but is really heartwarming in the best ending.”
- “Quite simply, it was often fun, and it's more notable with how it comes with a more heartfelt/personal meaning from the developer, in which I'd say it was successful at conveying the feelings it wanted to convey.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find the achievements less tedious and enjoy the challenge, others feel that the grinding process can be excessively time-consuming and frustrating, especially without proper guidance. The new game+ mode is seen as underwhelming, and exploration is often described as tedious, leading some players to abandon the experience altogether. Overall, the grinding aspect can feel finicky and unnecessarily complicated.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding achievements can be a bit annoying without any guidance or reliance on saves; New Game+ can feel a bit underwhelming since it doesn't do anything new other than carry over your stuff from the previous game.”
- “Exploration is tedious, and I quit before I might learn that the extra $200 is worth the trouble.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, even on older hardware, aided by a detailed options menu. While minor bugs and pathfinding issues may arise in certain scenarios, the experience remains largely positive, with players enjoying the clean graphics and engaging music. The variety in weapon modifications adds to the gameplay experience.
- “Similar to the first game, performance is really, really good, even on pretty dated hardware, helped in part by the fairly detailed and labeled options menu.”
- “Runs smoothly overall, though minor bugs and pathfinding issues can occur in specific scenarios.”
- “Absolute crazy music, clean graphics, optimized, replayed like 7 times.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from stability issues, particularly with its AI, which is frequently described as buggy. Players have reported that both enemy and ally behaviors can be inconsistent, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game can still be a bit buggy, especially with the AI.”
- “Enemies are buggy.”
- “The AI is quite buggy.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its nostalgic 2000s flash game charm, featuring witty dialogue and unexpected profanity that enhances the overall experience. Players find the interactions between characters, particularly Sean and Steve, to be both entertaining and integral to the story, while the AI's human-like panic adds an amusing layer to gameplay. Overall, the developers' attention to detail contributes to a polished and highly enjoyable comedic atmosphere.
- “The dialogue has hilarious 2000's flash game charm with everyone shouting profanity at you for no reason, and it's definitely clear that the developers put a lot of effort into small details that result in a polished and highly entertaining game.”
- “It is hilarious and rewarding to watch the AI panic in a human-like way to your terror.”
- “I had a blast playing through the game, and seeing Sean and Steve's interaction really adds a lot to the overall story.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for heavily penalizing players who attempt stealth gameplay, despite the game promoting itself as offering stealth options. This inconsistency has led to frustration among users who feel misled by the marketing.

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