Intrepid

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Intrepid is a single player puzzle game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Miskatonic Studio and was released on December 22, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Intrepid is the first game of Miskatonic Studio. It is a sci-fi escape room. Your task is to leave the spaceship before it explodes, using any items and security codes you can find along the way.

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Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a unique concept and interesting puzzles.
Good graphics and atmosphere that enhance the overall experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in escape room games.

Puzzles can be overly obscure and rely heavily on pixel hunting, making it frustrating to progress.
Controls and UI are poorly designed, leading to confusion and difficulty in interacting with objects.
The game is very short, with many players able to complete it in under an hour, leaving little room for exploration.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game received mixed reviews, with some players praising the polished visuals and engaging atmosphere, while others noted a lack of options to adjust resolution and settings. Overall, the graphics were described as decent but not groundbreaking, with a call for more impressive visuals to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are very polished for a minimal effort - movement and game interactions are solid.”
- “I really enjoyed the atmosphere and quality of the artwork; it creates an engaging atmosphere well fitting for a game of this style.”
- “There's no graphics options either to change or improve the resolution.”
- “The people who did the graphics for this game, well, I hope they go on to bigger and better things.”
- “Now it's true that escape rooms are often a bit like that but since so much effort was put in the visuals, one expects a bit more to the story connecting the puzzles.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visuals and sci-fi elements, while others criticize the lack of depth, coherence, and direction in the narrative. Many feel that the effort put into the game's design does not translate into a compelling or believable storyline, leaving players wanting more context and connection between the puzzles. Overall, the story aspect appears to be a significant weakness for many users.
- “I love the style, the story, the lore, and especially the effort put into this game.”
- “Neat design and interesting sci-fi story.”
- “There isn't a lot of story either, and it doesn't point you in a direction at all. The interactive objects don't stand out at all; they're kind of just 'there.' Overall, a 4.5/10.”
- “Lacking in story, and none of the solutions make much sense either.”
- “Now it's true that escape rooms are often a bit like that, but since so much effort was put into the visuals, one expects a bit more to the story connecting the puzzles.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its poor controls, confusing mechanics, and lack of clarity, leading to a frustrating experience characterized by pixel hunting and trivial puzzle-solving. While the concept and atmosphere are appreciated, many players feel the game is too short and lacks depth, with some expressing disappointment over the absence of options to improve visibility and interaction. Overall, the gameplay is seen as inconsistent and ultimately unsatisfying.
- “The game is consistent; I like the mechanics of finding hidden drawers and switches.”
- “It was a very interactive game. I would have liked to have seen more gameplay; as soon as you got into how the game worked, it was over. My friend said it was like playing a panic room, only for someone 5 minutes in to say hooray, you unlocked the door, you're free...”
- “Once all items are found, solving the puzzle is almost trivial compared to finding them, because it is really hard to spot some items during gameplay.”
- “Nice concept and atmosphere but beyond terrible controls and gameplay (for example you need to find extremely small controls to interact with in very dark areas, while no option to change gamma settings or to free the mouse cursor from the center of the screen is given).”
- “Once all items are found, solving the puzzle is almost trivial (compared to finding them, because it is really hard to spot some items during gameplay).”
- “Tl;dr: a bit of a waste of time, the gameplay is confusing, the UI isn't clear, there's no indication how to proceed, there's pixel hunting, and you can just try everything on everything to get to the credits in less than 20 minutes.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with limited performance options and no customizable resolution, leading to display issues on various monitors. Initial performance problems are noted, particularly on certain setups, but users have found workarounds, such as toggling fullscreen settings or waiting for a brief period on Linux systems. Overall, while some users report satisfactory performance, others experience significant issues that detract from the experience.
- “I've played Intrepid on Linux, and it ran quite well, with good performance on my NVIDIA GTX 670MX.”
- “There's some initial performance issue on Linux with AMDGPU and Mesa >=18.3 when running it for the first time - wait about 5 minutes and it will be gone.”
- “There's a couple of limited performance options, but no customizable resolution, so there's no way to make sure the game displays properly on any given monitor.”
- “There's a terrible performance issue at first, though, perhaps worked around by switching fullscreen off and back on in settings.”
- “There's some initial performance issue on Linux with amdgpu and mesa >=18.3 when running it for the first time - wait about 5 minutes and it will be gone.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its thematic sound design and quality artwork, effectively creating an engaging environment. However, some players find the atmosphere hindered by poor controls and gameplay mechanics, particularly in dark areas where interaction becomes challenging. Overall, while the visuals and sound contribute positively, technical issues detract from the immersive experience.
- “I really enjoyed the atmosphere and quality of the artwork; it creates an engaging atmosphere well fitting for a game of this style.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are pretty cool.”
- “Nice concept and atmosphere, but the controls and gameplay are beyond terrible. For example, you need to find extremely small controls to interact with in very dark areas, while there is no option to change gamma settings or to free the mouse cursor from the center of the screen.”
- “The atmosphere created by the sounds selected for the game is appropriate to the theme.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, indicating that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement.
- “The grinding feels tedious and boring.”
- “It's just a repetitive cycle that drains the fun out of the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which makes it feel like a chore.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game could benefit from the addition of ambient music and sounds, particularly from life-support systems, to enhance the overall atmosphere.
- “The ambient machinery sounds from the life-support systems create an immersive atmosphere, and some ambient music would enhance the experience even further.”
- “Some ambient machinery sounds coming from life-support systems and perhaps ambient music would be welcome.”