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Intrepid Izzy

Intrepid Izzy is a clear labor of love that looks great and plays well, although minor flaws stop it from being perfect. If you enjoy Shantae’s adventures, this is a nice homage to that series.
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71%Game Brain Score
music, humor
gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

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Intrepid Izzy is a single player arcade platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Senile Team and was released on July 26, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Intrepid Izzy is a vibrant adventure game featuring platformer and beat 'em up elements. Traverse through detailed levels to discover treasures, especially costumes that grant unique powers for battling colossal bosses. With a captivating story, humorous dialogues, and an immersive soundtrack, the game offers a delightful blend of classic and modern influences, promising an enjoyable experience for all.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
music10 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Intrepid Izzy offers a fun and quirky platforming experience with colorful graphics and smooth animations reminiscent of classic 90s games.
  • The gameplay is engaging with a variety of abilities and exploration elements, providing a nostalgic feel for fans of old-school platformers.
  • The music and sound design, while having some issues, contribute to the overall charm of the game, making it enjoyable to play.
  • Boss encounters can become tedious due to their high health and lack of varied attack patterns, making them feel like chores.
  • The PC version suffers from technical issues, including limited display options and controller mapping problems, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The story is minimal and underwhelming, which may leave some players wanting more depth in the narrative.
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as incredible and reminiscent of classic 90s titles, others criticize the repetitive 15-second loops and distracting sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a strong point that enhances the gameplay experience, though some recommend playing with the music turned off due to its shortcomings.

    • “The visuals are pretty, the music is incredible and the controls are responsive.”
    • “The best compliment I can pay this game is it reminds me of classic Amiga and DOS games such as Superfrog and Commander Keen, not just in the gameplay, but in the graphics, music, and humor (which seems very British despite being developed by a team in Holland).”
    • “The level designs have enough secrets to keep you exploring without having too many collectibles and the music is excellent.”
    • “Visually the game is top notch but then you have 15 sec looping music and bad stock sound effects that really distract from the experience.”
    • “I do recommend the game but only with the music turned off.”
    • “The best compliment I can pay this game is it reminds me of classic Amiga and DOS games such as Superfrog and Commander Keen, not just in the gameplay, but in the graphics, music and humor (which seems very British despite being developed by a team in Holland).”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Intrepid Izzy" is praised for its engaging mechanics and nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic 2D games from the 1980s and 1990s, such as "Superfrog" and "Commander Keen." While the story is considered minimal and the overall adventure is short, the combination of platforming and beat 'em up elements, along with a charming aesthetic, makes the gameplay enjoyable and accessible, avoiding the frustrations often associated with older titles.

    • “I dig this laid-back platform game with beat 'em up fighting mechanics added in the mix!”
    • “The story is minimal and underwhelming, but it's the gameplay that makes this game shine, even if the adventure itself is rather short and I am personally clocking in at 7 hours for 100%.”
    • “And unlike most old Amiga games, Intrepid Izzy does not have the frustrating gameplay that made 90s kids cry for hours.”
    • “A lot of stylistic, thematic, and gameplay elements take you back to the golden age of 2D gaming during the 1980s and 1990s, and Intrepid Izzy combines those elements in a fun way.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its quirky and engaging humor, contributing to a fun atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the interesting level design and the abundance of surprises, making exploration enjoyable and entertaining.

    • “Great and fun game, not to forget the positively quirky and funny mood.”
    • “There is more than enough to explore with interesting level design, a nice sense of humor and plenty of surprises.”
    • “Lots to explore, funny, and rock solid, would recommend.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their colorful and smooth animations, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic Amiga and DOS games. Users appreciate the overall visual appeal, which is complemented by incredible music and responsive controls, creating an engaging experience.

    • “The visuals are pretty, the music is incredible, and the controls are responsive.”
    • “+ Smooth animations and colorful graphics.”
    • “The best compliment I can pay this game is it reminds me of classic Amiga and DOS games such as Superfrog and Commander Keen, not just in the gameplay, but in the graphics, music, and humor (which seems very British despite being developed by a team in Holland).”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally considered minimal and underwhelming, with many players feeling it lacks depth; however, the gameplay is praised for its quality, even though the overall adventure is relatively short, averaging around 7 hours for completion.

    • “The story is minimal and underwhelming, but it's the gameplay that makes this game shine, even if the adventure itself is rather short and I am personally clocking in at 7 hours for 100%.”
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Intrepid Izzy is a arcade platformer game with comedy theme.

Intrepid Izzy is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Intrepid Izzy was released on July 26, 2020.

Intrepid Izzy was developed by Senile Team.

Intrepid Izzy has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Intrepid Izzy is a single player game.

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