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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
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
96% User Score Based on 28 reviews
Critic Score 63%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 genre-defying 2D game with a unique HD art style. Seamlessly blending platforming with beat-'em-up and adventure elements, Intrepid Izzy offers a gaming experience that feels both unique and familiar.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
music9 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Charming retro-inspired HD graphics with smooth animations and vibrant colors.
  • Enjoyable blend of platforming and beat'em up gameplay with Metroidvania elements and various suit-based abilities.
  • Excellent soundtrack with catchy music that enhances the game's atmosphere.
  • Storyline is minimal and underwhelming, with an unsatisfying ending that feels rushed.
  • Backtracking can be tedious due to lack of convenient suit-changing options outside the hub and no in-game map annotations.
  • Some issues with game performance and control precision on PC, including bugs and lack of automatic controller support.

  • music

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, nostalgic, and charming soundtrack, often compared to classic 90s and retro titles. While some find the tracks repetitive or too short looping, most reviewers appreciate its contribution to the game's atmosphere and would like a standalone soundtrack release. Overall, the music enhances the experience and fits well with the game's playful and classic vibe.

    • “What I think is excellent is the soundtrack.”
    • “The visuals are pretty, the music is incredible and the controls are responsive.”
    • “The level designs have enough secrets to keep you exploring without having too many collectables and the music is excellent.”
    • “The music is very repetitive.”
    • “Visually the game is top notch but then you have 15 second 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.”

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay is easy to pick up, featuring fluid controls, varied mechanics, and a blend of platforming with beat-'em-up action, reminiscent of classic 1980s and 1990s 2D games. It stands out with its fun, challenging design, smooth animations, and distinctive art style, making it a well-crafted metroidvania experience despite a minimal story and relatively short length.

    • “Very fun and well-crafted metroidvania with a good variety of locations and mechanics as well as unexpected beat-'em-up inspired action.”
    • “The abilities that you will take on during the course of the game add an extra touch to the overall gameplay.”
    • “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.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is generally minimal and underwhelming, often relying on brief storyboards and lacking depth, with some criticism aimed at the ending. However, a few users appreciate its humorous dialogues and eccentric characters, noting that the gameplay largely compensates for the weak narrative. Overall, the story is considered the game's weakest aspect but doesn't detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “+ story, full of humorous dialogues, eccentric characters and mysterious secrets”
    • “Game includes large levels, great story and much more!”
    • “Don't let the story or ending take away from how great the game is.”
    • “The story is almost non-existent.”
    • “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%.”
    • “Even though the story is the weakest part of this game, the game deserved more effort in the ending part.”

  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features charming, high-definition anime-style graphics with smooth, colorful animations and retro-inspired artwork that blends classic old-school charm with modern design. The visuals stand out with their vibrant, comical style, offering a refreshing contrast to typical darker tones in the genre. Overall, the graphics are praised for their fluidity, detail, and nostalgic yet fresh aesthetic.

    • “The game itself is very charming, graphic-wise, with an anime look featuring high-definition models and backgrounds.”
    • “Great artwork, fluid animations, comical interactions, challenging gameplay, smooth controls, clear sound effects, and delightful music.”
    • “Intrepid Izzy is a great game that has the old school charm with new age design, graphics, and personality.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a strong sense of humor characterized by humorous dialogues, quirky and eccentric characters, and a fun, positively quirky mood. Its playful tone enhances exploration and storytelling, making the overall experience 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.”
    • “Story full of humorous dialogues, eccentric characters, and mysterious secrets.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its nostalgic, Gina Sisters DS-like vibe complemented by catchy music, creating an engaging and memorable experience.

    • “I love its Gina Sisters DS-like atmosphere and the catchy music!”
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63%Critics’ scoreBased on 3 critic reviews
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Intrepid Izzy is a arcade platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for Intrepid Izzy include beautiful, indie, 2d, ninja, cartoon and others.

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 Intrepid Izzy for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Intrepid Izzy is a single player game.

Similar games include Alwa's Legacy, Flat Kingdom, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge Director’s Cut, Pharaoh Rebirth+, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and others.