Intrude

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Intrude is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Michal Kruba and was released on August 1, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Intrude is a single-player Sci-Fi shooter game, inspired by classics like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom. Your mission: infiltrate a mysterious abandoned underground base, taken over by a private military, and neutralize the source of a strange signal across fifteen levels in one of three game modes. Discover hidden data to uncover the organization's intentions, making for a compelling and immersive experience, driven by captivating music.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

music22 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Intrude successfully captures the nostalgic essence of classic FPS games like Wolfenstein 3D, providing a fun and straightforward shooting experience.
The game features a solid soundtrack and responsive controls, making the gunplay enjoyable and engaging.
The inclusion of a level editor adds replayability and allows players to create their own content, enhancing the game's longevity.

The lack of a map and manual save feature can lead to frustrating gameplay, as players must restart entire levels upon dying.
Levels often feel repetitive due to similar textures and enemy designs, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game is relatively short, with only 15 levels, and some players may find the content lacking compared to other modern shooters.

music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The music in the game has received praise for its engaging and fitting soundtrack, which blends elements of 90s industrial metal and chiptune, reminiscent of classic titles like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. However, many reviewers noted the lack of variety, as the limited number of tracks can become repetitive over multiple levels, detracting from the overall experience. Despite this, the soundtrack is generally considered a highlight, enhancing the game's nostalgic atmosphere and fast-paced gameplay.
- “The music is absolutely amazing, and it's a shame there is only one track per episode; a little variety would've gone a long way.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and the shooting is surprisingly satisfying.”
- “Music is great, has this classic feel to it.”
- “The music is also painfully repetitive and not in a good way; it had excuses and honestly a better musical score that didn't repeat across entire chapters!”
- “I've tried to give every aspect of this title a fair shake, but really even the music isn't that good. It's fine maybe the first 1 or 2 times, but when you hear it across 5+ levels per chapter, it becomes tedious.”
- “The soundtrack is good but not great; the levels are varied in layout, but I hope you don't mind seeing gray walls the entire time, and the game provides a nice challenge.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
52%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, old-school first-person shooter mechanics reminiscent of 90s classics, featuring short levels that encourage speedrunning and exploration. While many players appreciate the fluid combat and engaging level design, some express frustration with technical issues like freezing and a lack of meaningful collectibles. Overall, the game offers a solid experience for fans of the genre, though it could benefit from additional features and refinements.
- “I enjoyed pretty much every second of Intrude; the gameplay is fast & satisfying and the level design harkens back to 90s FPS level design, having you explore the sprawling underground complex in search of keys and enemies to lay waste to.”
- “Mechanically, the game is solid, with weapons feeling as if they have appropriate weight, and movement being swift.”
- “Great game, retro feel, cool music, and fast-paced gameplay.”
- “However, the gameplay is a serious letdown.”
- “These totally fair and balanced enemies are an instant kill, and since there are several times in the game where you have to somehow outrun these fast-moving or on-and-off laser fences, you will die a lot to these cheap mechanics that are just there to kill you and make you play the entire level over again.”
- “Sadly, the secrets you uncover are not affecting your gameplay in any way, meaning they are collectibles for the sake of being collected.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
10%
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet charming, effectively blending nostalgic pixel art reminiscent of early '90s titles like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom with modern enhancements. While some reviewers appreciate the retro aesthetic and clean visuals, others criticize the monotonous color palette and lack of variety in design. Overall, the graphics are considered fitting for the game's style, though they may not impress those seeking cutting-edge visuals.
- “The graphics are pixelated and the art style is a well-done mix of Wolfenstein and Doom.”
- “Graphically, the game looks sleek and modern whilst retaining the nostalgic visuals of mostly Wolfenstein 3D.”
- “The whole throwback setting is great and the visuals are pleasing.”
- “The boring art style doesn't help things.”
- “One can only see so much grey-in-grey visuals, even if it fits the theme of a secret underground base.”
- “The levels are extremely monotonous, each of them having the same similar, boring, gray aesthetic.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game offers significant replayability through multiple extra campaign modes, a level editor, and various achievements. Players can enjoy different gameplay experiences with unlocked modes that drastically change mechanics, alongside a selection of custom levels. Overall, the combination of secrets, diverse modes, and casual or speedrun playstyles enhances the game's longevity and entertainment value.
- “Very replayable due to offering two extra campaign modes aside from the default one, and all in all enjoyable to both play casually and speedrun.”
- “There is some decent replay value thanks to the achievements, two game modes you unlock after beating the game for the first time (both of which really change the gameplay drastically) and the included level editor which is really easy to use.”
- “The game is very replayable, with the aforementioned achievements and secrets, as well as three different modes to play the campaign through: 'normal' mode, 'melting' mode which replaces the bullets of your weapons with energy orbs, and 'explosive' mode which replaces the bullets of your weapons with rockets.”
- “There is some decent replay value thanks to the achievements, two game modes you unlock after beating the game for the first time (both of which really change the gameplay drastically) and the included level editor, which is really easy to use. However, with the lack of a Steam Workshop feature, sharing any level you create is a little tricky but not impossible.”
- “"Intrude" is a neat little game that will keep you entertained for quite a few hours: the main levels are not that many, but after finishing the game for the first time, you unlock two new modes, while always having access to a nice set of custom levels, which greatly increases the game's replayability.”
- “There is replayable value with the other game modes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious due to the lack of quick-saving and a map, which complicates navigation through its maze-like levels. Additionally, the scarcity of health and armor packs further exacerbates the difficulty of progressing, making the overall experience frustrating.
- “Although it's a clone of that game, it doesn't have quick-saving or a map, which makes navigating its maze-like levels tedious.”
- “It's so tedious.”
- “There are almost no health or armor packs, and with no saving in between levels, this makes progressing through the game extremely tedious.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance without crashes or glitches, others experience random hard-freezes that necessitate using task manager to exit the game. Overall, it appears to be generally functional, though there are notable exceptions in stability.
- “The game randomly hard-freezes, requiring a Windows+Tab to switch to a new desktop so you can open Task Manager and kill the process.”
- “However, this game is a big exception; it's not another overhyped, buggy early access title but a perfectly playable - albeit - simplistic shooter.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game showcases impressive graphics and performance, particularly on modern hardware, but it is designed to run optimally even on lower-end systems, with certain features omitted to enhance overall performance.
- “This game is impressive in terms of graphics and performance.”
- “This game has to be run on the worst rig possible, so we've decided to omit such features that would have a trivial effect on the game's performance.”
- “This game has to be run on the worst rig possible - so we've decided to omit such features that would have a trivial effect on the game's performance.”
- “Ever wanted to revisit Wolfenstein 3D on a machine with performance that would have been unthinkable back when that game was released?”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in "Intrude" is minimalistic, revolving around a generic mission to navigate a facility, but players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite its simplicity. Collecting secrets throughout the game adds depth to the narrative, revealing additional story elements upon completion for those who seek a richer experience.
- “The story is as threadbare as its inspiration: you've entered some sort of facility and must make your way through it.”
- “What could be a more generic mission objective in current video games never seemed so fun in Intrude.”
- “Locating and collecting every secret in the game will also reveal further story elements at the end, so it's important to keep an eye out if you're interested.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from the inconsistent hitboxes of enemies, leading to amusing situations where players can dodge attacks that seem unavoidable at times. However, the overall comedic elements are limited, with not much to offer beyond these quirks.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an impressive soundtrack that effectively sets the tone, though some players feel the music can become repetitive over time, wishing for more variety across levels. Overall, the soundtrack is a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “The music is pretty awesome and really sets the tone and atmosphere. However, I wish it changed more often, as it can slightly outstay its welcome due to the repetitive nature of the songs used over a span of levels. I'm really happy I got the soundtrack with this game.”