Intrude

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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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Play Modes

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

Reviews

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

music19 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Intrude successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic FPS games like Wolfenstein 3D, providing a fun and entertaining experience.
The game features responsive controls, satisfying gunplay, and a decent variety of weapons and enemies, making combat enjoyable.
The soundtrack is engaging and fits well with the game's retro aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience.

The lack of a save system and no option to replay levels can be frustrating, especially for completionists trying to collect all secrets.
Level design can feel repetitive and maze-like, with similar textures throughout, making navigation challenging without a map.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as enemies shooting through walls and limited enemy variety, detract from the overall experience.

music
38 mentions
50 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received praise for its energetic and fitting soundtrack, often described as a blend of 90s industrial metal and classic gaming tunes, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, many reviewers noted a lack of variety, with only a few tracks repeated across multiple levels, leading to a somewhat repetitive listening experience. Overall, while the music is enjoyable and complements the game's aesthetic, players expressed a desire for more diverse tracks to maintain engagement throughout longer play sessions.
- “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.”
- “Music is generic.”
gameplay
29 mentions
34 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mix of classic 90s first-person shooter mechanics, featuring fast-paced action, key-hunting, and enemy extermination, which many players find enjoyable and nostalgic. However, it suffers from significant issues such as a frustrating save system, lack of visibility for stats during play, and cheap mechanics that can lead to frequent deaths. While the level design and weapon mechanics are praised, the overall experience is marred by technical problems and a lack of depth in certain gameplay elements.
- “That combined with how the weapons allow for fast or slow-paced gameplay made them quite a joy to use.”
- “I enjoyed pretty much every second of Intrude; the gameplay is fast and 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.”
- “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
22 mentions
32 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a blend of retro aesthetics reminiscent of early '90s titles like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, featuring pixelated visuals that some players find charming while others consider monotonous and lacking in variety. While the art style is praised for its nostalgic appeal and clean low-resolution design, critiques highlight a repetitive color palette and a lack of innovation in visual presentation. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, offering a nostalgic experience but falling short in terms of depth and variety.
- “This game is impressive in terms of graphics and performance.”
- “The graphics are pixelated and the art style is a well-done mix of Wolfenstein and Doom.”
- “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
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, offering multiple campaign modes, including two unlockable ones that significantly alter gameplay, alongside a level editor for custom content. Players can also engage with achievements and various game modes, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging both casual play and speedrunning. Overall, the combination of diverse modes and user-generated content contributes to its lasting appeal.
- “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
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance with no crashes or glitches, others experience random hard-freezes that necessitate using task manager to exit the game. Overall, it appears to be functional for many, but the freezing issue is a significant concern for some users.
- “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.”
story
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story in "Intrude" is considered quite basic, revolving around a generic mission to navigate a facility. However, players find enjoyment in the gameplay, and uncovering secrets throughout the game adds depth to the narrative, revealing additional story elements upon completion.
- “The story is engaging and unfolds in a way that keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The story is as threadbare as its inspiration: you've entered some sort of facility and must make your way through it.”
- “What could not 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.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its impressive graphics and strong performance, indicating effective optimization.
- “This game is impressive in terms of graphics and performance.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimizing it.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the inconsistent hitboxes of enemies, leading to amusing situations where players can dodge attacks that sometimes seem unavoidable. This unpredictability adds a comedic element to the gameplay, although it may not be a central focus of the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create comedy, making even the most intense moments feel light-hearted.”
- “The quirky animations and funny sound effects add a delightful layer of humor that makes every encounter enjoyable.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its impressive music, which effectively sets the tone; however, some players feel that the soundtrack becomes repetitive over time, wishing for more variety as they progress through levels. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, but its limited diversity can detract from the immersion.
- “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 same songs used over a span of levels. I'm really happy I got the soundtrack with this game.”