Intruder
- March 1, 2019
- Superboss Games
- 23h median play time
Intruder is a hilarious and spectacular multiplayer shooter game with good graphics and many bugs. It is a team-based stealth experience inspired by classic single-player campaigns, allowing for immersive FPS simulation and environmental interactions. Players can lure enemies into traps, watch their movement through live security cameras, and communicate silently with hand signals for added teamwork and tactics.
Reviews
- gameplay480 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Intruder" is characterized by its unique blend of tactical stealth mechanics and chaotic fun, drawing comparisons to games like "Rainbow Six Siege" and "Metal Gear Solid." Players appreciate the depth of its mechanics, including ragdoll physics and a variety of gadgets, which encourage creative strategies and teamwork, although some find the controls clunky and the graphics lacking. Despite a small player base and occasional bugs, many reviewers highlight the game's potential for enjoyable, immersive experiences, especially when played with friends.
“Intruder combines the best features of first-person shooting games with great maps and mechanics to make for an incredibly fun stealth game.”
“The gameplay is fantastic and I always find myself coming back to it!”
“With really deep and amazingly fun mechanics and an amazing community, you will easily find yourself getting hooked on this for hours.”
“The gameplay is completely different; there is only proximity voice chat (and radio, for teamwide chat), and usually the use of gadgets and good hearing for your surroundings can benefit your team and win more rounds.”
“The gameplay itself is a little wonky, but damn is it fun.”
“The main problem is the fact that you can completely ignore the stealth mechanics and go guns blazing with little repercussions.”
- humor314 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its blend of hilarious moments, goofy mechanics, and a vibrant community that enhances the experience. Many reviews mention the comedic potential of proximity chat, funny gadgets like banana peels, and the absurdity of ragdoll physics, making it a great choice for casual play with friends. Overall, the game successfully combines tactical gameplay with a lighthearted atmosphere, resulting in countless laugh-out-loud moments.
“Couple that with its cross-team proximity chat and the funny situations just fall into place!”
“This game is absolutely amazing, it's so funny and fun to play. I love playing it with my boyfriend.”
“The gameplay is hilarious and fun, and the open mics make it even better.”
“The game is filled with unfunny weirdos.”
“It is a cooperative game, and the teammates are so rude and painfully unfunny it's hard to enjoy it.”
“Morale of the story: bananas are not funny business.”
- graphics126 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are simplistic, outdated, or reminiscent of older titles, yet they often emphasize that the gameplay compensates for these visual shortcomings. While some appreciate the art style as fitting and functional, others criticize the animations and overall visual quality, suggesting that the game prioritizes mechanics and community engagement over graphical fidelity. Overall, players agree that despite the low-end graphics, the game remains enjoyable and engaging, particularly for those who value gameplay over visuals.
“The graphics are appealing and the game runs well.”
“Breaking and entering never looked this good, 10/10 graphics.”
“Graphics are simple, but functional and very clear; performance is very good.”
“The graphics are outdated and the gameplay mechanics feel clunky and unpolished.”
“1990's graphics, terrible animation... poor effort overall.”
“The art/visuals are so awful, there is no consistency in the art, the character models are always tearing and glitching out and the animations are hilariously bad.”
- story43 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of a cohesive narrative, with many users noting that it primarily focuses on mission-based gameplay rather than a traditional storyline. While some players appreciate the lore and thematic elements reminiscent of spy missions, the overall consensus is that the game offers minimal storytelling, emphasizing stealth and teamwork over narrative depth.
“Its like playing a Mission Impossible game.”
“For most maps, the mission depending on your team (guards/intruders) will be based on attempting to guard or steal a briefcase or secure or hack computers, using a wide variety of layouts made throughout the map.”
“That story has been the greatest bit I've done to this day.”
“☑ no story”
“☑ this game has no story”
“☑ story?”
- replayability16 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its unique mechanics, diverse weaponry, and engaging community interactions. Players appreciate the depth added by environmental factors and custom maps, which enhance the experience and encourage varied strategies. While some note a lack of structured replay incentives, the fun and tactical nature of gameplay keeps players returning for more.
“It is totally unique, and eminently replayable.”
“The map design is excellent, with lots of interactive and random settings each round, allowing huge replay value and vast different approaches and tactics. Plus, the custom maps you simply won't get bored with this game.”
“On the surface, it's a shooter with tight and fair physics-based gameplay and an awesome proximity chat element that's really easy to pick up, but then the gadgets and all the environmental factors really add some awesome depth and replayability.”
“You'll get more replay value playing a desert bus lookalike than this.”
“There's not much in terms of hard replayability since there is only an XP system, but what makes it is the interactions between other players.”
“Deep but simple mechanics give this game a great feel of sneaking into or defending a building that other games make unnaturally bombastic or too simple to garner much replayability.”
- stability14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report significant bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, others find the issues to be minor and manageable. Many users appreciate the game's potential and fun factor, but express frustration over the developers prioritizing cosmetic updates over fixing existing bugs. Despite the stability concerns, the game can still provide enjoyable experiences, especially when played with the right team.
“Great game, runs smoothly and has serious potential!”
“The game itself isn't too buggy, and it provides amazing times with friends.”
“Game feels buggy and really unbalanced.”
“It has buggy gameplay, lackluster graphics, unbalanced gameplay mechanics, and a steep learning curve.”
“But it's a shame developers choose to make looks and features updates, rather than fixing bugs and glitches that ruin gameplay.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in this game is a standout feature, blending classical compositions with humorous and chaotic elements, such as players blasting iconic soundtracks like "Doom" and "Mission Impossible" through voice chat. While the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, the community's tendency to mic spam and disrupt the atmosphere can detract from the enjoyment. Overall, the music adds a unique and entertaining layer to the game's stealth multiplayer experience.
“The 'Intruder Stealth Multiplayer Experience' is a masterful 18th-century composition in the world of gaming, where classical music finds its perfect accompaniment.”
“Mic-spamming doom music is a legitimate strategy in this stealth action game.”
“So far I love this game, great gameplay and a hilarious community (as I'm writing this, my teammates are playing the Mission Impossible theme song bass boosted).”
“I got kicked for playing a Doom Eternal song on the radio.”
“Really great idea and good setup for a game; ruined by an extremely toxic/annoying community where people constantly spam music through their mics, and also by mechanics that are extremely poorly done (namely, I've seen it happen too many times where people shoot and kill each other, because the lag between registering shots is so long).”
“Occasionally, I have run into 'radio spammers', who just spam click the radio so you can't hear anything, voice changers/soundboard users who will play loud music or expose your location, or people who just yoink everything and suicide off the map.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a strong sense of community and support, with players finding joy and connection through interactions that evoke feelings of happiness and nostalgia. Many reviewers express a desire for a sequel that retains the humor and intensity of the original while enhancing gameplay features. Overall, the game fosters a wholesome environment reminiscent of beloved titles, making it a memorable experience for players.
“This sense of security fosters a deep trust and reliance, making time an invaluable friend who can provide both emotional and physical support.”
“Had a guy tell me that I was 'kinda ok' in this game and it made me feel semi happy.”
“A very wholesome experience, similar to Zoo Tycoon 2 for the Nintendo DS, or if you're not familiar with such a series, compare it to Minecraft where you get to grow plants and watch as the world is shaped to your own story and picture; truly a masterpiece and I would recommend playing.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players labeling it a cash grab due to a lack of advertising and a small player base. While the absence of microtransactions is appreciated, many feel that better marketing strategies, such as sponsorships with popular streamers, could enhance visibility and attract more players. Overall, the game's monetization strategy is seen as basic and in need of improvement to foster a larger community.
“Or play tactical and treat this like Rainbow 6, but actually fun and not filled with microtransactions. You can enjoy playing with friends or complete strangers and have a great time while exploring custom maps to enhance the wackiness or seriousness of this game.”
“No advertising whatsoever, leading to a small player count.”
“The game is pretty much just a cash grab at this point.”
“Don't get me wrong, the game is fun, but I have to give this game a bad review for false ads.”
“It peaks EA standards, minus the microtransactions.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in this game is a significant time investment, with many players humorously suggesting that it requires "a second life" to fully engage with the content. While some find the grinding enjoyable, others compare it unfavorably to the repetitive nature of grinding in other games like Call of Duty. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as both a major commitment and a source of fun for certain players.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players noting good performance and functionality despite its early access status and simple graphics. However, some users feel that further optimization is needed, particularly in addressing issues related to team performance and new player experiences.
“This game is really well made even though it's early access - it's fun, has aspects of Tarkov, CS:GO, R6 Siege, etc. Optimization is pretty good too, get it for the gameplay!”
“Graphics and performance: 7/10 (graphics are simple, but functional and very clear, performance is very good.)”
“The performance is good!”
“More optimization seems needed though.”
“Also the minimum requirements say you should have an Intel 3000 and I have an Intel 2000, so yeah, the game is optimized okay.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive details and engaging community, creating a blend of competitive depth and casual interactions. Players appreciate how the atmospheric elements enhance gameplay, making it both tactical and enjoyable. Overall, it contributes to a fun and forgiving environment that quickly captivates players.
“The atmosphere in this game is amazing; the community is awesome, and it quickly became one of my favorite games in my library.”
“The atmospheric details of the game go hand in hand with gameplay.”
“The game has a lot of depth and room for mastery like a competitive shooter, but the proxy chat interactions, ragdolls, and talking with dead players while spectating create a super casual and forgiving atmosphere.”