Intrusion Protocol

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Intrusion Protocol is a classic challenging retro 2-D platformer. Play as a computer virus tasked with infiltrating an enemy network to retrieve mission-critical data. As you find the data you will uncover a story that reveals the secrets of your mysterious purpose. Your only health bar is the clock, and the enemy defenses will quickly drain your precious time. Will you be able to overcome the def…

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music2 negative mentions

Intrusion Protocol offers solid controls and mechanics, making the challenging platforming feel fair and rewarding.
The game is designed with speedrunning in mind, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy racing against the clock.
The inclusion of hidden collectables and different colored ball trails adds a fun cosmetic element to the gameplay.

The game is quite short and lacks replay value, which may make it feel overpriced for some players.
Audio elements, including sound effects and music, are underwhelming and do not enhance the overall experience.
The difficulty curve is inconsistent, particularly in the final level, which can be frustrating for players.

gameplay
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The gameplay of Intrusion Protocol is challenging yet fair, thanks to its solid controls and mechanics that encourage player accountability for mistakes. While some users find the overall experience comparable to Meat Boy, they note that it lacks the same level of enjoyment and visual appeal.
- “Since the controls and mechanics function well, most mistakes feel like they were my own fault.”
- “The gameplay looks like Meat Boy, but Meat Boy is fun and beautiful.”
- “Although difficult, the solid controls and mechanics make Intrusion Protocol quite fair.”
- “Graphics, gameplay, and story were okay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered underwhelming, lacking the excitement and quality showcased in the trailer, leading to disappointment among players.
- “The sound effects and music don’t stand out much.”
- “Where did the exciting music and voice acting from the trailer go?”
story
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The story is described as intriguing and layered, revolving around a challenging platformer that involves hacking and uncovering secrets and classified information. While the overall narrative is considered satisfactory, it serves as a compelling backdrop to the gameplay experience.
- “A challenging, and I can't stress that word enough, platformer that makes you play a program hacking into stuff and has a plot that will unravel many secrets and classified info!”
- “The story was lackluster and failed to engage me throughout the game.”
- “The plot felt disjointed and left many questions unanswered.”
- “While the gameplay was enjoyable, the story was predictable and uninspired.”
replayability
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Users note that "Intrusion Protocol" is relatively short and lacks significant replay value, leading some to feel that its price of 5 euros is not justified given the limited content.
- “Intrusion Protocol is quite short and doesn’t have much replay value, so I find that the listed price (5 euros) is quite expensive for what the game offers.”
graphics
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users finding them satisfactory but not exceptional, suggesting they were on par with the gameplay and story.