Intrusion Protocol

About Intrusion Protocol

Intrusion Protocol is a single player action game. It was developed by Somber Dawn Studios and was released on July 20, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

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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89%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

Intrusion Protocol offers challenging and precise platforming with responsive controls that make deaths feel like the player's fault.
The game has a strong appeal for speedrunning enthusiasts with short levels designed for replay and improvement.
Its minimalist pixel art and energetic soundtrack create a fitting cyberpunk atmosphere that complements the gameplay.

The game is quite short with limited replay value beyond speedrunning or collecting, which may not justify its cost for all players.
Audio and sound design are underwhelming, lacking the excitement and polish expected from similar games.
Difficulty spikes sharply near the end, especially in the final level, which may frustrate some players due to sudden challenge increases and time-based mechanics.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The gameplay is challenging yet fair, supported by solid controls and mechanics that make player errors feel deserved. While the graphics and story are average, the gameplay draws comparisons to "Super Meat Boy," though it lacks the same level of fun 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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The graphics are widely criticized for being exceptionally poor, standing out as one of the worst-looking games on Steam, despite gameplay and story being considered acceptable.
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The music and sound effects are underwhelming and lack the excitement and impact showcased in the trailer, leading to a less engaging audio experience.
- “The sound effects and music don’t stand out much.”
- “Where did the exciting music and voice acting from the trailer go?”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story offers an intriguing narrative centered around a program hacking into systems to uncover secrets and classified information, adding depth to the challenging platformer gameplay. Overall, the plot is engaging though described as just okay by some users.
- “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!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Replayability for Intrusion Protocol is limited due to its short length, leading some players to feel that its value does not justify the price.
- “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.”