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Intrusion 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2012

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Quick resume

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter, Platform

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    Pros

    • Challenging and skill-based gameplay
    • Unique physics-based mechanics
    • Nostalgic retro style and soundtrack
    • Memorable boss fights
    • Single developer achievement

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Lack of multiplayer or co-op
    • Minimal story and character development
    • Some control and technical issues
    • Repetitive level design

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely control movement, aiming, weapon choice, and vehicle/mech usage, requiring personal skill and decision-making."

    • Competence
      5

      "High difficulty with challenging bosses and skill-based combat that rewards mastery and pattern recognition."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience without ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report replaying multiple times for challenge and nostalgia, though game length is short."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "No multiplayer or cooperative gameplay; strictly single-player."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Physics-based interactions and emergent gameplay allow creative combat approaches, though level design is linear."

    • Domination
      -4

      "No evidence of social dominance or power over others; gameplay is individual and focused on personal challenge."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong nostalgic appeal and immersive action provide escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia without external pressure or obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Physics and weapon variety encourage experimentation with tactics and environment."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Linear levels with limited exploration; focus is on progressing through designed stages."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal character customization or visual expression; standardized protagonist and assets."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Futuristic sci-fi setting with robots, mechs, and exaggerated boss battles."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; solo play only."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players improve skills through repeated attempts and learning boss patterns."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; purely gameplay focused."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players acquire new weapons and vehicles, but progression is limited and linear."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "High challenge and tension dominate; not designed for relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Explosions, physics effects, and intense action provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or leaderboards; achievements are personal."

    • Story
      -3

      "Minimal narrative; story is mostly implied and not a focus."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Boss fights require pattern recognition and strategic use of weapons and environment."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High tension and excitement from difficult boss battles and fast-paced action."

    • Value
      2

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price especially due to nostalgia and gameplay quality despite short length."

    • Violence
      5

      "Core gameplay involves shooting, destruction, and combat against robotic enemies."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage health through challenging encounters."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026