Intravenous is a top-down perspective stealth game that is currently being offered for free on Steam but only for a limited time.
Many players who are fans of stealth-based action titles would most likely enjoy this game it feels similar to the classic Splinter Cell series. The current deal for Intravenous on Valve's gaming platform will only last a total of 24 hours.
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The game embraces the old-school version of stealth gameplay where you will have to stay in the shadows while making your way through the environment. You can take out enemies using high-powered weapons as well.
Intravenous is a game that was released in 2021 and was made by the team at Explosive Squat Games and will be "free" to buy until July 16, 2024, at noon CT. While the game is a top-down stealth action title, the developer said that it was a "love letter to early Splinter Cell games," according to ComicBook.
Players who are getting the game and expecting something simple will be in for a surprise as at every turn, the developers said that the "teeth-grinding action" will test their ability to stay hidden from the game's reactive AI enemies.
The enemies in Intravenous will notice everything that you do and will change their patterns in order to match your decisions. The developer also said that any misstep that players make will cause the enemies to respond accordingly.
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Explosive Squat Games said that in Intravenous, players will enter the world as Steve Robbins, who is a man who set out for revenge after he lost his brother-in-law to low-life junkies. You will need to delve deep inside the criminal world under the guise of darkness or battle directly against enemies.
The 24-hour sale for a free copy of Intravenous comes ahead of the release of the game's sequel. The developer has made sure that stealth is only one feature in Intravenous as the game also has a lot of action-filled shootouts players can enjoy to the fullest, said PCGamesN.
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The sudden sale of Intravenous on Steam comes as outside of major themed or seasonal sale events, typical offers and giveaways are decided by game developers or publishers. This means that these could happen at any point, forcing players to keep an eye out on the community if they want a sweet deal.
On top of drawing inspiration from the Splinter Cell franchise and Hotline Miami, Intravenous features qualities that are similar to immersive sims. The game promotes a multifaceted approach that players can take in any given situation.
Equipped with a talent for stealth and hefty weapons for shootouts, players can also take advantage of tools such as flashlights and radios that provide a much deeper and more tactical gaming experience than similar games in the genre.
The developer and the publisher, HypeTrain Digital, seem to be expressing confidence in the prospects that Intravenous 2 will be a hit if they have chosen to make the first game free for players to get, according to GameRant.
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