Intake is a retro-futuristic arcade shooter developed by Cipher Prime Studios and released in 2013 for PC and Mac. Drawing inspiration from classic SHMUPs and arcade shooters, the game casts players against an endless cascade of falling pills, requiring precise shooting and quick reflexes to avoid accumulating a lethal dosage. Color matching is central to the mechanics, and collecting vitamins during play unlocks upgrades that can meaningfully alter how the game functions. Four distinct challenge modes — Acceleration, Minefield, Reaction, and Flood — test different aspects of player skill, and more than 70 achievements are designed to push even experienced players toward new techniques. A dubstep soundtrack drives the audiovisual experience throughout. Accessibility options include colorblind modes accommodating deuteranopia, protanopia, and tritanopia. Online leaderboards allow players to compare high scores, and the game includes full Steam integration.
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