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About Intravenous 3: Borderline
Intravenous 3: Borderline is a free standalone prologue that follows Gideon, a former protector of a corrupt politician, as he seeks revenge after losing everything. The narrative centers on a personal vendetta that drives the two‑mission experience.
The game offers two distinct approaches: silent, shadow‑based infiltration using darkness, sound, and gadgets, or direct, lethal firefights where positioning and split‑second decisions matter. It showcases upcoming systems such as deeper stealth, reactive enemies, extensive weapon customization, and the series’ signature gunplay.
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Story Premise
Gideon, once hired to protect a corrupt politician, has been stripped of everything and now follows a trail of those responsible. The core motivation is a simple, uncompromising desire for revenge.
The prologue’s narrative is delivered across two missions, each allowing the player to pursue the revenge plot in their own way, whether through stealth or direct confrontation.
- Focus on the revenge motive to guide your choice of approach in each mission.
- Consider how the two‑mission structure may affect pacing when planning your playthrough.
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Playstyle Options
Players can either strike from the shadows, using darkness, sound, distractions, gadgets, and the environment to stay unseen, or abandon subtlety for fast, lethal firefights. Both approaches rely on observation, positioning, and split‑second decisions.
The game explicitly states that either method is viable, letting the player decide how to engage enemies and complete objectives.
- Experiment with both stealth and gunplay to discover which suits your strengths.
- Use environmental elements to create openings regardless of chosen style.
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Weapon & Gadget Customization
Borderline introduces extensive weapon customization and new equipment and gadgets, allowing players to tailor their load‑out for stealth or combat. Customization is presented as a core part of the gameplay experience.
These tools are meant to support the player’s chosen approach, whether creating distractions or enhancing firepower.
- Mix gadgets that complement your preferred playstyle for smoother execution.
- Adjust weapon setups between missions to match the expected enemy encounters.
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Enemy Behavior
Enemies in Borderline are described as more reactive, responding to player actions such as noise, sightlines, and disturbances. Their patrols can be observed to create openings for stealth takedowns.
The reactivity encourages players to consider timing and positioning, whether they aim to remain unseen or engage directly.
- Watch enemy patrol patterns to identify safe windows for movement.
- Use sound distractions to manipulate enemy positions before advancing.
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Controller Support
The title lists full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense compatibility, as well as family sharing. This indicates that the game can be played with supported controllers on Windows.
No further input specifics are detailed, but the presence of controller support suggests flexibility in how players may interact with the game.
- Try both DualShock and DualSense controllers to see which feels more comfortable.
- Family Sharing is listed as a feature, which can let family members share access to the game.
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