Intricate means COMPLEX. It has a positive meaning, as you can see in the examples here.
More examples:
The jeweler designed an intricate necklace with tiny gemstones embedded in delicate patterns.
His explanation of quantum physics was so intricate that most of the audience struggled to keep up.
The watchmaker carefully repaired the intricate mechanism of the antique timepiece.
The novel’s plot was intricate, weaving together multiple storylines that eventually converged in an unexpected twist.
She spent hours solving the intricate puzzle, admiring the complexity of its design.
