Contractors

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Contractors is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Caveman Studio and was released on December 14, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Contractors" is a multiplayer virtual reality shooter game with both PvP and co-op modes, featuring customizable loadouts, realistic weapon handling, and an immersive IK system. The game also offers single-player challenges against AI, mod support for community-created content, and a social hub area with activities. Its newest update improves UGC mod support for custom loadouts and game modes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,691 reviews

gameplay149 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

gameplay
311 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this VR shooter is generally praised for its solid gun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging movement features like sliding, which enhance the overall experience. While many players appreciate the extensive modding community and variety of game modes, some express frustration with the steep learning curve, occasional bugs, and the overwhelming introduction to mechanics. Overall, the game strikes a balance between arcade-style action and tactical gameplay, making it a standout in the VR shooter genre despite some criticisms regarding player behavior and certain mechanics.
- “Amazing gameplay experience, good graphics too.”
- “The gameplay is great and intuitive, the loadout menu is brilliant, there are plenty of gamemodes to play around with.”
- “Great graphics, better gunplay than Pavlov and Onward, fun movement mechanics, and a good loadout system make this a fun smooth VR experience.”
- “Rather than fix their game after an update that broke some mechanics integral to several of their most popular mods, they instead decided to slap together a battle royale game in 6 months reusing most of this game's assets and release it in an unfinished state.”
- “In its current state, it feels quite overwhelming, trying to teach me all the shooting mechanics at once without giving me any time to practice any of them.”
- “The only thing I genuinely hate about this game is the throwing mechanics; if you don't underhand throw, the grenade goes nowhere.”
graphics
286 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game have received widespread praise for their quality and detail, often being described as some of the best in the VR shooter genre. Many users highlight the impressive visuals, smooth performance, and the game's ability to maintain high graphical fidelity even on lower settings. However, some critiques mention issues with optimization and the need for more extensive graphics settings, indicating that while the visuals are strong, there is room for improvement in performance and customization options.
- “The graphics are phenomenal in Contractors, a game looking this well already in early access is sure to be a top contender for the VR FPS category.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the game plays so good and smooth, weapon handling feels amazing.”
- “Graphics are outstanding and the maps are amazingly detailed, with plenty of cover.”
- “One of the absolute worst things about this game is the completely abysmal settings menu; graphics settings are hollow and the gameplay settings and VR adjustments are next to non-existent.”
- “Terrible graphical settings and no audio settings.”
- “The graphics could be better, but honestly I would trade high FPS for graphics any day.”
story
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many players expressing a desire for a more substantial single-player campaign. While there are some missions available, they are often described as basic and uninspired, failing to provide a compelling storyline or context. Overall, the focus seems to be on multiplayer experiences rather than a rich narrative, leaving players wanting more in terms of story content.
- “I only wish there was an actual story mode with upgrade features.”
- “Though the singleplayer and co-op missions are quite basic (simple 'move here and capture this point' or 'defend the VIP' missions, without any set-pieces) and pale in comparison to the singleplayer campaign of games like Zero Caliber, they're quite fun regardless, and helped a lot by the excellent gunplay and rather interesting AI.”
- “The only thing that would make this a complete game is probably a good campaign with a good story, a light machine gun class, and a few more maps, and this would be the best game ever.”
- “☑ no story”
- “The campaign makes no sense; I didn't continue because the feeling of a 'must play' on a campaign is not there, and it doesn't have a background story or a main story.”
- “But as soon as I enter a single player mission, I realize that this game has single player as an afterthought.”
optimization
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game receives mixed feedback from users, with some praising its smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, while others report significant stuttering and lag issues, particularly after updates. Many players appreciate the game's graphics and mechanics, noting that it runs well overall, but there are consistent complaints about performance dips and optimization inconsistencies that detract from the experience. Overall, while some users find it well-optimized, others feel it still requires further improvements to achieve a consistently smooth gameplay experience.
- “The game also runs smoothly, even on lower-end hardware, which is a testament to the developer's optimization efforts.”
- “Game is top-tier optimized!”
- “Gameplay and graphics come together in a surprisingly optimized experience.”
- “My biggest complaint for this game is the optimization. When I first joined the game, I was lagging like hell. I had to turn all my settings to low with medium resolution to play lag-free. Also, when you lag or have a lag spike, your body or hands (if you play with just hands) disappear and glitch out of existence, making you unable to click the menu or use your weapons.”
- “The performance problem that makes or breaks this game for me is this stuttering issue that lasts for about 1-2 seconds randomly during the game and is very annoying since it happens often.”
- “It's a great game and it used to run decently on my 1080 Ti, but after these recent updates, performance has taken a massive nosedive. I'm so disappointed.”
stability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues, particularly with height exploits and UI navigation. While some users experience smooth gameplay and commend the graphics, others face severe lag, crashes, and audio problems, especially during multiplayer sessions. Overall, the game shows promise but is marred by instability, particularly in its early access state.
- “Runs great, looks great, plays amazingly, always populated thanks to crossplay, with an even amount of lobbies using both standard modes and modded content.”
- “Better gun handling than Pav, looks great, runs great, networking for player body tracking is excellent.”
- “Game runs great on decent hardware and even well on low-end hardware.”
- “Game would have very low framerate with screen glitches and I couldn't navigate the UI to turn my graphics down.”
- “This game is a buggy pile of sh*t.”
- “The only serious problem I have with the game are the immense amount of visual glitches.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its comedic elements, such as funny weapons like the frying pan and amusing interactions in the community. Many find the game immersive and filled with laughter, despite some competitive aspects that can detract from the fun. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a lighthearted experience amidst the action.
- “Haha funny TF2 VR.”
- “I literally can’t even stop laughing—it’s insane.”
- “Hell, it even has a simple yet very funny zombie mode that can be activated in the training room.”
- “A good couple of sweats that abuse unfunny mechanics makes the game more competitive when it doesn't need to be.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making the game less enjoyable.”
- “Jokes that should be funny end up feeling stale and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying and immersion-breaking due to the lack of volume control and repetitive loops. Others appreciate the epic music in promotional clips and suggest that additional background music could enhance the overall experience, particularly in menus and loading screens. Overall, the absence of customizable music options has led to dissatisfaction among users.
- “Then when I was throwing down in full-blown COD MW II maps, Star Wars maps with class selection, dozens of laser weapons, lightsabers, Jedi, vehicles, music, and as a mod?!”
- “The new start screen is reminiscent of HL: Alyx with the birds and the music.”
- “I was put off by the epic music in the demo clips, but after buying and playing it, I have become an avid promoter of it.”
- “However, as I can't change the music volume, I'm stuck with annoying music.”
- “Such a basic necessity in every video game, yet there is no option to remove annoying music.”
- “Real immersion breaking having musical interludes like a single-player campaign bursting out as you are sneaking about trying to listen for enemy footsteps.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort to progress. While some appreciate the depth of customization and the option to adjust settings to alleviate the grind, many still feel that the experience can become frustratingly realistic and cumbersome. Overall, the grinding mechanics have received mixed reviews, with a significant number of users expressing dissatisfaction.
- “Sometimes things can get a bit too realistic to the point of it being tedious and annoying.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Configuring every gun for the physical gunstock took ages; even for someone who loves customization, it was tedious.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of emotional responses to the game, highlighting the wholesome community and nostalgic feelings evoked by classic maps. However, frustrations with gameplay mechanics, such as awkward interactions and technical issues, detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of disappointment despite the game's potential for fun.
- “Bro, the people that play this game are so wholesome and kind, and I always have fun when I play this game.”
- “Haven't given a review for a while, but this game made me feel like I wanted to write one.”
- “I was forced to stop playing today; the lag made me feel ill. I jumped on to another game and wow, the butter-smooth gameplay made me realize just how much work needs to go into this game. It's a fun, fast-paced experience, and if they sorted out the lag, it would be fantastic.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, featuring a wide variety of playable maps and engaging multiplayer modes. Users highlight its strong gunplay and quality single-player content, making it one of the top VR games for replay value. Overall, it is considered infinitely replayable and a standout in the genre.
- “The most replayability of any VR game right now.”
- “✅ Infinitely replayable.”
- “If you're looking for a fun, replayable multiplayer shooter, look no further than Contractors.”
- “It looks great, runs well, and there is finally a shooter with good gunplay and proper singleplayer content/replayability.”
- “This is one of my top 2-3 games on VR that actually have replayability right now.”
- “Most Call of Duty maps are playable in this game.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for the game has faced criticism, particularly due to the developers' focus on a new, poorly received cash grab mod for another title, which costs $20. However, the game itself does not feature in-game purchases, and its robust modding community significantly enhances its value. Overall, there is a sense that the developers could improve their marketing efforts to better promote the game.
- “I could be mistaken, but I don't recall any in-game purchases.”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that there are no intrusive ads or paywalls in this game.”
- “The devs have since abandoned this game to make an awful cash grab PUBG mod for Contractors, and charge $20 for it.”
- “Could be wrong since I don't remember, but there are no in-game purchases?”
- “The developers have put some smart things in the settings... the option to switch the eye that gets mirrored to your screen so your ads will look right when recording/streaming and best of all is the option to calibrate every single gun in the game to your gunstock so you don't have to adjust it every time you switch weapon... this is really a must if playing gun game mode...”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its balanced design, striking a middle ground between serious military simulation and a more arcade-like feel. However, some users express a desire for options to customize the atmospheric music, and note that while the game excels in VR shooting, it contrasts with other titles like Onward and Pavlov, which have differing atmospheres—Onward being slower and more serious, and Pavlov leaning towards a cartoonish aesthetic.
- “It looks like they focused on the atmosphere and general design, which is perfectly fine for this sort of game.”
- “It's a perfect middle ground between the serious mil-sim of Onward and the arcade-like atmosphere of Pavlov.”
- “Honestly, this is the only game that I have interest in when it comes to VR shooting. Onward is good, but I lost interest in it because it's slow-paced and the health of players is very low, leading to instant kills. Pavlov is a fast shooter, but the atmosphere of most maps is too cartoonish.”
- “Honestly, this is the only game that I have interest in when it comes to VR shooting. Onward is good, but I lost interest in it because it's slow-paced and the health of players is very low, so basically it's an insta-kill. Pavlov is a fast shooter, like CS:GO, but the atmosphere of most maps is too cartoonish.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding character development, with some players expressing a preference for more realistic designs, finding the current cartoony style and bright graphics less appealing.
- “This is a personal preference, but I find the character design and animations to be quite cartoony, and the graphics are too bright and colorful.”