Counter Terrorist Agency

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Counter Terrorist Agency is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Play2Chill and was released on December 5, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Counter Terrorist Agency" is a turn-based strategy game where players manage a global counter-terrorist organization. Utilize advanced surveillance, intelligence gathering, and military operations to thwart terrorist threats and maintain global stability. Balance ethical dilemmas and political alliances as you navigate a complex and dynamic world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 274 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability27 negative mentions

Counter Terrorist Agency offers a complex and rewarding gameplay experience that challenges strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
The mix of puzzle-solving, investigation, and tactical decision-making keeps players engaged and adds to the addictive nature of the game.
The game has a unique concept that allows players to experience the role of a counter-terrorism agency leader, making decisions that can have significant consequences.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress and glitches that can cause the game to freeze or become unplayable.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive, with scenarios and missions lacking variety, leading to a diminished experience after a few hours.
The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult to navigate and manage resources effectively, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the strategic depth and challenge it offers, while others criticize its repetitiveness, bugs, and lack of engaging mechanics. Many reviews highlight the potential for a compelling experience but note that the execution falls short due to issues like unclear mechanics, a shallow gameplay loop, and frustrating bugs that detract from overall enjoyment. Overall, while there are moments of fun and intensity, the gameplay often feels limited and marred by technical problems.
- “It really challenges your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and it takes time to fully understand all its mechanics — which makes mastering it all the more satisfying.”
- “The gameplay feels intense as the missions make you feel involved in the bigger picture, as a single mistake or missed opportunity could end with a catastrophic consequence.”
- “Its fun to play and good in-depth gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is very mediocre and repetitive; each and every single case is identical in terms of how you solve it, and that gets very boring very quickly as the same events start repeating.”
- “Buggy, crashing, and similar problems just destroy gameplay for me.”
- “The actual gameplay where there are events and you have to manage your investigation into multiple terror cells at once also gets very confusing; it's hard to keep track of who is who, and it's often not clear what actions you can or can't take.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
76%
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The game's story is generally perceived as underdeveloped and lacking depth, with many players noting that it fails to sustain interest due to repetitive missions and a simplistic narrative. While the initial missions may be engaging, the overall experience becomes monotonous, and the absence of a compelling overarching plot diminishes the game's potential. Players express a desire for more intricate storytelling and varied mission design to enhance replayability and engagement.
- “The gameplay feels intense as the missions make you feel involved in the bigger picture, as a single mistake or missed opportunity could end with catastrophic consequences.”
- “While you'll never be able to fully uncover a detailed story or plot, it is to the game's strength that it does take a focus on the little things.”
- “Great game with a story that's not complicated!”
- “The 'story' is not enough to keep it afloat and excuse the repetitive gameplay.”
- “I finished it in 3 hours; I cannot believe how it is possible to be so short. I gave 13 euros for 3 hours... the game has potential if it was longer or had a better story.”
- “Although the characters changed, the plot, story, or terrorist mission countering did not change.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as feeling incomplete and abandoned by the developers, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from its interesting concept. Overall, the consensus is that the game is not worth the investment due to its unstable performance and lack of polish.
- “A buggy unwinnable mess that has been abandoned by its developer.”
- “Unfinished, broken, buggy, pretty clearly abandoned.”
- “Absolutely rubbish, this game periodically freezes when you are arresting/hacking/tapping someone and then when you try to reload from a previous save it takes you back about 30 minutes to where you were.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
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The graphics in the game are generally described as decent, featuring a detailed world map and character portraits, but they suffer from significant issues such as bugs, glitches, and a lack of polish. While some players appreciate the simplicity of the visuals, others criticize the overall execution and design choices, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the graphics do not seem to be a strong point of the game, with many players expressing disappointment.
- “There is a pretty good world map where you can zoom in for a closer look if you wish.”
- “While nothing stands out about the graphics, Counter Terrorist Agency is hardly the sort of game that's graphics dependent.”
- “Graphics are very simple, as each country has resources listed as wiretap, hacking, police, investigations, and special forces.”
- “I was really looking forward to this game after 911 Operator, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to play it yet due to a game-breaking graphics bug several players (including myself) have encountered and complained about that makes it impossible to complete even the tutorial mission.”
- “The graphics are mostly limited to looking at a huge map of the world and stock footage of actions being carried out within a nation.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with many players noting that it feels repetitive due to reskinned enemies and minimal variation in gameplay. Despite promises of updates to enhance the experience, players feel that the game offers little incentive to return, making it more suitable for sale rather than full price. Some users find the core mechanics enjoyable, but overall, the consensus is that replay value is severely lacking.
- “I think the cat and mouse formula works and is replayable if you like how it plays out.”
- “The game is very repetitive and lacks any replay value by throwing you the same enemies, just reskinned and at different times.”
- “Devs promised a big update that was aimed to fix a lot of game elements and to make it more playable, but that was months ago and nothing has changed.”
- “0 percent replay value.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including long loading times and inconsistent gameplay experiences. Many feel that the game requires substantial improvements in its optimization for future editions, especially given the potential for richer content and better voice acting. Overall, the performance problems have left players concerned about the developers' ability to deliver quality in upcoming titles.
- “Nice game well done ... lots of content can be optimized in a second edition with unique random stories from actual events... kind of ... ;)”
- “Adding even more to that, depending on your performance, controlling certain countries will become more/less difficult because of said country's opinion about your organization.”
- “I hope the main publishers/developers take notice of the abysmal performance of this game, they have lots of new games in the pipeline and a release like this just makes us all very nervous when comparing it to how good 911 Operator is.”
- “From terrible performance, where at times it's unclear whether it's intentional or not (several seconds of loading time every time you open or change the suspect tab, which you do a lot).”
- “I hope the main publishers/developers take notice of the abysmal performance of this game; they have lots of new games in the pipeline, and a release like this just makes us all very nervous when comparing it to how good 911 Operator is.”
- “Some of the voice actors sound incredibly coached, and some performances come across as if they're reading from a teleprompter.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a second job or life is necessary to keep up with the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive audio environment and tension-building elements, effectively enhancing the experience of investigating cryptic messages and orchestrating a global fight against terrorists. Players feel a strong sense of presence within the game's setting, which contributes to a compelling and engaging atmosphere.
- “It provides a good atmosphere for the game where you're investigating and reading cryptic messages.”
- “It's well made with a great atmosphere and really makes it feel like you’re in CTA headquarters orchestrating a global fight against terrorists.”
- “The game atmosphere constantly builds tension and demands sober thinking.”
- “The environment feels lifeless and fails to immerse you in the experience.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered decent and non-intrusive, though some users find the repetitive song loop bothersome, especially since it cannot be muted without affecting sound effects. Despite this, there are positive remarks about the quality of the soundtrack, with some players noting it as one of the best they've heard in a while.
- “I have not heard such a good soundtrack for a long time.”
- “The music is decent and not intrusive.”
- “The boring song loop cannot be muted from within the game, which is a shame, since the sound effects from issuing orders also get muted if the game's sounds are muted from the computer's sound mixer.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it fun and amusing, especially when they grasp the game's nuances. However, some technical issues may occasionally detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
- “It's decently fun and pretty funny sometimes if you don't mind the occasional technical hiccup.”
- “A great game without Call of Duty... simple, and seriously very funny when you understand everything in the game :) Thank you!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express frustration with the monetization strategy, noting that games often feel like mere advertising platforms for future titles. Additionally, there is criticism of the artwork, where high-quality portraits for main characters contrast sharply with generic images used elsewhere, leading to a perception of manipulation.
- “It seems each game is simply an advertising platform for their next game, as they move on to the next one.”
- “When I say 'artwork,' I mean the portraits used for the characters. This came across as manipulative; you have these very nicely detailed portraits of people drawn for the main story (you know, the same ones used for all the advertising), then you flip to pictures of people ripped straight from thispersondoesnotexist.”