Counter Terrorism Unit

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Counter Terrorism Unit is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Odin Game Studio and was released on April 22, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"CTU: Counter Terrorism Unit" is a first-person shooter game where players assume the role of a member of the Counter Terrorism Unit. The game emphasizes intimidation and negotiation in addition to combat, and offers a range of weapons and tools to complete missions. Online co-op play for up to five players is available, with AI teammates that can be controlled to assist in missions. Success in missions earns players money to spend on new weapons, tools, and team members.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a decent variety of mechanics and features, such as a map editor and the ability to recruit and manage CTUs.
Some players find the game enjoyable, especially in co-op mode with friends, and appreciate its potential for fun.
The game is in active development, which gives hope for future improvements and fixes.

The controls and movement feel clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.
AI teammates are poorly implemented, often getting stuck or failing to follow commands effectively.
The game suffers from a lack of content, with very few missions and a general feeling of being unfinished or buggy.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and cohesion, with players expressing disappointment over the minimal number of missions and repetitive environments. Many found the narrative motivation lacking, leading to a sense of aimlessness during gameplay. Overall, the story fails to engage, leaving players wishing for a more compelling plot and additional content.
- “The biggest downside is that there are only 4 different maps for the single player (+ 4 tutorial missions).”
- “The missions you can play show the game to be boring.”
- “More missions, maybe a cohesive plot or something.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it mediocre, clunky, and slow, often criticizing the stiff controls. However, some users appreciate the variety of mechanics and enjoy the game more in co-op mode, suggesting that it can be fun with friends despite its flaws. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant improvements are needed for a better experience.
- “Not the best graphics, but I find the gameplay to be very enjoyable.”
- “The game has a good variety of different mechanics (snake cam, various grenade types, leaning).”
- “Yeah, some of the gameplay is a little quirky, that's understandable, but for me this is an enjoyable game, and if you have some people to play co-op with, I highly recommend picking this up!”
- “The actual gameplay is mediocre at best and the controls feel stiff.”
- “Terrible and clunky gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is too slow and controls are just ughhhh.. you can tell they were inspired by the SWAT games, but the game definitely needs tons of work.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as terrible or really bad. Despite the poor visual quality, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable, though others note that it can feel clunky.
- “Graphics are terrible.”
- “Graphics are really bad and gameplay is clunky.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of originality and optimization, with many reviewers feeling it fails to offer a compelling experience compared to its predecessors, SWAT 3 and SWAT 4. As a result, players express disappointment and do not recommend it for replayability.
- “This game feels like a cheap and unoptimized copy of SWAT 3 and SWAT 4, with only smoother graphics. Even the older games are more playable than this. Not recommended at all; I'm very disappointed.”
- “The lack of variety in missions makes replaying this game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences really diminishes replayability.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally seen as light-hearted and entertaining, though some players feel it lacks the polish expected from a completed product. Overall, it adds a humorous touch without detracting from the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is more entertaining than disruptive, adding a lighthearted touch that keeps the experience enjoyable.”
- “I found the jokes and comedic moments to be surprisingly clever, making me laugh out loud more than I anticipated.”
- “The game's humor is a delightful surprise, providing a refreshing break from the usual serious tone of many titles.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the stability of the game's call-in system, noting that it can be glitchy and may not automatically register actions like kills or arrests. This can lead to time loss and distractions, impacting overall gameplay experience.
- “It's hard to tell who you've called in; I'd prefer this part to be automatic after you kill or arrest someone, as this can cause you to lose minutes if it glitches and doesn't complete. More likely, you get distracted.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of work.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze, forcing me to restart and lose my progress.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is viewed negatively, with users feeling it is primarily a cash grab and not worth the investment.
- “I can't say I didn't try to like this game, but I wouldn't recommend spending money on this, as it is becoming increasingly clear that this was just a cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, which makes the game feel more like a money-making scheme than a fun experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users describing it as unfinished and poorly executed, likening it unfavorably to older titles like SWAT 3 and SWAT 4. Many feel it lacks polish and functionality, leading to a disappointing experience overall.
- “It's unfinished, with lazy movement and poorly optimized. Though it may have some potential, it's sad that Excalibur can't fix or finish all of their projects.”
- “This game looks like an exact cheap and unoptimized copy of SWAT 3 and SWAT 4, only smothered in graphics. Even SWAT 3 and SWAT 4 would be better and more playable than this. Not recommended at all; very disappointed.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is minimal, featuring only a generic action theme that plays on loop, primarily in the main menu and occasionally during gameplay. This limited use of music is justified by the need for players to focus on sound cues for movement.
- “There's no music with the exception of the main menu and a bit in the game, which is understandable as you need it to be quiet so you can hear movements.”
- “The music in this game, as far as I can tell, is a generic action theme played on loop constantly; that's it, that one track.”