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"Direct Contact is a simulation-style game that offers a tactical realism experience in modern combat, with a variety of authentic weapons and Special Forces units. Players can team up in 2-player co-op or engage in PvP battles, where coordinated enemy forces require strategic planning for success. The game features intense missions with a wide array of military tactics, from close-quarters combat to long-range engagements."

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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 586 reviews
graphics24 positive mentions
story8 negative mentions

  • The game has a lot of potential and interesting mechanics, especially with weapon customization and air support features.
  • Some players have found the game enjoyable when played with friends, highlighting its fun tactical aspects.
  • The developer is responsive to community feedback and has been actively working on updates and improvements.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, poor optimization, and a confusing UI, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many players feel that the game was released too early in its development, lacking essential features and polish.
  • The developer has been criticized for their unprofessional behavior towards community feedback and criticism.
  • graphics
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and detailed environments, particularly on high settings with powerful hardware. However, many others criticize the overall quality, describing them as subpar, glitchy, and reminiscent of older titles, leading to performance issues and crashes. While there are moments of brilliance, the inconsistency and technical problems detract significantly from the experience.

    • “From the moment I launched it, I was captivated by the stunning graphics and innovative gameplay.”
    • “The game's graphics are nothing short of spectacular, with detailed landscapes, lifelike character designs, and dynamic environments that truly bring the virtual world to life.”
    • “Played this game for 5 hours so far and I am loving it. Although it's an early release and has expected some bugs and fixes required, the graphics are awesome and with lots of detail. The mechanics and dimensions are what I was hoping for, the way the designers and team have thought this through in regards to tactical challenges through the process of the game and levels to create a syllabus of learning while working through the game.”
    • “Graphics are second rate, washed out compared to new titles.”
    • “The graphics look like they were released in 2012 on UE5.”
    • “If anything, it's got worse with graphical glitches now making it practically unplayable for me.”
  • gameplay
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its numerous bugs, clunky mechanics, and unintuitive user interface, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the innovative features and potential for fun moments, others feel it is more of a proof of concept than a polished product, suggesting that it requires significant development before being worth the investment. Overall, the game shows promise but currently suffers from a lack of refinement and stability.

    • “Great game with great gameplay.”
    • “I really like the gunplay mechanics and it just feels unique somehow.”
    • “The game also introduces new and exciting features that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting, ensuring there's always something new to discover.”
    • “Wish I would have never wasted the money on this game. It looked really promising in the videos of gameplay prior to launch, but since launch I have yet to even get to play a round without some bugs happening.”
    • “The whole game is buggy, from poor AI to the gun attachments barely working, or just the overall mechanics being terrible.”
    • “Everything about it is bad: terrible controls, and absolutely all gameplay elements are unfinished.”
  • story
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story and mission structure are seen as having potential, with varied objectives and roles that can lead to engaging gameplay once players navigate the confusing interface and mission setup. However, many users express frustration with the lack of clear guidance on starting missions, poor UI design, and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. While the missions themselves can be enjoyable and immersive, the initial hurdles and technical issues suggest that the game needs further development before it can fully realize its narrative and gameplay potential.

    • “It successfully combines stunning visuals, a compelling storyline, innovative gameplay, and immersive sound design to create an unforgettable gaming experience.”
    • “There are training areas and missions, solo and co-op, with PvP coming in the future. Once that's done, there will be a lot of replayability in each mode.”
    • “Once you figure out how to start a mission, it is so much fun!”
    • “I should not have to go to a Discord channel to find out how something works or wander for 20 minutes to find out how to start a mission only to find out the helicopter isn't there.”
    • “Took me over 3 hours just to figure out how to use the menu and how to start a mission.”
    • “The AI is dumb as rocks, there were a ton of bugs last time I played, the interface is janky especially when trying to figure out how to get into a mission.”
  • optimization
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, especially on lower-end hardware, and frequent frame rate dips. Despite the developer's ongoing updates, players feel that critical bugs and optimization issues remain unaddressed, leading to frustration. While some users express hope for future improvements, the current state of optimization is seen as lacking, with many features still incomplete and performance issues persisting across various systems.

    • “Optimization is something that will definitely polish the game and make it run better on lower-end hardware (this game is GPU and CPU intensive).”
    • “It's crucial to remember that the purpose of early access is to gather player feedback and identify these performance issues on various hardware setups, helping the developers fine-tune and optimize the game for a smoother experience.”
    • “Performance-wise, I encountered a few issues on my system, but I'm optimistic that the developers will iron out these wrinkles as the game progresses through its development stages.”
    • “No, the developer keeps pushing out updates and caring more about a g33 fde color skinned magnifier than fixing game-breaking bugs, glitches, and optimizations.”
    • “You should see how many announcements there were for early access packages before release on Steam, and how many people bought into it. Then look at all the feedback, bugs, optimizations, and fixes that were asked for months ago, and still aren't implemented or fixed.”
    • “Ooo and the optimization is non-existent; 30 fps max or 200 on low settings, but the game looks like it's from the early 2000s.”
  • stability
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly detracting from the overall experience, with many players describing it as a "buggy mess" and "barely playable." While some acknowledge the potential for a great game, they express frustration over the lack of fixes and optimizations, particularly in critical areas like AI and mechanics. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and requires substantial improvements before it can be recommended.

    • “The whole game is buggy, from terrible AI to the gun attachments barely working, and the overall mechanics are just awful.”
    • “Had high hopes but was quickly let down. I read the reviews but was hoping for a different outcome. The game is buggy and completely unfinished. I had to run the game on low/medium settings to play with an i9-14900k and 3070ti. I would hate to see the people who used minimum requirements - it would not play. Save your money.”
    • “There are so many bugs and glitches that I've encountered in my ~1 hour of playtime that I had to take a break for my own sanity.”
  • monetization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express disappointment with the game's monetization strategy, particularly criticizing the inability to toggle off ads, which they feel was misleadingly presented in advertisements. This has led to frustration among users who expected a different experience based on promotional content.

    • “Don't let the advertisements lie to you.”
    • “I was super hyped for this game seeing the TikTok ads...”
    • “You can't toggle ads, and apparently that is a deliberate decision.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of its perceived scam nature and the ironic enthusiasm of its supporters, with users finding amusement in the comments and reactions surrounding the game's failure.

    • “It's hilarious that the tryhard glid (totally sas bro) clowns hyped this disaster for years.”
    • “Obviously a scam game, but it's hilarious reading their comments.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a single-player campaign complemented by a multiplayer mode, significantly enhancing its replayability. Players appreciate the overall playability, suggesting it stands out among other tactical FPS games.

    • “In addition to the single-player campaign, Direct Contact offers a multiplayer mode that adds even more replay value to the game.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide specific insights into character development, focusing instead on the game's impressive graphics and visual elements. As such, there is no substantial information regarding how characters evolve or grow throughout the game.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is significantly elevated by its exceptional music, high-quality voice acting, and immersive sound effects, all of which work together to create a realistic and engaging experience.

    • “The music enhances the atmosphere, the voice acting is top-notch, and the sound effects contribute to the overall sense of realism.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, complemented by top-notch voice acting and effective sound effects that together create a strong sense of realism.

    • “The music enhances the atmosphere, the voice acting is top-notch, and the sound effects contribute to the overall sense of realism.”

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3h Median play time
4h Average play time
2-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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