DIRECT CONTACT

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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."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 293 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and interesting mechanics, especially with weapon customization and air support features.
Despite being in early access, some players have found it enjoyable, especially when playing with friends.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game is plagued with bugs, glitches, and poor optimization, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
The user interface is confusing and unintuitive, leading to frustration when trying to navigate menus and start missions.
The AI behavior is inconsistent, often resulting in unrealistic combat scenarios that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
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 However, many others criticize the graphics as subpar, outdated, or plagued by performance issues and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while there are moments of impressive graphical fidelity, the game's performance and consistency leave much to be desired.
- “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.”
- “The first thing that struck me was the breathtaking visuals.”
- “Graphics are second rate, washed out compared to new titles.”
- “The graphics look like they were released in 2012 on UE5.”
- “Graphics at HQ and training areas are garbage.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
42%
18%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its bugs, clunky mechanics, and unintuitive controls, 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 numerous gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Great game with great gameplay.”
- “I really like the gunplay mechanics and it just feels unique somehow.”
- “What sets Direct Contact apart is its innovative gameplay mechanics.”
- “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 bug 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, absolutely all gameplay elements are unfinished.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
74%
15%
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 initiation process. However, many users express frustration with the lack of clear guidance on starting missions, poor UI design, and technical issues that detract from the overall experience. While the missions themselves can be enjoyable and immersive, the initial hurdles and bugs may hinder players from fully appreciating the narrative and gameplay.
- “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.”
- “Missions will take you an average of 1-3 hours depending on the mission, and your choice of role, equipment, loadout, and medkits.”
- “It successfully combines stunning visuals, a compelling storyline, innovative gameplay, and immersive sound design to create an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “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.”
- “Just trying to get into a mission is weird and confusing; the UI still feels outdated and the movement makes me feel nauseous.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
58%
26%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, especially on lower-end hardware, and persistent bugs that detract from the experience. While some users express hope for future improvements as the game progresses through early access, the current state is marked by noticeable frame rate issues and a lack of attention from the developer towards critical optimizations. Overall, the game's performance is seen as a major area needing enhancement to fully realize its potential.
- “Optimization is something that will definitely polish the game and make it run better on lower-end hardware.”
- “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.”
- “By actively listening to player input and implementing improvements, the developer can enhance various aspects such as AI behavior, level design, weapon balancing, and overall performance optimization.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “This game is not good at all; optimization is an afterthought that shows. AI appears to have x-ray vision and can see you even in the thickest brush, key binds make no sense, and there are way too many for simple tasks.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and overall poor mechanics that significantly detract from the experience. While some players find it playable and see potential for improvement, many express frustration over the game's unfinished state and the developers' focus on cosmetic updates rather than fixing critical issues. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently a "buggy mess" that requires substantial optimization and fixes before it can be recommended.
- “It's better than Black One Blood Brothers, but it's still full of bugs and glitches and other stuff that ruins the experience.”
- “Had high hopes but was quickly let down. I read the reviews but was hoping I would have 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 3070 Ti. 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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for its lack of ad control, as players are unable to toggle ads on or off, which appears to be a deliberate choice by the developers. This has led to disappointment among users who were initially excited by promotional content.
- “Don't let the advertisements lie to you.”
- “I was super hyped for this game seeing the TikTok ads, but the monetization is disappointing.”
- “You can't toggle ads, and apparently that is a deliberate decision.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its perceived absurdity and the reactions of its community, with users finding amusement in the game's failure and the overzealous hype surrounding it. The commentary surrounding the game adds a layer of comedic value, making the experience entertaining despite its shortcomings.
- “It's hilarious reading the comments from players who take this game seriously.”
- “It's funny how the dedicated fans hyped this disaster for years.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The game boasts strong replayability due to its engaging single-player campaign and an additional multiplayer mode, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players coming back for more.
- “In addition to the single-player campaign, direct contact offers a multiplayer mode that adds even more replay value to the game.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, as once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- “While the single-player campaign is engaging, the multiplayer mode feels repetitive and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “After finishing the game, I found myself with no desire to play through it again, as the content felt limited and predictable.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game's graphics are praised for their stunning detail and lifelike designs, there is no specific mention of character development in the provided text. Therefore, it does not contribute to the assessment of character development in the game.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is significantly enhanced by high-quality music, exceptional voice acting, and immersive sound effects, all of which contribute to a strong sense of realism in the game.
- “The music enhances the atmosphere, the voice acting is top-notch, and the sound effects contribute to the overall sense of realism.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, complemented by high-quality voice acting and sound effects that add to the overall 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.”