Directive Nine

About

"Directive Nine" is a VR FPS Roguelite set in a sci-fi universe where you, as a Galactic Federation Agent, must eliminate pesky settlers in the Outer Reaches. The game offers great replay value with a variety of loadouts, weapons, and gadgets to choose from. As you battle through spacestations and face increasingly challenging enemies, your arsenal unlocks carry over into your next playthrough, encouraging tactical awareness and strategic planning.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation and offers fun gameplay with a sci-fi setting.
There is potential for significant improvement and expansion as it is still in early access.
The developer has been responsive and there are positive aspects like unlocks and weapon customization.

The game is currently plagued by bugs and issues, making it unplayable for many users.
There are reports of invisible walls and other glitches that hinder progression.
The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developer since April.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Gameplay is generally solid but somewhat unpolished, with a straightforward approach that involves selecting a loadout and navigating randomly generated maps. Players appreciate the shooting mechanics but desire more two-handed mechanics and weapon customization options. Overall, the experience is rated around 6/10, with early access justifying the limited content.
- “I like the shooting, but I'd like more two-handed mechanics, along with more weapon customization.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward - select your loadout and make your way through a randomly generated map, killing anyone you meet.”
- “Early access easily excuses the limited amount of content, and the gameplay is solid if unpolished.”
- “I like the shooting, but I’d like more two-handed mechanics, along with more weapon customization.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story aspect of the game is marred by technical issues, including invisible walls that hinder progression and bugs that can lead to unexpected character deaths. While players can use credits to acquire new weapons between missions, these gameplay interruptions detract from the overall narrative experience.
- “I currently did 5 missions, but the game bugged out when loading a section, and I got killed.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting it as unfinished and plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a perception of abandonment by the developers.
- “The game feels unfinished, filled with bugs, and seems abandoned.”
- “Constant crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
- “Frequent glitches disrupt the gameplay experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics in the game have received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the simplicity of the menus and certain visual elements, while others find them underwhelming.
- “I really like this game, but the menus and some graphics are quite underwhelming.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”