Directive Nine

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Directive Nine is a single player action game. It was developed by Rooftop Panda and was released on September 10, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a solid and fun gameplay experience, especially for a VR roguelike.
It features a variety of unlockable mods and weapons, enhancing the gameplay and replayability.
The art style and fast-paced action are engaging, making it addictive for players.

The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, including invisible walls and visual glitches that hinder progression.
Development appears to have stalled, with no updates or communication from the developer since April.
Many players find the game confusing and unfair due to poor game design and mechanics, such as ineffective reloading.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is described as solid and enjoyable, despite its basic roguelike mechanics and simple graphics. Players appreciate the straightforward approach of selecting a loadout and navigating randomly generated maps, though there are calls for more two-handed mechanics and weapon customization. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun but somewhat unpolished, with early access justifying the limited content.
- “Early access easily excuses the limited amount of content and the gameplay is solid if unpolished.”
- “I like the shooting, but I’d like it if there were more two-handed mechanics, along with more weapon customization.”
- “I like the shooting, but I'd prefer if there were more two-handed mechanics, along with more weapon customization.”
- “Early access easily excuses the limited amount of content, and the gameplay is solid if unpolished.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward - select your loadout and make your way through a randomly generated map, killing anyone you meet.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
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. Despite these setbacks, players can utilize credits earned from missions to purchase new weapons and upgrades.
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are characterized by a simplistic, polygonal style that some players find underwhelming, yet they appreciate the game's solid and enjoyable gameplay. The art style is praised for its appeal, contributing to an addictive experience despite the basic roguelike elements.
- “Such an absolute blast! I was addicted to this game after my first run. The art style is awesome, and the fast pace keeps you going.”
- “The graphics are really simple, nearly polygonal, but the gameplay is solid and fun, even if the roguelike elements are also basic.”
- “I really like this game for how underwhelming the menus and some graphics are.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game is criticized for being poor, with users reporting it as unfinished and buggy, leading to a sense of abandonment.
- “The game feels unfinished, with numerous bugs that make it frustrating to play.”
- “There are so many glitches that it often feels like the game is abandoned.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that it detracts from the overall experience.”