Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star

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Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Graviteam and was released on February 11, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star" is a war game set on the Eastern Front of WWII, allowing players to command Soviet, German, and British forces in the Battle of Kharkov. With 8 operations, over 60 detailed units, and huge realistic landscapes, the game offers a wide range of tactical options and high replayability. Its mod utility set and campaign editor provide additional customization.

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Audience ScoreBased on 272 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a highly realistic and immersive experience, capturing the complexities of WWII tactics and strategy.
The attention to detail in unit behavior, morale, and environmental effects enhances the gameplay significantly.
The dynamic nature of battles and the ability to replay scenarios with different outcomes provide excellent replayability.

The user interface is clunky and not very intuitive, making it difficult for new players to get accustomed to the game.
There is a steep learning curve, which can be frustrating for casual gamers or those unfamiliar with tactical wargames.
The AI can sometimes behave unpredictably, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.

gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by its deep and realistic mechanics, offering a rewarding experience for players willing to invest time in learning its complexities. While the user interface can be non-intuitive and the game has a steep learning curve, the authenticity of combat and the variety of tactical options available are highly praised. Players recommend starting with quick battles to familiarize themselves with the mechanics before diving into the campaign, as the game provides a unique and immersive simulation of WWII warfare.
- “Once learned, the gameplay loop is extremely rewarding, but would benefit from deeper attention to continuity (i.e. longer campaigns with the same troops, like the original Close Combat series offered).”
- “Control is more complex than a simplistic RTS style, but at the same time discourages 'micro' levels of control, making it feel closer to platoon or company leader levels of management, with some great simulation mechanics including unit fatigue, state of mind, and a communication system (telephone, radio, flare, etc.).”
- “Highly detailed renders, an expansive selection of units, massively scaled engagements, and a well-developed campaign mechanic make Operation Star one of the most tactically realistic games out there, with countless opportunities to make the Ostfront yours.”
- “The gameplay sucks, maybe it is supposed to be a simulator?”
- “If you want to stare at boring gameplay, buy this game.”
- “The idea is genial but the gameplay is %*#$. ”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
The game's story is deeply rooted in tactical military simulations, offering a realistic and immersive experience reminiscent of classic board games and previous video game series like Combat Mission and Close Combat. Players engage in dynamic operational campaigns with a variety of missions and objectives, emphasizing strategic troop placement and realistic combat scenarios. While the game features a steep learning curve and extensive setup, it is praised for its depth and aesthetic quality, appealing to fans of tactical warfare games.
- “This game is like an upgraded version of Theatre of War; it consists of individual missions with different objectives, but the true victory conditions revolve around terrain control and enemy casualties.”
- “This is better than Combat Mission because, while Combat Mission is one battle and it's over, this game features whole operational campaigns that are dynamic, where you place your troops, tanks, and commanders on a grand map that translates into tactical combat.”
- “Anyone who liked the first generation Combat Mission games would definitely enjoy this game.”
- “It just seems that it is a poor cousin to the Combat Mission series of games.”
- “The mortars seem to work fine, but even when I keep commanders from my artillery unit spread out to relay orders and spot land for fire missions, they still often just sit there with their thumbs up their asses.”
- “This game is like an upgraded version of Theatre of War; the game consists of individual missions, there are different objectives in each mission, but apparently the true victory conditions are the domain of terrain and enemy casualties.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and detail, especially considering its age, with many users noting the realistic environments and impressive visual effects during battles. However, some players have experienced technical issues, such as graphical glitches on newer hardware and outdated graphical engines, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the graphics are deemed adequate and capable of delivering an immersive atmosphere, particularly in large-scale battles.
- “The graphics are pretty good, with realistic environments and equipment.”
- “This is a very well-made game and the graphics are really good for its age; it can be mesmerizing to watch a night battle with starshells, flares, tracers, secondary ammo explosions, and smoke... great stuff.”
- “You can run this on modest hardware and the graphics look gorgeous anyway.”
- “I had this on my two older computers and loved it, but when I try to run it on my newest, the terrain graphics are totally messed up.”
- “Game will show everything black unless you can force anti-aliasing off in the graphics menu.”
- “Graphics are of the era this game was originally produced.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
15%
23%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with users highlighting the ability to create custom battles and the unpredictable nature of gameplay that ensures no two playthroughs are alike. Despite a steep learning curve, the immersive experience and quality AI contribute to its depth and endless replay value, making it a compelling choice for players seeking varied and engaging gameplay.
- “If you finished the campaigns, you are able to create your own battles with all different types of units, which gives the game a high replayability.”
- “This is a great game, it has a lot of depth and replayability value.”
- “In other words, it is infinitely replayable and no two games are the same.”
- “But since no playthrough is exactly the same as any other, this actually makes the game more replayable rather than having the opposite effect.”
- “It gives the game a fun, fluid, and unpredictable narrative that enhances replayability.”
- “The other reviews are right, there is endless replayability.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and authentic depiction of battle, enhanced by stunning visuals of the terrain and dynamic elements like smoke and explosions. Players feel a strong connection to their soldiers and vehicles, contributing to a compelling experience, although some have noted issues with the ambient audio. Overall, the atmosphere effectively draws players into the war setting, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I'm giving up on grav tac oper star...sadly, because it's a well-designed work, with great atmosphere, and the feel of authenticity.”
- “When you use the camera view to follow a tank as it trundles toward the enemy, you'll definitely get the atmosphere of battle.”
- “The land, terrain, nature, forests, atmosphere, sky... oh my god, it looks stunning.”
- “Speaking of atmosphere, however, the ambient audio makes me want to throw my speakers across the room.”
- “Few words regarding the setting, atmosphere, and premise of this game.”
- “Atmosphere of war.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on Linux via Proton and performs adequately on older hardware, users report various glitches, such as cursor misalignment and freezing issues when accessing guides. Despite these bugs, they do not significantly impact gameplay, and many players still recommend the game for its engaging content.
- “To anyone interested, the game runs great on Linux via Proton.”
- “Probably the best battle simulation game I have played in a long time. The DLCs are a must; there's so much to this game that I'm still learning things here and there. Even during one of the largest battles, the game slows down, but that is to be expected on my fairly old rig. It still plays pretty well with no glitches or bugs. I highly recommend this game!”
- “Downloaded it and the cursor is way off... can't access the DLC pack... and when I try to use the guide that's supposed to help me, it freezes every time I click on it... so all I can say about the game until they get it fixed is don't bother.”
- “Be warned that the game does sometimes have glitches with commands not happening like they should, but overall, they don't have a huge impact on gameplay.”
- “It is a little buggy.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is praised for its smooth performance, even on older hardware, outperforming other titles like Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943 and Graviteam Tactics: Mius Front. The game effectively models weather effects on unit performance, though some users desire improvements in AI behavior and the orders system for enhanced tactical control.
- “Optimization -- runs smoothly on any 5-year-old rig.”
- “Weather effects on unit performance are also modeled in a very detailed way.”
- “Although Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star has a simpler artificial intelligence, smaller battlefield, and classic interface, it has a noticeably smoother performance than Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943 and Graviteam Tactics: Mius Front.”
- “Their performance depends on a variety of factors like the quality of squad leaders (or lack of them), morale, and so on.”
- “I'd also like to see a more fleshed-out orders system with more control over unit frontages, support weapon usage, line of advance, etc., or the AI's performance in those regards be improved.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, suggesting that it detracts from overall playability and is exacerbated by a cumbersome interface. While the learning curve isn't steep and micromanagement isn't overly complex, the repetitive nature of grinding remains a significant concern.
- “Perhaps they should stop farming DLCs and instead concentrate on making their game playable.”
- “The interface can be a bit tedious before you get used to it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing moments, particularly during close quarters combat, where soldiers often engage in comically chaotic melee encounters, sometimes ignoring nearby enemies. This blend of humor adds an entertaining layer to the gameplay, despite some flaws in combat mechanics.
- “The only major flaw is that close quarters combat can get a bit wonky; soldiers often ignore enemies a few feet in front of them and rush into hilarious melee combat.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response from users reflects frustration and disappointment, particularly regarding the inability of ATI cards to meet expectations, leading to a decision to seek refunds and abandon the product altogether.

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Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a strategy game.

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is available on PC and Windows.

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star was released on February 11, 2014.

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star was developed by Graviteam.

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a single player game.

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