Hired Ops
- April 13, 2021
- Absolut Soft LLC
- 24h median play time
Get on Steam"Hired Ops" is an online first-person shooter where players take on mercenary contracts and engage in combat operations around the world. Fight in various locations, using a wide range of weapons, equipment, and vehicles to complete objectives and build reputation. Dynamic firefights, class-based gameplay, and a vast arsenal create intense and ever-changing battles.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and sound design, making it visually appealing.
- The gunplay is enjoyable, with a good variety of weapons and customization options.
- The game has potential for improvement, with regular updates and a dedicated development team.
- The game suffers from a low player base, making matchmaking difficult and often resulting in empty lobbies.
- There are significant issues with lag and server performance, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- Many players report bugs and glitches, including problems with hit detection and game mechanics.
- gameplay74 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fast-paced mechanics, smooth gunplay, and unique progression system, while others criticize it for being bland, unbalanced, and suffering from server issues. Many users noted that the game can feel unplayable at higher levels due to camping and sniper dominance, and that the overall experience is hindered by a lack of content and player population. Despite these criticisms, there is a consensus that the core mechanics are solid and have potential for improvement with further updates.
“The gameplay is fluid, kills feel rewarding, weapons have good feedback, and the maps are fleshed out with competition in mind.”
“Great gameplay and graphics, a lot of weapons, skills and upgrades to personalize your play style, a fantastic sense of progression.”
“The mashup of Counter-Strike and MOBA perk and currency system is a surprisingly unique and enjoyable mechanic to progress through matches, constantly tipping the balance in either team's favor while rewarding good gunplay for the individual.”
“The only things Hired Ops does that are remotely interesting are the contract system (but the cooldown to get new ones takes too long...) and the clan system, but since the gameplay itself suffers from being bland and having stupid 'disguised' AI, it means nothing.”
“Actually, the game is unplayable after level 20. After reaching level 20, there are too many campers, or everyone is playing with the sniper class only to use auto sniper rifles with one-shot kills - they are really ruining the gameplay. For me, the game is dead for now.”
“Overall, the gameplay feels very mediocre at best.”
- graphics51 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, particularly in comparison to previous titles like Contract Wars. However, several users note issues with optimization, leading to performance problems even on lower settings, and some describe the graphics as dated or lacking fidelity for a PC experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good, there is a consensus that further optimization and polish are needed to fully realize their potential.
“The graphics and the weapons for this game are really interesting.”
“Great gameplay and graphics, a lot of weapons, skills and upgrades to personalize your play style, a fantastic sense of progression.”
“The game is beautiful, probably even more so if I could crank the graphics up a bit more.”
“The biggest problem is that the game is poorly optimized and even with my NVIDIA GTX 1050 4GB (laptop), the GPU was running at 100% on lowest graphics and 1366x768 resolution, throwing in huge lag spikes when playing.”
“The graphics overall lack fidelity and look dated.”
“For a browser game designed for handheld devices, the game would look well, but for PC with HD monitors and high-end graphics cards, the graphics are lacking.”
- optimization29 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting improvements over previous titles like Escape from Tarkov, while others report significant performance issues, including stuttering and high ping. Many users acknowledge that the game is still in early access and requires further optimization, but some have experienced decent performance on lower settings. Overall, while there are positive aspects to the optimization, many players feel it still leaves much to be desired.
“Overall good optimization.”
“However, gunplay is smooth and the game is more optimized than many games out there that have been out for years.”
“There were updates every week, with tons of bug fixes, optimizations, and even new content.”
“It's an unoptimized, barely playable happy meal version of Call of Duty where your ping is over 200 and you'll die by hackers as soon as you spawn.”
“The player counts are too low, the game is unbalanced, and I'm not even going to talk about the optimization (or lack thereof).”
“I'd like to play it, but the optimization leaves much to be desired, and I would hope that the developers will fix it so I can normally play this game.”
- monetization14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's monetization has evolved from being initially free to incorporating microtransactions, including lootboxes that affect gameplay, which has raised concerns about pay-to-win mechanics. While some players appreciate that supply crates can be earned without spending money, others criticize the developers for previously promising a lack of microtransactions and now introducing them, leading to perceptions of exploitative practices. Overall, the game's monetization strategy has contributed to a mixed reception, with calls for better advertising to improve its player base.
“The game wasn't initially free, but it is now with microtransactions that aren't game-breaking.”
“Inventory - open/view supply crates and rewards from supply crates (supply crates are typically earned from contracts and do not require microtransactions as far as I've seen so far).”
“Oh, and there are no more microtransactions.”
“Update for 08-17-2020: they added lootboxes to the shop with gameplay affecting items, further increasing the pay-to-win aspects, despite originally promising the game would not have lootboxes or other microtransactions.”
“- exploitative monetization (lootboxes, pay-to-win, poor matchmaking, etc.)”
“The game wasn't initially free, but it is now with microtransactions that aren't game-breaking.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently noted as excessive, with many players finding it tedious yet somewhat rewarding due to the variety of tasks and customization options available. While some appreciate the grind for its potential to yield rare items and enhance gameplay, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable. Overall, opinions vary, with some players embracing the grind while others find it off-putting.
“Game is very grindy, but there's enough tasks and contracts to keep me entertained at least.”
“I have a few issues with the game, but most of them are minor, such as how grindy it is to get different weapons in each class.”
“Its a bit grindy for my taste, but I'm sure that's perfect for some people.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs and server issues that can disrupt gameplay, particularly after extended sessions. While developers are actively addressing glitches, many players recommend waiting for a full release due to the current instability and high ping problems. Overall, the game shows potential but is hampered by its early access state and ongoing technical difficulties.
“Game is good although there are many glitches and bugs around it, and there's a huge problem that lies within... the goddamn server.”
“I suggest waiting for the full release rather than trying to deal with this buggy mess.”
“It's painful that with each shot I make it freezes and the ping is horribly high.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop for its multiplayer gameplay, with no campaign or bots available. Set in a world following the escape from Tarkov, it features a loose narrative tied to global missions, but lacks depth and engagement, leaving players with little motivation beyond daily quests. Overall, while there is some lore, it does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“To cut the long story short, they took a good game and made it excellent.”
“Ho takes place after you have escaped from Tarkov and move onto a global mission.”
“Hired Ops (originally Contract Wars 2.0 standalone) is an online first-person shooter game based on the free-to-play game, 'Contract Wars.' This is strictly a multiplayer game, meaning that there is no campaign and no bots (although there is a storyline behind the fighting).”
“It doesn't have as advanced weapon customization as Escape from Tarkov and no looting; there's also no story, it's like a COD set in the Tarkov world.”
“Hired Ops (originally Contract Wars 2.0 standalone) is an online first-person shooter game based on the free-to-play game, 'Contract Wars.' This is strictly a multiplayer game, meaning that there is no campaign and no bots, although there is a storyline behind the fighting.”
“After you've reached a certain level, there isn't much to keep you playing other than a few daily quests, though.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a lack of emotional engagement with the game, comparing it unfavorably to titles like Escape from Tarkov, which evoke stronger feelings. Additionally, the frustration of having to downgrade graphics for better performance contributes to a sense of disappointment and heartbreak regarding the game's potential.
“It's not that CW looks bad, and of course, hired ops deserve a little better graphics, but being forced to downgrade graphics to the lowest possible resolution just to be able to play the game is heart-breaking.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is often deemed unnecessary by users, with many opting to turn it off entirely.
