I'm on Observation Duty 7
- October 22, 2024
- Notovia
Get on Steam"I'm on Observation Duty 7" is a surveillance-themed psychology horror game where players must monitor live camera footage across six levels to identify and report anomalies. With randomly appearing anomalies and a risk of death from unreported changes, players must stay vigilant and have a good memory to survive the night. The game aims to create a sense of paranoia, providing a challenging and immersive horror experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a significant increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages replayability.
- The atmosphere and sound design are well-crafted, creating a perfect blend of horror and humor that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The introduction of unique anomalies and intruders adds depth and variety, making it the best installment in the series so far.
- Some players find the increased difficulty frustrating, particularly with certain levels feeling unfair or overly complex.
- The new reporting system, which requires selecting the type of anomaly, can detract from the fun and lead to confusion during gameplay.
- There are occasional bugs and issues with reporting anomalies, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging intruder mechanics that introduce unique challenges and unexpected encounters, enhancing the overall experience. Players must now identify anomaly types rather than relying on a simple click-and-hold method, adding depth to the gameplay. Overall, it remains focused on gameplay with minimal narrative elements, similar to its predecessor, Observation Duty 6.
“I'm especially happy about the intruder mechanics, which add some unique challenge and create a slight panic when you encounter a new one, knowing the game is going to throw something unexpected at you.”
“There's multiple factors at play; in addition to the click-and-hold reporting mechanic from the last game, you now have to choose the anomaly type, so you can't cheese the run by just clicking all around the screen.”
“It's mostly gameplay-focused with minimal story.”
“There's multiple factors playing into this; for one, in addition to the click-and-hold reporting mechanic from the last game, you now have to choose the anomaly type it is, so you can't cheese the run by just clicking all around the screen.”
“With all that being said, gameplay and presentation is otherwise very similar to Observation Duty 6.”
“It's mostly gameplay focused with minimal story.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high difficulty level, which enhances replayability by encouraging them to discover more anomalies and experience a greater sense of satisfaction upon winning. However, some users note that the lengthy gameplay duration may lead to frustration after multiple attempts. Overall, the game is regarded as having excellent replay value.
“Maybe it's me, but I love the difficulty as it makes me see more anomalies and gives it more replay value.”
“The increased difficulty encourages more replayability and makes it even more satisfying when you do win.”
“Amazing replayability!”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to replay it after finishing.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the intentional comedic elements, others feel that certain characters come off as bizarre rather than funny. Overall, many find the humor to be enjoyable and entertaining, often eliciting both laughter and a sense of perplexity.
“I've found myself equally grotesqued-out (my new word: being both perplexed and grossed out) and audibly laughing!”
“Very fun and love the humor throughout the game”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting the intro and menu tracks as particularly impressive and enjoyable.
“The intro music is the coolest thing I have ever heard!”
“Dude, the menu music is awesome.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game excels in creating a captivating and unsettling atmosphere, effectively immersing players in its environments. The tension is heightened by unexpected intrusions and noises, which contribute to a thrilling experience that keeps players on edge.
“They really nailed the atmosphere and environments this time!”
“The game is great at getting you so focused on finding anomalies that a sudden intruder or loud noise makes you really jump, and the atmosphere is perfectly unsettling.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express concern that the series increasingly resembles a cash grab, suggesting that monetization strategies detract from the overall quality and experience of the games.
“The series feels more like a cash grab with every game.”
“The monetization tactics are aggressive and detract from the overall experience.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is primarily centered around gameplay, featuring a minimal story that does not significantly impact the overall experience.
“It's mostly gameplay focused with minimal story.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
