Operation swat

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Operation swat is a single player strategy game. It was developed by WhackAKey Games and was released on January 26, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

"Operation Swat" is a cinematic space shooter where you lead a 3-member SWAT team to rescue hostages in suburban areas. Each team member has a unique weapon, and you can command them individually to help take down enemies. Gain points from killing enemies to retrieve better weapons and rescue all hostages by bringing them to the safe zone. Use flashbangs and grenades strategically to gain an advantage.

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Single-Player

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35%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

The game features immersive sound design with realistic audio effects that enhance the tactical experience.
Some players appreciate the intense action combat and find it stimulating.
The graphics, while criticized by many, have been described as having a certain charm by a few players.

Gameplay is monotonous and lacks variety, leading to a boring experience.
The AI is poorly programmed, resulting in frustrating encounters and unresponsive teammates.
The game suffers from severe technical issues, including lag, crashes, and poor optimization.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being monotonous, lacking variety, and featuring poor AI that detracts from the experience. While some appreciate the tactical elements and strategic planning required, others find the missions repetitive and the overall execution clunky and unpolished. Overall, the gameplay struggles with depth and engagement, leading to a disappointing experience for many players.
- “Operation SWAT offers solid tactical gameplay that requires careful planning and strategic thinking.”
- “The game can be complex for new players, and mastering the various tactics and mechanics may take time.”
- “Operation SWAT excels with its tactical gameplay, realistic visuals, and immersive sound design.”
- “Monotonous gameplay, stupid AI, and boring missions.”
- “The gameplay lacks variety and is boring.”
- “Clunky, unpolished gameplay married to badly mismatched store assets accompany terrible level design and zero optimization for this trash.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while some players praise the realistic visuals that enhance immersion and compare them favorably to other titles, others criticize the lack of customization options and low-quality graphics that detract from the experience. Overall, the absence of resolution settings and the cartoonish appearance for some users have led to significant dissatisfaction.
- “The game features realistic visuals that enhance immersion.”
- “Operation SWAT excels with its tactical gameplay, realistic visuals, and immersive sound design.”
- “This is honestly the best game I have ever played; its graphics are superior to Battlefield 1, the best tactical FPS game ever to exist!”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “Starts the game up, the graphics look like a cartoon, the configuration doesn't work, you die in one shot; this game is not even worth it, even for free!”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users noting that it feels monotonous and repetitive due to limited mission variety and environments. While some appreciate the challenging AI that adds strategic elements, the overall consensus is that the game lacks a compelling narrative, making it feel more like a series of uninspired missions than a cohesive story experience.
- “The challenging AI adds a layer of depth, making each mission engaging and strategic.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Epic story.”
- “The gameplay can start to feel repetitive after a while, as missions may not offer enough diversity.”
- “However, the steep learning curve and limited variety in missions can be drawbacks.”
- “This game has no story.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by immersive sound design, including gunfire, footsteps, and radio chatter, which collectively create a tense and engaging environment for players.
- “The haunting music and ambient sounds create an immersive experience that pulls you into the game world.”
- “The detailed environments and dynamic weather effects enhance the sense of realism and tension throughout the gameplay.”
- “The sounds of gunfire, footsteps, and radio chatter contribute to the overall atmosphere.”
- “The environment feels lifeless and lacks any real sense of immersion.”
- “The lighting is dull and fails to create any tension or mood.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for significant technical issues, including bugs and poor performance, making it difficult to play even on relatively powerful hardware. Users have specifically noted problems like excessive motion blur and a lack of effective optimization.
- “The annoying motion blur and apparent lack of optimization makes this game hardly playable.”
- “The annoying motion blur and (apparently) nonexistent optimization makes this game hardly playable.”
- “Personally, I encountered some technical issues, including occasional bugs and performance problems.”
- “The performance of the game on my machine was poor: 4GHz processor, 16GB RAM, 2x GTX 980 Ti.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is described as soothing and relaxing, providing a calming experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “[0.1] Sound & Music”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it multiple times without losing interest. This aspect contributes significantly to its long-term appeal and engagement.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “The game offers countless ways to experience the story, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's stability can be problematic, with instances of complete system freezes occurring during gameplay.
- “If your computer completely freezes at some point, it's a major issue.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and instability, which ruined the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by absurd visual gags, such as the incongruity of sunshine effects appearing on a brick wall in a windowless room, which adds a whimsical touch to the experience.
- “It was funny to see sunshine effects on a brick wall inside a house with no windows.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being poor, with users noting a lack of damage indicators and the absence of ads, suggesting a disconnect between player expectations and the game's financial model.