Operator

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Operator is a multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Chemical Games Studio and was released on May 28, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Operator" is a simulation game for 2 players or multiplayer, with a cooperative mode. The game, inspired by "Slender: The Eight Pages" and "Phasmophobia," offers a psychological horror experience with an interactive voice component, influenced by the game's progression. Players must collect 8 manuscripts in a forest while avoiding an unknown entity, with its presence distorting your view. Join the game's Discord for updates on new content, server status, and patches.

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Audience ScoreBased on 632 reviews

humor16 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game can be fun when played with friends, providing a humorous and entertaining experience.
It has potential with a creepy atmosphere and some good sound design, making it engaging at times.
The game is free, which makes it accessible for players looking for a casual horror experience.

The game is plagued by bugs and glitches, including issues with multiplayer functionality and character visibility.
The map is too large and sparse, making it difficult to find objectives and leading to a lack of engagement.
Overall, it feels like a poorly executed clone of the original Slender game, lacking originality and depth.

humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it amusing despite its flaws, such as bugs and simplistic graphics. Reviews highlight moments of absurdity and slapstick comedy, often enjoyed in a lighthearted or altered state, though some players felt the humor wore thin quickly. Overall, while the game may not excel in quality, it provides enough laughs to entertain for a short time.
- “We played it because of the funny reviews.”
- “Actually pretty funny game if you're high lol.”
- “It's kinda funny to see the 'operator' go after us, pretty pathetically.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its ability to create tension and enhance the atmosphere, with some players finding it creepy and immersive. While it draws comparisons to the music from the Slender games, opinions vary on its effectiveness in instilling fear. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's stronger elements, despite criticisms of other gameplay aspects.
- “What a simple yet immersing game with the dreading music and panic-setting atmosphere.”
- “All types of amethyst blocks (clusters included) create beautiful sounds when you walk on them, break them, place them, or hit them with a projectile – go make some music!”
- “The game music is pretty creepy and impressive.”
- “The music and tension builds up each time you collect a page or two, just like the Slender games, but I do think that the music isn't as terrifying.”
- “Map is way too big, Slenderman doesn't even show up or do anything; pages do nothing but make it harder to see and add unnecessarily intense music.”
- “Only thing this game is missing is constant smashing of random piano keys as background music.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the reviewed game is polarizing, with some praising its innovative mechanics and engaging storytelling, while others criticize it for being a poor remake of the Slenderman series with outdated graphics and frustrating mechanics. While a few players find it enjoyable and immersive, many express disappointment, citing issues like poor movement controls and a lack of originality. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, leading to mixed reviews.
- “The interesting, deep, and innovative gameplay keeps you hooked for hours on end.”
- “Yes, this is the best Slenderman game with the best storytelling, and the gameplay is great; the visuals are insane on a 4K ultrawide curved gaming television.”
- “I have witnessed the future of gaming, and I am excited to see where these impressive game mechanics will end up going in the future.”
- “At first glance I thought... maybe it's okay and not a crappy remake ripoff of a beloved game (Slenderman). It literally has no redeeming qualities at all... like none. Even the gameplay is somehow worse than a game that came out over 10 years ago. Just go play Slenderman or a newer game; you will literally regret buying this!”
- “Stupid walking simulator game in a dark environment full of trees, ridiculous movements, terrible gameplay, and awful graphics.”
- “Bad flashlight runs out after 2 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals on high-end displays, while others criticize them as subpar and in need of improvement. Despite the varying opinions on graphical quality, many players emphasize that enjoyable gameplay can outweigh graphical shortcomings. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be top-tier, they do not detract significantly from the overall gaming experience.
- “Yes, this is the best Slenderman game with the best storytelling and gameplay. The visuals are insane on a 4K ultrawide curved gaming television.”
- “Absolutely stunning cinematic/videographic masterpiece produced by the joint efforts of two titans in the game development world: Bethesda and CD Projekt Red.”
- “Best game graphics are so good and multiplayer functions are outstanding.”
- “Graphics - 4.2/10”
- “This needs better graphics, better options, and better everything.”
- “-bad graphics”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting lag, bugs, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some players find enjoyment in the concept and potential of the game, the overall experience is marred by poor optimization and frequent glitches, leading to a recommendation to wait for improvements before diving in.
- “Multiplayer is a bit laggy and buggy, so poorly optimized code...”
- “I would not recommend this game at the moment. The game has plenty of potential and is a good idea, but the camera system is very poorly designed, the character's eye texture is messed up, and it is buggy all the way around. I found it hard to play as soon as I spawned in.”
- “It can be really buggy sometimes, and it seems like the game crashes a lot, but when you can get 4 people to play and everyone's game is working, this is a really fun game.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a mix of emotional depth and familiar horror elements, with some players praising its ability to evoke strong feelings, particularly towards the end. While the narrative revolves around collecting eight pages while being pursued by Slenderman, opinions vary widely; some find it engaging and well-integrated with gameplay, while others criticize its clarity and depth. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a highlight for some, but not universally appreciated.
- “The story will bring you to tears, especially the end (don't want to spoil).”
- “Yes, this is the best Slenderman game with the best storytelling, and the gameplay is great; the visuals are insane on a 4K ultrawide curved gaming television.”
- “The story lacks a clear objective, making it confusing to follow.”
- “You all know the story by now: you need to collect 8 pages while an unknown entity stalks you.”
- “The triplet emo trinity (Nicholas, Chadf, and Kyle) go on a mission trip of death to find Slenderman's 8 pages of song lyrics.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by effective music and sound design that evoke a sense of dread. Players appreciate the strong ambiance and good PC optimization, although some noted that the experience may be heightened in multiplayer settings. Overall, the developers are commended for their successful creation of a spooky environment.
- “Good atmosphere, creepy ambience, and good PC optimization.”
- “The developers did a very good job of creating an engaging atmosphere.”
- “What a simple yet immersive game with the dread-inducing music and panic-setting atmosphere.”
- “Seriously though, this seems to have a pretty spooky atmosphere, but I couldn't really experience the full game since I was the only one playing at the time.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is mixed; while some players report good performance and PC optimization, others experience lag and bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode. Overall, opinions on performance vary significantly among users.
- “Good atmosphere, creepy ambience, and good PC optimization.”
- “I don't get why people are complaining about the performance of the game. It ran great on mine.”
- “Multiplayer is a bit laggy and buggy due to poorly optimized code.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players finding it enjoyable and immersive, while others express discomfort and frustration, suggesting a disconnect between the game's experience and their emotional engagement. Overall, the feedback highlights a range of feelings from enjoyment to irritation.