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Operation Apex

There's no looking for Nemo or Dory here... you're jumping to the top of the food chain.
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64%Game Brain Score
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graphics, story
81% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

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Operation Apex is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Curiscope and was released on December 10, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

A virtual reality underwater adventure for the Vive in which you, a citizen scientist, take control of a research rig in order to learn about the current state of the oceans. As you begin to learn how to study the seas you are witness to one of the largest great white sharks ever seen. Moments later, your mission is clear - travel through the kelp, down the continental shelf and out in the open oc…

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
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  • The game offers a stunning underwater experience with beautiful graphics and immersive locomotion mechanics, making exploration enjoyable.
  • It provides educational content about marine life and environmental issues without feeling overly preachy, making it a unique blend of fun and learning.
  • The controls are intuitive, and the game runs smoothly, allowing players to enjoy the underwater environment without motion sickness.
  • The game is quite short, with a playtime of only 1-2 hours, leaving players wanting more content and variety.
  • There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with scanning creatures and some animals getting stuck, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game feels more like an educational tool than a traditional adventure game, which may not appeal to all players looking for a more engaging gameplay experience.
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics are highly praised for their polish and beauty, effectively representing underwater environments with realistic fish and creatures. Users express hope for future enhancements and additional levels, indicating a desire for continued improvement in visual quality.

    • “The graphics are very great and polished, as well as the gameplay itself.”
    • “Hopefully the developers will expand on this and add more levels and enhance the graphics in the future.”
    • “Solid graphics and environment representing the underwater world, many non-divers don't get to otherwise explore.”
    • “Much better graphics, more realistic fish and critters with brilliant AI, and the game encourages you to explore the sea.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally considered weak, with some reviewers feeling it serves more as an excuse for the game's limitations in wildlife variety and detail. However, the game offers an engaging underwater exploration experience, weaving interesting trivia into its narrative, and while it has potential, it currently lacks depth and mission variety, leaving players wanting more. Overall, it provides a visually stunning backdrop for a storyline that some find intriguing, despite its brevity.

    • “Looks very nice and weaves interesting trivia into an investigation story.”
    • “My initial thoughts: a stunning underwater exploration and educational game that reminds me of theblu and ocean rift, but this one has a storyline for you to follow.”
    • “Overall a great experience and I look forward to diving in (pun intended) again to find out how the story ends.”
    • “Very weak story.”
    • “The environment is fairly well done, the water feels and looks good, but the low density and lack of variety in the wildlife in the story feels included as more of an excuse than anything.”
    • “This is a great base for a real game, but it could benefit from more mission variety and a lot more gameplay to enhance the story experience.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by unique and immersive locomotion mechanics, complemented by polished graphics, making for an entertaining experience. However, some players feel that the reliance on a radar navigation system should be optional, as the game suffers from limited content despite its engaging controls and environment. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, particularly for those using Oculus Rift and Touch.

    • “Unique and immersive locomotion mechanics.”
    • “The graphics are very great and polished, as well as the gameplay itself.”
    • “Returning myself for the entertaining gameplay and enjoyable environment.”
    • “The 'look at your radar and swim here' mechanic should be optional based on difficulty, as the biggest issue with the game is the very little content.”
    • “Gameplay and controls are lacking in depth and variety.”
    • “Oculus Rift + Touch gameplay feels limited and doesn't fully utilize the hardware capabilities.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its smooth performance, providing a delightful experience for players.

    • “The game runs smoothly and is simply a delight.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable lag.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its immersive soundtrack and ambient sounds, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users feel that incorporating more dynamic elements, such as the songs of whales or the sounds of marine life, could have elevated the game's impact even further.

    • “The soundtrack and ambience were immersive.”
    • “Seeing a bait ball in action, or swimming with a pod of dolphins, or experiencing swimming with whales and listening to their songs would have really pushed this game to greatness.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the game's replayability to be high, thanks to multiple branching storylines, diverse character builds, and various difficulty levels that encourage experimentation. Many reviewers appreciate the inclusion of unlockable content and seasonal events, which provide fresh experiences on subsequent playthroughs. However, some note that certain gameplay elements may become repetitive over time, potentially diminishing the overall replay value.

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Operation Apex is a simulation game.

Operation Apex is available on PC and Windows.

Operation Apex was released on December 10, 2017.

Operation Apex was developed by Curiscope.

Operation Apex has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its graphics.

Operation Apex is a single player game.

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