Signal Ops

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 76 reviews
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  • graphics
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Signal Ops is a strategic espionage game where you control a team of spies from a signal station. Monitor audio and video feeds, issue commands, and manage equipment to complete missions and gather intelligence. Experience a unique blend of real-time tactical gameplay and global strategy in a Cold War setting.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Unique gameplay concept that allows players to control multiple operatives from a remote base, enhancing the strategic depth of the game.
  • Great art style and humorous writing that adds charm and personality to the game, making it enjoyable to explore.
  • Excellent co-op experience that is best enjoyed with friends, providing a fun and challenging stealth-action gameplay.
  • Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making the gameplay frustrating and difficult to master, especially for new players.
  • The game suffers from technical issues such as crashes and bugs, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • Some missions are poorly designed and unbalanced, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience that can deter players.
  • story41 mentions

    The story of "Signal Ops" is centered around tactical stealth espionage, featuring a mix of unique missions that explore themes of government versus religion and conspiracy. While the narrative is engaging and offers a nostalgic spy movie feel, the execution is marred by inconsistencies in mission design and balance, leading to a mix of enjoyable and frustrating experiences. Players appreciate the depth of character abilities and the replayability of missions, but some missions are poorly received, particularly the infamous "pope defense mission."

    • “The story has a bit of mysterious religion versus government, new world order conspiracy stuff tied to it, with massive underground compounds, arms deals gone wrong, and lethal espionage capers all helping give the game a bit of a 50's spy movie feel at the same time.”
    • “I haven't gotten terribly far into the story, but what I have seen, I adore.”
    • “Takes a simple framework and builds on it with some good quality voice acting, unique world, and story behind it.”
    • “I do recommend checking out the forums/my guide as the game does suffer from a handful of poorly designed missions.”
    • “I really wanted to just drop Signal Ops after diving into the first mission after the training session and just stream a playthrough to consume the story.”
    • “Nobody liked the pope defense mission.”
  • gameplay37 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its unique mechanics, particularly the use of a radio system that adds a layer of challenge and requires coordination, especially in cooperative play. While the stealth elements and mission variety are praised for their depth and replayability, many players find the controls awkward and the difficulty level punishing, often leading to frustration. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mix of intriguing concepts and execution flaws, making it a polarizing experience that may appeal to those who enjoy tactical and stealth-based challenges.

    • “The stealth mechanics are as addictive as any other AAA stealth game I've dove into in the past few years, and despite multiple failures in a mission, I found myself coming back to the PC to give it another go.”
    • “This is a very unique mechanic and it serves its purpose well.”
    • “This game is well made, has a unique art style, and offers a lot of stealth and squad-based gameplay.”
    • “Unclear resolution and slanted art direction and jarring user interface with cryptic mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay is sluggish and controls are awkward.”
    • “The pace is rather slow and there's just not enough there to get invested in the game; too many distractions from the game's interface and mechanics.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and stylized art style, often described as reminiscent of oil paintings and cartoonish aesthetics, which some players find charming and original. However, opinions are divided, with some reviewers criticizing the visuals as janky, muddy, and reminiscent of older gaming graphics, while others appreciate the game's distinctive personality and humor that complement its artistic direction. Overall, the graphics evoke a strong sense of individuality, making the game stand out despite its technical shortcomings.

    • “The developers have built a beautiful oil painting style world to go along with the game, where everything from the trucks to the door knobs adhere to this asymmetrical, painted aesthetic.”
    • “The writing is sharp and witty, the artistic direction is beautiful, and I'm really fond of the painting-come-to-life graphics.”
    • “This game is well made, has a unique art style and offers a lot of stealth and squad-based gameplay.”
    • “Distorted looking visuals.”
    • “Graphically the game is horrid, the muddy graphics remind me of the days of PlayStation.”
    • “I think it's drawing way too much on graphics and textures.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by its dark, absurd, and silly elements reminiscent of Monty Python sketches. Players appreciate the quirky personality and unique art style, which complement the humorous narrative and cynical jokes. Despite some technical flaws, the humor effectively enhances the overall experience, making it a memorable and entertaining title.

    • “While incredibly janky and buggy, it is redeemed by its oozing personality and unique concept, as well as its art style and humor. It's a one-of-a-kind game and should get more recognition.”
    • “And if you like dark, absurd, and silly humor, then yes! Some of the jokes could be in a Monty Python sketch.”
    • “I really enjoyed the art style and presentation with the very cynical humor of the game.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game experiences significant stability issues, including buggy enemy interactions and a confusing control interface that can lead to unexpected lock-ups. Despite these flaws, players appreciate its unique concept, personality, and art style, suggesting that the game has potential for improvement. Overall, while stability is a concern, many still find it enjoyable and worthy of recognition.

    • “Suffers from a bit of a rocky start as the police enemies can annoyingly arrest you in a buggy manner, but if you stick with it, it works as a more stealth-focused commandos strike force.”
    • “While incredibly janky and buggy, it is redeemed by its oozing personality and unique concept, as well as its art style and humor. It's a one-of-a-kind game and should get more recognition.”
    • “While the concept is interesting (controlling multiple characters), the controls are a confusing mess and the interface can be buggy, often locking up or reacting in unexpected ways.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to unintuitive level design and challenging mechanics that can slow down progress. While playing with friends and adjusting the difficulty can alleviate some frustration, the repetitive tasks, such as moving characters individually and managing power sources, contribute to a sense of monotony.

    • “All while unintuitive level design, teeth-grinding difficulty, and trivial radio mechanics can be easily overpassed if you bring 2 more friends with you and optionally set the difficulty to easy, because the game is hard as it is.”
    • “This can make the game extremely tedious alone as you move each character one by one so you can see what they are doing instead of white static.”
    • “The central game concept, having to move the radio throughout the level, becomes tedious fast.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some praising the soundtrack while others note a lack of notable music.

    • “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing!”
    • “The music really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack sets the mood for each level.”
    • “The soundtrack is lacking.”
    • “There is no music to speak of.”
    • “The music is forgettable and uninspired.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its diverse mission designs and the ability to experiment with different combinations of agents, although it may take some time to fully grasp the controls and gameplay mechanics.

    • “It took me until three-quarters into the game before I felt completely comfortable with the controls and gameplay. The missions are very replayable, both in design with large, varied paths and the ability to use different combinations of agents.”
    • “The game offers a wealth of replayability, with multiple choices and outcomes that encourage you to explore different strategies and playstyles.”
    • “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse character options and mission structures, making it hard to put down as you want to experience everything.”
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