The Last Operator
- September 5, 2018
- Mean Mutt Interactive
Get on Steam"The Last Operator" is a single-player VR tactical shooter set in a world where the villains have already won. The game features 11 campaign missions to gather evidence against Monolith, with objective-based missions and dynamic VIP patrol routes encouraging replayability. Modern weaponry, manual reloading, and open maps for strategic approaches are also included.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique experience reminiscent of classic tactical shooters like Delta Force, providing a nostalgic vibe.
- There is a good amount of level variety and mission dynamics, with RNG elements that keep missions feeling fresh.
- The developer shows promise and is responsive to feedback, indicating potential for future improvements and updates.
- The game suffers from poor AI behavior and movement mechanics, making gameplay feel frustrating and unpolished.
- Many players report issues with the health system and weapon mechanics, leading to inconsistent and unsatisfying combat experiences.
- As an early access title, the game currently lacks content and polish compared to other established VR shooters, making it hard to recommend.
- story11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through its mission structure, featuring 11 missions that involve collecting items in large open maps, but it lacks depth and engagement. While some missions are enjoyable, such as "airfield," many are considered lackluster and repetitive, with performance issues affecting gameplay. Overall, the narrative execution feels shallow, relying heavily on a simplistic mission loop rather than a compelling storyline.
“Easy to understand mission dynamics.”
“Most of the missions are very lackluster, but there are two or three that I really like; 'Airfield' comes to mind first and foremost.”
“Game has 11 missions that take about 10-20 minutes to complete each, where you are dropped into a large open map and must use your tablet as a map to find certain mission objects like keys or folders and bring that item to the endpoint (usually the place you started) to complete the mission.”
“The items you need to collect have RNG and will spawn in different possible areas, so the missions are never the same each time.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as rough and reminiscent of older titles like the Delta Force series, which may appeal to some players but ultimately detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is noted as satisfying, the visual quality is considered a significant drawback.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic Delta Force games, featuring large maps and satisfying mechanics, but suffers from rough graphics and AI, along with significant oversights in weapon mechanics, making it feel too unpolished for a full investment at this time.
“This game reminds me a ton of the old Delta Force games that I love: big maps, somewhat flawed AI, rough graphics, and oddly satisfying gameplay.”
“The gameplay has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic shooters with expansive environments and engaging mechanics.”
“There are big oversights in things like weapon mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the recent update has significantly improved the game's replayability, though some rough edges remain that may affect the overall experience.
“The new update has made the game more playable, but it still feels very rough.”
“Once you complete the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for significant performance issues, with some maps causing frame rates to drop below 60 fps consistently during missions.
“Several maps suffer from significant performance issues, causing frame rates to drop below 60 fps during entire missions.”
“The game's optimization is lacking, leading to frequent stuttering and lag, especially in densely populated areas.”
“I experienced constant frame rate drops and long loading times, which severely impacted my overall gameplay experience.”
