DIRECT CONTACT (2024)

Developer: Mountain 81
Genres: Action, Early Access, Simulation
Rating: 1.6 of 5, 501 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a tense, immersive modern combat sim where methodical team tactics and realistic weapon handling define every firefight

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What players say

Players almost universally pan Direct Contact. Many call it a scam or a con, citing an abusive developer who cannot take criticism, AI-generated art, no real tutorial, terrible controls, and poor performance. A few long-term players say recent updates show the dev is listening again, but the overall sentiment is extremely negative.

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