The Occupation

 PC
User Score
4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 15 out of 29

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  1. Young_Nacho
    Apr 11, 2019
    7
    This game is not easy to recommend to everyone because it's not very accessible to a lot of people, and there are some issues (bugs and disjointed story), but I really like a lot of the things they did, and I can certainly appreciate what they were going for. I think it’s a pretty good game that’s worth checking out if your at all interested, even just for that fantastic first level. MaybeThis game is not easy to recommend to everyone because it's not very accessible to a lot of people, and there are some issues (bugs and disjointed story), but I really like a lot of the things they did, and I can certainly appreciate what they were going for. I think it’s a pretty good game that’s worth checking out if your at all interested, even just for that fantastic first level. Maybe not for the price of $30 but it will probably be on sale soon, as it doesn’t seem to have sold too well. Which is unfortunate, because I think it’s really unique, and I think more people would enjoy it, despite it’s issues.… Expand
  2. praesidenter
    Mar 25, 2019
    7
    The game may have a few bugs and glitches, which sometimes underminde an otherwise very intriguing gameplay. The story is complex and you need to be interested in politics and conspiracies to enjoy it thoroughly, the fixed time-thing is tense and the atmosphere very strong. I'm having quite some fun playing this and recommend it to anyone who likes games/movies/shows about investigating asThe game may have a few bugs and glitches, which sometimes underminde an otherwise very intriguing gameplay. The story is complex and you need to be interested in politics and conspiracies to enjoy it thoroughly, the fixed time-thing is tense and the atmosphere very strong. I'm having quite some fun playing this and recommend it to anyone who likes games/movies/shows about investigating as well as stealth games and immersive sims!… Expand
  3. viroodiem
    Mar 14, 2019
    8
    An abitious game that is receiving more negativity that it deserves. It defies modern conventions with its "pressed for time" style of gameplay where you do not have the luxury of gently plodding your way through the game. This is not a bug, It is a feature. This gives the game so much more replayability than other adventure type narrative games that become mostly useless once all theAn abitious game that is receiving more negativity that it deserves. It defies modern conventions with its "pressed for time" style of gameplay where you do not have the luxury of gently plodding your way through the game. This is not a bug, It is a feature. This gives the game so much more replayability than other adventure type narrative games that become mostly useless once all the secrets have been revealed.

    Though it could have used a bit more polish before being released to smooth out minor nags and bugs.

    Otherwise a genuinely compelling story arc that you would genuinely want to revisit every so often like a good book. Instead of "collect all the things" type of gameplay that gamers have come to expect.

    High points for its ambition. Slightly above average on execution. Losing points on minor issues that overall do not harm the sum of its parts. Definitely one of 2019s best game stories.    … Expand
  4. arrivist
    Nov 28, 2019
    3
    Should be free game or a demo. Completed it within a couple of hours.
    Its an interesting concept and displays the banal world of 80's political tension and in-house beurocracy quite well.
  5. LeCorbeauBleu
    Mar 5, 2019
    5
    This game is fine, it seems hard to find the "porte-document" and sometimes it's difficult to interact with objects
  6. Saschi
    Feb 9, 2020
    3
    It is a great game. Wonderful atmosphere and story - BUT: It has a lot of bugs, crashes and translation issues on my PS4. It is a real shame because it could be an 9/10 game for me but the technical issues are destroying any real fun while playing it.
  7. Prometheus1241
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Great, underestimated game. Dont really understand the hate, i found it to be quite intriguing, having great atmosphere and unique gameplay and mechanics.
  8. KolesAdlerov
    May 3, 2023
    7
    FIRST of all, guys:
    do not put the floppy disks in the SAFES/tables (do not exchange items from your hands there) - you will lose them.
    Do not try to fool a guard stuck in the floor, scripts will run anyway (it's better to replay). Do not change the screen resolution during your play (there are no adequate saves there). Gameplay: detective mechanics 8/10 stealth 6/10 atmosphere    FIRST of all, guys:
    do not put the floppy disks in the SAFES/tables (do not exchange items from your hands there) - you will lose them.
    Do not try to fool a guard stuck in the floor, scripts will run anyway (it's better to replay).
    Do not change the screen resolution during your play (there are no adequate saves there).

    Gameplay:
    detective mechanics 8/10
    stealth 6/10
    atmosphere 7/10
    Gameplay as im.sim: 7/10

    Story 6/10

    Graphics [from 2012] 6/10

    Sounds & music 7/10
    [awful RU localization: wrong numbers]

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    It has several options for the development of events, it is immersive sim.    … Expand

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#6 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Riot Pixels
    May 26, 2019
    70
    The Occupation, albeit at times coarse and overly eager to test your basic motor reflexes, enthralls with dozens of small details, nuanced environments, choice-based gameplay and good audio.
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  2. GameGrin
    May 1, 2019
    50
    A great idea executed in a mediocre way. If you can deal with the lack of polish, there is an interesting game here.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 12, 2019
    80
    The Occupation presents a hidden gem of the investigative puzzle genre, with it’s approach to gameplay and storytelling. Despite its annoying bugs and huge technical problems, with certain fixes on that part, it presents itself as near-masterpiece of an experience.
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