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. 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
  4. 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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