Operation Darkness

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2008
Metascore
46

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 10 out of 22
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  1. GameCritics
    75
    The audacious premise is incredibly fun all the way through, and right up until just before the last few missions the gameplay more than holds up its end. It's too bad the game gets so frustratingly difficult right at the end.

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#74 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#80 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. Katoyama
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. One of the best tactical RPG's ever i ever play!
    Bought it two or three times!!    … Full Review »
  2. dankmeow
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Oddly this was an amazing experience when it came out. Many reviews did not like it but this is one of the most memerable experiences on theOddly this was an amazing experience when it came out. Many reviews did not like it but this is one of the most memerable experiences on the 360. If you are into retro gaming it visually plays like a high end ps2 game. For its time the graphics are flat. Retro gamers shouldnt mind that. What one would think is just a WW2 SRPG turns out to add in zombies, magic, and much more one cannot mention for sake of spoilers. This game is hard so be warned. This game is not for everyone but for those it is for it sure is for.… Full Review »
  3. Bogger3k
    Feb 7, 2020
    2
    The game would be a very serviceable tactics RPG if it didnt suffer from several major flaws that detract from the cool setting and concept.The game would be a very serviceable tactics RPG if it didnt suffer from several major flaws that detract from the cool setting and concept. Including challenges that are only able to be overcome through lucky and RNG. Which turns that replaying of levels into a frustrating tedious chore. Very specifically, tanks are near impossible to remove from the map, and yet you have to in many missions. Especially the very limited ammo to do so, the very poor accuracy, and the fact they can one shot one of your many characters that can't die (otherwise you get a game over) and they just do this by running them over with their high mobility. This game is a mess and should honestly be avoided.… Full Review »
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