Operation Darkness

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2008
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
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  1. WalterD.
    Jul 18, 2008
    9
    It's got its faults, sure (horrible camera angle), but it IS a well written SRPG, of which the 360 has very few. Worth my $60.
  2. ScottH.
    Jul 7, 2008
    9
    In my 25 yrs of playing games this is the one game where the critics have completely missed the boat. The camera is only SLIGHTlY annoying and the graphics are poor but man this game is fun. Check the few critics at the top. They are bang on.
  3. JoeT.
    Aug 20, 2008
    10
    At first glance this game seems very boring, being a turn-based WWII based shooter. However, as I played it I enjoyed the clever strategy element as well as the great variety of characters. Customizing your team well is critical for your success. Some areas of the game are rather difficult and will require good thinking and preparation. The story is an interesting twist on the classic At first glance this game seems very boring, being a turn-based WWII based shooter. However, as I played it I enjoyed the clever strategy element as well as the great variety of characters. Customizing your team well is critical for your success. Some areas of the game are rather difficult and will require good thinking and preparation. The story is an interesting twist on the classic WWII story. With enough twists and turns many will find it entertaining, especially the fantasy, or war-game fans. In the end this game is a well made strategy combat game that has enough story to back up its gameplay.… Expand
  4. HudsonM.
    Jun 10, 2008
    9
    "The lousy last-gen graphics murder what compelling plot there is." lol, that's like saying the voice acting screwed up the camera.
  5. SeanO.
    Jun 10, 2008
    9
    yes the graphics aren't that great compared to other 360 games. as a strat RPG, it's pretty decent. plus, when have strat RPG's ever been about the visuals? takes a while to get into, but very addictive once you do. I will be buying this when it comes out.
  6. Sergenteen
    Apr 27, 2008
    8
    I've just played the demo and I'm lovin it. Reminds me a lot of fire emblem. The game play and graphics aren't the best, put they are passable. The story line and time are great and it should be a good game. However, this will all depend on whether or not the actual storyline is good and how long the game is. P.S. I hear online co-op? That would be nice.
  7. JohnC.
    Aug 7, 2008
    9
    decent game, controls take getting used to. Not many offerings on the strat RPG front so this one gets a 9 just for taking a stab at it.
  8. DrareKeer
    Mar 14, 2009
    8
    Though I have watched my friends play SRPGs for years, this is the first one I actually thought looked good enough to play myself, and it did not let down! Awsome tactics, cool equipment, and customizable skill sets allow for almost endless gameplay options. Graphics are a bit behind the curve, but so what. This game is very enjoyable and I highly recommend it if you are after more thenThough I have watched my friends play SRPGs for years, this is the first one I actually thought looked good enough to play myself, and it did not let down! Awsome tactics, cool equipment, and customizable skill sets allow for almost endless gameplay options. Graphics are a bit behind the curve, but so what. This game is very enjoyable and I highly recommend it if you are after more then just a pretty polished waste of money.… Expand
  9. LukeL
    Jun 25, 2008
    9
    I don't see why a game should be condemned just because the game doesn't have great graphics, or a camera is slightly buggy. I bought this game the first day it came out and have been loving it since. I decided to see what other people gave this game, thinking that it would be in the 6 range just because of the graphics and such, but when I look it up I see 2.5s and 4s. I mean I don't see why a game should be condemned just because the game doesn't have great graphics, or a camera is slightly buggy. I bought this game the first day it came out and have been loving it since. I decided to see what other people gave this game, thinking that it would be in the 6 range just because of the graphics and such, but when I look it up I see 2.5s and 4s. I mean strat RPG's aren't everyone's cup of tea, but just because it's on a next-gen console doesn't mean it has to be top of the line or anything. I think critics have been spoiled playing with the latest and greatest that they are throwing everything else away before they even had a chance to prove their worth.… Expand
  10. Katoyama
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best tactical RPG's ever i ever play!
    Bought it two or three times!!    … Expand
  11. 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 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 cannotOddly 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.… Expand

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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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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
  1. GamesRadar+
    40
    The lousy last-gen graphics murder what compelling plot there is.
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    28
    If you can handle inelegant controls, graphics, and story, and a text-heavy menu system, this might hold some appeal. Otherwise, avoid it like lycanthropy. [July 2008, p.81]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    20
    No quantity of vamires, werewolves, and undead zombies can salvage its dreadfully tedious gameplay. [July 2008, p.70]
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