Info about Operation: Harsh Doorstop: Official game description: What is Operation: Harsh Doorstop? ---------------------------------- Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate tactical sandbox that merges intense military combat with limitless creative potential. Taking inspiration from both classic military simulation and mod-friendly sandbox games, OHD creates a unique experience where authentic warfare meets community-driven content creation. Whether you're engaging in tactical combat or exploring player-created modifications, every session offers something new. _Combined arms warfare in Operation: Harsh Doorstop._ Tactical Combat --------------- Experience warfare where strategy and teamwork define victory. Coordinate with your squad, utilize vehicles effectively, and engage in intense firefights across diverse battlefields. The combat system rewards tactical thinking and team coordination, creating intense moments where every decision impacts the flow of battle. _Deployed M240B laying down suppressing fire._ Fortification & Supply Systems ------------------------------ Adapt to the evolving battlefield with our dynamic fortification system. Establish defensive positions, create supply lines, and reinforce strategic locations with sandbags and tactical barriers. Your team's ability to secure and fortify key positions can turn the tide of battle. _Operation: Harsh Doorstop's dynamic construction system._ Battlefield Communication ------------------------- Success depends on clear communication and coordination. Our integrated voice system enables: * Local voice chat for close-quarters coordination * Squad communications for tactical planning * Command channels for strategic operations Unlimited Modding Potential --------------------------- At its heart, Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a platform for creativity. Through comprehensive mod support and Steam Workshop integration, creators can build: * Custom factions and equipment * New vehicles and weapons * Original game modes * Total conversion mods * Unique worlds and scenarios _American armored logistics convoy._ Key Features ------------ * Authentic tactical combat with infantry and vehicle warfare * Dynamic fortification system * Integrated team communication tools * Multiplayer, co-op, and single-player modes * Comprehensive Steam Workshop support * Expansive battlefields * Community-driven content creation * Regular game updates Step into the future of tactical gaming. Operation: Harsh Doorstop combines authentic military action with unlimited creative possibilities, offering an experience that grows with its community. Release date: Feb 15, 2023 Categories: Combined Arms Warfare, Tactical Combat, Fortification & Supply Systems, Battlefield Communication, Mod Support, Multiplayer, Cooperative Multiplayer, Competitive Multiplayer Feature scans: - MTX: score 30; verdict: Mixed Monetization Practices; summary: The game has mixed reviews regarding its monetization practices. While some users criticize the expensive DLCs and the practice of turning previously free content into paid DLC, others appreciate the free-to-play model without microtransactions and the focus on realism and teamwork. The negative feedback primarily revolves around the high cost and accessibility issues of DLCs, whereas the positive feedback emphasizes the game's lack of microtransactions and paid DLCs. - Steam Deck: score 100; verdict: Broken; summary: The game suffers from significant issues related to the lack of a proper anti-cheat system and poor controller support, which severely impact the user experience. Developer responsiveness has also been a point of contention, although the game's performance and compatibility across different systems have been noted as positive aspects. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $0.00 - $20.00 - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community often compares this game to 'Squad,' which is frequently on sale for around $20. Additionally, multiple reviews mention that the game is worth its free price tag, indicating that the perceived value is low. The comparison to 'Squad' and the emphasis on the free price tag suggest that the community considers a fair price range for this game to be on the lower end, likely not exceeding $20. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 11.0h - Story completion: 9.0h - Session length: 1.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provided gives some insight into the playtime metrics. The first quote suggests that a typical session length might be around an hour, as the player felt they had enough experience to write a review after that time. The second quote indicates that a player spent around 9 hours in the game, which can be considered as a playtime for story or campaign completion. The third quote mentions 11 hours of play, which could be interpreted as a more extended playtime, possibly indicating game completion. The fourth quote explicitly states 3 hours of play, which aligns with the session length mentioned earlier. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game is fun immediately in multiplayer, especially with friends, but faces issues like limited server availability and AI improvements needed. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: Playing with friends in multiplayer - Time to anchor: 0h 0m - Friction: Limited server availability; AI improvements needed - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Enjoying multiplayer experience - Conditions: Playing with friends; Engaging in multiplayer modes - Player Archetypes: - Security-Conscious Competitor (no buy) - Motivation: Fair and secure multiplayer experience. - Playstyle: Competitive multiplayer focused. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: no buy - Labels: competitive player - Reference games: Squad; Battlefield - Modding Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Customization and community-driven content. - Playstyle: Experimental and creative, enjoys modding and trying new things. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: modder; community contributor - Reference games: Arma; Squad - Solo Historian (sale) - Motivation: Immersive single-player experience. - Playstyle: Casual single-player, enjoys historical scenarios. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: history buff; single-player fan - Reference games: Battlefield; Hell Let Loose - Casual Social Gamer (deep sale) - Motivation: Social interaction and casual gameplay. - Playstyle: Relaxed multiplayer with friends. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: deep sale - Labels: casual gamer; social player - Reference games: Squad; Arma Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Positive overall impressions (weight 0.87): Many players express that the game is fun, well-designed, and has excellent gameplay. It is frequently described as a great game with beautiful graphics and interesting mechanics. - High potential for growth (weight 0.55): Players note that the game has a lot of potential and could be a great game with further improvements. There is a strong emphasis on its potential for mods and community-driven content. - Strong community and modding support (weight 0.44): The game has a strong community-driven spirit with active content creation and modding. It supports Steam Workshop and has a passionate modding community. - Variety in maps and gameplay (weight 0.34): The game offers a variety of maps and game modes, adding to its appeal. It also features different time periods and epochs. - Free with optional payments (weight 0.33): A significant point of praise is that the game is free to play with optional payments, making it accessible to a wider audience. - Regular updates and improvements (weight 0.29): The game receives frequent updates, and players note that it has improved over time. Developers are transparent and work hard to enhance the game. - Worth trying and recommending (weight 0.29): Many players recommend the game and find it worth trying out. It is often described as a worthwhile download for those interested in tactical shooters. - Simpler alternative to similar games (weight 0.22): The game is often compared to Arma and Squad, being described as simpler and less demanding while still offering a similar experience. - Smooth performance and accessibility (weight 0.21): The game is noted for its smooth performance and is suitable for weaker PCs, making it accessible to players with low-end hardware. Common complaints: - Low player population and bots (weight 0.67): The game suffers from a lack of active players, leading to servers being filled with bots. These bots are often criticized for their poor AI and behavior, making the game feel less engaging. - AI issues and poor behavior (weight 0.47): The AI in the game is frequently criticized for being dumb, clunky, and exhibiting poor behavior. This includes issues with AI shooting inaccurately and lacking tactical skills. - Limited server options (weight 0.34): There are very few live servers, often limited to European regions. Players wish for more server options to improve the online experience. - Language support issues (weight 0.29): The game lacks support for certain languages, including Russian and Chinese, which limits its accessibility to non-English speaking players. - Clunky controls and movement (weight 0.28): The gameplay controls and character movement feel clunky and unresponsive, making the game less enjoyable to play. - Poor map designs (weight 0.19): The maps in the game are criticized for being poorly designed and lacking in quality. - Lack of customization (weight 0.18): The game lacks customization options for guns and characters, which limits player creativity and personalization. - Poor sound design (weight 0.17): The game's sound design, particularly gun sounds, is criticized for being weak, muted, and overall poor quality. - Needs more content and animations (weight 0.15): Players feel that the game needs more animations, guns, and overall content to feel like a finished product. - Presence of hackers and cheaters (weight 0.15): There are reports of hackers and cheaters in online play, which negatively impacts the gaming experience. - Bugs and occasional issues (weight 0.13): The game has occasional bugs that can be annoying or amusing, affecting the overall experience. - Lack of military equipment (weight 0.11): Players feel that the game lacks various military equipment and heavy weapons, which affects the gameplay experience. - Spawning issues (weight 0.11): There are issues with the spawning system, including long spawn times and a terrible spawn system. - Modding instability (weight 0.1): Modding in the game is unreliable and unstable, with some mods causing crashes and instability. - Vehicle handling issues (weight 0.1): There are issues with vehicle handling, including poor handling and vehicles ending up in ditches and overturned. Gameplay feedback: - Similar to Squad and Arma (weight 0.31): The game is frequently compared to Squad and Arma, indicating similar gameplay mechanics and style. Players note that it is akin to these games but may offer a simplified experience. - Variety of vehicles (weight 0.24): The game includes a variety of vehicles, ranging from infantry transport to armored vehicles. Players mention the inclusion of trucks, BMPs, and other transport options. - Emphasis on teamwork (weight 0.22): The game requires teamwork and coordination, with a strong emphasis on communication. Players note that team interaction is crucial for success. - Combat and military simulation (weight 0.22): The game is described as a combat simulation with military simulator elements. Players appreciate the tactical combat and milsim-style gameplay. - Multiplayer experience (weight 0.2): The game provides a robust multiplayer experience with various game modes and the ability to play with friends. Players appreciate the multiplayer lobbies and different modes available. - Single-player options (weight 0.15): The game includes single-player modes with AI bots, allowing for solo play. There is also a single-player editor for creating custom scenarios. - Online and offline modes (weight 0.12): The game offers both online and offline modes, providing flexibility in how players can enjoy the game. Offline mode includes playing with AI bots. - Customization options (weight 0.09): The game offers weapon and character customization, allowing players to tailor their gameplay experience. This feature is noted for adding depth to the game. - AI behavior (weight 0.09): The game features AI behavior, particularly in single-player modes with bots. Players have mixed reviews on the intelligence and behavior of these AI bots. - Tutorials for new players (weight 0.09): The game includes tutorials designed to help new players get acquainted with the gameplay mechanics. These tutorials are noted for being military-style and informative. - Server issues (weight 0.08): Some players have reported issues with server availability and performance. This can impact the multiplayer experience. Performance notes: - Low-end PC performance (weight 0.32): The game's performance on low-end PCs varies. Some players report smooth gameplay with correct settings, while others caution against playing on low-end devices. - Game crashes and launch issues (weight 0.2): Several players have experienced game crashes and issues with launching the game. This includes crashes during loading screens and when adding mods. - Network and server issues (weight 0.15): Players have reported high ping and difficulties connecting to servers. There are also mentions of few servers with low ping, affecting the online gameplay experience. - File and installation issues (weight 0.14): There are reports of corrupted files, disk write errors, and difficulties in deleting game files. Some players also mention long download times. - Specific bugs and glitches (weight 0.14): Players have reported specific bugs such as the MI-8 helicopter crash, vehicle mode crashes, and occasional small bugs that affect gameplay. - Hardware utilization issues (weight 0.12): Some players report low usage of GPU and CPU, which affects the game's performance. There are also mentions of hardware requirements and utilization problems. - Graphical and audio bugs (weight 0.09): Some players have encountered graphical issues, such as graphics not loading, and audio problems where the audio is not working correctly in the game. - Game freezing and system issues (weight 0.08): There are reports of the game freezing the computer, making it difficult to close the game and causing system issues. - Control and input issues (weight 0.05): Some players have experienced issues with controls, such as the A, D, and X buttons stopping working, which can hinder gameplay. - Requests for performance improvements (weight 0.05): Players have requested features like DLSS to improve FPS and overall performance, indicating a desire for better optimization. Recommendations: - Highly recommended for shooter fans (weight 0.44): The game is frequently recommended for those who enjoy shooters with teamwork, planning, and modding. It is also suggested as a good alternative to Squad, especially for those on a budget. - Add more weapons and vehicles (weight 0.41): Players are requesting a wider variety of weapons, including more guns, sniper rifles, and marksman rifles. Additionally, there are multiple requests for vehicles such as tanks, APCs, helicopters, and specific models like the M113, Blackhawk, M2 Bradley, and Humvees with .50 cals. - Mixed comparisons to Squad (weight 0.27): Some players recommend playing Squad instead, while others see this game as a good alternative to Squad, especially for those who cannot afford it. There are also recommendations for fans of similar games like Arma. - Improve modding and customization (weight 0.19): Players suggest downloading mods to improve gameplay and recommend adding more customization features, including weapon customization and better modding tools. - Add more control and leadership features (weight 0.14): Requests include adding more control as an operator and the ability to lead your squad, along with better fights and a more immersive experience. - Improve maps and visuals (weight 0.09): Suggestions include improving the maps and visuals, particularly for better identification of the enemy team. - Enhance player communication and HUD (weight 0.09): Players are asking for improvements in the player communication system and a better HUD. - Add a campaign mode (weight 0.05): Players are requesting the addition of a campaign mode to enhance the single-player experience. - Add language support (weight 0.05): Players are requesting the addition of Chinese language support. - Improve server creation system (weight 0.04): Players mention the need for improvements in the server creation system. - Review bombing (weight 0.03): A single, non-constructive comment in a foreign language. Other player notes: - Good free alternative to Squad (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the game as a cost-effective option compared to Squad. It offers similar gameplay experiences without the price tag. - Budget-friendly Arma alternative (weight 0.06): The game is seen as a more accessible version of Arma, providing similar features and experiences at a lower cost. - Early Access stage (weight 0.06): The game is currently in Early Access, which means it is still under development and may have incomplete features or bugs. Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.28): Players are frustrated primarily due to technical issues such as frequent game crashes, server problems, and poor controls. Additionally, gameplay mechanics like poor movement, inaccurate shooting, and issues with visibility and respawn times contribute to the frustration. The presence of bots, lack of real players, and difficulties with mod installation also add to the negative experience. - Disappointment (weight 0.17): Disappointment stems from the game's low quality, poor optimization, and lack of content. Players also express dissatisfaction with the small number of active servers, the game's failure to meet expectations, and the lack of developer communication. Comparisons to other games like Arma III and Squad highlight the shortcomings in gameplay and features. - Enjoyment (weight 0.17): Players enjoy the game for its realistic combat, variety of weapons, and tactical gameplay. The availability of mods and the active development of the game also contribute to the enjoyment. Many players find the game fun and addictive, appreciating its realistic depiction of war and the variety of conflicts and scenarios. - Satisfaction (weight 0.17): Satisfaction comes from the game's decent gun mechanics, smooth gameplay, and overall quality. Players appreciate the game being free and worth the download, with good graphics, physics, and gun selection. The game's high replayability, creative workshop, and positive updates also contribute to player satisfaction. - Positive (weight 0.06): Players have a positive view of the game due to its good graphics, enjoyable gameplay, and the variety of weapons and maps. Despite some issues, the game is seen as a fun and worthwhile experience, with many players finding it beautiful and engaging. - Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is generated by the game's unique tactical shooter experience, realistic combat, and the anticipation of future updates. Players are excited about the game's quality, available mods, and the immersive and detailed gameplay experience. The ability to run and blow up buildings with an RPG and the intense squad interactions also add to the excitement. - Frustrated (weight 0.05): Players are frustrated with server issues, gameplay mechanics, and performance problems. Issues with AI, audio, and the respawn system also contribute to the frustration. The lack of servers and unskilled players, along with unrealistic recoil and gun sounds, add to the negative experience. - Joy (weight 0.03): Joy comes from the game's realistic and immersive gameplay, beautiful graphics, and rich content. Players enjoy the game for its fun and engaging moments, appreciating the detailed and realistic depiction of war. - Anger (weight 0.03): Anger is caused by the lack of optimization, poor graphics, and poor fight mechanics. Players are also angry about the developer's aggressive response to criticism and the presence of bots instead of real players. The game's issues and the community's blind support add to the anger. - Disappointed (weight 0.03): Disappointment arises from the game being dead with empty servers and the lack of players. Players are also disappointed with the optimization, lack of communication, and the spawn system. Comparisons to other games and financial aspects contribute to the disappointment. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is driven by the enjoyment of the game and its features, positive experiences with friends and solo play, and the detailed positive reviews of the game's features and community. Players are enthusiastic about the game's potential and the active modding community, recommending it to others. - Hopeful (weight 0.03): Hopefulness comes from the game's potential with suggested improvements and the addition of more maps and vehicles. Players are hopeful about future updates or mods and the game's potential with determined developers. - Anticipation (weight 0.02): Anticipation is driven by looking forward to future updates, reinstalling the game to play it again, and the expectation of equipment updates. Players are eager for new content and improvements. - Love (weight 0.02): Love for the game is expressed despite its unfinished state, with players appreciating the developers' efforts. The enjoyment of the game and its features, along with the immersive gameplay, contribute to this love. - Hope (weight 0.02): Hope is generated by the developers' active involvement and frequent updates, interest in future updates and improvements, and the potential of the game with determined developers. Players are hopeful about the game's future. - Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness comes from the improvements made to the game, the game being free and fun with mods, and the lack of cheaters/hackers. Players are happy with the game's performance and overall positive experience. - Excited (weight 0.01): Excitement is driven by the high-quality graphics, variety of weapons and roles, and the game being amazing and fun to play. Players are excited about the stable FPS and positive experiences, as well as the immersive and detailed gameplay. - Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise comes from the game's good performance on old hardware and the depth and community activity. Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's capabilities and the active community.}