There are games where you shoot, others where you build, and then there are 911 Operator. This title released in 2017 propels you into a completely different genre: that of real-time crisis management. Steam is currently offering this game for free, for a limited durationand it will remain yours for life once added to your library. An ideal opportunity to discover an intense and atypical experience, often rated 9/10 by players.
Developed by Jutsu Games and edited by Games Operators911 Operator gives you the role of a 911 telephone dispatcher, this famous American emergency number. Your mission? Answer incoming callsassess the situation, then send good help : police, fire or ambulance.
Between false calls and real tragedies, every decision counts
What makes 911 Operator unique is its desire to stick as closely as possible to reality. Each call is a different situation: some are dramatic, others completely absurd, sometimes even hoaxes. It’s up to you to judge quickly and with discernment, by reading between the lines, to avoid sending a fire engine for a sprain or neglecting a truly critical case. “Your task is not only to respond to calls, but also to react appropriately to the situation – sometimes giving first aid instructions is enough, other times the intervention of the police, fire brigade or paramedics is necessary,” says the game’s official page on Steam. “Remember, the person on the other end of the line could be the father of a dying girl, an unpredictable terrorist, or simply a prankster. Are you able to handle all of this?”
The game features over 50 recorded dialogues inspired by real calls, as well as real first aid instructionsto reinforce the immersion.
Two game modes for two ways to manage panic
You can opt for the Career modewhich immerses you in six emblematic cities, each with its share of events: a earthquake in San FranciscoA attack in Washington DCetc. Each scenario confronts you with difficult choices, with limited resources to allocate intelligently.
THE Free modehe allows you to choose any city in the worldwith a map generated from real data. A particularly immersive feature, which places you in the heart of your own city in a major crisis.
Add to this more 140 different report types to treat and 12 intervention vehicles to manageand you get a game as complete as it is unexpected.