Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission

July 13, 2023

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THE ICONIC ACTION RAIL SHOOTER COMES BACK IN VR! Released back in 1987 in arcade, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR adopts the same DNA as in the original game with a design rehaul! A few months ago, a new criminal organization made its appearance. In addition to trafficking arms …

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Critic Reviews (11)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2023
78.0 /100

"As a long-time fan of Taito&s;s Operation series of light gun games, I&s;m super-excited that Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR finally puts the familiar gameplay in the virtual realm and for the most part, it&s;s great stuff that&s;ll make …"

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jul 2023
60.0 /100

"Operation Wolf Returns is not the update of the classic formula that many expected, and between the fact that it is a short game and is quite generic as an action game in virtual reality, it does not take the …"

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Britt Roberts Games Freezer Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"The Wolf is Back!"

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Chris White God is a Geek Jul 2023
60.0 /100

"Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission is a short game, but the gunplay is a ton of fun and there&s;s a fair bit of variety in enemies."

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Francis DiPersio Hey Poor Player Jul 2023
50.0 /100

"As far as rail shooters go, Operation Wolf: First Mission VR is fun but forgettable. Developer VIRTUALLYZ Gaming undoubtedly deserves credit for capturing the feel and flow of the classic shooter series, but tedious boss battles, occasionally cumbersome controls, and …"

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Jason Bohn Hardcore Gamer Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Despite a short wish list of things that would improve it, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR is a pleasant surprise."

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Juan Carlos Ortiz GamesCreed Jul 2023
64.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

62.0

"Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR is not a bad game. It is above average, but just barely. With a low replay value and lack of general features, a price tag of $24.99 feels very steep. Enemy units are engaging, …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission had one goal: prove that you can, indeed, revive a classic light gun arcade franchise with the power of virtual reality, especially with the added benefit of the Quest 2’s portability. Even if it has …"

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Jul 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR is another example of a VR game that feels like it falls short of its potential. It&s;s an enjoyable action game in a genre that is now on the outskirts of interest. However, it …"

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Part homage, part sequel/reboot, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission is a return to what we loved about the arcade games, but now in VR for a new layer of immersion. While it&s;s relatively short, it&s;s a lot of fun and …"

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Tom Hynes Expansive Jul 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission doesn’t set the groundwork or foundations for the genre like its predecessor did all those years ago. In fact, it doesn’t seem to have learned anything from the original, despite the modern day revamp in …"

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