This game has steadily gotten worse since I bought it. It used to be that the AI was fairly stupid and there were a few bugs here and there, but at least when you started a mission, you could load into and play that mission.

I come back to find that Denuvo Anti-cheat is required to play a private game. Not co-op, not a solo lobby, but a single player campaign session. Since I don't have Denuvo installed, I now start a new private game, I get a popup saying "fetching server info" for a server I didn't create, and then it doesn't load the level and just takes me back to the mission selection menu. Yes, I'm using a fresh install. Yes, I've verified my files. No, I'm not using mods.

It is by definition, literally unplayable.

These developers are smoking some terrible crack if they seriously think I'm going to go out of my way to install Denuvo DRM on THEIR GAME, so I can play it ALONE. At least Ubisoft force Denuvo down your throat when you install the game.

On top of this, the menu interface (which is the only part of the game I can access thanks to Denuvo) is the most hostile, confusing and irredeemably ♥♥♥♥ UI experience I've ever used. Menus are confusing and there are unlabelled screens that you need to navigate to get to a game.

It's pretty clear to me, given that the devs are posting updates about a competitive scene, that they don't care about the single player mode at all. Why I need anticheat software to play alone is a question I'll take to my grave.

I don't think I'll ever come back to Zero Hour again.

A Game with Potential, Ruined by Bugs and Poor Execution

Zero Hour had the potential to be a standout tactical shooter, but unfortunately, it falls flat due to a mix of poor optimization, frustrating bugs, and lackluster game play mechanics.

The game markets itself as a hardcore, realistic CQB (Close Quarters Battle) experience, but instead, it delivers clunky movement, unreliable AI, and an overall lack of polish. The gun play feels unresponsive, the hit detection is inconsistent, and the enemy AI ranges from brain-dead to superhuman with no in-between. This makes missions feel less like a tactical challenge and more like a test of patience.

One of the biggest problems is the game's horrendous matchmaking and server issues. Multiplayer lobbies are plagued with lag, disconnects, and game-breaking bugs that make coordinating with a team frustrating rather than immersive. The developers also seem slow to address key issues, leaving many problems unresolved for long stretches of time.

Additionally, the graphics and animations are outdated, making the game feel like an early-access title rather than a finished product. While realism is clearly a priority, the lack of smooth controls and the awkward way characters move make the experience feel more frustrating than immersive.

Overall, Zero Hour is a game with great ideas but terrible execution. If you're looking for a polished tactical shooter, you're better off sticking with Ready or Not or Ground Branch instead.

This game is quite literally a terrible, Bangladeshi, phone version of Ready or Not