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The Operator

You are a new Operator at the FDI, a crime-investigation agency. From your computer console, you support field agents working on cases involving crimes such as murders, missing people, and cyber attacks. Review documents, photos, and video; search people and vehicle databases; and use tools such as a photo analyzer, ChemScan, and terminal to identify clues and answer agents’ questions. Each investigation feeds into a larger unfolding mystery. Connect evidence and respond to agent calls, with conversations and occasional urgent tasks breaking up the desk-based research.

As an FDI desk operator, analyze digital evidence, solve case puzzles, and guide field agents through a growing criminal mystery.

Released 22 Jul 2024

92%positive of
8.9k player reviews
$13.99 $9.09
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Analyze Surveillance

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Search Case Files

3

Cross-Check Databases

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Developed by Bureau 81 · Published by Bureau 81, indienova

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Common Player Critiques

  1. Very Short Runtime
  2. Limited Story Choices
  3. Abrupt Story Ending
  4. Few Cases and Tools
92%
positive of 8.9k player reviews
78/100
Metacritic

Awards & Kudos

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Back of the Box

Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements 13
Age ratings
  • ClassInd (Brazil) 14 — Violência Atos criminosos
  • IGRS (Indonesia) 18 — Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Kekerasan Penggunaan bahasa
  • Steam (Germany) 16 — Gewalt Drogen Derbe Sprache
Controller support PlayStation, Xbox
Controller required No
DLC / extras 1 listed on Steam
AI disclosure AI was used in the ChemScan manual to generate the photo of the machine.NO AI used for the voices.
AI disclosure categories
  • 2D Images
Metacritic 78/100 View on Metacritic

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