Review: The Operator on Nintendo Switch

Alright, so here’s the thing—this game “The Operator,” from Bureau 81, they’ve got you in this whole Federal Detective-ish vibe. You’re Evan Tanner, just got the job, and man, the pressure’s on. Like, they hand you the keys to this super weird computer setup. Think James Bond’s laptop but, I don’t know, inside the Matrix? You’re solving these crimes with a tech spin that feels like CSI on a caffeine rush. It’s wild, honestly.

And hey, jumping from Steam to Nintendo Switch was a move, I guess? The text gets teeny-tiny—if you squint any harder, your eyes might pop. Doesn’t really help if your patience is thinner than a pancake. But if you’re the type that digs the “cutting-edge tech” shtick, it’s kinda cool, in a bizarre way. This setup where agents call a secretary, who calls a supervisor, who finally gives you the rundown—it’s a lot. But fun? Maybe. If you enjoy paperwork… or being a spy?

Okay, the controls. Oh boy. Joy-Con madness. Button this, stick that—I got confused just thinking about it. You can poke around using the touchscreen when you’re handheld, which feels more natural, I suppose? But if you’re more old-school—hello, buttons and analog sticks. It’s like learning an alien language.

Anyway! Or wait—oh right, there are these details. Like moments where you’re tapping through crazy high-tech databases. You got Human DB, Car DB—DB just means database, I think. And you’re juggling music, voices, ambience, and subtitles. It’s like directing an orchestra with gadgets. Kinda fun if you’re into that micromanagement stuff.

Now picture this: teeny-tiny text on a Switch screen. Not gonna lie, little frustrating. But you’re paying $13.99 for the chaos and the detective dream, so maybe it’s worth that espresso shot you pass up at Starbucks. Ooops, I got sidetracked there.

And disclaimer, in case I forgot: this rollercoaster of a review came from playing a Nintendo copy given by Bureau 81. Not like I found it under my pillow, ya know?