Bureau of Contacts

When it gets good

Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.

before it gets good opening up fully opened up

Based on all 735 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 297 reviews: 2h for positive, 1.5h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.

Where players quit

Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (59.8% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.

Story milestones aren't labeled yet; all achievements are listed below.

All achievements (37)

• Coworkers Play co-op. Working together allows for a blurring of responsibility. 100%
• Welcome to the Bureau Die for the first time. Welcome to the club of the easily replaceable. Try not to make it a habit. 76%
• Hands off! Banish the ghost's trap - Hands. You're untouchable! 49%
• Two hours Spend two hours in game. 45%
• Cleaning service! Banish the ghost trap - Puddle. You can't even expect a tip. 45%
• Dazzling! Banish the ghost's trap - Eye. Don't you dare repeat that at home. 43%
• Begrudging Effort Solved 1 investigation. You've done the bare minimum. Don't expect praise. 34%
• Novice Employee Go to level 2. Welcome to the Bureau! It's a start, but don’t get your hopes up. 28%
• Holy light! Put all fuses in the electrical box! Let there be light! 26%
• Double Trouble Solver Solved 2 cases in a row. You managed to not mess up twice. Surprising. 19%
• Darn it! Banish the ghost trap - Wormhole. 18%
• I'll be not back Die in the trap of a ghost Puddle or Puddle with hands. We wouldn't touch you after this. 16%
• Baptism by fire Performed 1 successful exorcism ritual. «..but he that cometh after me is mightier than I..». 12%
• Luddomaniac Used the slot machine 15 times. But it's all just paper.. Literally. 11%
• Cleric Performed an excellent exorcism ritual. You did something right for once. Don't let it go to your head. 8.5%
• Marginally Useful Reach Level 5. You've shown a bit of promise, but it's nothing to brag about. 6.7%
• Temporary Excellence Solved 5 cases in a row. You've hit a lucky streak. We'll see how long it lasts. 6.4%
• Stubborn loser Die 10 times. At this rate, we’re starting to think you enjoy this. 6.0%
• Aspiring Investigator Solved 10 investigations. You've shown some persistence. You've proven you can be somewhat reliable. 5.9%
• Сlergyman Performed 5 successful exorcism rituals.You've proven your competence, but let's not overstate it. 4.0%
• Pool of knowledge Complete the tutorial. 3.8%
• Senior Exorcist Solved investigations and excellent exorcism ritual on high level of difficulty. Maybe you've been underestimated. 2.8%
• Negotiator Call a ghost 100 times using the Spirit Box. 2.8%
• Consistent Conqueror Solved 10 cases in a row. You've shown a rare bit of consistency. You're unstoppable. 2.5%
• Hell's Foe Exorcise the Demon. Now you'd better do good deeds before you die, lest you meet again. 2.3%
• Like first time Die 20 times. Impressive, in a disappointing sort of way. 2.3%
• Reluctant Acknowledgment Solved 25 investigations. You've exceeded expectations, but let's not make a big deal out of it. 2.3%
• Byshop Buy 50 Crucifixes. 1.7%
• Priest Performed 13 successful exorcism rituals. Your priesthood! Ghosts probably can't stand you! 1.7%
• Executioner of Doom Exorcise a demon on the hard difficulty. Smokin Supernatural Style!!! 1.5%
• Masochist Die 30 times. You've truly excelled at being terrible. Congratulations, we guess. 1.5%
• Somewhat Competent Reach Level 10. You're becoming a pro! This means you're not entirely hopeless. Keep it up, but don't expect applause. 1.5%
• Photographer Take as many photos as possible. We'll have someone else take the pictures at the corporate party. 1.3%
• The mass grave To die as a team in a co-op. You've certainly exceeded the plan. 1.2%
• Expert Seeker Reach Level 15. You've proven you're more than just a warm body, but that's about it. 1.2%
• Reluctant Overachiever Reach Level 20 by achieving the highest recognition in the Bureau. This means you're actually useful. Don't let it go to your head. 1.2%
• Overqualified Asset Solved 50 cases. Exceptional work. Your exceptional work is noted. Now, stop showing off. 1.2%