OCCAM '97

Game premise and mechanics

OCCAM '97 is a simulation game where you take on the role of a Dispatcher responsible for managing calls and deploying teams in a city facing reality-bending anomalies. Players must decide how to allocate resources, manage the morale and capabilities of their Captains, and handle an increasing background anomaly level. Mistakes will impact performance and affect the city’s stability, requiring careful strategizing to avert disastrous outcomes.

Decision-making and resource management

You will encounter a variety of calls that necessitate critical decisions about team deployments. Some calls can go unanswered, but this choice affects your reports and the city's anomaly level. You also manage the department's budget, which includes recruiting operatives and purchasing supplies. Your decisions play a key role in team performance and the ability to address threats, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.