Optical Inquisitor 17+ in IOS

A Retro Sniper Adventure

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Our Site Score

82/100

Optical Inquisitor 17 is a stylish, 1980s-themed sniper game that prioritizes creative problem-solving over simple twitch reflexes. You play as Tommy, a former hitman out for revenge after being betrayed and spending eight years in prison. The aesthetic is striking, using a silhouette art style combined with neon accents that perfectly captures a gritty, retro-noir atmosphere.

What sets this apart from typical sniper titles is the physics-based interaction. You aren't just clicking heads; you're often manipulating the environment to make 'accidents' happen, such as shooting a crane cable or timed machinery. Between missions, you can upgrade your rifle and even engage in side activities like underground gambling or building your own weapons. It’s a dark, atmospheric journey that feels much more personal and mechanically deep than your average mobile shooter.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Now this is more like it. It’s cynical, it’s dark, and it doesn't hold your hand. I appreciate the 80s aesthetic—not the neon 'vaporwave' junk people usually push, but the actual gritty, crime-drama vibe. The sniping isn't just about pointing and clicking; it requires a bit of thought. You have to figure out how to make a death look like an accident or time a shot with a passing train.

However, the controls can be finicky. Sniping on a touchscreen is never ideal, and while they've tried to make it work, it still feels a bit loose. The story is a standard revenge trope, but it fits the mood. It’s a solid 'B' game. It’s not going to change your life, but it respects your intelligence more than most of the trash on the App Store.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent 80s noir atmosphere
  • Clever puzzle-oriented mission design
  • Satisfying weapon assembly and customization
  • Touch controls can lack precision
  • Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • Short overall campaign

Technical Report

Performance: Runs well on modern devices; slight lag during high-intensity car chase scenes.

Accessibility:
  • Adjustable aim sensitivity
  • Visual cues for targets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy tactical sniping and missed the gritty style of early 2010s mobile games.

Skip if: You want high-fidelity 3D graphics or hate stickman-style art.

Similar Games:
  • Clear Vision
  • Lonewolf
  • Hitman Sniper

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPhone 13
  • Playtime: 5 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.55Tue Sep 12 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated for 64-bit

- Minor fixes


Its the year 1988. Acid wash jeans are in.

Our hero, Tommy Rissken has been betrayed by his friends and had to serve a prison sentence for 8 years.

Now he's back with a vengeance. With your help, he'll get his revenge on his 'friends' and be able to return to his daughter.

Top 10 Strategy Game in over 10 countries!

**NOTE: Compatible with iPhone 4, iPad 2 and up.**

Features:

- Superior Sniper mechanics

- Great ragdoll physics, destructible bodies

- Racing and Underground Gamblers Club

- Great cartoon animations

- Amazing 80s style soundtrack from 'Perturbator', 'RTRY', 'Vector Hold', 'Protector-101', 'Palm Highway Chase', 'Tommy', 'Betamaxx', 'Flash Аrnold', 'M-Town Vice', 'Vincenzo Salvia', 'Hot Hot Hawk', 'Brutal Pony Riders', 'Bestrack', 'The Аstral Stereo Project', 'Bourgeoisie', 'Mr Pteez', 'Quasars', 'DrPECCO'

- Build your own weapons

- Great interactive elements in levels

- Old 80's style cell phones

- No IAP

=Trailer on Youtube=

http://youtu.be/Tn_GHBDlvmc

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Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

A brutal sniper game with an amazing 80's style soundtrack!

Its the year 1988. Acid wash jeans are in.

Our hero, Tommy Rissken has been betrayed by his friends and had to serve a prison sentence for 8 years.

Now he's back with a vengeance. With your help, he'll get his revenge on his 'friends' and be able to return to his daughter.

Top 10 Strategy Game in over 10 countries!

**NOTE: Compatible with iPhone 4, iPad 2 and up.**

Features:

- Superior Sniper mechanics

- Great ragdoll physics, destructible bodies

- Racing and Underground Gamblers Club

- Great cartoon animations

- Amazing 80s style soundtrack from 'Perturbator', 'RTRY', 'Vector Hold', 'Protector-101', 'Palm Highway Chase', 'Tommy', 'Betamaxx', 'Flash Аrnold', 'M-Town Vice', 'Vincenzo Salvia', 'Hot Hot Hawk', 'Brutal Pony Riders', 'Bestrack', 'The Аstral Stereo Project', 'Bourgeoisie', 'Mr Pteez', 'Quasars', 'DrPECCO'

- Build your own weapons

- Great interactive elements in levels

- Old 80's style cell phones

- No IAP

=Trailer on Youtube=

http://youtu.be/Tn_GHBDlvmc

Follow us for the latest info and game news!

• http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/

• http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames

• http://facebook.com/OpticalInquisitor

• http://twitter.com/cm_games


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 702 Counts
Age Rating 18+

Screenshots

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Optical Inquisitor 17 is an atmospheric sniper game set in the year 1988. Following your release from an 8-year prison stint, you must hunt down those who betrayed you using a variety of long-range tactics. The game features a unique silhouette art style, physics-based assassination puzzles, and a deep weapon customization system. Beyond the main missions, players can explore a dark world filled with side activities like gambling and equipment crafting.

Features

1

Stunning 1980s retro-noir aesthetic

2

Physics-based kill scenarios

3

Full weapon assembly and customization

4

Engaging revenge-driven storyline

5

Mini-games and side missions

Tips

Promotion Videos

Optical Inquisitor - Announce Trailer - YouTube

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News on this game

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Q&A

No, the main campaign is playable offline.

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