Baby's on fire

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Baby's on fire is a single player action game. It was developed by CSM and was released on April 4, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Baby's on Fire," players step into the role of firefighting brothers, Mahmed and Mahmoud, as they attempt to rescue 99 virgin babies from a burning hospital. With simple controls and a nerve-wracking atmosphere, the game encourages players to feel like real heroes while saving every life. The game challenges stereotypes and provides a unique, positive experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and straightforward gameplay mechanic that can provide a few minutes of amusement.
The graphics are noted to be better than the original 1990s version, making it visually appealing for a low-effort game.
Achievement hunters may find value in the game as it allows for easy completion of achievements.

The game is criticized for being a low-quality asset flip with minimal effort put into its development.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with no upgrades or varied levels, leading to quick boredom.
Technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and lack of customization options, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the low-quality retro pixel art and amateurish drawings, suggesting a lack of budget or talent. Conversely, others have praised the updated visuals as well-drawn and appealing, indicating an improvement over previous titles by the same developer. Overall, while some players find the graphics stunning, others feel they detract significantly from the experience due to their poor execution and lack of customization options.
- “As a pro player who has 100% this game, I can say the gameplay is out of this world and the graphics are stunning.”
- “The updated version has much better graphics - it's generally quite well drawn.”
- “The graphics are good, no music though.”
- “The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel art used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings (I won't deign to call these 'illustrations').”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are polarized, with some players finding it monotonous and lacking depth, primarily appealing to highscore hunters, while others praise its mechanics and stunning graphics. Critics note a repetitive routine and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to quick burnout, while a few experienced players appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of 1990s games. Overall, the gameplay experience seems to vary significantly based on player expectations and engagement.
- “As a pro player who has 100% this game, I can say the gameplay is out of this world and the graphics are stunning.”
- “The game is easily recognizable for what it is - a remake of a 1990s production with the same gameplay (except that the original version used stick figures - and it was men coming out of the building, not babies).”
- “Boring gameplay, only for high score hunters. How many babies can you get? Sadly, there is no count or high score.”
- “After a few minutes of gameplay, I had all achievements while already being fed up with the same boring routine and the never-ending sound loops.”
- “In my very honest opinion, there is no gameplay at all.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for being unethical, with accusations of the developer exploiting others' work for profit through low-quality releases on Steam, suggesting a focus on quick financial gain rather than genuine content creation.
- “They have shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, either through this account or through closely linked/alternate accounts.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is notably low, with players reporting that it becomes monotonous after a few playthroughs, offering little challenge or incentive to revisit.
- “Challenge and replayability both equal zero.”
- “Replayability is quite low; after going through the game a few times, it gets boring quite quickly.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the graphics of the game are well-received, the absence of music is noted as a significant drawback.