Burstfire
- September 24, 2015
- Nacho Games
Get on Steam"Burstfire" is a game developed by Nacho Games and Free Reign Entertainment that failed to gain popularity, resulting in the decision to halt its sale and refund players. The game suffered from a lack of active players, making it difficult to find full game sessions. The developers plan to redesign the game to better meet player expectations.
Reviews
- The game has potential with fast-paced tactical combat and destructible environments.
- Some players find the gameplay fun and engaging, especially for those who enjoy tactical shooters.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and show a willingness to improve the game.
- The matchmaking system is severely broken, making it nearly impossible to find games or requiring long wait times.
- The game suffers from poor optimization and low graphics quality, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players feel the game is a blatant rip-off of Rainbow Six Siege, lacking originality and depth.
- graphics21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received significant criticism, with many users noting a downgrade in quality and poor optimization, leading to low frame rates and limited graphical options. While some players acknowledge that the gameplay remains enjoyable despite the outdated visuals, the overall consensus is that the graphics engine feels dated and lacks the polish expected from modern titles. Improvements in graphical fidelity and optimization are highly requested by the community.
“The graphics and gameplay aren't next-gen or anything, but it all works and plays surprisingly well.”
“The game's graphics are not AAA graphics, but putting that aside, it is a damn good game.”
“This game lowers the graphics but improves the game mechanics-wise, making this similar to the game Squad that is coming out soon.”
“Poorly optimized with limited graphics options (no SLI support, FOV distorts your view as if you're looking out of a fish bowl, and drops in FPS).”
“The graphics engine seems dated.”
“Turns out, they just turned the graphics down, and made it worse by about 10 percent in all aspects.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring solid mechanics and tactical elements like breach and clear, but marred by glitches and clunky controls typical of an alpha state. While the action is engaging and the gunplay is praised, the lack of tutorials can lead to confusion for new players. Overall, the game offers a unique experience that may require some adjustment for those accustomed to other FPS titles.
“Amazing gameplay and features within the game.”
“Gameplay is full of action with walls bursting open here and there, UAVs peeking around and gunfire blazing.”
“I get 150+ frames on 1440p... gameplay is solid and gunplay is solid.”
“Glitchy gameplay (can be expected from an incomplete game in an alpha state)”
“The gameplay is incredibly clunky.”
“- gameplay is unresponsive”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting multiple glitches and bugs, while others note that it runs great. As an early access indie title, it is expected to be less polished than AAA games, and players are encouraged to consider this context when evaluating its performance.
“The game runs great without any noticeable glitches.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
“The performance is smooth, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“There are multiple glitches and bugs that severely impact gameplay.”
“This game is in early access, which means it's unpolished and filled with issues.”
“As a developer myself, I can say that this is a way easier way to test for bugs and glitches, especially since indie teams are small and lack the resources of larger studios.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting low frame rates, poor display quality, and overall inadequate performance.
“Low FPS, poor optimization, and bad display quality.”
“Poor optimization.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users feeling it lacks originality and depth, serving primarily as a placeholder until the release of Siege.
“The game feels like a complete copy of Siege; I really wish it was more, but it seems like a straight-up cash grab to entertain people until Siege releases.”
“The monetization strategy is aggressive and makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It feels like the developers are more focused on making money than creating a balanced and enjoyable experience.”
