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.
PC
Windows
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 feedback and show a desire to improve the game.
- The matchmaking system is severely flawed, often resulting in long wait times and difficulty finding games.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to low frame rates and graphical issues.
- Many players feel the game is a cheap knock-off of Rainbow Six Siege, lacking originality and depth.
- graphics42 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 67 % 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. The engine is described as outdated, and while some players find the gameplay enjoyable, the overall visual experience is considered subpar, reminiscent of older titles. Users are calling for graphical improvements or an engine overhaul to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
“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).”
“Turns out, they just turned the graphics down, and made it worse by about 10 percent in all aspects.”
“The graphics and gameplay aren't next-gen or anything, but it all works and plays surprisingly well.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of solid mechanics and tactical combat, featuring engaging breach and clear mechanics, though it suffers from glitches and clunky responsiveness typical of an alpha state. While the action is intense and visually appealing, 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.”
“The gameplay is incredibly clunky.”
“Gameplay is unresponsive.”
“Glitchy gameplay (can be expected from an incomplete game in an alpha state).”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users reporting multiple glitches and bugs, which is expected for an early access indie title. While some players note that it runs well, the overall consensus acknowledges the lack of polish typical of smaller development teams.
“Runs great.”
“Runs great.”
“Multiple glitches and bugs.”
“Anyone with negative reviews should realize this is an indie game, not a triple-A studio game like Rainbow Six. It's also in early access, which means it's unpolished. As a developer myself, I can say that this is a much easier way to test for bugs and glitches, especially because indie teams are small and don't have the resources to playtest games like Ubisoft or any other triple-A studio.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting low frame rates and poor display quality, leading to an overall unsatisfactory performance experience.
“Low FPS, bad optimization, bad display quality.”
“Poor optimization.”
“Low FPS, bad optimization, bad display quality.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users feeling it lacks originality and depth, merely serving 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 comes off as a straight-up cash grab to entertain people until Siege releases.”
