Burstfire

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Burstfire is a multiplayer tactical shooter game. It was developed by Nacho Games and was released on September 24, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"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.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 354 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

graphics12 negative mentions

The game has potential for tactical gameplay and offers a unique breach and clear mechanic.
Some players found the gameplay enjoyable and appreciated the strategic elements involved.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game.

The game suffers from severe connectivity issues, making it nearly impossible to find matches or play effectively.
Graphics and optimization are poor, leading to low frame rates and a lack of visual appeal.
The game has been criticized for being a blatant rip-off of Rainbow Six: Siege, with many players feeling it lacks originality and polish.

gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its tactical elements and potential for strategic depth, while others criticize it for being glitchy, clunky, and poorly optimized. Many users noted issues with matchmaking and short match durations, leading to frustration, although some found enjoyment in the unique mechanics and team-oriented gameplay. Overall, while there are promising aspects, the game appears to require significant improvements before it can fully deliver on its gameplay potential.
- “The gameplay is great, brilliant even.”
- “Amazing gameplay and features within the game.”
- “Controls feel fluid and gameplay is very intense; I recommend this if you like tactical combat!”
- “I got this for free through a key giveaway, blatant ripoff of Rainbow Six: Siege, but with worse graphics and shoddy gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly clunky.”
- “Not even able to play properly on low config, gameplay is very laggy.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
59%
26%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, poorly optimized, and reminiscent of last-generation titles. Players report significant performance issues, including low frame rates and limited graphical options, which detract from the overall experience. While a few users noted decent animations and some appealing elements, the consensus is that the graphics are subpar and in need of substantial improvement.
- “The graphics are nice as well and optimization seems to have a place (30 fps with my Radeon 6750).”
- “Game has very good graphics, solid animations, but only con is free-to-play registration and kind of free-to-play style for now, because it's in early access and doesn't have that many features except defense and attack intel.”
- “The graphics and gameplay aren't next-gen or anything, but it all works and plays surprisingly well.”
- “The graphics are some last-gen graphics, really far behind and really bland and boring.”
- “Turns out, they just turned the graphics down, and made it worse by about 10 percent in all aspects.”
- “Graphics - even on ultra this game looks like it was made in 2006.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
53%
29%
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting low frame rates, poor display quality, and significant performance issues across various hardware setups. While some players acknowledge the potential for improvement as the game is in early access, the current state is deemed unplayable by many due to its subpar optimization.
- “That being said, this game is in early access, so I expect that with time it will eventually have a decent amount of content and be better optimized.”
- “Game is good, but it needs to be optimized for other CPUs and GPUs.”
- “+ Good overall performance; as I'm playing on a laptop, I sometimes encounter overheating issues, and this time I didn't have to tweak anything.”
- “Low fps, bad optimization, bad display quality.”
- “Well well well, this game looked pretty promising but it was really none other than a horrid game that was very badly optimized.”
- “The game is way too non-optimized and is unplayable.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The game's stability is currently hindered by low framerate issues, frequent freezes during gunfights, and various glitches and bugs, particularly in the UI. While some users acknowledge these problems as typical for an early access indie title, they express hope for improvements in future updates. Overall, the experience is described as unpolished but with potential for enhancement.
- “The game runs great without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I haven't experienced any stability issues; everything runs smoothly.”
- “The performance is solid, providing a stable gaming experience.”
- “It suffers from low framerate issues; it stays below 30 most of the time and freezes during gunfights.”
- “There are multiple glitches and bugs.”
- “I didn't like the connecting section - it was too long, and the UI seems to have some minor glitches.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, lacking originality and proper advertising, which undermines its potential success in a competitive multiplayer market. Reviewers express disappointment in its resemblance to Siege, suggesting it fails to offer a unique experience.
- “The game is a complete copy of Siege; I really wish it was more, but it is a straight-up cash grab to entertain people until Siege releases.”
- “Without proper advertising or a very original idea (look at Rocket League and Guns of Icarus Online), these days multiplayer-only indie games are doomed to fail.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users particularly enjoying the menu soundtrack and the opening original soundtrack (OST), highlighting its appeal and emotional resonance.
- “I also really like the menu soundtrack.”
- “Nice opening OST :)”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a key selling point, with players finding it amusing and likening it to a comedic take on "Rainbow Six Siege." The game's comedic elements seem to resonate well with those who enjoy lighthearted and humorous gameplay experiences.
- “I bought this after watching a video from 'Basically Homeless' on YouTube; it looked like a funny Rainbow Six Siege knockoff.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that it can feel slow-paced and requires patience to fully engage with the narrative.
- “Now is a different story; you'll find yourself waiting a while.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and lack any real impact.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a negative experience, with one reviewer rating the gameplay a 6/10 primarily due to their dislike for excessive grinding. This suggests that grinding may detract from overall enjoyment for some users.
- “Gameplay 6/10 (only because I don’t like much grinding)”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I found myself spending more time grinding than actually playing the game.”