Emergency 2014

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Emergency 2014 is a single player and multiplayer management game. It was developed by Sixteen Tons Entertainment and was released on November 15, 2013. It received neutral reviews from players.

Send your help troops to deal with disastrous situations around the city

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Challenging and engaging emergency response strategy gameplay that appeals to fans of the series and new players.
Includes content from three versions (2012, 2013, 2014) providing a large variety of missions and modes.
Freeplay mode offers extensive replayability and is considered the most enjoyable part of the game.

Severe technical issues including frequent crashes, poor optimization on modern systems, and compatibility problems with newer Windows versions.
Poor AI and pathfinding, with clunky controls and excessive micromanagement needed for units, making gameplay frustrating.
Lack of polish in UI, tiny minimap, absence of difficulty settings, and overall buggy with many unaddressed issues leading to a steep learning curve and player frustration.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
The story and mission design are generally criticized for being simplistic, linear, and lacking diversity, with early missions feeling slow and later ones either too easy or overly complicated. Technical issues like frequent crashes and awkward controls further detract from the experience, while some campaigns and freeplay modes still offer occasional enjoyment. Overall, the narrative element is minimal and missions often fail to engage or challenge consistently.
- “I've been playing this series since Emergency 2, I really enjoy the missions, challenging but not too hard where you can't complete them.”
- “While the 2014 content is just new campaign missions, they are pretty cool.”
- “The idea is great, and so are the first three missions (actually straight from Emergency 2012).”
- “The missions feel simplistic and uninspired; there is some theme to them, but there aren't enough interesting events or things to do.”
- “The missions are very linear and overly scripted.”
- “No diversity in the missions, all the units are given to you instead of you calling them in, with the dumbest AI they've had.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the detailed and improved visuals compared to previous versions, while others criticize them as outdated, glitchy, or only slightly better than Emergency 4. Overall, the graphics are considered decent and fitting for the simulation style, though not particularly advanced or polished.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “The graphics are overall also well done.”
- “It has loads of content and great graphics.”
- “The graphic quality is horrible.”
- “The graphics are just HD Emergency 4 textures, the controls are clunky, and the overall gameplay feels repetitive, frustrating, and boring when important features like the emergency doctor already being in the ambulance are removed.”
- “Graphics look much better but controls in game are just too complicated compared to E4.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The gameplay is generally seen as repetitive and clunky, with frustrating controls and slow pacing that detract from the experience. While some find it challenging and balanced, others criticize the outdated mechanics and overly complicated missions. Overall, the gameplay has potential but is often hindered by poor execution and a lack of innovation.
- “They offer a much better experience with more engaging missions, more fun, and smoother gameplay.”
- “It really makes fun and it's well balanced, challenging and gameplay is overall well done.”
- “The gameplay is nice, you'll probably need more than one try to finish each scenario but it makes sense; it's not just difficult.”
- “The graphics are just HD Emergency 4 textures, the controls are clunky, and the overall gameplay feels repetitive, frustrating, and boring when important features like the emergency doctor being already in the ambulance are removed.”
- “This game could be enjoyable if it wasn't for the amazingly bad controls and the slow-paced gameplay.”
- “The missions get too complicated (and too long!) for the 'I make all the decisions' mechanic to work.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits several stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional crashes. While it remains playable and visually appealing, these technical problems can detract from the overall experience.
- “Steep learning curve and buggy.”
- “I can imagine it must have been buggy at launch, but apart from a couple of crashes haven't encountered anything game breaking.”
- “Get this game and its not just 2014 its 2012, 2013, and 2014; it's so good but the player models are very buggy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Optimization is inconsistent, with some users experiencing frequent stuttering while others report smooth performance without crashes or stuttering; overall, it is not well optimized for modern systems.
- “Not optimized for modern systems.”
- “Stuttering, lots of stuttering.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and requires constant unit management, making the process tedious and demanding for players.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You must control every unit, which gets tedious.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music, particularly the main theme, is highly praised and catchy enough to inspire seeking extended versions. It complements the game's snappy animation and proactive AI, enhancing the overall engaging experience.