Emergency 2014
- November 15, 2013
- Sixteen Tons Entertainment
Get on SteamIn Emergency 2014, command various emergency response teams to tackle disasters in European cities, from extinguishing fires to saving lives. Engage in four new single-player missions based on meteorite impacts, including a historical mission set in 1890 Germany during a meteorite strike. Develop your strategy and manage situations on sandbox maps for a thrilling real-time experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and enjoyable experience for fans of emergency simulation games, with a variety of missions and challenges.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic value and the combination of content from previous Emergency games, making it a decent package for newcomers.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be fun and addictive once players learn the controls and mechanics, especially in freeplay mode.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult to play, especially on modern systems.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating gameplay where units often do not respond as expected.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth and variety in missions, making it repetitive and less engaging compared to earlier titles in the series.
- story42 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging content, with many missions described as simplistic, linear, and repetitive. Players note that while some missions start off interesting, they quickly become boring and overly easy, with a few exceptions that are frustratingly difficult due to technical issues like crashes. Overall, the missions fail to provide a compelling narrative experience, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction among players.
“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.”
“This is a very interesting concept of a game, and the missions are quite interesting, and there's a rather nice freeplay mode.”
“While the 2014 content is just new campaign missions, they are pretty cool.”
“The missions feel simplistic and uninspired; there is some theme to them, but there aren't enough interesting events or things to do.”
“The mission with the radiation leak in Frankfurt is literally unplayable, since the game crashes every single time after initiating the truck crash cutscene.”
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the detail and overall quality, while others criticize them as outdated or glitchy. While a few users note that the graphics are slightly better than previous iterations, many feel they fall short of modern standards, leading to a varied reception among players. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not exceptional, with some users expressing enjoyment despite the flaws.
“The graphics are overall well done.”
“I love the graphics and the fact that it fits my simulator style of game.”
“It has loads of content and great graphics.”
“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.”
“The graphic quality is horrible.”
“- dated graphics”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and frustrating due to clunky controls and a lack of new mechanics compared to previous titles. While some appreciate the challenge and engaging missions, others criticize the slow pace and overly complicated scenarios that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of enjoyable elements and significant shortcomings.
“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 basic mechanics are exactly the same as the previous games - nothing new worth mentioning.”
“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.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is marked by a mix of appealing graphics and persistent bugs, including occasional crashes and issues with player models. While some players report that the game is generally playable despite these glitches, the presence of bugs suggests that it may have been more problematic at launch.
“Steep learning curve and buggy.”
“I can imagine it must have been buggy at launch, but apart from a couple of crashes, I haven't encountered anything game-breaking.”
“This game is also pretty buggy.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance without crashes or stuttering, while others experience significant stuttering issues, indicating it may not be well-suited for modern systems.
“The game runs smoothly with no stuttering or crashing.”
“The optimization is top-notch, providing a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
“Not optimized for modern systems.”
“Stuttering, looooots of stuttering.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring meticulous control of every unit, which can feel overwhelming and lead to a sense of burnout.
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Must control every unit; it gets tedious.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a catchy main theme that players find so enjoyable they seek extended versions online. Additionally, the upbeat animation complements the engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The animation is snappy, and the main theme is one of those songs that you look for a ten-hour version on YouTube.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“Each track is well-composed and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game, making every moment feel epic.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“The soundtrack feels generic and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
“The background music is often too loud, drowning out important sound effects and dialogue.”
