Emergency 2014

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

In 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.

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Simulation

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Emergency series, providing a mix of content from previous titles.
The freeplay mode is engaging and allows for a variety of emergency scenarios, making it enjoyable for players who like strategy games.
The graphics, while not groundbreaking, are decent and contribute to the overall experience of managing emergency services.

Multiplayer functionality is broken, preventing players from enjoying cooperative gameplay.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, significantly detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks the depth and challenge found in earlier titles of the franchise.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
67%
15%
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many missions described as simplistic, linear, and repetitive. Players report that while some missions have interesting locations, the overall experience is marred by unbalanced difficulty, frequent crashes, and uninspired scenarios. Despite some enjoyable freeplay elements, the campaign missions often feel tedious and poorly designed, leading to frustration rather than excitement.
- “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.”
- “Mission cutscenes sometimes continue indefinitely even after completing a mission, so that it is necessary to exit to task manager and stop the program from running.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
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. Although there are mentions of better graphics compared to previous titles, many users find the visual experience lacking, with some describing it as "horrible" or only slightly improved. Overall, the graphics seem to appeal to certain players who enjoy the simulator style, despite the presence of technical issues.
- “The game offers some nice graphics; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “I love the graphics and the fact that it fits my simulator style of game.”
- “Bloody amazing game! The graphics are great, the gameplay is great, and it is very hard.”
- “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”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and frustrating due to clunky controls and the removal of key features, while others appreciate the engaging missions and improved graphics. Overall, the mechanics are seen as outdated, leading to a challenging experience that can be both awkward and rewarding.
- “They offer a much better experience with more engaging missions, more fun, and smoother gameplay.”
- “Takes a bit of getting used to but very good gameplay.”
- “Bloody amazing game; the graphics are great, the gameplay is great, and it is very hard.”
- “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.”
- “Very bad mechanics.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features appealing graphics but suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with player models, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, players still find the game enjoyable.
- “Steep learning curve and buggy.”
- “Get this game and it's not just 2014; it's 2012, 2013, and 2014. It's so good, but the player models are very buggy.”
- “This game is also pretty buggy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
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 without any stuttering or crashing.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it never lags or freezes.”
- “Not optimized for modern systems.”
- “Stuttering, looooots of stuttering.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Must control every unit; it gets tedious.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game features a catchy main theme that players find so enjoyable they seek extended versions online, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the upbeat and engaging soundtrack complements the game's dynamic animation and proactive AI, making multitasking more enjoyable.
- “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.”