EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe

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EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Sixteen Tons Entertainment and was released on April 24, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Emergency 4 Deluxe is a realistic emergency management simulation game. As the commander of various emergency services, you'll manage resources, respond to incidents, and ensure the safety of your city. The deluxe edition includes the base game and the "Facts of Life" expansion, offering new missions, vehicles, and scenarios. Cooperation and strategic planning are key to success in this immersive and challenging game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,066 reviews

story16 positive mentions

stability26 negative mentions

The game is very fun, especially with mods that enhance the experience significantly.
Despite being released in 2006, the game still holds up well and offers engaging gameplay.
The modding community is active and provides a wide variety of mods that improve and expand the game.

The base game can feel empty and lacks depth without mods, making it less enjoyable.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, particularly when using mods, which can disrupt gameplay.
The graphics are outdated and may not run well on modern hardware, leading to performance issues.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered minimal and generic, often relying on a basic audio announcer to present scenarios. While the campaign features around 20 missions that are described as intense and challenging, players feel that the narrative lacks depth and could benefit from more engaging content. Overall, the focus is more on gameplay mechanics and mission variety rather than a compelling storyline.
- “The game offers a realistic and immersive experience, with detailed missions and a variety of vehicles and equipment to manage.”
- “20 mission long campaign with original and challenging strategy-based operations.”
- “Campaign missions: the missions are intense, and they also have lots of surprises changing the situation (for example, new accidents, new dangers suddenly show up forcing us to react immediately to save lives), which adds to the thrill.”
- “☑ no story”
- “Its a good game, but they need mods, and also I would really love it if there was more in the missions.”
- “So far I've only played through the first 4 missions and a bit of the endless free mode, so maybe your units can 'develop', but it seems most units have never heard of running.”
graphics
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
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The graphics of the game, released in 2006, are generally considered decent for its time, with some reviewers noting good realism and solid design despite showing signs of age. However, there are frequent mentions of glitches, particularly for users with AMD graphics cards, which can hinder the experience. Overall, while the graphics may not compete with modern titles, they are still appreciated by many players for their nostalgic value and the game's engaging gameplay.
- “Honestly, a really good game to play and the graphics are good, surprising this was made in 2006.”
- “Graphics are definitely great for the game's age, although the graphics engine is showing its age with the coming years, but definitely still looks great.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there; it is pleasant all the same.”
- “The graphics become just a background to the action.”
- “I'm talking between 4-17 frames per second regardless of graphics settings.”
- “However, graphics and resolution are not too good anymore, compared to today.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Emergency 4 is praised for its addictive nature and detailed mechanics, remaining enjoyable even years after its release. While the vanilla game is decent, the extensive modding community significantly enhances the experience, offering new mechanics and more realistic gameplay. Some users note occasional bugs, but the overall fun factor compensates for these issues.
- “A game that is older than a lot of people, but somehow still offers gameplay that is yet to be equally matched.”
- “One of the things that really stands out about Emergency 4 is the level of detail in the gameplay.”
- “I have mixed feelings about Emergency 4; the thing is that mods really make the game fun and enjoyable. The vanilla game is fun, but mods offer more realistic and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Why why why why didn't it work for gameplay but you stole my money $17.99?”
- “Overall, the game is pretty decent, with good looking graphics for its time, but the gameplay still uses E3 style with a bit of mix-ups.”
- “If you had played older emergency games, you know the gameplay, and you know what to do.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the graphics and the efforts of the modding community to enhance the experience, the overall consensus is that the game is janky and requires substantial fixes to improve its reliability. Despite these issues, a few users noted that the fun gameplay can sometimes outweigh the stability problems.
- “The game is janky, buggy, and all around a mess.”
- “I can't play the game; it glitches when I try to put any unit, the texture glitches, and then the game becomes a black screen. I've searched and didn't find anything that could help me fix this.”
- “When you try to mod, it doesn't really work; it glitches and then crashes your game. Waste of money, graphics not really good, needs to be fixed!”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
Players consistently express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time that feels overwhelming. The repetitive nature of micromanaging tasks and limited autonomy can make the experience feel tedious.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Though the micromanaging and lack of autonomy on the AIs may still feel a bit tedious at times.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance even on older hardware, others criticize the lack of updates or improvements since its 2018 re-release on Steam, suggesting it struggles to run effectively on modern systems. Overall, the game maintains a retro feel but fails to enhance graphics or optimize performance for contemporary gaming standards.
- “I'm just gonna say this: retro, good performance (I'm on a 6-year-old laptop that isn't even meant for gaming).”
- “Control is a bit flaky but overall a great game that runs smoothly on a less powerful computer.”
- “Considering the game was re-released on Steam in 2018, Sixteen Tons appears either incapable of or unwilling to improve its performance on anything even vaguely approaching modern hardware.”
- “I would allow the price if they had updated the graphics or optimized it somehow, but it is the same game as it was in the past.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game generally complements the gameplay well, with soundtracks that adapt effectively to different situations, creating an engaging atmosphere. However, some players have noted issues with the volume control, where music remains audible even at low settings, and the soundtrack can become repetitive or annoying after extended playtime.
- “The soundtracks are awesome; they really fit well with the situation you're in, perfectly intense when something bad happens and perfectly calm when the pace is slow.”
- “The soundtracks are awesome; they really fit well with the situation you're in, perfectly intense when something bad happens and perfectly calm when the pace is slow.”
- “The soundtrack can also get annoying at times, especially if you play for 50 hours.”
- “Music usually works fine, but there are moments where you can lower everything to almost 0% and you will still hear music that sounds like it's at 100%.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability, particularly due to its unique features and the availability of mods that enhance the experience, making it a highly recommended choice for RTS enthusiasts seeking something fresh.
- “Highly recommended if you're looking for something a bit new and unique in your RTS games. Plus, there are mods to add lots of replay value to this already great game.”