Emergency Call 112: The Fire Fighting Simulation 2
- March 18, 2021
- Crenetic
Emergency Call 112: The Fire Fighting Simulation 2 is a realistic firefighting simulation game. Players can drive fire trucks, operate firefighting equipment, and extinguish fires in various scenarios. The game offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of simulation and emergency response games. However, some players have reported issues with performance and stability.
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and offers a detailed firefighting simulation experience.
- Many players appreciate the interactive aspects, such as being able to use various tools and equipment on the fire trucks.
- Some users find the game enjoyable and fun, especially when it works properly.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- Players report significant frame rate drops and lag, even on high-end PCs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The AI behavior is often problematic, leading to frustrating gameplay where characters get stuck or fail to follow commands.
- story92 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and linearity, with many players reporting game-breaking bugs that hinder mission progression. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and the ability to control a team, the repetitive nature of missions and frequent crashes detract from the overall experience. Overall, players express a desire for more diverse missions and improved stability, indicating that the game has potential but currently falls short in delivering a compelling narrative.
“I enjoy having control of all the team and being able to approach each mission in a different manner.”
“There are many fun and exciting missions, and overall this is a great game.”
“The gameplay is really good, and the missions are also good.”
“The game has way too many bugs, and it sometimes seems like the developers don't test the different missions before updating.”
“Missions are far too few, far too repetitive, and you have to wait an insane amount of time between missions, which is realistic but boring, and all you have left is wandering around the fire station and playing with emergency lights.”
“That said, if the devs ever manage to make the game run smoothly and without game-breaking bugs, the biggest issue remains in my opinion: the complete lack of freedom when handling missions.”
- stability57 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, lag, and crashes that severely impact gameplay. Many users report game-breaking bugs and poor performance, particularly in multiplayer modes, leading to frustration and refunds. While some players express hope for future patches to address these problems, the overall consensus is that the game is currently a "buggy mess."
“This game is amazing because there are no glitches, no bugs, and it's very fun to play.”
“The stability of this game is impressive; I haven't encountered any issues during my gameplay.”
“I appreciate how smooth the experience is, with no crashes or interruptions.”
“The constant lag and frequent glitches completely ruin the experience.”
“Very buggy game which is very bad quality made - it is not about graphics and other stuff but about game idea and opportunities in game.”
“This game is just a buggy hell, and overall bad.”
- graphics43 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the detail and quality, especially in vehicle design and large maps, while others criticize them as subpar for a 2021 release, often citing bugs and performance issues. Many users report needing to lower graphics settings for smoother gameplay, and while some find the graphics acceptable, others express disappointment, suggesting a lack of optimization and immersion. In summary, the graphics are generally seen as decent but not outstanding, with significant room for improvement.
“Graphics are good for a simulator game and the vehicles are made with amazing detail.”
“Good FPS, good graphics, very large richly detailed map with lots of detail and vehicles and choice of different roles.”
“This game is awesome, great graphics.”
“Bugs, bugs, bugs; poor graphics for a game released in 2021 (a sequel no less). Being from America, I'm not sure about the accuracy in simulation in Germany; however, I find it boring and too task-based.”
“The concept of the game is interesting, but the game has too many bugs, the missions are repetitive, and the graphics are quite bad.”
“In comparison to the first game, the graphics are trash.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising the mechanics and fun factor, particularly in cooperative settings, while others criticize the presence of bugs and clunky controls that hinder the experience. Some players appreciate the variety of tools and missions available, but express disappointment over repetitive and scripted gameplay elements. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed to enhance the core gameplay experience.
“Very nice and well put together fire-fighting game. I like the fact you can use 95% of the tools inside the fire trucks, and the gameplay mechanics are nice.”
“Very fun game; a few bugs but no game-breaking ones. The graphics are decent and the gameplay is fun.”
“Good mechanics and fun gameplay.”
“Clunky game mechanics make it pretty much unplayable, but it's a really good laugh with friends at how this game is somehow worth £27.”
“Gameplay is lacking currently with only a dozen unique callouts at most, therefore the game gets repetitive very quickly. However, the gameplay feels completely scripted.”
“I wanted to give this a chance after they had the same issue in the first game (i.e. a lack of actual gameplay), but it seems like they made the same mistake again.”
- optimization28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting severe performance issues, bugs, and a lack of polish that significantly detracts from the overall experience. Despite the promising concept and potential for improvement, many players find it nearly unplayable due to these technical shortcomings. While some express hope for future updates, the current state is marked by frustration over the game's optimization.
“Yes, there are bugs, yes, better optimization is needed... but I like it, I will play it and I think it will be much better in the future with some updates.”
“I would say it needs some better optimization but as of right now it is a better game than it was even 3 months after launch.”
“The steering needs to be addressed along with some optimization but no crashes and this does have potential and the developers are releasing patches to address issues.”
“While the simulation aspects show potential, the poor optimization and technical problems hold this game back.”
“Spending nearly £30 for a game that is not only plagued with bugs but also really unoptimized feels steep.”
“The performance issues and lack of polish make it difficult to fully enjoy the experience.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding in the game is excessive, often likening it to requiring a second life to manage the time investment needed. This sentiment highlights a significant concern regarding the game's pacing and the potential for player fatigue.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Too much grinding.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game to have high replayability, noting its polished design and fewer bugs compared to other open-world firefighting games. However, some feel that the initial part of the game remains more engaging after a break, suggesting a slight dip in replay value over time.
“I say this because it is a lot more polished, less buggy, nicer looking, and replayable than other open world firefighting games.”
“Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
“After leaving it behind for a while, the first part is still more playable than this.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting it as merely background noise rather than a significant or engaging element. Others feel that the absence of a memorable soundtrack detracts from the overall experience.
“Just filling noises, no music.”
“Music is lacking and feels uninspired.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and forgettable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has been polarizing, with some users expressing strong disapproval and labeling those who enjoy it as delusional or mentally unwell. This suggests that the comedic elements may not resonate well with a significant portion of the audience.