EMERGENCY HQ: rescue strategy

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EMERGENCY HQ: Rescue Strategy is a single-player simulation game that puts you in charge of firefighters, police, and medical teams. With a good plot, compelling game mechanics, and amazing visuals, you'll be immersed in this firefighter simulation. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and some bugs that may affect gameplay. Command your teams to save lives and battle disasters in this engaging rescue strategy game.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

EMERGENCY HQ: rescue strategy screenshot

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story252 positive mentions

stability171 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
The game offers a variety of missions that challenge players' strategic thinking.
No intrusive ads, allowing for a smoother gaming experience.

Frequent server connection issues that lead to game crashes and loss of progress.
High costs for upgrades and units, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Repetitive missions that can become boring over time, with limited new content.

story
2,008 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
84%
3%
The game's story revolves around various emergency missions that players must complete, often requiring strategic planning and resource management. While the missions are engaging and diverse, many players express frustration over the limited number of missions available at a time, often only four, and the lengthy wait times for new ones to appear. Additionally, issues with server connectivity frequently disrupt gameplay, leading to lost progress and resources, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I enjoy the game a lot.. however, time comes where you really need to spend some real money to be able to do upgrades on your base.. currently my base is up for level 4 upgrade but I need 100,000 currency.. each mission reward would range from 1,000 currency to 4,000 currency.. I would need to wait for days before my HQ upgrade or spend cash to be able to do it now.”
- “I love this game, but with the latest update, the game somehow has bugging the process of the game the timer is normal but the graphic and every movement in every mission are always lagging and getting slower than before.”
- “I really love this game, but please I want more missions more challenge.”
- “The game crashes after every mission, losing all progress and coins spent.”
- “After completing a mission, it keeps loading and shows a connection error, forcing me to restart.”
- “I keep getting missions that require units I don't have, making it impossible to progress.”
graphics
493 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
22%
5%
The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising their quality, detail, and realism. However, some players express concerns about performance issues, such as lag and crashes, as well as a desire for improvements in graphical fidelity and realism. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for further enhancements and optimizations.
- “The graphics are amazing, the attention to detail is incredible, and the level of challenge increases with each level up.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay for mobile, making it a fun and engaging experience.”
- “I love this game; the graphics are wonderful, and I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for the constant freezing.”
- “The graphics could use some work but all in all it's a great game.”
- “Very bad graphics in this game.. and repeated tasks come after some time.”
- “Graphics are so bad.”
gameplay
175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
35%
5%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players praising its mechanics, graphics, and strategic elements. However, there are significant concerns regarding the game's monetization model, which some describe as "pay to win," and issues with bugs and crashes that detract from the experience. While the gameplay offers engaging missions and a variety of units, players express a desire for improvements in controls, responsiveness, and the pacing of mission availability.
- “The gameplay is great.”
- “Great gameplay, a great strategy game.”
- “Exciting gameplay and challenging missions love it.”
- “I've played this on and off for around 18 months now, and I do enjoy the game, the graphics are decent and the gameplay is okay, but at heart it's just another money-grabbing game. To upgrade your services and buildings costs so much money even at the start; you will have to pay real money to upgrade unless you like a ridiculous grind.”
- “Gameplay restarts after I complete a mission and I don't get any rewards for what I just completed.”
- “Gameplay is bad; it's a pay-to-advance game, or lose years of your free time for nothing.”
stability
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. Players often experience issues during missions, such as the game freezing at various loading percentages or failing to load entirely, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some users note improvements in stability over time, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by bugs that detract from the enjoyment of gameplay.
- “Guys, if you're reading this, just download the game! There's no bugs, no glitches, and the game is just so cool.”
- “The game runs great on my Android phone.”
- “It's a great game with no glitches.”
- “Have lost about 50 green gems trying to play 1v1 missions because of glitching and then it freezes up and then it shuts the game off halfway through the mission, so I lose my place all the time.”
- “The game has more bugs than any I have played ever. Sometimes it freezes after the first loading screen, sometimes after I click on something it starts loading forever, sometimes while loading a mission, then sometimes the unit menu doesn't pop up so you can't do anything. Too many bugs is all I can say.”
- “I'm about to uninstall it; it's almost impossible to play now without glitches frustrating the hell out of you.”
monetization
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
16%
66%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads, as they are mostly optional and only appear when players choose to watch them for in-game currency. However, some users express frustration over high in-app purchase costs and the perception of a "pay-to-win" model as they progress. Overall, while the game avoids aggressive ad placements, there are concerns about the balance between free play and monetization through microtransactions.
- “Very nice game to play for many reasons: it's not advertisement invasive, it's not a pay-to-win game (progression is smooth), very good graphics and nice missions.”
- “No ads unless you want the emeralds, but those are evenly priced to buy as well.”
- “There's no ads which is amazing; it's so fun, it's not pay-to-win, so you can beat the game without spending a penny.”
- “I wish the in-game purchases weren't so high.”
- “Great game, but a little too much pay to play in-app purchases.”
- “A decent game, but filled to the brim with microtransactions and cash grab attempts.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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35%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the smooth gameplay and graphics, many report significant performance issues, especially after updates, including lag, freezing, and a decline in unit performance. There is a strong demand for further optimization to enhance gameplay and reduce connection errors.
- “Runs smoothly, does not drain too much battery.”
- “Units and buildings can be upgraded to improve performance and increase the number of vehicles available from base buildings.”
- “Great graphics, rarely any ads, and the game runs smoothly overall. I love how the more you play, the harder the levels get.”
- “The game runs slowly... only 4 missions at all can be done with about 10,000 reward each; you should make 60 missions for one building!”
- “What the hell update are you guys doing? After every update, the performance is going from bad to worse.”
- “But after the update, the performance dropped significantly.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the opportunities to earn special currency and the ability to grind passively, many criticize the high costs of upgrades and the repetitive nature of missions, leading to a tedious gameplay experience. The free-to-play monetization model exacerbates these issues, making progress feel slow and often requiring real money to bypass the grind.
- “It is not too grindy, and there are plenty of opportunities to earn the special currency.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding, as each effort brings you closer to your goals.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with meaningful rewards, making it enjoyable.”
- “However, the free-to-play monetization does get in the way with long wait times for upgrades and grinding for currency required to reach the challenging levels.”
- “Things are expensive in-game and it takes days and days of grinding to afford more units.”
- “The problem is it just repeats the same missions again and again; platinum is impossible to get on some, and like all other games, they make the expensive purchases unreasonable to get you to spend cash... so it's kind of grinding to a halt if you don't want to spend real cash... shame.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
57%
17%
Recent updates to the game have led to significant dissatisfaction regarding the music, with players unable to adjust the volume or mute the in-game music, resulting in frustration. While some users appreciate the nostalgic soundtrack and find it enjoyable, many express disappointment with the new songs and sound effects, calling for a return to the previous music. Overall, the music aspect has become a contentious issue, with players divided between nostalgia and annoyance.
- “Awesome soundtrack too, reminds me of music back in the 90's and less commercial.”
- “Wow, really love the soundtrack on this game!”
- “Follows the same formula as other games but I do enjoy the music and gameplay.”
- “Due to the recent update, it isn't possible to listen to music while playing, as the volume of the in-game music can't be adjusted.”
- “The new song effects are awful; I'm tired of hearing the people talk.”
- “The latest version leaves the inability to mute all sounds and music.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some users find it hilarious, particularly in specific scenarios and the quirky privacy policy, others feel it falls flat. Overall, many players appreciate the comedic elements, describing the game as funny and enjoyable.
- “I hope you also should enjoy this funny game.”
- “This game is so funny and cool; I love it.”
- “It is a funny game.”
- “You're not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't land.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing slow gameplay and confusing mechanics that hinder their ability to engage with the story. This has led to feelings of disappointment and a desire to abandon the game altogether due to repeated failures and lack of clarity.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the missions to be engaging and enjoyable, contributing to a high level of replayability.
- “The missions are great and highly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”