EmergeNYC

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EmergeNYC is a realistic firefighting and emergency response game set in Montgomery County, featuring new wildfire vehicles, destructible buildings, charring and burning shaders, improved water effects, updated vehicle handlings and sounds, a new engine company and firehouse, an interactive tutorial, and over 40 new emergencies. The game also includes working mirrors, backup cameras, animated gauges, and a new AI system for vehicles.

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+16

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,099 reviews

gameplay81 positive mentions

stability579 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a realistic firefighting experience.
The attention to detail in the vehicles and sirens is impressive.
The developers are actively working on updates and engaging with the community.

The game is plagued with bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play.
Loading times are excessively long, and the game often crashes.
The controls and user interface are confusing and not user-friendly.

stability
601 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the frequent need to restart the game due to freezing and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some acknowledge the game's potential and the developers' efforts to address issues, the overall consensus is that it remains a buggy and unoptimized experience, often rendering it unplayable.
- “The game runs great and it's amazing to see the progress being made.”
- “After the end of every stream they release what they have worked on in the staging branch so you get the most updated and bug-free game possible.”
- “I can't wait to be playing the final product bug-free, but until then, the current state of the game will work just fine.”
- “This game is a very buggy, disorganized mess.”
- “The game is hardly playable because it crashes or freezes 24/7 even if you have the required specs for the game, this is an issue that needs to be fixed straight away or I can see the player base dying out.”
- “Game is unfortunately unplayable.... too many glitches and bugs.”
optimization
541 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
64%
23%
The game's optimization has been a significant point of contention among users, with many expressing frustration over persistent performance issues, bugs, and long loading times. While some updates have reportedly improved performance slightly, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, often requiring high-end hardware to run smoothly. Players are calling for a greater focus on optimization and bug fixes rather than the addition of new content, as the current state makes the game difficult to enjoy.
- “Despite occasional performance issues and bugs, the development team is active and is working to fix everything to turn this game into what we all want.”
- “With this being said, the last couple of updates have improved the game amazingly with way better performance and a sexy new UI.”
- “I would recommend it if the game would have better performance but it's just not worth it now.”
- “I've had this game for a few years and really tried to give it a chance (hence 30 hrs played) - however, while the core aspects of the game are in place and reasonably functional, the game as a whole remains extremely buggy, extremely unoptimized, and graphically lacking in many regards.”
- “With constant lag, game stuttering, and 5 to 10 minute loading just to spawn a vehicle, this game is just unplayable.”
- “The game is so under optimized it lags more than any other game.”
gameplay
487 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
76%
7%
The gameplay of the game has been described as having great potential with realistic fire mechanics and a unique concept, but it suffers from numerous bugs, poor optimization, and clunky controls that hinder the overall experience. Many players express frustration over the developers' focus on adding new content rather than fixing existing gameplay issues, leading to a lack of polish and stability. While some find enjoyment in the mechanics after learning them, the game remains largely unplayable for many due to persistent technical problems.
- “This game is really the only one of its kind, and it has a really fun concept and has gameplay that is very realistic.”
- “The fire mechanics are awesome and something to behold. The same applies to rescue mechanics; it forces you to think about how to solve the problem using the wide array of tools at hand.”
- “Very fun game, amazing vehicles, amazing gameplay, lots of calls & options.”
- “There are so many added features that don't need to be the focus, the main game mechanics barely work let alone now adding AI into the mix.”
- “The gameplay is unstable and freezes doing nearly anything (spawning a vehicle is understandable to freeze, but for pulling tools out of trucks and using the tool wheel actions to use equipment, is absolutely dumb).”
- “The core mechanics are broken and the devs seem more concerned about creating a new map for their special online group to play on than fixing the game.”
graphics
434 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
61%
12%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed emergency vehicles and realistic environments, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and poorly optimized. Many users report significant lag and performance issues, even on high-end PCs, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while there are glimpses of potential in the graphics, substantial improvements and optimizations are needed to enhance gameplay.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is so realistic.”
- “I love the graphics, although it may be laggy, the AI traffic, realistic environment, and excellent models and lighting make up for it.”
- “Great game with amazing graphics, and nearly endless possibilities.”
- “Graphics look like a browser game from the early 2000s.”
- “The graphics are terrible, gameplay is terrible, either locks up or crashes constantly.”
- “The building textures are horrible, even when switching to the highest graphic setting, you can't even make out what half of them say.”
story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
21%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is no coherent narrative or engaging missions. Players express disappointment over the lack of diverse missions, particularly for police and EMS roles, and describe the gameplay as more of a sandbox experience rather than a structured game with a storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and lacks meaningful content in terms of story.
- “Love doing rescue missions!”
- “Storyline could be awesome and very cool.”
- “And as far as I can see by playing the game, it has big pros including great opportunities for missions and maps in the future, a great number of emergency vehicles, atmosphere of NYC, and so on.”
- “There are literally countless unfinished parts of the game, with one example being that EMS/PD has no place in the game (no missions or usability).”
- “I'm just hoping more updates come out in the future; there's not a lot you can do in the game apart from respond to fires. I had bought the game wanting to play as a cop, unfortunately, I came to realize that it seems to be more about the fire service right now. Yes, there are a wide range of police vehicles and EMS vehicles, but no missions or callouts; the only thing you can do is drive the vehicles!”
- “This dev team wasted the last year making a new map and adding in more missions when the base game is still broken.”
grinding
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
24%
The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming and tedious, with many players humorously suggesting that it requires "a second life" to manage. The single-player experience is described as boring and complicated, further exacerbated by a lack of engaging tasks and polish in gameplay mechanics. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Singleplayer is boring, complicated, and tedious.”
- “Right now the game is essentially a driving and/or simulator - with horrible AI traffic that also isn't synced with traffic signals, no turn signals, and other realism aspects like that. Roads with arrows facing the wrong way, police and EMS vehicles with no interiors or doors working, etc. The game is playable... but only for just a few minutes and then it gets tedious and boring with a lack of tasks, focus, and polish.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it infinite and highly enjoyable due to its realistic features, many express frustration over persistent bugs and a lack of content. Multiplayer experiences are particularly criticized for being nearly unplayable, while single-player modes offer slightly better stability but still fall short of expectations. Overall, despite improvements from updates, the game struggles to deliver a consistently replayable experience.
- “The replayability is infinite, and the fun you'll have is unmatched with how realistic things are overall.”
- “The game is very fun and replayable, but it still has tons of game-breaking bugs that can occur from the smallest things.”
- “Latest updates appear stable and the new AI features make the game more playable and immersive while allowing first-person control if desired.”
- “Overall very exciting upon release; but is still lackluster when it comes to actual content and replayability.”
- “I keep hoping that with each update the game will become more playable, but I am always let down.”
- “For the casual seeker, be advised that multiplayer is nearly unplayable with bugs and desync. The single player is just a shade more playable, and across the board, the amount of content in the game is next to zero, and certainly far short of anything we were promised when we invested in years before it hit Steam.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game primarily stems from its numerous bugs and absurd physics, which players find both frustrating and amusing. Many reviews highlight the hilariously broken mechanics, such as trucks flipping unexpectedly and AI behavior that adds to the comedic chaos. Overall, while the game's humor is unintentional, it provides a source of entertainment for players navigating its flaws.
- “Now, onto the bugs... obviously, the physics here are beyond messed up - you'll of course witness huge trucks making flips amongst the skyscrapers because, well - you did drive onto this curb funny, what did you expect?”
- “Game is hilariously broken, lol.”
- “The physics are hilariously bad, the models need touching up in so many places and the AI can drive you nuts (well, not that NY drivers behave themselves anyways).”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with players expressing frustration over delayed updates and perceived neglect from the developers. Despite the game's initial potential and appealing promotional content, many users feel disappointed and exploited, particularly noting that VIP players receive preferential treatment. Additionally, concerns were raised about the ethical implications of using real-life tragedies for marketing without contributing to related charities.
- “The devs don't really care; they tell us about an update and then push it back by a month for every month for some ridiculous reasons. Then they tell us 'don't complain, it won't change anything.' That was a month ago when it was supposed to be released after a few days, and now further updates are all while a game is almost unplayable. VIPs get early access for this supposed update, so I see it as a big cash grab. This game used to be a lot of fun; don't buy it unless you like to be disappointed time and time again. It's sad to see a game with such good potential go to waste.”
- “Again, it wouldn't be an issue if they weren't actively advertising VIP access.”
- “Also, he uses real line of duty deaths to put in his game as advertisement but doesn't donate any part of the funds to the families or charities.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with players expressing frustration and disappointment due to poor performance, laughable design choices, and unsatisfactory gameplay mechanics. Many reviewers indicate a complete lack of emotional investment, stating they have no intention of engaging with the game further unless significant improvements are made.
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, effectively capturing the essence of New York City. Players appreciate the potential for future missions and maps, as well as the variety of emergency vehicles that enhance the overall experience.
- “The game has a wonderful atmosphere, very immersive!”
- “And as far as I can see by playing the game, it has big pros including great opportunities for missions and maps in the future, a great number of emergency vehicles, and the atmosphere of NYC and so on.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight the significance of music in the context of iconic locations, suggesting that a journey through Sixth Avenue should include landmarks like Radio City Music Hall, which is synonymous with musical performances and cultural experiences. The emphasis on these sites underscores the integral role of music in the urban landscape.