Fiery Disaster

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Fiery Disaster is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Vogelfänger and was released on November 7, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Fiery Disaster" is a twist on Tower Defense\'s genre, where you maximize accuracy and efficiency in a daring scientist's story. With challenging gameplay, local co-op, and a game editor, it features zombie mode, hand-drawn graphics, and epic music. Brace for the most annoying sound effect and beat the developers' high score!

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game provides a unique and fun experience, especially for those who enjoy action and tower defense mechanics.
It features fast-paced gameplay that is challenging and rewarding, requiring players to master various elements.
The developers show potential and dedication, delivering a polished product with no critical errors or game-breaking bugs.

The game is often criticized for not being a true tower defense game, lacking strategic depth and variety in gameplay.
Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, making it frustrating and near-unbeatable by early levels.
Graphics and sound design are considered below average, with some mechanics, like cooldowns, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing the slow attack mechanics and frustrating cooldowns that detract from the overall experience. While some acknowledge that the core mechanics have potential, their implementation is seen as poor, making the game feel tedious and unenjoyable. Additionally, players suggest that understanding the mechanics through the campaign is essential before diving into the main gameplay.
- “Note you should play the campaign first to get to know the mechanics.”
- “When I see the strategy tag, I expect it to be a major part of the gameplay from the start.”
- “For the price, it seems like a good deal for folks who like what the mechanics actually are.”
- “Terrible graphics and gameplay and just not fun to play.”
- “This game has a one-note mechanic with the overheating volcano attack.”
- “Really the cooldown mechanic makes the game annoying and really kills the mood for endless wave defense.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
21%
The story features a dark and engaging plot centered around a player's struggle to defend a lonely base against escalating madness, emphasizing themes of perseverance and unexpected challenges. The well-crafted introduction sets the tone, while the narrative effectively introduces new gameplay upgrades as the story progresses. Overall, players appreciate the moral lessons woven into the gameplay experience.
- “You also get a well-made intro and a dark plot about everybody getting crazier and crazier as the story goes, which also serves the purpose of introducing new upgrades.”
- “Player has a lonely base, a volcano, and his mission is to defend its doors with very restricted weaponry.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as "epic" and contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. While the sound design is generally well-received, some users find the overheating noise annoying, though it can be disabled in the options. Overall, the music is a highlight, complementing the simple yet neat graphics.
- “The ad claims 'epic cinematic music'.”
- “And the music is really epic!”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is simple and unremarkable, failing to leave a lasting impression.”
- “The sound effects are okay, but the overheating noise is incredibly annoying.”
- “Overall, the music lacks depth and variety, making it forgettable.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor and below average for the genre. While some appreciate the simplicity and neatness of the 2D graphics, overall impressions indicate a lack of polish and experience in the visual design. Additionally, the sound effects, particularly the overheating noise, detract from the experience, although they can be muted in the options.
- “Simple, but neat 2D graphics and okay music and sounds.”
- “The graphics are decent, providing a satisfactory visual experience.”
- “The art style is charming and fits well with the overall theme of the game.”
- “Terrible graphics and gameplay and just not fun to play.”
- “The graphics are poor, below average of both genres.”
- “Apart from the overheating sound (I know, I know, it's just... damn, I guess the creators and beta testers were good enough not to hear it constantly, like I did) and okay graphics and sound (again, enough, but nothing too fancy) there are some things that show their inexperience, but nothing too bad.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be engaging and entertaining, though it comes with a fast-paced and demanding gameplay style that leaves little room for breaks.
- “It's funny but demanding and fast-paced (no coffee time during the round!).”