Fire Hero 2D — Space Shooter | Game Brain

Fire Hero 2D - Space Shooter is a shooter game where players prevent a galaxy attack by destroying square alien invaders. It boasts perfect game mechanics, but the experience is marred by excessive grinding, frequent advertisements, and buggy gameplay. Despite these issues, the game offers a decent space shooter experience, with the goal of defending the galaxy from invading aliens.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,889 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

monetization932 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and engaging, providing a satisfying experience.
The graphics and sound effects are enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of power-ups and upgrades, keeping it interesting.

There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
The game becomes repetitive after a while, lacking new content or challenges.
Purchasing the ad removal option does not eliminate all ads, leading to disappointment.

monetization
997 mentions
6 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players feel that the option to pay for ad removal is misleading, as it only eliminates certain ads while still requiring them to watch others for upgrades and bonuses. Overall, the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads has led to a frustrating experience, with some users resorting to turning off their internet to avoid them entirely.
- “I believe in supporting a developer, so I purchased the no ads option for $7.”
- “Paid for no ads and still had ads.”
- “Game is fun to play, you can just turn off wifi to play with no ads.”
- “The game is an ad farm; after every single thing you do, you watch an ad. The levels have stages with bosses, and every time you beat a boss to continue, you have to watch an ad. Imagine beating a boss and your reward is watching an ad so the developers can make revenue money.”
- “I paid to remove ads, but it only removes some ads. I still have to watch ads for upgrades and respawns, which defeats the purpose. It's a ridiculous amount of money to pay when you still force ads on people who waste $15 and don't give them what they paid for.”
- “The game is fun and all until you have multiple ads that get in the way of you actually playing it. The ads are so frequent that you spend more time watching them than playing the game.”
gameplay
66 mentions
29 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with smooth mechanics and potential for enjoyment. However, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, often interrupting gameplay and leading to frustration among players. While some users appreciate the gameplay's simplicity and potential, many express dissatisfaction with the ad-to-gameplay ratio, suggesting that the ads overshadow the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The game is a great time killer and the gameplay is simple and fun.”
- “It's graphics are smooth, it's got wonderful gameplay and mechanics, and nothing is too grindy and tedious.”
- “Very enjoyable and cool gameplay.”
- “This app forces ads to play within the first 30 seconds of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty decent, but not enough to outweigh the absurd number of ads.”
- “Advert app... non-stop adverts with some gameplay.. seriously... there is more time of playing adverts than what you can play.”
grinding
26 mentions
0 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to frustration as they feel compelled to watch ads or invest significant time for minimal rewards. While some enjoy the initial gameplay, many report that the fun diminishes quickly due to steep upgrade costs and repetitive grinding, making progression feel unrewarding. Overall, the game suffers from a lack of engaging content beyond a certain point, leaving players stuck in a grind without meaningful advancement.
- “Grinding is impossible, no option but watching constant ads.”
- “Game gets too grindy and stops feeling rewarding after a while without them.”
- “The game needs a proper update, there is nothing to do once you pass a certain point except for just grinding the levels.”
graphics
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their smoothness and satisfaction, while others criticize them as low-resolution or outdated. Many users appreciate the visuals as fitting for the gameplay, but the presence of ads detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, they are not the primary draw of the game, with some players feeling that they could be improved.
- “It's graphics are smooth, it's got wonderful gameplay and mechanics, and nothing is too grindy and tedious.”
- “The graphics are good and satisfying.”
- “I love this game, cool graphics.”
- “Graphics are simple, upgrades are trash because you only have 2 that have a massive spike in price every time you buy them, then there's the other in-game upgrades that also spike in price only you don't get to choose which upgrade you get and there's a good chance it will only upgrade something you don't want or care for. The ads are also very unbearable; don't get this and don't waste your time. Clearly, there is a lot of fixing that will probably never be done.”
- “The graphics are horrible.”
- “After level 2, the game gets repetitive, ads everywhere, and poor graphics but still fun.”
stability
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes and freezing, particularly due to intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over being unable to close ads, forcing them to restart the game repeatedly. While the game has potential, these stability problems severely hinder the overall experience.
- “A simple game that, from what reviews say, is very buggy and prone to crashes.”
- “Every time you start getting good, it becomes unplayable because an ad freezes the game. It's not a normal 30-second ad; it's like those ads you would see at the bottom, top, or side of your screen on a website. Every time it does that, it freezes the game, and you can't exit the ad. You have to close the entire game just to have a chance to play for 1 minute until another ad pops up, ruining your gameplay.”
- “Fun game, but glitches and crashes with ads since the last update.”
music
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's handling of music, noting that it interrupts their own music during ads and lacks background music, which detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is generally well-received, many reviewers feel that the addition of background and boss music would enhance the game's atmosphere.
- “Great game, but needs some music in the background.”
- “The game is really good, not that many ads, but it would be better with some background music and boss music.”
- “Stops my music at every ad, very annoying. Plus, there are ads mid-level; there is no way to get a break from them.”
- “I am also confused about how it managed to mute my music.”
- “The game is really good, not that many ads, but instead of me hearing the pops, you should add music and also boss music to the game.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, highlighting its amusing boss names and funny moments that enhance the overall experience. The comedic elements contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere, making it a memorable and entertaining title.
- “The names of the bosses are hilarious! 💕”
- “I love that this game is so funny and allows you to relax.”
- “This game is awesome! I got the mini lasers on the side three times, and it was so freaking funny!”
story
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is somewhat ambiguous, with players expressing curiosity about whether the levels will follow a cohesive narrative or if they will consist of random chapters featuring varied mechanics. Overall, the game is enjoyable, though some users note the presence of ads as a drawback.
- “I really like this game, minus the ads after death, but it's well worth it. It's a great game that gives me something to do on my worldly missions.”
- “So far, I like the game. I'm curious if the levels remain similar and sequentially become more difficult and faster, or if there is some sort of storyline comprised of random chapters played with different game mechanics and a different feel from the 'brick-breaker' × '1942' game that is Fire Hero 2.”
- “Really like this game, minus the ads after death, but well worth it. It's a great game that gives me something to do on my worldly missions.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users find the game to be simple yet highly replayable, suggesting that incorporating a single element at the beginning and end of a run could enhance its playability further.
- “Simple, yet replayable.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Maybe having just one at the beginning and end of a run would make it more replayable.”
- “Simple, yet not very replayable.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Users emphasize the need for long-term optimization in the game, expressing a desire for performance improvements that enhance enjoyment and sustain gameplay over at least a decade.
- “Please create enjoyable performance.”
- “I wish you would make decisions for long-term or at least 10 years of performance based on the experience in these games.”
- “I wish you would make a decision for long-term performance, aiming for at least 10 years of experience with this game.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.”
- “Despite the potential, the game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating hitbox mechanics, leading to feelings of unfairness and irritation among players. This design choice detracts from the overall experience, as players often feel they are dying without any clear reason.