Firefighters: The Simulation
- August 31, 2016
- VIS-Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn Firefighters: The Simulation, players join the professional fire brigade to extinguish house fires, handle hazardous substances, and complete various missions. Using specialized vehicles and equipment, they will save lives, contain dangerous goods, and analyze toxic materials in this immersive and thrilling firefighting experience. The game features a wide range of operations, from small fires to CBRN defense ops, providing a realistic and varied emergency services experience.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable for a few hours.
- Some players appreciate the nostalgic value and potential of the game.
- The user interface allows for some customization, such as changing mouse sensitivity.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues with certain vehicles.
- Graphics and sound quality are subpar, leading to a less immersive experience.
- Many players report poor optimization and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered subpar, lacking realism and advanced features, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players express a desire for a freeplay mode to alleviate the pressure of timed gameplay.
“Graphics are lacking, and the physics are also disappointing.”
“This game lacks realistic graphics and features, and it should include a freeplay mode so players aren't always timed.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting a maximum of 35 fps, which may be capped, and lower performance at 1280 x 720p. Comparatively, other games like Airport Fire Department achieve nearly 60 fps at medium settings, highlighting a significant performance gap. Additionally, enabling SMT resulted in even lower frame rates, dropping below 30 fps.
“Not as optimized as the airport fire department, where I can achieve nearly 60 fps at 1920 x 1080 on medium settings.”
“Not as optimized as the airport fire department, where I can get nearly 60 fps at 1920 x 1080 on medium settings.”
“For now, I just want to note the performance difference; the 35 fps is probably an fps cap since I got the same results at 1280 x 720.”
“I experienced slightly lower performance with SMT enabled in an earlier session, dropping below 30 fps to about 25 fps.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story received a rating of 4, indicating that while it has potential, players have encountered frequent bugs and some missions that are deemed impossible to complete, detracting from the overall experience.
“The story is underwhelming and fails to engage the player.”
“It also bugs quite often, and some missions are impossible.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable for a short period, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs like clipping problems, collision defects, and repetitive music loops.
“It's fun for a few hours, but it's rather buggy.”
“However, the game is highly buggy, with issues such as clipping, collision defects, and the same song looping.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as an improvement, but it suffers from issues like repetitive looping and is overshadowed by significant bugs, including clipping and collision problems.
“The music here seems to be better.”
“However, the game is highly buggy, such as clipping issues, collision defects, and the same song looping.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is rated positively, with users highlighting its engaging mechanics and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the balance between challenge and accessibility, making it suitable for both newcomers and veterans. Overall, the gameplay contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
