Firefighters: The Simulation

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Firefighters: The Simulation is a single player open world strategy game. It was developed by VIS-Games and was released on August 31, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

You and your team will experience the exciting work of the professional fire brigade, surviving realistic missions where you extinguish house fires, salvage and neutralize extremely toxic and hazardous substances, and accomplish many other fascinating tasks.

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is nostalgic and brings back fond childhood memories for many players.
Some players find the gameplay enjoyable and fun for a few hours.
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 that prevent progression.
Graphics and sound quality are subpar, leading to a less immersive experience.
Many players report poor optimization and performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy the game.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the game are considered subpar, lacking realism and advanced features, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players feel that the absence of a freeplay mode limits their enjoyment.
- “Graphics are lacking, and the physics are also disappointing.”
- “This game lacks realistic graphics and features, and it would benefit from a freeplay mode instead of always being timed.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for not performing as well as similar titles, with users reporting a capped frame rate of around 35 fps at 1080p and lower settings, and even worse performance (around 25 fps) when SMT is enabled. Overall, the performance appears inconsistent and below expectations for many players.
- “Not as optimized as the airport fire department, where I can achieve nearly 60 fps at 1920 x 1080 on medium settings.”
- “I experienced slightly lower performance with SMT enabled in an earlier session, dropping below 30 fps to about 25 fps.”
- “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 on in an earlier session, dropping below 30 fps to about 25 fps.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
- “It also bugs quite often, and some missions are impossible to complete.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a satisfying experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable for a short period, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, clipping problems, and repetitive audio 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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with users rating it a solid 4 out of 5. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and smooth controls, which contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, some may find areas for improvement in depth or variety.

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Firefighters: The Simulation is a open world strategy game.

Firefighters: The Simulation is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Firefighters: The Simulation.

Firefighters: The Simulation was released on August 31, 2016.

Firefighters: The Simulation was developed by VIS-Games.

Firefighters: The Simulation has received neutral reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its graphics.

Firefighters: The Simulation is a single player game.

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