In 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.
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 gameplay offers a variety of calls and missions, which can be engaging.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly with the ladder truck, making it unplayable at times.
Graphics and sound quality are subpar, leading to a less immersive experience.
Many players report poor optimization and performance issues, resulting in frustrating gameplay.
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, lacking realism and detailed 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 disappointing.”
“This game lacks realistic graphics and features, and it would benefit from a freeplay mode instead of always being timed.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is criticized for not performing as well as similar titles, with users reporting a capped frame rate of 35 fps at 720p and even lower performance (around 25 fps) when SMT is enabled. Overall, it struggles to deliver a smooth experience compared to other games like Airport Fire Department, which runs at nearly 60 fps 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 720p.”
“I got a slightly lower performance with SMT on in an earlier session, lower than 30 fps, about 25 fps.”
“Not as optimized as Airport Fire Department, in which I can get nearly 60 fps at 1920 x 1080 in medium settings.”
“Not as optimized as 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story has received a rating of 4, indicating a generally positive reception; however, players have noted frequent bugs and the presence of missions that can be frustratingly impossible to complete.
“The story is riddled with bugs, making some missions impossible to complete.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
“Character development is weak, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
stability
4 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, collision defects, and repetitive music loops. Overall, players find the experience marred by these technical shortcomings.
“However, the game is highly buggy, such as clipping issues, collision defects, and the same song looping.”
“It's fun for a few hours, but rather buggy.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game is generally regarded as an improvement, but it suffers from repetitive looping and is overshadowed by significant bugs, including clipping issues and collision defects.
“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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has received consistent praise, with users rating it a solid 4 out of 5, indicating a strong and enjoyable experience overall.