Flash Point: Fire Rescue

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"Flash Point: Fire Rescue" is a turned-based strategy game where you lead a team of firefighters to rescue survivors from a burning building. Use limited action points and specialized abilities to explore, fight fires, and save lives before the structure collapses. Based on the board game from Indie Boards and Cards, it offers easy-to-learn tactics and a Family Rules mode for quick play.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Great adaptation of the original tabletop version with beautiful graphics and sound.
Fun and challenging strategy game that is easy to get invested in, offering a compelling 'one-more-go' playability.
Excellent implementation of the board game with added maps and a faster gameplay experience.

The game suffers from a clunky interface and controls, making it difficult to execute actions without mistakes.
Recent updates have broken controller support and remote play features, limiting multiplayer options.
The game can feel overly punishing and frustrating, with random fire placements making it hard to win.

graphics
13 mentions
62 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are widely praised for their beauty and vibrant animations, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some users note that the busy visuals can occasionally overwhelm the interface, leading to a cluttered appearance. While the graphics enhance gameplay, there are suggestions for optimizing performance to ensure smoother interactions.
- “Graphics are gorgeous otherwise, and gameplay is great.”
- “The visuals are cute; I've played it quite a lot.”
- “This is a faithful implementation of the board game with the addition of some fun graphics and animations.”
- “As busy as the visuals can become due to multiple events, the flyout menus can become visually lost or junky.”
- “But they seem to overtax the processor a bit more than they should - I'd prefer less enthusiastic graphics and smoother interface action.”
- “The graphics are okay, but it's more like a whack-a-mole game and has little to do with fire or rescue.”
gameplay
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid core mechanics and engaging systems, though some users feel that the interface could be improved. The introduction of additional mechanics, such as exploding squares, adds a layer of urgency that aligns thematically but may complicate the experience for players focused on survival. Overall, while the visuals are stunning, the gameplay may not fully satisfy those seeking a more refined experience.
- “There are additional mechanics on top: if an already burning square heats up again, it will explode, spreading fire everywhere and weakening any walls it hits.”
- “So, the core gameplay loop is solid and it's engaging to play with the systems.”
- “Graphics are gorgeous otherwise, and gameplay is great.”
- “The developers seem to be very visual people and not really gameplay fanatics.”
- “It feels like the game forces me to play quickly, which thematically makes sense, but it just doesn't work with the mechanics when I'm struggling to stay alive.”
- “There are additional mechanics: if an already burning square heats up again, it will explode, spreading fire everywhere and weakening any walls it hits.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is engaging but criticized for being too short, with players expressing a desire for additional missions or expansions. The narrative is complemented by character-specific abilities that enhance gameplay, though some players find the initial difficulty level challenging, particularly during the tutorial mission.
- “The paramedic can do a much better job at escorting wounded civilians out than the others; the captain can give other players extra movement points; the driver can operate the fire truck's water cannon better than others. Everyone has their use, and if some specialty is no longer needed during a mission, players can freely swap characters at the fire truck.”
- “My only complaint is that I finished all the missions too quickly.”
- “I'd buy a small expansion just for some new missions.”
- “I struggled to successfully complete the 'tutorial' mission for a few tries as well and can understand why people feel frustrated and that the difficulty is too high.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack, featuring lively big band and up-tempo jazz music, is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance gameplay, with some players wishing for a standalone recording. However, a few users note that the music can become repetitive over time.
- “The soundtrack is so good I wish I had a recording I could play on loop, including all of the extra flairs when game events happen.”
- “Great big band music.”
- “I really enjoy rescuing people from a burning building while listening to the up-tempo jazz music.”
- “The music is repetitive (I know, I know, everyone else digs it).”