Into The Flames
- January 10, 2023
- Fully Involved Game Studios
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Into the Flames" is an open-world firefighting game for up to 12 players, where you drive trucks and use authentic tools to extinguish fires in various environments. Choose from multiple engines, rescues, and other vehicles, and tackle emergencies using tools like axes and extinguishers. The game is frequently updated with new content and features, making it a dynamic and evolving experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great game with realistic firefighting mechanics and constant updates from a dedicated developer.
- Fun to play with friends, offering a variety of calls and a good community for roleplay.
- The game has a lot of potential, with detailed graphics and a solid foundation for future improvements.
- The game is still buggy and has a clunky UI, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Driving mechanics are poor, making it difficult to control vehicles effectively.
- The tutorial is lacking, leaving new players confused about how to play and utilize the game's features.
- gameplay71 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this firefighting simulator is praised for its realistic mechanics and attention to detail, particularly in fire behavior and equipment use, making it suitable for both casual players and those with real-world firefighting experience. While the game offers immersive multiplayer experiences and a solid foundation, some players note a steep learning curve and occasional clunkiness in mechanics, particularly with driving and AI behavior. Overall, the game shows promise with ongoing updates and community support, though it still requires refinement in certain areas to enhance the overall experience.
“The mechanics that this game has are unmatched as far as I know.”
“Real world knowledge translates directly into gameplay and makes the experience satisfying.”
“Overall, I highly recommend this game to anyone who’s got real-world firefighting experience or anyone who’s interested in detail-oriented gameplay!”
“Very poor fire spread logic/mechanics leads to no concern to protecting exposures or containing the fire.”
“Maybe it goes into much detail that other firefighter games do not have, but the UI and the gameplay is just unplayable.”
“With uninspired gameplay mechanics, technical shortcomings, and a lackluster narrative, the game struggles to leave a lasting impression.”
- graphics55 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "pretty good," especially for an early access title, while others criticize them as "abysmal" and reminiscent of outdated designs. Many users note that while the vehicle and fire graphics are well done, the overall scenery and building textures need significant improvement. Overall, the game's visual quality is seen as a work in progress, with potential for enhancement through future updates.
“Into the flames, the game that turns every wannabe firefighter into a virtual hero, or as we affectionately call them, 'whackers.' It's a solo/co-op experience that thrusts you into the blazing inferno of intensity, with graphics that make you question if Roblox secretly hired Michelangelo for a redesign.”
“The new vehicles and updates that have come out are so good, the graphics are amazing for an early access game and the future updates lined up just sound so amazing.”
“This is a really good firefighting game, the graphics are amazing and the fire trucks are really cool.”
“Abysmal game, horrific graphics, clunky UI, avoid.”
“With a lack of development structure and quality control, this game has more bugs than a New Orleans shotgun house, has the graphics quality of something you'd play on Roblox in 2014, and its lack of grammatical fluency makes it feel like some kind of Chinese bootleg software.”
“The graphics are abysmal.”
- stability22 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game is currently in development and is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes, unresponsive key-presses, and issues with game mechanics like vehicles and fire behavior. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over the game's instability and lack of polish, indicating that it feels unfinished even after two years in early access. However, there are positive notes about the developers' responsiveness to bug fixes, suggesting potential for improvement.
“Best fire simulation I have ever seen. It runs great, the DLC is worth it, and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the fire service.”
“My only problem with the game is how buggy it can be, and how often it crashes.”
“Considering this game has been out for two years, it's a buggy, horrible mess.”
“The game is a buggy mess; traffic is all over the road, the academy doesn't teach a beginner how to do anything, sometimes key presses don't register, and last but not least, the audio for the body panels of a car crumpling as you extract a victim is literally just the sound of a guy crushing a soda can.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being nonexistent or poorly developed, with players noting a lack of meaningful narrative and character depth. Despite hints at a compelling plot, the overall experience feels disjointed and repetitive, leading to a lack of emotional investment. While the gameplay offers variety and fun objectives, it does not compensate for the absence of a substantial story.
“In summary, I enjoyed Into the Flames far more than its competitors due to the larger variety in missions, tools, vehicles, roles, and coop potential.”
“The actual objectives of the game are fun and keep me coming back for more, even without a storyline.”
“Lackluster narrative: despite hints at a compelling story, Into the Flames fails to deliver on its narrative potential.”
“The plot feels disjointed and underdeveloped, with shallow characters and a lack of meaningful stakes or emotional investment.”
“Despite having a large open world, the developers have absolutely refused to put random mission spawns into their game since the beginning.”
“You will have a better firefighting experience (with up to three friends) the first time around, before being forced into either replaying old missions, or being done with the game and uninstalling it.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and effective multiplayer optimization, while others report significant issues such as frame drops, stuttering, and crashes, particularly when multiple effects are in use. Despite some positive feedback on graphical quality, many users feel that the game is poorly optimized overall, leading to a frustrating experience. Continuous developer efforts to improve performance are noted, but persistent technical problems remain a concern for many players.
“Great optimization, everything in the game works near perfectly.”
“The graphics and optimization are awesome, along with the variety of apparatus.”
“The developer is always working to add more content to the game and is constantly optimizing its performance.”
“Emergenyc came out, but you need an actual supercomputer to play, and I had nothing to play as no matter what I tried, it was always poorly optimized.”
“Not to mention the several graphical and performance issues, as well as crashing that still persists to this day.”
“Poor optimization: technical issues plague the experience, with frequent frame drops, stuttering, and optimization problems hindering immersion.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying both the amusing bugs and the chaotic situations that arise during gameplay, such as trying to manage mechanics while dealing with a burning farmhouse. Overall, the game delivers a fun and exhilarating experience filled with laugh-out-loud moments.
“Either way you play this game, it's fun, exhilarating, and funny.”
“Trying to learn all the mechanics at once while the farmhouse was burning down was fun and gave a sense of urgency that had us laughing for quite awhile.”
“We had some pretty funny moments in there too!”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort, likening it to needing a "second life." While the developer is actively releasing updates and showing commitment, the repetitive nature of the puzzles detracts from the overall enjoyment, making them feel more like chores than engaging challenges.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The puzzles lack creativity and often feel like tedious chores rather than engaging challenges.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, rated 4 out of 5 stars, thanks to the variety of apparatus and the option to play with different players, enhancing the overall experience.
“There's tons of replayability, especially when playing with different setups or with others.”
“Replayability: 4/5 stars”
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's emotional impact is inconsistent, with some players finding the plot disjointed and characters lacking depth, leading to minimal emotional investment. Conversely, others appreciate the realistic simulation elements that evoke genuine feelings, suggesting a mixed emotional experience overall.
“I'll say there are a lot of things in this game that made me feel like the team might've had an expert working with them to create a pretty realistic simulation.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users describing it as captivating and integral to the overall experience, akin to a musical. Its engaging compositions enhance the gameplay and emotional depth, making it a standout feature.
“What a musical!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The developer is actively providing frequent updates, demonstrating a commitment to the game that counters the perception of being a cash grab, suggesting a more player-focused approach to monetization.
