One Way Road: Firehunt

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In "One Way Road: Firehunt," become Captain James Dekker, leading a Space Fleet Command team on a mission to protect humanity. With a branching narrative and cinematic experience, this game explores moral dilemmas that can alter relationships and even determine the fate of the universe. Interactive cutscenes and gameplay create an engaging and immersive journey.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 150 reviews

story14 positive mentions

The game features a nice cast of characters and captivating gameplay that keeps players engaged.
The graphics and sound design are appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.
The prologue shows promise with challenging gameplay and intriguing story elements, making players look forward to the full release.

The controls are janky and uncomfortable, making gameplay frustrating, especially with ship movement and camera angles.
The writing and voice acting are often criticized as grating, with an unlikable protagonist that detracts from the experience.
Many players find the difficulty level to be unbalanced, with early missions presenting challenges that feel inappropriate for their position in the game.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and well-executed, while others criticize the voice acting and the protagonist's unlikability. Although the narrative aims to be engaging and features branching plots, many players feel it can be difficult to follow and lacks depth in certain gameplay aspects. Overall, while the story is not the primary focus, it has the potential to enhance the gaming experience if developed further.
- “Besides being a shmup game, Firehunt tries very hard to be a well-executed interactive movie, with an intriguing story and cast of characters.”
- “An excellent story-driven game with a seemingly branching plot.”
- “There is enough intrigue in the story to keep you glued to the screen.”
- “Voice acting was pretty bad, and I can't really say much about the story because I sadly didn't get far.”
- “I hope there's some twist in the plot at some point as so far, the protagonist is unlikable.”
- “The story may not be the focus of the game, but if the developers are spending so many resources making cutscenes and voicing dialogues, I hope this 'tough guy' tone is not simply all they are going for.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of captivating mechanics and a diverse cast of characters, offering memorable events and a cinematic experience. While some players appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay, others criticize the controls and pacing, particularly noting that the initial missions can feel stale and unengaging. Overall, the game presents a blend of challenging and rewarding gameplay, enhanced by appealing graphics and sound design, though some may find the tech trees lacking in depth.
- “Gameplay is distinctive; I'd say more than one type is present here, yet each is excellent.”
- “Although I'm really bad at playing this game, the graphics felt very appealing and the music/sound design is awesome, while the narrative kept me engaged too - combining a lot of fun with some challenging gameplay.”
- “A game that gradually opens up and reveals new and varied mechanics.”
- “The controls and gameplay are awful.”
- “I didn't even finish the first mission because the gameplay was so stale.”
- “The gameplay might be more exciting after the first mission, but my god is the first mission boring!”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as appealing and well-executed, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some players feel that graphics are not the primary focus, they appreciate the combination of visual aesthetics with engaging music and narrative elements. Overall, the artwork and worldbuilding are praised as superb, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Although I'm really bad at playing this game, the graphics felt very appealing and the music/sound design is awesome, while the narrative kept me engaged too - combining a lot of fun with some challenging gameplay.”
- “Gameplay, artwork, worldbuilding, and storyline are superb.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, rating it highly and noting that it is "infinitely replayable." This suggests a strong incentive for players to return to the game multiple times.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “With its high replay value, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
- “The replayability factor is off the charts, making it a game that never gets old.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging, forming strong attachments to the characters and facing challenging decisions that impact their fates, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It's an amazing and fun game to play, where you become emotionally attached to the characters and sometimes have to make tough decisions that could affect their lives.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall experience and engagement, even for players who may struggle with the gameplay.
- “Although I'm really bad at playing this game, the graphics felt very appealing and the music/sound design is awesome, while the narrative kept me engaged too - combining a lot of fun with some challenging gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is consistently described as funny, indicating that humor is a notable and enjoyable aspect of the experience.
- “It's a funny game, by the way.”