Pyroworks

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"Pyroworks is a free simulation game emphasizing realism in its firework effects, featuring fireworks from real-life global companies. The game encourages creativity with its COBRA™ 18M firing system, modding support, and multiplayer/co-op options for up to 2 players, offering a unique and engaging experience for firework enthusiasts."

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 516 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and realistic fireworks experience, with a wide variety of fireworks and the ability to create impressive shows.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in pyrotechnics.
The graphics and sound effects are highly praised, contributing to an immersive experience.

The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and frequent crashes, especially when using many fireworks at once.
The user interface and controls can be confusing and inconsistent, making it difficult to navigate and set up displays.
There are reports of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as saved games not loading correctly.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their realism and quality, often comparing them to real-life visuals. Players appreciate the impressive graphics and sound effects, particularly in relation to fireworks, enhancing the overall experience. While some note that the graphics may not match the highest standards of other games, they still find them enjoyable and commendable.
- “10/10 for graphics, sounds, and the ability to fry people's computers with large amounts of big mortars!”
- “Very good graphics and looks a lot like real life.”
- “Awesome game with super realistic fireworks and great graphics!”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay offers a mix of engaging mechanics that encourage experimentation, though some users note it can lead to chaotic or frustrating moments. Overall, it provides a variety of fun interactions, despite some technical challenges.
- “You can create some unique and entertaining gameplay experiences with this, and getting out of the water could be a great addition.”
- “Lots of different and fun mechanics to figure out.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it particularly entertaining to create chaotic explosions and engage in playful antics with friends. The comedic elements, such as blowing up gasoline tanks and causing amusing in-game chaos, contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay.
- “Very funny game, I love to spam and blow up my PC.”
- “Very funny playing with friends and boom boom :D.”
- “This is the only game where blowing up gasoline tanks is funny.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally described as somewhat buggy, with occasional freezing and issues during loading, but these problems are not considered game-breaking. Players find the experience enjoyable and addictive, expressing optimism that future updates will improve stability. Overall, the game's performance is acceptable, especially given its free price point.
- “The game freezes.”
- “Loading mortars and racks are a little buggy right now, but I'm sure it'll smooth out.”
- “A little buggy, but nothing really game-breaking.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting that it requires good hardware to run smoothly and avoid stuttering. While performance has improved since earlier development phases, many still find it to be quite demanding and not well-optimized overall.
- “Pyroworks is pretty performance heavy, even though it was way worse in earlier development phases.”
- “Cool game but not optimized.”
- “If you're going to get the best gaming experience, you'll need to have good hardware to avoid stuttering.”
- “The performance is very poor, sadly.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Players express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life." Additionally, there is a call for improved quality of life tools to make the grinding process less tedious and more efficient.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “There is a need for more quality of life tools to allow us to do big shows in a less tedious way.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while players appreciate the lovely soundtrack that enhances the menu experience, there are frustrations regarding the lack of guidance on how to access and enjoy the music during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, complementing the game's visuals and atmosphere.
- “Insane game, lovely soundtrack that plays while you're in the menu, great graphics and sound of the fireworks, and so much firework to choose from, and it's free.”
- “Pretty good menu music.”
- “If they explained how to set up more fireworks than they did in the tutorial, that would be better. Also, the music is lacking; how can you play some good tracks and then not include them in the game or tell people how to listen to them while playing?”