Rescue Team
- February 19, 2015
- Alawar Entertainment
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn Rescue Team, players control workers rebuilding islands after severe weather. The game involves removing debris, repairing structures, and completing time-sensitive tasks like putting out fires and saving swimmers. With 60 levels, an interactive tutorial, and a house-repair mini-game, Rescue Team offers hours of engaging gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging time-management experience with 60 levels that require strategic planning.
- It provides a satisfying dopamine rush as players clear paths and complete objectives without intrusive ads or microtransactions.
- The graphics and sound are simple yet charming, making it a relaxing game suitable for casual play.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with some levels being overly easy and others randomly difficult, leading to frustration.
- There are no Steam achievements or significant rewards for completing the game, which diminishes the sense of accomplishment.
- The controls are simplistic and do not allow for queuing tasks, making gameplay feel repetitive and less strategic.
- graphics38 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by simple, cartoony 2D visuals that some reviewers liken to low-effort mobile apps, lacking customization options and resolution settings. While the artwork is described as colorful and well-done, the overall presentation feels dated and may not meet the expectations of PC gamers accustomed to higher-quality visuals. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the game's charming aesthetic and thematic variety in level design.
“The sound and graphics are well done.”
“I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
“The graphics are also colorful and nice.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Rescue Team" is characterized as simplistic and heavily reliant on tapping, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of depth and planning compared to other time management games. While it features standard mechanics like resource collection and worker management, it serves as an accessible entry point for newcomers to the genre. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but not particularly innovative, often compared to established titles like "12 Labors of Hercules."
“Rescue Team is a little enjoyable game: the gameplay isn't very complex (it will evolve as the series is at number 7). The price is more than correct; anyway, while I prefer other time management games (like 12 Labours or Weather Lord, but they're also different in terms of gameplay while being similar in some aspects), Rescue Team is a nice entry point for those who want to discover the genre.”
“A cute 'worker circuit' mechanic, very similar to the 12 Labors of Hercules series.”
“There's no gameplay, just tapping on the screen.”
“A lot of waiting & an awful mechanic.”
“Rescue Team is a typical time/resource manager with the usual mechanics: use 2-3 workers to collect resources, and then spend them on various level goals—mainly road work and reconstruction, expanded with a little rescue and firefighting to match the title.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as relaxing and non-intrusive, with a pleasant soundtrack that features different themes and setups for various environments. Users appreciate the combination of simple graphics and music, noting that it enhances the overall experience without being overwhelming.
“The soundtrack is also nice.”
“Each part has a different theme and setup, like having a port and a rescue boat, rain and thunder, different backgrounds, etc. The graphics are cute, the sound is okay, and the music is non-intrusive.”
“Each part has a different theme and setup, like having a port and a rescue boat, rain and thunder, different background etc. The graphics are cute, the sound is okay, and the music is non-intrusive.”
“Simple graphics and music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely absent, with some users noting that it lacks a coherent plot, reflecting the casual gaming trends of its time. However, there is a moral theme present, emphasizing resilience and the unpredictability of life. Overall, players should not expect a significant narrative experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“No story here.”
“Although most casual games nowadays try to include some kind of a story, Rescue Team 1 was made in an era where this was not prevalent, so do not expect any plot.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky scenarios, such as repairing a highway with timber and collecting gold bullions as rent, which adds a lighthearted and amusing touch to the time management gameplay. Players find the casual nature of the game to be both interesting and entertaining.
“Interesting and funny to play time management!”
“There is something funny in repairing a highway with timber or collecting gold bullions as rent from an apartment.”
“Funny casual game!”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is well-received, as players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions, allowing for an enjoyable experience that effectively engages them.
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches and smooth performance on Windows 10.
“No glitches and it works fine under Windows 10.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with multiple users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the levels feature multiple paths and do not necessitate clearing all obstacles, making the grinding experience more enjoyable. The short length of the levels also prevents replaying for efficiency from becoming tedious.
