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 a variety of levels that require strategic thinking.
- It has a casual and relaxing pace, making it suitable for players looking to unwind without the pressure of ads or microtransactions.
- The graphics and sound are well done for a game of its type, providing a pleasant atmosphere while playing.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with some levels being overly easy and others randomly difficult, leading to an inconsistent experience.
- There are no Steam achievements or significant rewards for completing the game, which may leave players feeling unfulfilled.
- The inability to queue tasks and the simplistic interface can make gameplay feel repetitive and frustrating at times.
- graphics19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by simple, cartoony 2D visuals that some players 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 does not meet the high standards typically expected from PC games. Despite these shortcomings, some reviews note that the graphics are cute and clean, contributing positively to the game's charm.
“The artwork is well-done, the audio is fine (not annoying), and the levels are well-designed (it's not always easy to get a gold result for every level).”
“The graphics are also colorful and nice.”
“Despite showing its age a little, the graphics, sound, and level design in Rescue Team 1 are all still strong.”
“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.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, often involving just tapping on the screen with minimal complexity. While some players appreciate the familiar mechanics of time/resource management games, others find the lack of depth and innovation disappointing. Overall, it serves as an accessible entry point for newcomers to the genre, despite its reliance on standard gameplay elements.
“Rescue Team is a little enjoyable game: the gameplay isn't very complex, but it will evolve as the series progresses. While I prefer other time management games, 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.”
“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.”
“There's no gameplay, just tapping on the screen.”
“A lot of waiting & an awful mechanic.”
“The game is so bent on standard mechanics that even the resources follow the old food/wood/gold trio.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its relaxing quality and thematic variety that complements different game environments. While the graphics are described as simple and cute, the soundtrack is noted for being pleasant and non-intrusive, enhancing the overall experience without overwhelming the player.
“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.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Simple graphics and music.”
“The graphics are cute, the sound is okay, and the music is non-intrusive.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is mixed; while one user highlights a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, another notes the absence of a significant plot, reflecting the game's origins in a time when narrative was not a focus in casual games.
“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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both interesting and amusing, particularly in its quirky scenarios, such as repairing a highway with timber and collecting gold bullions as rent. Players find the casual gameplay to be entertaining and filled with humorous elements.
“Interesting and funny to play time management!”
“There is something funny about repairing a highway with timber or collecting gold bullions as rent from an apartment.”
“Funny casual game!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is well-received, as players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions, allowing for an enjoyable experience that effectively engages them.
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with no glitches and smooth performance on Windows 10.
“No glitches, and it works fine under Windows 10.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I've experienced consistent performance with no stability issues.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit it after completing it.
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the levels offer multiple paths and do not necessitate clearing all obstacles, making the grinding experience less tedious. The short level design allows for efficient replaying without it feeling burdensome.
