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FireStarter

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3.1/5

( 30 Reviews )

3.1

30 Reviews

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FireStarter
Description
Where does reality begin? In the year 2010, a malicious virus has infected a virtual reality machine, the FireStarter. The intruding program has caused the computer to malfunction. The rules of the simulation have been altered in a potentially deadly manner, with the player's consciousness trapped...
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3.1/5

( 30 Reviews )

3.1

30 Reviews

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Product details
2004, GSC Game World, ESRB Rating: Mature 17+...
System requirements
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 1.8 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9, 2G...
Time to beat
5 hMain
-- Main + Sides
38 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles
Description
Where does reality begin?

In the year 2010, a malicious virus has infected a virtual reality machine, the FireStarter. The intruding program has caused the computer to malfunction. The rules of the simulation have been altered in a potentially deadly manner, with the player's consciousness trapped inside. There is only one possible way to escape, by completing the game with a period of 48 virtual hours. The penalty for failing to do so is the ultimate one – real death.

Dynamic gameplay is focused on RPG elements. To beat the game, the player is offered 20 types of different weapons. Additionally, you can also upgrade various skills of the characters making the gameplay unique and original every time you pick a different character.
  • Unique gameplay, tooth-grinding action
  • 6 unique characters to choose from
  • 16 levels in 4 worlds
  • Over 30 types of enemies (including demons, techno-monsters, and symbiots)
Goodies
manual concept arts soundtrack (MP3)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility.

NOTE: Multiplayer is NOT supported

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility.

NOTE: Multiplayer is NOT supported

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
5 hMain
-- Main + Sides
38 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles
Game details
Genre:
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2004-03-05T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Size:
723 MB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Intense Violence, Blood and Gore)

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Posted on: December 16, 2017

chatnick

Games: 1114 Reviews: 1

Only for hardcore shooter fans.

For the beginning I do have the retail release of the game, and I regret buying it. This game is an attempt to copy Quark or Unreal Tournament but fails totally. Stick with the originals, they give more, mods, fun game play and +++ Bad look and feel while playing, not interesting Level design, monotone map texturing. If you need a disappointment go for it, if you want a good shooter look at the Quark and UT series. Sorry GSC Game World, you made some good games, but this is not one of them.


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Posted on: April 1, 2019

sgtkonyx

Verified owner

Games: 391 Reviews: 10

Barely Playable

Game sucks. Poor English translations don't help, but the game itself was so bad I had to quit in the second level.


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Posted on: July 1, 2020

Venus_in_Libra

Verified owner

Games: 831 Reviews: 74

Boring and Buggy Wave-based FPS

I havent played this long, but with what Ive seen I can this isnt very interesting. Its an arena progression FPS. You start in an arena, monsters spawn, you kill them, rince and repeat. You can also pick a character that gains levels and pick perks, which adds some flavour, but thats all there is to it. Weapons and enemies are alright, but nothing particularly interesting. Considering this is singleplayer only, it gets old fast. On top of that there are bugs. Falling through floors, mouse/cursor jumps, elevators letting you fall through. Basically, there is better stuff out there and unless you are super bored or a collector, skip it.


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Posted on: September 9, 2022

HyperOnFarm

Games: 34 Reviews: 1

Generic FPS, Gorgeous soundtrack

I'm leaving a review here just to raise awareness for everyone who loves classy EDM/Breakbeat just to buy this game as a single place where you can legally listen to one of the best OST in the world. It's been almost 20 years and it still gives me the chills. Mooze is on the level of Jesper Kyd. I'm serious.


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Posted on: June 6, 2019

RodrigoAugustoDP

Verified owner

Games: 134 Reviews: 8

Fun like old times and cheap on sale

The game itself brings nothing that new. The levels are basically Quake III arenas with a more industrial look, with your standard pick-ups: health, armor, guns and ammo. Monsters spawn in, you kill them, you open up a new zone(levels are separated by zones) you get a bigger weapon, bigger monsters spawn in and there you go. The game has this "Artefact" mechanic, in which you have to pick this thing within a time period or else you lose the level on the spot. It kinda sucks but I can understand it was made to keep players in the high level zone(it always spawn in your higher level zone), since you can go all around them collecting stuff, and most of the time you will have enough room to pick the thing, it's not a big problem for me. You have some variety as well since there are quite a few characters with some different stat lines, active and passive skills(you slowly get these as you pass through the levels). The only cons I can think of are the standard mouse sensivity(which is fucking abismal, but changeable), the lack of resolution options and the weird camera stuff where the game sometimes pauses and shows your character or the new enemy or weapon spawn and then look around it, and suddenly comes back and you don't know where exactly you were. At least you can see the cyborg model, which is cool as fuck.


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