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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...
Genre:
Shooter - FPP - Sci-fi
Tags:
Sci-fi, Classic, Science, First-Person, Violent, show 4 more... Gore, FPS, Shooter, Only On GOG
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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

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

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:
Recommended 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

Recommended 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

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 length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Shooter - FPP - Sci-fi
Tags:
Sci-fi, Classic, Science, First-Person, Violent, show 4 more... Gore, FPS, Shooter, Only On GOG
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2004-03-05T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
GSC Game World / GSC Game World
Size:
723 MB
Links:
Forum discussion
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Intense Violence, Blood and Gore)
Game features
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
русский
audio
text
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Posted on: April 1, 2025

pzogel

Verified owner

Games: 442 Reviews: 63

Essentially unplayable

FireStarter has one of the most fearsome foes ever encountered in FPS history: floors. Due to frequent clipping errors, you'll happily run along somewhere only to drop right through the floor, which means game over. You can respawn a couple of times, but sure enough you'll accidentally walk through one of those instant death zones at some point, and once you run out of respawns you need to restart the level, and pray that you somehow dodge the holes in the floor this time around. This single bug renders an otherwise enjoyable game virtually unplayable. I like the music, gameplay, weapons, and original concepts presented by the game, but none of that matters when you basically cannot progress. Instead of refunding (like I did), you're probably better off not buying in the first place.

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Posted on: December 7, 2021

Bladetrain3r

Verified owner

Games: 935 Reviews: 27

It could be okay but ends up bad

So I kinda want to like the game. Concept is mildly interesting - a VR (in lore) arena wave shooter with some light RPG elements. Graphics from a technical standpoint are a bit subpar even for the time but not terrible. Visual design is kinda drab. The enemies I've seen from my limited play are unmemorable but serve the purpose, gibbing them in a teleport is fun. Guns aren't all that satisfying or unique but are functional. You can dual wield a number of them too. Default settings - like slomo on enemies getting close and SOMERSAULTS on jump pads, are irritating as hell. Mouse acceleration and sensitivity are off the charts by default as well so change those immediately. Movement is clunky and slow but that wouldn't normally be a gamestopper for me. About the only thing worth salvaging from this is the soundtrack, a pretty good techno OST by MoozE (also involved in S.TA.L.K.E.R) with a banger of a progressive track in the form of Respawn Device. All of this wouldn't prevent me from carrying on with the game. I've seen worse in terms of mechanics and the concept should at least hold me for a few hours, and things could improve. The thing that makes me want to stop playing though, is when I die 6 or 7 times to different random clipping issues on the same level, that's when I quit because this game isn't worth that level of tolerance. It's not the kind of slavjank that saves itself by being fun or interesting enough to overcome the bugs. It's just a mediocre game that gets demoted to a bad game. Get on special if you're a collector but otherwise maybe consider going for something else.

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Posted on: September 13, 2024

kknd19282

Verified owner

Games: 6 Reviews: 1

I love this game

I played this game when I was a kid

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Posted on: November 4, 2020

markgu1

Games: 2562 Reviews: 12

BAD GAME

Bought the disk version when it came out. Oh boy this is bad. Just watch any youtube review. Who thought it would be a good idea to spin 360 upside-down when using a jump? FOR REAL

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