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FireStarter

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3.2/5

( 30 Reviews )

3.2

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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3.2/5

( 30 Reviews )

3.2

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

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DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
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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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Languages
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русский
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Posted on: April 10, 2022

Soares93

Verified owner

Games: 94 Reviews: 1

Ukrainian Quake 3 Arena

Pros; -Interesting enemy designs with their own unique attacks -Good variety of weapons -Upgrade Sistem that allows you to move faster, deal more damage and gives upgraded versions of your base weapons. -Single player campaign that takes you through the multiplayer maps like in Quake 3. -Artifacts that give you special powers and also can be upgraded. -Graphics look good enough for a game that came out in 2004. Cons; -Not much variety in level design, seems to follow mostly 'industrial' theme, an coasional 'space ship' level here and there and only 1 'medieval castle' themed map as the final level. -Not much variety in enemy designs, many are labeled as demons and zombies but if you removed those labels you would think they are all just aliens. Overall view; If you liked Quake 3 and are also a fan of GSC Game world, then you will like this game and own a piece of GSC's history. Specialy when this game uses some assets from theyr early S.T.A.L.K.E.R. builds. Sadly as of writting this review there are no multiplayer servers active, or if the server browser is working/updated at all.


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Posted on: April 1, 2025

pzogel

Verified owner

Games: 455 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: 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: 2576 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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