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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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Languages
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русский
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Posted on: July 6, 2017

zaba11

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Games: 541 Reviews: 12

Don't buy that game.

If expecting fast type shooter like a Doom or Serious Sam you gona be disapointed. That game is boring, long and slow like snail glued to flor.


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Posted on: February 4, 2022

Lusty101

Verified owner

Games: 1018 Reviews: 19

Very Bad

This would of been fun at the time it came out if it was popular possibly but doubt it very much given unreal tournament and quake series around the same time so given this I would of say this would of been bad back then and is terrible now. Clearly no multiplayer given age but it has aged extremely bad and most importantly as graphics clearly are not everything especially playing retro games its the gameplay that was just like MEH and what the.. I was instantly bored and honestly no idea what the hell was going on as no explenation at all, it appears to be a round robbin fps tournament but is just so bad it just shouldn't even be sold as it just doesn't cut the standard of gog games. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY EVEN IF ON SPECIAL AND GOG REMOVE IT FROM GOG


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Posted on: December 14, 2015

scorched132

Verified owner

Games: 24 Reviews: 1

resolution

for some reason I am unable to change the resolution if any1 has any idea how to do it do tell


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Posted on: August 6, 2015

Bobo_Sims

Games: 145 Reviews: 12

Confusion in the description

The description tells us there are: * 16 levels in 4 worlds. * over 30 types of enemies in three worlds. Now either I didn't understand my basic math education, or this description was just made up by someone who doesn't have a clue about the game. Anyway, I am confused: how many worlds does this game contain? Three or four? Or is it maybe Seven of Nine?


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