Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue
December 13, 2021
Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts as a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze? Can she uncover the …
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"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue DX is a super-fun and unique game but its frustration factor can be high, especially if you&s;re a perfectionist."
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70.0
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85.0
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60.0
"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash wastes no time throwing you right into the platforming action with a trusty axe and high-powered hose to navigate the levels and rescue the survivors. With only three-minutes the game forces you to think fast and …"
Read original review"This means, unfortunately, Firegirl: Hack ’n Splash Rescue is still a work in progress. All of the right elements are here, but they’re not coalescing into what should be the optimal firefighting experience. I truly believe there is a great …"
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72.0
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74.0
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68.0
"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue DX is an imperfect but interesting roguelite on Nintendo Switch. The premise is promising, and it&s;s even entertaining, though performance on the console could be improved. Its length can make certain levels repetitive."
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70.0
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65.0
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45.0
"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue DX is kindling; easily combustible and not much else. A platformer that makes platforming impossible at times. It also wants to borrow from roguelikes and Metroidvanias, but ends up taking all the wrong elements from …"
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30.0
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40.0
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60.0
"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue would have a lot of potential, but at present it has too many problems to be enjoyable."
Read original review"Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue has some issues, but it also has its fair share of moments where it really shines. I adore the protagonist and the world she inhabits, their charm and personality untouched by the devastating flames. I …"
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50.0
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80.0
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30.0
"Firlgirl Hack ‘n Splash Rescue DX is a short but snappy rogue-lite experience that will really appeal to busy gamers that are not fond of the excessive grind seen in many modern rogue-lites. The downside to this is it does …"
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25.0
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25.0
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25.0
"Those seeking a slower-paced action-platformer with a mix of real-time resource management thrown in will adore Firegirl Hack &s;n Splash Rescue DX. It&s;s a tough, but fair game and one that feels a lot more fair than the original release …"
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85.0
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45.0
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30.0
"With more time in development and tweaks here and there to its overall design, Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue DX could really have been something. As things currently stand however, the superb premise, gorgeous visuals and compelling platforming roguelike gameplay …"
Read original review"I hate titles where I feel so torn about their uniqueness and promise crashing up against the reality of their implementation, at least for launch..."
Read original review"There’s a lot to like about Firegirl, but it’s not free of issues. You’ll undoubtedly grin with glee whenever you’re lucky enough to successfully complete a run, having rescued all survivors. But chances are you’ll come across insurmountable frustrations more …"
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85.0
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20.0
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10.0
"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue isn&s;t necessarily a hot mess or a dumpster fire, but it is a rather unstable experiment made of promising elements that went up in smoke. The basic platforming and firefighting action is enjoyable enough, but …"
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50.0
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60.0
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30.0
"Gameplay is well thought out, but unfortunately not fantastically executed. In addition to extinguishing fires, the story also has little to no depth. That&s;s why Firegirl gets a 4."
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50.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue DX manages to be an incredibly fun and original action platformer. Now more improved, the game&s;s challenges are demanding and fair, leaving that desire to play “just one more time” with each failure or victory. …"
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78.0
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84.0
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72.0
"Firegirl: Hack &s;n Splash Rescue DX is a simple and enjoyable game, with a beautifully driven sense of progression and exciting action stages. Despite some occasional bugs, it&s;s a good recommendation for those who like platform action games and dynamic …"
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68.0
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72.0
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64.0
"Overall though, Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue DX is a fun little rogue-like / lite that can easily net you half a dozen hours to complete the main story before sticking around for more. With easy to pick up controls, …"
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75.0
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80.0
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75.0
"The arcade aesthetic, fast-paced platforming action, and gradual drip-feed of unlocks in Firegirl make for an entertaining gameplay loop, especially when considering its subject matter. The game is still rough around the edges and its technical faults can act as …"
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85.0
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70.0
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60.0
"Firegirl: Hack ’n Splash Rescue is a gorgeous game, as the 2D sprites against 3D backdrops go really well together. The core gameplay of putting out fires and combating the various monsters is really fun, as is engaging with the …"
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78.0
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35.0
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50.0
"While Firegirl has more than a few singed edges, there’s definitely potential here. The visual style, an evocative combination of 3D world and 2D pixel art characters, is very easy on the eye and the core concept is solid. If …"
Read original review"Firegirl could be an inspiration for young players, but the overall weak presentation, glitches, cheap visuals and especially the price probably won&s;t convince you to buy the game."
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50.0
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45.0
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30.0
"A player will rely on their gained knowledge and skill to beat the timer and is left with a rush of relief and feeling of success. However in Firegirl there is no set-up and the game quickly devolves into frustration …"
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70.0
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85.0
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55.0
"The core gameplay is fun, but the constant and unrelenting fists of failure really put a damper on things. Some of the issues I found with Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash could be improved with more polishing. However, others might take …"
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