FBC: Firebreak

"FBC: Firebreak stings a little, because it has so much of what we&s;re looking for in a co-op shooter. It&s;s got the killer world and aesthetic, it&s;s got quirky powers and role based kits, it&s;s got tight first-person gameplay, and …"

"The more Hiss there are on screen at one time, the less terrifying they feel, and the game becomes generic, less of a cooperative shooter and more like one of those idle mobile games where you just stand your ground, …"

"Being forced to stand stock still and stare at that horrible traffic light longing it to turn green is wonderfully tense."

"Despite being competent on many levels, FBC: Firebreak is an exceedingly familiar cooperative experience you have likely played before. Remedy&s;s signature flair for visual design and return to a familiar and beloved video game locale might be enough for absolute …"

"An unusually weak venture for Remedy"

"FBC: Firebreak makes a concerted effort to differentiate itself from the horde of team-based multiplayer shooters on the market. Despite making a poor first impression, Remedy Entertainment&s;s charm does a lot of heavy lifting."

"On paper, I don&s;t mind the lack of story, competitive modes, or procedurally generated content, but when the gameplay isn&s;t engaging or interesting enough to keep me playing, the lack of other game modes is especially glaring. Recent updates have …"

"A bold approach to the concept of work marks this game out as a singular enterprise."

"FBC: Firebreak is a cooperative spin-off that seems intriguing on paper but unfortunately lacks substantial content. With only five missions-rather simplistic ones at that-unremarkable classes, a limited variety of enemies, and uninspired weapons, the investment of time and money may …"

"FBC: Firebreak brings us a few interesting moments during a short visit to the Remedy universe. But there is not enough content, guns, cool boss fights, exciting rewards. Not only Firebreak is much worse than single-player Remedy games, it could …"

"FBC Firebreak is a multiplayer game with good ideas and a great setting that brings back the Control universe. Despite some inaccuracies and the possibility of more content, what it offers brings a touch of freshness to the co-op genre …"

"In an era where everyone&s;s chasing the next big thing in multiplayer, FBC: Firebreak dares to be weird, borderline, and at times deliberately off-putting. It&s;s a game that doesn&s;t demand your daily grind, doesn&s;t punish you for skipping a week, …"

"Initially, I was going to give FBC: Firebreak a 6, marking it as "Fair" on our scale, but patch v1."

"FBC: Firebreak is an impressive multiplayer take on the Control universe. Each Job is cleverly designed to make the most of the game’s various playstyles, while also enjoying a steep amount of replayability thanks to Job customization. It’s a multiplayer …"

"Though the idea of FBC: Firebreak has some potential that may reveal itself with later updates, shallow teamwork and repetitive missions fail to impress in its probationary period. It’s a gig built on incentives, promising players that things will get …"

"For all these reasons, while the experience is enjoyable and fun, FBC: Firebreak raises serious questions about its long-term prospects once the wave of its debut passes."

"FBC: Firebreak is a fun fast-paced three player co-op shooter which offers a new perspective on the world of Remedy Entertainment&s;s Control thus separating itself from the competition. Progression could be streamlined but the core gameplay experience combined with the …"

"FBC: Firebreak takes the strangeness of the Control universe and applies it to a genuinely fun and challenging co-op shooter."

"Firebreak is emblematic of the old saying – “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The early missions are not reflective of the true depth and replayability the game offers. If you invest a bit of time and upgrade your …"

"FBC: Firebreak is an apparent attempt by the studio to try something new, and misses the mark. In a world where games like Left 4 Dead exist, it&s;s hard to justify a reason to play this game. The gameplay loop …"

"Remedy&s;s co-op FPS is a fun Control spin-off when everything goes right, though such circumstances can prove elusive early on."

"So yeah, FBC: Firebreak is just fine. If you&s;re looking for something mindless to play with some friends one weekend, this&s;ll get the job done."

"FBC: Firebreak is a big swing for Remedy Entertainment that&s;s definitely worthy of a few cheers."

"Firebreak could be 2025&s;s most underrated shooter - if it can hold players&s; attention long enough. But Remedy isn&s;t punching above its weight anymore. It&s;s pacing itself, for better or worse."

"As Remedy&s;s first co-op shooter, FBC: Firebreak is a successful experiment, and while it doesn&s;t quite match up to the best in the genre, the Oldest House is still a good stage for some creepy, frenetic action."

"Remember the mess Federal Bureau of Control director Jesse Faden made in Control? I&s;ll wager you didn&s;t consider for a single moment who mi..."

"FBC: Firebreak&s;s madcap mission conceits are delightfully silly, but balancing issues and limited replay value hinder the fun."

"FBC: Firebreak is a compelling co-op shooter that, despite its good looks, doesn’t have the depth to keep things interesting long-term."

"I quite like FBC: Firebreak, but I wish I could like it more. There&s;s the amusing ideas of plaguing players with haunted sticky notes and rubber ducks, there&s;s discovering unique level quirks for how to deal with picking up radioactive …"

"FBC Firebreak is a chaotic, engaging romp that gleefully retains Remedy’s quirkiness throughout."

"The good news is that all these issues can be fixed, but if I’m honest; I miss the days when players could buy a game, take it home and play it with no issues from start to finish, I know …"

"FBC: Firebreak has plenty of potential, but feels like early access in its current state. Remedy&s;s patented surrealism, the core gameplay, and class synergy are high notes in particular; however the game is let down by a lack of content …"

"Although most of its rewarding features add variability to custom loadouts, there&s;s not much else here that, unfortunately, makes it worth spending an effort on. I&s;d much rather see a sizable number of differences in the job variety, missions, and …"