It is quite exhilarating running through fire filled rooms as you try to save the last person from the building before it succumbs to the fire. I will admit that I don’t know if I have ever played a firefighting video game before, but there were times in the game where it felt like I was playing as a real firefighter. The fires spread out from their initial location where you need to contain them or they will spread out of control quickly. There are elements of the firefighting aspect of the game though that feel somewhat similar to real life. Don’t get me wrong, the game is far from a firefighting simulator. The game is not afraid to go into the absurd which becomes more and more clear the further you get in the game as you unlock more and more ridiculous upgrades.Īt the same time though, in some ways the game kind of feels realistic as well. Instead people hire barely trained “firefighters” like you would call an Uber, GrubHub, or any other gig style job. How could it not when the whole premise is that in the game’s world there are no fire departments. This is definitely true for Embr as you can tell that it utilizes a lighthearted take on firefighting in general. I like games that don’t take themselves too seriously. When I first saw Embr I was mostly intrigued by the game’s silliness. There are also a number of escape room type jobs where you need to solve puzzles and complete objectives in order to escape the building in time. These include burning down buildings (I assume for the insurance money), trying to limit the damage done by a fire, retrieving enough valuable items from a building, and even delivering items to clients who for some reason are more interested in their deliveries than the fire that is quickly surrounding them.
The money you make from jobs can be used to purchase additional equipment or upgrades which allow you to complete more difficult jobs.Īs firefighting doesn’t pay enough on its own, you can also take a number of side jobs in addition to firefighting. You can also choose to save items from the house and return them to the clients for a tip or you could choose to sneak them into your own vehicle. You will receive a star rating based on how many of the clients you are able to save as you don’t need to save them all in order to complete a mission. You will earn money based on how good of a job that you do. In addition to putting out the fire you are also tasked with saving your clients/civilians from the burning building.Īs a gig employee the ultimate goal of the game is to make money. The fire spreads quickly so you will need to try to contain it or it will consume the building. The amount of water that your gun holds though is limited so you either need to refill it occasionally or you need to avoid wasting water. Basically point your hose at the fire and shoot water at it to put it out.
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You are equipped with a portable water gun which you can use to help put out fires. As a for hire firefighter you basically do what you would expect a typical firefighter to do with less training and more questionable ethics. The gameplay of Embr is pretty straightforward. Are you willing to put your own life and the lives of those you are trying to save on the line in order to make a quick buck? With only some very basic training, you and up to three of your friends can become firefighters trying to save peoples’ lives and put out fires. Instead of calling the local fire department, why not use your phone to hire someone to put out the fire and save you in the same way you order food to be delivered to your home or to get a ride. In Embr you play as the newest member of the “revolutionary” new approach to firefighting. Embr is not afraid to embrace its silliness leading to a really fun and satisfying firefighting experience that anyone can enjoy.
Released last May into Early Access, today the game has left Early Access while also receiving its console release making for a good excuse to finally check it out. The idea of playing a silly firefighting game was really intriguing. This is why I was excited when I saw Embr as it seemed exactly like the type of game that I really enjoy.
Any regular readers of Geeky Hobbies will know that I am a sucker for silly simulation games.