Firefall

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  1. cerebrix
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    when I heard this game was finally going live i decided to give it a shot.

    its a lot of fun! i honestly didnt expect or plan to make this my main game. but its kinda like unreal meets borderlands online. killing bugs is great, i dig the weapons. the lore is really good. they even have a manga written by orson scott card, same guy that wrote enders game. its really good. the    when I heard this game was finally going live i decided to give it a shot.

    its a lot of fun! i honestly didnt expect or plan to make this my main game. but its kinda like unreal meets borderlands online.

    killing bugs is great, i dig the weapons. the lore is really good. they even have a manga written by orson scott card, same guy that wrote enders game. its really good.

    the graphics look really great, especially if you crank up all the effects. motion blur adds a lot to this game if you can sustain high fps. apparently its the project offset engine.

    if you want a great shooter thats kinda like borderlands with a touch of unreal, then firefall is totally your game.

    i highly reccomend it, havent smiled this much playing a game in a while.    … Expand
  2. Kayrik08
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    Ive been following and playing FireFall for 3 years now. Ive seen both company, game and community grow over this time. Being a World of Warcraft player since 2004, I have never found a mmo that could keep me hooked long enough, Ive finally found that game ive always wanted to play.

    FireFall is possibly the best and most polished free to play games on the market at the moment. The game    Ive been following and playing FireFall for 3 years now. Ive seen both company, game and community grow over this time. Being a World of Warcraft player since 2004, I have never found a mmo that could keep me hooked long enough, Ive finally found that game ive always wanted to play.

    FireFall is possibly the best and most polished free to play games on the market at the moment. The game promises future content backed by a truly dedicated and passionate company we know as Red 5 Studios.

    I recommend FireFall to any passionate gamer to try the game out, after all it is free....    … Expand
  3. berkay1122
    Aug 12, 2014
    10
    To be honest i shouldnt buy that motorcycle because this game is terible. gameplay is boring,, questing is boring, everything sucks and boring, only good thing about this game is graphics, even crafting is boring
  4. Nyxious
    Aug 2, 2014
    10
    I have been having a blast playing this, I got so sidetracked interacting with other players and the environment that I forgot all about the mission I was on for 2hours, but I helped out 6 different groups of people which was pretty satisfying. Looking forward to playing more.
  5. Lingie
    Aug 10, 2014
    10
    Its been a while, but I'm happy to be a part of Firefall's launch crowd. Sure, the game has seen a lot of rough patches, but for the crew's first released title, I shouldn't expect less.

    The game is well on track as a lot of games around this point of development. Much like now-giant Path of Exile, the game is ready to start shelling out content and expansions to the core game, and    Its been a while, but I'm happy to be a part of Firefall's launch crowd. Sure, the game has seen a lot of rough patches, but for the crew's first released title, I shouldn't expect less.

    The game is well on track as a lot of games around this point of development. Much like now-giant Path of Exile, the game is ready to start shelling out content and expansions to the core game, and will continue to do so for a good deal of time. I'm excited to see what comes next, and will be playing through it as it all comes along.    … Expand
  6. EMG
    Jul 29, 2014
    10
    Very fun and fast paced FPS MMO. It had a rocky development but as it stands now, it is worth the time. Being a F2P you should at least give it a try. Beautiful map, fluid gun play and an interesting story. The ability to use boosters and gliders appeal to tribes fans while the shooting is similar to Borderlands. Overall a fun experience.
  7. Kazmerez
    Aug 1, 2014
    10
    Im a huge tribes fan so this game is right up my alley. I enjoy mmos and I also like borderlands. So to me this is almost everything I could ask for in a game. Sometimes it can be buggy but overall a well put together game and its f2p.
  8. Herroprs
    Jul 29, 2014
    10
    I have been playing this game since early access started 2 weeks ago and I have thoroughly enjoyed this game. It plays very smoothly on my laptop and the jumpjets give an incredibly amount of depth and truly make the game a 3 dimensional world.

    I have enjoyed every part of this game. It brings the skill of a standard FPS, wraps it in the progression of an MMORPG and tops it off with a    I have been playing this game since early access started 2 weeks ago and I have thoroughly enjoyed this game. It plays very smoothly on my laptop and the jumpjets give an incredibly amount of depth and truly make the game a 3 dimensional world.

    I have enjoyed every part of this game. It brings the skill of a standard FPS, wraps it in the progression of an MMORPG and tops it off with a great fully voiced storyline with memorable characters. Additionally it sports a well done free to play model where all items are available to a person who does not pay.

    I would definitely recommend trying this game out and hope you like it enough to throw some money at the Red 5 so they can continue developing this enjoyable game.    … Expand
  9. simsimsimi
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    Very Solid MMO Shooter Game Free To Play and absolute NO Pay to Win.

    I have been having a blast playing this, I forgot time when i played this game for about 3 days straight so it is awesomely fun

    will recommend this to new and beginners of the game
  10. Delinkwent1
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed playing Firefall with my buddies. There are original concepts and we're all FPS fanatics. There are bad reviews about it, but we don't mind - as long as it's free and we're having fun with it, that's why I'm giving it a 10.
  11. sophiebr23
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    Very satisfied with Red 5 studio's goal. F2P What more can you ask? Huge map, huge story and huge guns. Download it, play it. Maybe you get to see my huge Dreadnaught ;p
  12. solardawning
    Jul 29, 2014
    10
    Firefall's finally launched, and it was worth the wait. Red 5 studios has completely remade the game that was known for it's 'eternal' beta, and now has a real gem: It has the progression and content flow of an MMO, but the fun moment-to-moment gameplay of a shooter. I'm having a blast. Only question on my mind is: which battleframe (character class) to level up next?
  13. gncnmn
    Jul 30, 2014
    10
    Very Solid MMO Shooter Game Free To Play and absolute NO Pay to Win. It features all classic Different Classes,MMO leveling,Groups,Raids,Crafting, Market, Perks, Open World PVP, Team play also It improves MMO genre by Vertical jumpjet movement (you can fly shortly with jetpacks in air) design of world and skill based shooter mechanics and easy to learn quest mechanics doesn't require knowVery Solid MMO Shooter Game Free To Play and absolute NO Pay to Win. It features all classic Different Classes,MMO leveling,Groups,Raids,Crafting, Market, Perks, Open World PVP, Team play also It improves MMO genre by Vertical jumpjet movement (you can fly shortly with jetpacks in air) design of world and skill based shooter mechanics and easy to learn quest mechanics doesn't require know foreign language.

    Cons?
    -When servers crowded It feels crowded than it should be but this is launch week and every MMO I played goes to stable after launch week.
    -Class balance and arena kind of game play should be implemented in future

    Verdict: Very Good FreeToPlay game overall you must try    … Expand
  14. Rezla
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    I've been off and on this game for 3 years, It's been through quite a bit, many changes at least but finally the game is released, we have direction, where as before you didn't know what to do or where to go, yeah it's got it's bugs like every other game but that's to be expected the game is just starting for the team, escorts can be a pain.

    PvP is alright, but it's bugged out though in    I've been off and on this game for 3 years, It's been through quite a bit, many changes at least but finally the game is released, we have direction, where as before you didn't know what to do or where to go, yeah it's got it's bugs like every other game but that's to be expected the game is just starting for the team, escorts can be a pain.

    PvP is alright, but it's bugged out though in some cases, but since release I've noticed some up spikes people entering in PvP - Use boing if you want to know how many people are on the server.

    You don't just HAVE to do quests, you can do ares missions, events like tornado, or Incursion event, so if it comes to people reviewing the system only saying there's "quests" please don't take too much of it, there's enough to do in the world to level.

    Crafting: You don't have to craft; there's items you can get from loot that are just as good if you ain't into crafting it's just an option.

    People only spend like 5 minutes on the game and review it on from there being "lame" if you really want to try out the game at least give it a good 2-3hours - you don't just have to do the quests.    … Expand
  15. GoutSmasherLive
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    First thing I love about FireFall is the gameplay (gun-play, more like it); secondly, its awesomely smooth graphics. I don't have complaints, I love it. Also, I'm a diehard Unreal Tournament fan, so there.
  16. Lalapaseo
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    Very polished (and well-manned, devs are formerly from Blizzard) somewhat-MMO FPS/TPS. It brings a fresh persistent-world shooter experience that's burritoed all together with exotic locales, a good class/role system, and somewhat different takes on crafting. The exhilarating experience of gliding around the map is a super bonus.
  17. ExoSilent
    Aug 9, 2014
    10
    If you are sick and tired of the same old MMO's, then this game is a MUST try: Easy to follow quests (all of these are voiced), amazing music and graphics, unique "class" system and most importantly - GUNS! Don't listen to these disgruntled Beta-testers. Yes, this game had a rough development cycle, and no, I haven't played the old Beta, but the finished product is simply awesome. Is itIf you are sick and tired of the same old MMO's, then this game is a MUST try: Easy to follow quests (all of these are voiced), amazing music and graphics, unique "class" system and most importantly - GUNS! Don't listen to these disgruntled Beta-testers. Yes, this game had a rough development cycle, and no, I haven't played the old Beta, but the finished product is simply awesome. Is it perfect? No. Is it still worth playing? Hell Yes! And lastly, it's free; so instead of judging the game from these reviews, go ahead and give it a try.… Expand
  18. TehRineykinz
    Aug 10, 2014
    10
    I've had nothing but fun with Firefall, since it was just a small game with a little bit of PvP, to the expansive world we have now. The dev team has been so awesome, always chatting and communicating with players, and that is so rare these days!

    There are definitely things that need work in this game. Since the game was pushed to launch likely do to investors breathing down their    I've had nothing but fun with Firefall, since it was just a small game with a little bit of PvP, to the expansive world we have now. The dev team has been so awesome, always chatting and communicating with players, and that is so rare these days!

    There are definitely things that need work in this game. Since the game was pushed to launch likely do to investors breathing down their neck, there is a lot of room for addition. But since launch, key systems have been made and the ability to add content rapidly has been given to Red 5. So in the long run, we should see a remarkable game, full of potential, and stories to give to to other players.    … Expand
  19. DawidRyba
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    FireFall have delivered many great things since it was first released (closed alpha) and I can only say the game can be insanely fun, unlike other MMOs FireFall feels a little different, it's a game that you can hardly compare to other MMOs, which is good.
  20. veloboy06
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This MMOFPS game is highly customizable in-game meaning you can change your class and your gender ingame anytime you want, you can buy items to increase your customizability any time you want. For all people who are unhappy with games that say they are highly customizable and they aren't this is your game to solve that issue. This game is a Sify-FPS AND A Third Person Shooter. You canThis MMOFPS game is highly customizable in-game meaning you can change your class and your gender ingame anytime you want, you can buy items to increase your customizability any time you want. For all people who are unhappy with games that say they are highly customizable and they aren't this is your game to solve that issue. This game is a Sify-FPS AND A Third Person Shooter. You can customize your view anytime you want by hitting the middle mouse button. You can craft new weapons and vehicles every level so what are you waiting for jump into firefall… Expand
  21. TDS84
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    I have been playing this game since open Beta and I had my hopes and doubts but now I have no doubts. This is the game I wanted. Yes it is true it has bugs and still a lot of content missing. However looking at the period since launch they have changed a lot and they are faster on implementing players feedback more than ever. Just looking at last implemented event I know they know whatI have been playing this game since open Beta and I had my hopes and doubts but now I have no doubts. This is the game I wanted. Yes it is true it has bugs and still a lot of content missing. However looking at the period since launch they have changed a lot and they are faster on implementing players feedback more than ever. Just looking at last implemented event I know they know what they are doing. For new players I would just like to say 1st 20 levels might be a bit overwhelming and not what u might expect but stick around and max at least one frame and then u will see miracles happen.… Expand
  22. Iwaylo
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    The game is unique and very enjoyable, i've rated it with maximum points, because it deserve to be recognized and tried by more people. I'm sure that there's alot of people out there who haven't heard of the game and surely if they knew about it they'd be hooked on it. I won't go explaining the positive sides of the game because they are alot and it's more fun to go and find out yourself,The game is unique and very enjoyable, i've rated it with maximum points, because it deserve to be recognized and tried by more people. I'm sure that there's alot of people out there who haven't heard of the game and surely if they knew about it they'd be hooked on it. I won't go explaining the positive sides of the game because they are alot and it's more fun to go and find out yourself, but i'll put some words about the negativities so 'perfectionists' don't get disappointed.
    The game is lacking content, but it got officially released like a month ago, and there's already teritories being opened, be patient.
    It's grindy and quests are so repeatable, but there's people who enjoy grindy mmo, i personally love it if it's made enjoyable and it sure is in Firefall and keeps being varied. The quests are repeatable indeed, but there's interesting story going on there i personally did all the quests and can't wait for new teritories to open so i can see how the story continues.
    There's constantly updates with changes in teritories and abilities without much announcing about them. Some are pissed about it (mainly about ability nerfing without announcing it) but it's a neccesary thing...
    Shortly... The game didn't progress that much during the long beta, but it's undenyable that it's progressing and now that it's released they are opening teritories=new content in a faster rate. The game is unique give it a chance if you think it's your cup of tea.    … Expand
  23. abiwilson424
    Sep 5, 2014
    10
    The game world is very large. Good thing you have jet boots, which can give you a boost forward and move a little faster, or you can make use of glider pads, going high up on buildings.

    A good game I found myself enjoying in farming more XP and Crystite. It's an FPS with other people. GIVE ME MORE!
  24. nasters
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    I like that it is on the PC!!! Free to play is definitely where i want to stay, I would rather spend my time and my money on a live service and not have to pay 60 bux each year for something similar.
  25. Nightshade780
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    If you are looking for a fun co operative game to play with your buddies and have a good time, then look no further. I will not go into details because many others have. So I will be straight. If you enjoy the game it is beneficial for you to drop a bit of money into it and get a jump pad, glider pad, and a vehicle. That's basically all you will need to spend money on. The rest isIf you are looking for a fun co operative game to play with your buddies and have a good time, then look no further. I will not go into details because many others have. So I will be straight. If you enjoy the game it is beneficial for you to drop a bit of money into it and get a jump pad, glider pad, and a vehicle. That's basically all you will need to spend money on. The rest is cosmetic things and trinkets.… Expand
  26. Zeidy
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    The tech support is amazing! I was helped within the hour and each response I left got an immediate response back! My issue was fixed professionally and quickly within minutes of the first response. The instructions were easy to follow and links were given for all folder locations and all downloads, making it a simple copy and paste or click to get where I needed. The gameplay for thisThe tech support is amazing! I was helped within the hour and each response I left got an immediate response back! My issue was fixed professionally and quickly within minutes of the first response. The instructions were easy to follow and links were given for all folder locations and all downloads, making it a simple copy and paste or click to get where I needed. The gameplay for this game is unlike any other MMO and that is refreshing. The live events are fun! Seeing an invasion happen, rushing to get to the location and finding yourself in a fierce battle is so much fun! There are plenty of battle-frames to choose from to fit any play style. Not only is the game extremely fun, but if you ever run into any problems, getting help is fast and painless! That makes for a really great experience! Plus, the devs are always listening to the players and constantly improving the game according to what the players recommend! The game is constantly improving, always getting better and better!… Expand
  27. korn898
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    In the contrary to the critic review, I feel that this game is pretty good. Unlike other MMOs or MOBAs , Firefall offer a unique gameplay. For the new users, I highly recommend to start by grouping with other players not by soloing. Group activities are a lot of fun and better than soloing
  28. Shadownium
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    Really fun game. Like, really. Basically the third person shooter version of World of Warcraft. Except that you do not need to spend that much time farming for things. I highly recommend everyone to try it out. By no means is this game pay to win, and the community is very mature.
  29. MadGulliver
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    You're Not Afraid of the Dark, Are You?
    i hope this game going to better and company. however, i love this game so much, this game more fun for me. i love that. and remember nothing is perfect, only god is perfect.
  30. sportmaster22
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    this game is really good because you can play singleplayer or multiplayer and there is a storyline that you can follow, best game ever. you must download this game because its free on steam!
  31. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    It was soooooo fun. mmo shooter and free to play combined. Ultra funny with friends. so much to do. sadly game is not here anymore so RIP.
  32. Matonk
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    Okay, first of all, a good bit of negative reviews you will inevitably see for this game are from bitter beta players. This game had a 2+year beta period, and it changed direction so many times in that timeframe that just about nobody got the exact snippet of that beta they wanted to become the full game.

    The game is actually one of the more pleasant MMO games out there, the grind is    Okay, first of all, a good bit of negative reviews you will inevitably see for this game are from bitter beta players. This game had a 2+year beta period, and it changed direction so many times in that timeframe that just about nobody got the exact snippet of that beta they wanted to become the full game.

    The game is actually one of the more pleasant MMO games out there, the grind is short, probably won't even take you 4 days to max a class playing fairly casually, the mechanics are a bit fresh, and it manages a decent blend of shooter and hotbar MMO, with the emphasis largely being on shooter with just a few skills with long cooldowns. As of the most recent patch content in this game is up 3 or 4 fold from its release levels, there isn't more unique content, there's just now more content in the game to play. There however, is plenty of content for a game that has just released, and more to come.

    This is a game I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys shooters, or shooters and MMOs, but probably not to the classic MMO fan. It's free, and there's no pay to win, so if you're looking for something to try, give it a shot.    … Expand
  33. Polar-eX
    Aug 19, 2014
    9
    Great game, having tons of fun and the most beautiful part is: its free!! Good sounds, graphics are not outstanding but okay, nice worlds, good voiceovers, good missions and MP (coop with a friend) works perfect. The upgrading is slow but I like slow paced games.
  34. SkiminoHarmon
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    The most fun I have had playing a video game in quite some time. Gorgeous open world to explore. The option to level through questing or encountering random world events. Great selection of classes and abilities. The vehicles and hang gliding is wonderful. I really can't say enough good things about it.

    Coming from a gamer who plays tons of PvP game the PvE in this game is a nice    The most fun I have had playing a video game in quite some time. Gorgeous open world to explore. The option to level through questing or encountering random world events. Great selection of classes and abilities. The vehicles and hang gliding is wonderful. I really can't say enough good things about it.

    Coming from a gamer who plays tons of PvP game the PvE in this game is a nice change. Instead of having some dude ganking me everywhere I go, I run into strangers all the time and we all help each other. It's fun and hilarious at times. Take a bow dev team. Bravo.    … Expand
  35. T1g3rbl00dz
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    I've had good experiences with this game, since I rarely play this alone. Although I did try going solo, and it was still okay, but there's a better sense of accomplishment and the interaction is really fun.
  36. cmayuga13
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    Awesome game. For something that was so so way back, it's turned into something special and who would have thought? I'm glad I stuck it out with this game. The use of battleframes is genius, although I wish I can have all my frames leveled up already instead of repeating everything one by one.
  37. Berhodes
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    Very Solid MMO Shooter Game Free To Play and absolute NO Pay to Win.

    You don't just HAVE to do quests, you can do ares missions, events like tornado, or Incursion event,

    and pls. do like 2-3 hours per day before you review it negative
  38. katrjavi
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    I'm a relatively "new" player, started only a month or so back. At first it didn't hook me so much so my friends helped me level up a bit. As of this typing, I'm a couple of levels higher already, I'm hooked! It's not a perfect game by any means, but it has a certain charm to it that just gets you. I also love how the jetpacks are not merely cosmetic, they really add a mechanic to the game!
  39. kacyperry
    Aug 9, 2014
    9
    This game's weird. That means FUN. MMOFPS in it's truest (I remember Planetside, but...), THIS is the heir to the throne of TRIBES! It's alot of what I expected from an idea like this, lots of midair shooting (Bombing Run Achievement is awesome cred), jetpack strafing, high-tech weaponry and skills, aliens everywhere (it's got a lot of variety in fauna). Best of all is the sprawling openThis game's weird. That means FUN. MMOFPS in it's truest (I remember Planetside, but...), THIS is the heir to the throne of TRIBES! It's alot of what I expected from an idea like this, lots of midair shooting (Bombing Run Achievement is awesome cred), jetpack strafing, high-tech weaponry and skills, aliens everywhere (it's got a lot of variety in fauna). Best of all is the sprawling open world, it's a lot of ground to cover, and we're just in Brazil now. I love the mountains, climbing up towering buildings then gliding down in style. This is TRIBES 2014.… Expand
  40. lindzzamora
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    For a free game, this feels as polished as you can get, at least give it a chance. I didn't regret it one bit. Leveling up the frames may get repetitive at times but once you've done it, it's all uphill.
  41. derrickcowart
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    Firefall is a dynamic, open-world MMO shooter

    Lotsa class/battle frames to choose from! So Large Open World exploration Crafting! Need i say more? Story? Raid on Titans? You know its good when people come back after years of remembering this game, you will never get disappointed all good juju's have been installed, so i dont know whats with the low scores .. try it out for    Firefall is a dynamic, open-world MMO shooter

    Lotsa class/battle frames to choose from!

    So Large Open World exploration

    Crafting! Need i say more?

    Story? Raid on Titans?

    You know its good when people come back after years of remembering this game, you will never get disappointed all good juju's have been installed, so i dont know whats with the low scores .. try it out for 2-3 days before reviewing low.    … Expand
  42. alexdsams
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    A real breath of fresh air in the MMO genre with the open-world map and the highest variety of quest objectives

    Im a huge tribes fan so this game is right up my alley. I enjoy mmos and I also like borderlands. So to me this is almost everything

    If you are sick and tired of the same old MMO's, then this game is a MUST try
  43. mswarsch
    Aug 15, 2014
    9
    "Firefall is a dynamic, open-world MMO shooter and the environment to revolve around is superb and amazingly done, excellent touch R5

    5 base battleframes to choose from! DREADS!!! So Large Open World exploration where ganking is called fun Lore vs aliens invading us is greatly done, nice story board Its excellent well crafted, a lot of class R5 separated themselves with the    "Firefall is a dynamic, open-world MMO shooter and the environment to revolve around is superb and amazingly done, excellent touch R5

    5 base battleframes to choose from! DREADS!!!

    So Large Open World exploration where ganking is called fun

    Lore vs aliens invading us is greatly done, nice story board

    Its excellent well crafted, a lot of class R5 separated themselves with the other douce Developers on this one, with years of excellence R5 made the return of Firefall a bang! so download it and lets splatter alieny brainy things    … Expand
  44. lawlessray
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    Firefall got me by my heartstrings by harkening heavily from GITSAC and Appleseed influences. From the armor design, to the weapons and weapon effects, the SFX too, it immerses you nicely into an invaded futuristic Earth.
  45. ChampionChupa
    Aug 30, 2014
    9
    Firefall is a Sci-Fi MMO FPS that grows on you. There are still missing elements here and there, but overall, it is a game on the verge of completion. Give it a try, it won't disappoint.
  46. Zelatinous543
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    Far from last year's release, what FireFall has achieved in terms of redesigning a lot of elements, is a very fun MMO altogether. I can quickly recommend this now to my friends (use the Referral program), especially since playing this with friends adds to the overall enjoyment. I'm hooked and I love the Dreadnaught.
  47. CarbineMess
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    Firefall is one of those endearing games that keeps getting better as updates by the developer go by. It's a labour of love, and it shows through the inspired components that you will realize only when you play the game.
  48. CuddlyOwlBear
    Aug 15, 2014
    9
    FireFall's numerous unique gameplay elements make it a very good MMO for me. It's not the typical grindcore and it offers a lot more fun in terms of graphics, resource-management, combat and character seletion / leveling up.It's something unique that I think any MMO player should try, especially if they want a fresh take on the genre.
  49. l00kintoomiize
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    Best SCI-FI MMO RPG with FPS combat and Borderlands-style graphics. So many elements that integrate into a busy PvE game - you may want to look at PvP someplace else, but all the other stuff in the game is top-notch. Kudos to the developers for staying and fighting with this gem of a game all throughout.
  50. MickMayhem12
    Sep 7, 2014
    9
    I love that this particular MMO isn't too dependent on having to purchase items to move forward in the game. The sci-fi feel is also its big appeal for me.
  51. aylchic0
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    Here's my short review: Firefall is fun and addictive, and it doesn't **** on you with a pay-to-win scheme. Instead, it offers unique gameplay options should you decide to buy one of the cash battleframes. It offers a solid PvE experience with lots of missions ranging from capture the flag types, territory control, escort, and plain old seek and destroy. Even mining resources in this gameHere's my short review: Firefall is fun and addictive, and it doesn't **** on you with a pay-to-win scheme. Instead, it offers unique gameplay options should you decide to buy one of the cash battleframes. It offers a solid PvE experience with lots of missions ranging from capture the flag types, territory control, escort, and plain old seek and destroy. Even mining resources in this game is fun when you attempt to defend the Thumpers used to extract ore from the ground.

    Travel around the post-apocalyptic, no - post-invasion is more like it, Brazil in all its (remaining) glory, because the action is wrapped around a cool sci-fi alien invasion where the opposing force is unpredictable in where they can strike, and their territory is inexplicably and slowly and surely encroaching what remains of the un-tainted Earth. Great visuals, fun firefighting, varied classes and roles, awesome and cool ways to travel (glider, jetpack, ATV, speedcycle). 9/10 in my book.    … Expand
  52. stupidosgrande
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    In agreement with the MMORPG.com review, I would say that this is the penultimate online multiplayer game for people who love their MMORPGs and FPSs alike. It's a good mix between dazzling landmass exploration and tense and frenetic shootemups with aliens, bandits, and pretty much all the fauna of the invaded Earth. It is one game that you should not dismiss early because of a rocky mediaIn agreement with the MMORPG.com review, I would say that this is the penultimate online multiplayer game for people who love their MMORPGs and FPSs alike. It's a good mix between dazzling landmass exploration and tense and frenetic shootemups with aliens, bandits, and pretty much all the fauna of the invaded Earth. It is one game that you should not dismiss early because of a rocky media coverage (and actual run) of pre-launch development. It's paid its dues, and the devs have learned; it's like if D3: Reaper Of Souls came out without the vanilla D3. Go play, and glide the skies with splendor.… Expand
  53. RedLeg13
    Aug 5, 2014
    9
    So, I have been playing this game for about a year now off and on and it has gone through many versions. In the past month or so the world and it's content has expanded and everything has become very polished, but I can tell they and tweaking things here and there from night to night and I'm sure a patch is right around the corner.

    *Quest: the beginning town quest(Level 1-20) are    So, I have been playing this game for about a year now off and on and it has gone through many versions. In the past month or so the world and it's content has expanded and everything has become very polished, but I can tell they and tweaking things here and there from night to night and I'm sure a patch is right around the corner.

    *Quest: the beginning town quest(Level 1-20) are repetitive, but the quest you find around the zones are very cool and the story/group quest are very fun and repeatable with a party or you can solo them. There is even a "Hardcore" mode.
    *Leveling: You level your frame, not yourself, so ever new frame is a new grind, but after you get a bike it's not that bad.
    *Mounts: Options are very limited. You have gliders, bikes, they just added these jeeps(?), and they have transports that run between the Quest hubs. Gliders are easy to come by, Bikes you can either buy or you and quest one at 25 or wait until level 40. I know nothing on the Jeep as it is new, but it looks like it can transport a party.
    *Area's/Zones: The Beginning area is very repetitive, but once you reach 25 and move out of the newb area the missions become more diverse and much more time consuming and in some cases only one person per zone can do the mission your on.
    *Somethings could better be explained to you, but zone chat will normally get you the answer to your question.
    *Finally, I have played a ton of MMO's and FPS's and I'm really digging this.. It's fun... I haven't seen how they are going to do Guilds or handle Raids(or if there are Raids)... I have 3 toons in the 20's(Max level is 40 currently)...

    The game is free, fun, and ALL it'll cost you to try is the bandwidth to download it(It's a big game)...    … Expand
  54. mdtaylor407
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    I loved Tribes Ascend, I liked Borderlands. Combine those 2 awesome and epic games, and we got Firefall. Haven't tried the game in Beta but right now, the changes that the dev made is what made me look back and try this game again.

    9/10
  55. EclecticSkyDirt
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    It's an awesome shooter-MMO. The Battleframes rock, and the gameplay is smooth and I enjoy it.
    Used to be addicted to playing Tribes, so all the jetpack craziness also helped me connect with this game.
  56. Humonculous
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    It's been said before: FireFall is unlike any MMO out there. It's an awesome cel-shaded FPS that is light on the quests - don't expect the same old hunt-for-animals trivialities. It's an enjoyable game that offers plenty of new mechanics and elements like thumping, melding, and the social interaction. Try it, it's not an F2W. :)
  57. NippleTuck
    Aug 9, 2014
    9
    FireFall is one of the few games that I have for Steam, especially for MMO's. It's got the familiar feel of Tribes from way back, as well as being unique in how you can enjoy it with friends / other people. Aside from that, I'm a real sucker for the Battleframes. :)
  58. amia4724
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    I'm not very sure why the low score but so far... it seems good. The graphics are pretty amazing. Traveling around is very cool. Gliders and motorcycles FTW! It's very fun. I love the gameplay. It's like borderlands but with more people. It's nice to know the changes as well compared to what it is back then.

    If you liked Tribes back then, then you will love Firefall. I just hope that    I'm not very sure why the low score but so far... it seems good. The graphics are pretty amazing. Traveling around is very cool. Gliders and motorcycles FTW! It's very fun. I love the gameplay. It's like borderlands but with more people. It's nice to know the changes as well compared to what it is back then.

    If you liked Tribes back then, then you will love Firefall.

    I just hope that PVP can be better.

    9/10    … Expand
  59. BladeHenge
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    It's been a rocky road to launch for Firefall but it's been well worth the wait, with the ares jobs systems and the dynamic mission out in the world it finally feels like you're in a live open world rather than the bland sandbox many open world games give. The FPS gameplay is easy to get into but hard to master, jumpjets give mobility in combat a huge twist and the abilities give eachIt's been a rocky road to launch for Firefall but it's been well worth the wait, with the ares jobs systems and the dynamic mission out in the world it finally feels like you're in a live open world rather than the bland sandbox many open world games give. The FPS gameplay is easy to get into but hard to master, jumpjets give mobility in combat a huge twist and the abilities give each class archetype it's own flair and playstyle.
    Trying to rush your way into the game is going to give you some issues with some of the more unique systems in place but it sports a mentor program that has dedicated players to answer question you have. There are also armies that you can join up with that will assuredly make the gameplay more lively and (hilariously) chaotic.
    Open world PvP does need some balancing but mostly on 3 (out of the total 16) of the battleframes.
    Overall I'd say this game has vast potential to improve as Red5 Studios has literally dragged this game out of Development Hell into its (MUCH, much more playable) state.    … Expand
  60. klewis093
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    The battleframes system is what I like the best here. I can change the way I play my character anytime I want and I'm not restricted to stick to 1. The loot is very rewarding. Of course, a few level of difference in the loot won't be noticeable. But when you get a really good one... you feel the hard hit of your bullets to the enemy.

    The setting has a lot of colors and looks really    The battleframes system is what I like the best here. I can change the way I play my character anytime I want and I'm not restricted to stick to 1. The loot is very rewarding. Of course, a few level of difference in the loot won't be noticeable. But when you get a really good one... you feel the hard hit of your bullets to the enemy.

    The setting has a lot of colors and looks really gorgeous. This is Borderlands with mmo infused in it.

    A must play.    … Expand
  61. decoyninja
    Aug 12, 2014
    9
    Been following this game since PAX 2010 and playing it for 3 years now. This game has had many many versions and while I don't feel this is the best iteration of the game, I still can say I find this is the most unique and creative shooter to date.

    Many older reviews and gameplay hype articles will tell you of the game's sandbox nature. Much of that is gone. Yes, I will start with the    Been following this game since PAX 2010 and playing it for 3 years now. This game has had many many versions and while I don't feel this is the best iteration of the game, I still can say I find this is the most unique and creative shooter to date.

    Many older reviews and gameplay hype articles will tell you of the game's sandbox nature. Much of that is gone. Yes, I will start with the Cons: Level-gating was introduced to make the game easier for new players/casual gamers to understand which takes from the game's original depth. Exploring the map and doing dynamic events as you see fit is less of an option now as event spawns are reduced to favor a typical MMO quest hub system. The crafting and battleframe customization station used to allow for near endless personalization of gear, stats and playstyle, but the majority of that has been gutted. I cannot lie and say the sandbox roots are still in-tact.

    That out of the way, the game retains much of its feel for combat and action. It does much of the Global Agenda/Tribes style gunplay better than ever. Abilities and unique weapons make for a lot of new experiences to be had. One character leveling every battleframe to master all playstyles is an option, and one you should take. There is no ability spam so you can't rely on your class as much as most games of this type (or past versions of this game). There are a lot of story encounters to be had against enemy armies or large mutant creatures. The story will suck you in if you like the idea of a post-apocalyptic world where disaster doesn't cause civilization to end, where it simply makes a new reality to own and shape. That is to say, it isn't a story about surviving and apocalypse, but rebuilding and counter-conquest.

    The world is almost 3 times bigger than in past versions of the game. You will walk a lot if you don't buy a vehicle from the cash shop... or until level 25 where you craft one yourself. The cash shop bike is about $25, but playing and using in-game currency to exchange for cash shop currency is an option. You can take comfort in knowing that the motorcycle crafting is not going to be an expensive endeavor if you wait til level 25 like in the typical MMO. Only new battleframes, transportation/vehicles and cosmetics are sold on the cash shop and playing in-game allows you to buy what you want, so there is no fear of pay-to-win here: everything is accessable to everyone. Appearance customization is deep. The developers are more hands-on than you see in most game companies, frequenting the forums and holding live Q&A twitch streams. As well as in-game events. You will get to shoot and kill them sometimes.

    There is a bit of grind in leveling, but if you are used to MMOs (especially F2P MMOs) this won't be a shock. The rewards for leveling are there. Each new zone provides more dynamic content and new events to participate in.    … Expand
  62. ashidokunn
    Aug 18, 2014
    9
    I played bunch of MMOs, most were boring or I couldn't have fun without spending real money for boosters, revivals everything was so restricted. FireFall offers open and wide world without a need of paying anything, you can unlock everything by progressing in game.
  63. enokibigshot
    Aug 23, 2014
    9
    It's a good treat for sci-fi shooter enthusiasts; aliens, lasers, splosions, jetpacks, high-tech vehicles, and more. Great visuals (a lil too heavy on the lens flares on higher settings), nice ways to traverse the beautiful open-world, and all-in-all a good PvE experience. PvP is not that existent yet, I think, which for me was a plus, didn't want anyone interrupting my operatic spaceIt's a good treat for sci-fi shooter enthusiasts; aliens, lasers, splosions, jetpacks, high-tech vehicles, and more. Great visuals (a lil too heavy on the lens flares on higher settings), nice ways to traverse the beautiful open-world, and all-in-all a good PvE experience. PvP is not that existent yet, I think, which for me was a plus, didn't want anyone interrupting my operatic space exploration. Item store content is a bit too tacky for my taste, but it's great in a sense that it's not P2W. Great game for a small effort and cashout.… Expand
  64. marallen007
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    I give this game a 9, been playing for a while. I have no sense of direction so i get lost. Very big map. All in all, the game and the community are nice and competitive. Even my little brother enjoy watching me get lost.
  65. wkimberly425
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Firefall hits the mark! (except when some genius compares this to a pure FPS or RPG game) It's a mix of both! Never a dull moment, both game and the players inside are awesome, just like bacon!
  66. reindorado
    Sep 10, 2014
    9
    Let's never underestimate MMOs released post-WoW. Sure there are triple-A greats here and there, but indie, F2P, and/or foreign sleepers abound. One of them is Firefall. Don't be swayed away by people complaining about the grind. It's a fun grind! Shooting things in first or third person really takes away a lot of the annoyance of tab-target combat. It's fun, frantic, and fast withLet's never underestimate MMOs released post-WoW. Sure there are triple-A greats here and there, but indie, F2P, and/or foreign sleepers abound. One of them is Firefall. Don't be swayed away by people complaining about the grind. It's a fun grind! Shooting things in first or third person really takes away a lot of the annoyance of tab-target combat. It's fun, frantic, and fast with Firefall. Gorgeous graphics wrap good gameplay up nicely. Look forward to big pitched firefights against aliens, space terrorists, and mutated Earth fauna, jetpacking your way through the zing of bullets and lasers, assembling cool tech yourself. All this for free!… Expand
  67. Renegas
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    Firefall is a pretty complete and fun game. There are some bugs, yes, but the world is huge, the options available are so many that I will be discovering things easily after 100 hours of gameplay. And for being so large and complete, that occasional bugs will exist.

    Crafting system, gathering resources, battle while gathering resources, not just passively mining or something, things are    Firefall is a pretty complete and fun game. There are some bugs, yes, but the world is huge, the options available are so many that I will be discovering things easily after 100 hours of gameplay. And for being so large and complete, that occasional bugs will exist.

    Crafting system, gathering resources, battle while gathering resources, not just passively mining or something, things are packed with action, good size action.

    As far as graphics, gorgeous at Ultra High, the field of view - rendering is amazingly far, due to its vertical aspect (you can fly - use jetpacks), using height is a whole new level of fun and strategy.    … Expand
  68. MustyBiscuits
    Oct 2, 2014
    9
    I needed a break from Dark Souls II and was feeling the MMO bug again. Tried a Wildstar free trial and loved it, but I can't afford to pay subscription costs. Anyway, I actually heard about this game on Zero Punctuation and figured I'd try it. Surprisingly, I've been having an awesome time with Firefall! It's free to play, but not pay to win, and you can progress at a decent plug withoutI needed a break from Dark Souls II and was feeling the MMO bug again. Tried a Wildstar free trial and loved it, but I can't afford to pay subscription costs. Anyway, I actually heard about this game on Zero Punctuation and figured I'd try it. Surprisingly, I've been having an awesome time with Firefall! It's free to play, but not pay to win, and you can progress at a decent plug without paying. I will probably buy some Red Beans (the game currency) at some point, but right now it's still playable. The world is fantastically build and the art style is visually appealing. The combat is really fun and varied, and you get a permanent freaking jetpack! Travel is far less tedious than other MMOs, and you don't have to hunt for quest givers. The game lets you craft everything for free, but if you pay you can speed it up. All-in-all it's been a great adventure so far, and I will continue playing. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because the enemy and quest models are not very diverse at all.… Expand
  69. Fabricio21RJ
    Jan 7, 2015
    9
    Firefall is a good game. It has an amazing combat, nice graphics, an unique helpful and friendly community, some moral decisions if you take a depth look at game's content, it is very addictive, has great potential and the best of all... truly free. It is not where we (players) want it to be but is getting closer with every patch launched. Red5 developers are doing a great work indeed.Firefall is a good game. It has an amazing combat, nice graphics, an unique helpful and friendly community, some moral decisions if you take a depth look at game's content, it is very addictive, has great potential and the best of all... truly free. It is not where we (players) want it to be but is getting closer with every patch launched. Red5 developers are doing a great work indeed. They often even enter using their powerful boss forms to fight against players in open world.

    But not all are good things, Firefall has some problems too. Uninteresting Open World PVP, it lacks meaningful endgame and game itself is kinda easy. Those issues are being reviewed and may be fixed on next patch at end of January / beginning of February. Or so we hope.

    Overall, is a great game, has much more pros than cons and it offers a different experience from other games on market, if you give it time enough.

    Just try it.

    It's free after all.    … Expand
  70. serge512
    Aug 31, 2014
    8
    i played this game since its beta, the only regret i have it just that i didn't continue playing it till launch. it has so much PvE content that i don't care about pvp. yes it did changed a lot from beta to launch but still it got so much better in content that the lack of character progression deep is not an issue. i really recommend it. but it is still far from a solid 10.
  71. Nevermind
    Aug 6, 2014
    8
    Firefall is a pretty interesting game, but that wears off very quick. It's simply because of the bland quests and lack of storyline that eventually you have to wonder "what is there to do in the game?" . However, in a strange twist, the game has stunning visuals ( not graphics), ok gameplay , and not many, if any game breaking issues like are found in some other games. Also, this is a MMO,Firefall is a pretty interesting game, but that wears off very quick. It's simply because of the bland quests and lack of storyline that eventually you have to wonder "what is there to do in the game?" . However, in a strange twist, the game has stunning visuals ( not graphics), ok gameplay , and not many, if any game breaking issues like are found in some other games. Also, this is a MMO, not a fps, so don't forget it.… Expand
  72. xTobyMc
    Sep 28, 2014
    8
    Really surprised with this game, I downloaded it for free on Steam out of sheer boredom and it's turned out to be one of, if not the best modern MMO I've played. The game runs smoothly, the map is enormous, gun combat works really well and jet packing around the map is super fun. I've been doing various quests with a friend of mine and been having a pretty good time. The in-game supportReally surprised with this game, I downloaded it for free on Steam out of sheer boredom and it's turned out to be one of, if not the best modern MMO I've played. The game runs smoothly, the map is enormous, gun combat works really well and jet packing around the map is super fun. I've been doing various quests with a friend of mine and been having a pretty good time. The in-game support from players is also amazing. If ever I have a noob question to ask, I just type it in the chat box and receive immediate replies.

    Only downside of the game is the micro transactions. As expected with a free-to-play game, there's a heavy emphasis on buying additional items for your character using their beans credits. It is kind of annoying as nearly every screen I go on has some option to 'buy this with beans'. However, it's still perfectly playable without having to pay a penny!    … Expand
  73. Choggo
    Jul 29, 2014
    8
    I've been following FF since it was first available in beta and while there were some weird design choices along the way, I feel they finally got their act together in the end and put together a fun, entertaining shooter.

    I took off 2 points because some of the missions were just not well thought out and require excessive travel. One mission in particular has you travel out a kilometer    I've been following FF since it was first available in beta and while there were some weird design choices along the way, I feel they finally got their act together in the end and put together a fun, entertaining shooter.

    I took off 2 points because some of the missions were just not well thought out and require excessive travel. One mission in particular has you travel out a kilometer just to speak with an NPC that asks you to travel all the way back to where you started to speak with another npc...    … Expand
  74. namisalced0
    Aug 17, 2014
    8
    Firefall is a nice example of a "sleeper" hit; a game you're bound to pass off as unworthy because of a myriad reasons - be it bad press, a slow start, a rocky development process. You'll be glad you didn't because while it is not the perfect game, it certainly is one that rewards you for not dropping it back into the supermarket shelves. Not that you'd need to purchase anything fromFirefall is a nice example of a "sleeper" hit; a game you're bound to pass off as unworthy because of a myriad reasons - be it bad press, a slow start, a rocky development process. You'll be glad you didn't because while it is not the perfect game, it certainly is one that rewards you for not dropping it back into the supermarket shelves. Not that you'd need to purchase anything from Firefall to enjoy it. Play it for free, and you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  75. ellihood
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    The combat itself is wonderful.

    Any player, from a seasoned vet to a less twitch-oriented MMO fan looking to support their allies, should find something to love in the five classes

    Even though every class is a fully capable battle platform in its own right – even the medics’ guns pack a hell of a punch!
  76. romaguilarmel
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    It's not perfect, but Red5 have sure got a knack for giving the gamers what they want in a game, a well paced shooter that is engaging and entertaining at the same time. Sure there's the grind to level frames but all MMO's have grinds as well. The frame variations are awesome and well, you cannot go wrong with Jetpacks.
  77. patpatrevilla
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    I've been playing Firefall while waiting for Destiny to come out and to be honest, I did get a day one copy for Destiny, but have not touched it since purchase. Something about this game keeps me coming back, maybe because I'm a fan of jetpacks? I guess it's also the frames setup, it so interesting that the style of play drastically changes per frame.
  78. yhailey5
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    This is just fun. Played Tribes before and Borderlands and this game feels like they combined the best things in both games.

    There's a learning curve of course. PVP will need some improvement. Questing is remarkable and fun.

    The best of all, the graphics is AMAZING. If you're looking for a beautiful game, this is it.
  79. pabel
    Aug 27, 2014
    8
    Firefall is worth giving a chance. What I like most about this game is that players work together; you might be running a random mission when other players passing by stop to help out and reap part of the rewards. The system is set up to encourage cooperation rather than competition - it doesn't have that culture in which you're obsessively trying to whore epic loot at the expense ofFirefall is worth giving a chance. What I like most about this game is that players work together; you might be running a random mission when other players passing by stop to help out and reap part of the rewards. The system is set up to encourage cooperation rather than competition - it doesn't have that culture in which you're obsessively trying to whore epic loot at the expense of others. At first I found the character graphics a bit dull, as they are somewhat in the style of Borderlands; however, the environmental detail and world are great. Overall a fun and fresh game that has me invested in seeing what's next.… Expand
  80. amarlestudamire
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Just this week was a slew of new updates, plus a big one on the 12th. It was kinda a rocky launch but the devs are putting up face to complete their promises bit by bit. I like that. Add the continuous dev support to an already okay game, and you get a good game. Some notes: It's PvE centric, so PvP addicts beware. The PvE gameplay is great though, and is an excitingly explodey shooterJust this week was a slew of new updates, plus a big one on the 12th. It was kinda a rocky launch but the devs are putting up face to complete their promises bit by bit. I like that. Add the continuous dev support to an already okay game, and you get a good game. Some notes: It's PvE centric, so PvP addicts beware. The PvE gameplay is great though, and is an excitingly explodey shooter experience. People will tell it's got loads of traveling to the point of boring. Honestly, it's probably just bored people speaking of how bored they are. The ways of travel are great, and complement the bouts of action really well as interludes. It's a pretty scape, and there's awe-inspiring group bosses that threaten the world. Good solid experience all in all.… Expand
  81. mchelen
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Firefall is a free to play game with no pay to win scheme. The graphics looks fantastic, but the game still has bugs and glitches. controlling your charter is smooth and responsive except when you melee.
  82. juanito_deforme
    Sep 14, 2014
    8
    It is not an easy game to play, so if you have not previous experience playing other games you will have problems handling this one, otherwise you will enjoy this fast faced FPS/TPS MMO. Some people are complaining about the transportation in the game, but I think it is because they have not experimented with all the ways to travel in the game apart from walking and the motorbike, useIt is not an easy game to play, so if you have not previous experience playing other games you will have problems handling this one, otherwise you will enjoy this fast faced FPS/TPS MMO. Some people are complaining about the transportation in the game, but I think it is because they have not experimented with all the ways to travel in the game apart from walking and the motorbike, use your brain a bit and soon you will solve this problem that for some others is the end of the world as we know it.
    There is not necessary to do missions in the game even when they are really easy to pick up from the board. Leveling is relatively fast (again only if you use your brain. I got level 40 in the second world when it is suppose to happen in the third one) Regarding the gear: you can loot it, create it, exchange it, buy it in the market with fake money, and of course the old fashion style "buy it with real money".
    Pay for win or play for win? I did not expend one single coin in the game (Max level right now and still playing) but I will like to help them cause the pretty job they did. So No! no need to spend money to be good in this game, it is absolute Free To Play. So give it a try I will say until level 15, believe me it is really easy to get level 15 and, see if you like it or no, because I am loving it.    … Expand
  83. Nearly_Diamond
    Sep 24, 2014
    8
    I've been playing Firefall since the days of the endless Beta and I've had nothing but fun, but it can be a bit of a mixed experience, and certainly having friends to play this game with contributes in a major way. Ok so first the bad - the quests can be a bit repetitive and slow, particularly making you go back and fore to the message board to get them, but a number of them are fun. ThisI've been playing Firefall since the days of the endless Beta and I've had nothing but fun, but it can be a bit of a mixed experience, and certainly having friends to play this game with contributes in a major way. Ok so first the bad - the quests can be a bit repetitive and slow, particularly making you go back and fore to the message board to get them, but a number of them are fun. This is a first/third person shooter, so the quests will involve shooting things or rescuing people/stuff and then carrying those things while encumbered and other people shoot at you. I think more could be made of this from an MMO point of view as the progression isn't exactly linear - but that can be a good thing as well.]
    Some of the reviews slating this game are more through the developers making radical changes in patches - although most of hte big changes have been done and I think what we have now is a very playable game.
    Now for the good - and there is A LOT of good in this game. It was originally touted as an e-sports title, and the PvP is very slick. The weapon progression is accessable to everyone and can take time but it is satisfying to be able to play with things like reload speed, magazine size, rate of fire and now additional elemental damage. The graphics are quite stylised, but nice, and the artwork for the environments is still stunning. The freedom of exploration is also still there, although you can't place Thumpers in as many wierd and wonderful areas as was possible in the past.
    Squad thumping with a group is great fun and the classes are able to support each other well in game - it's intense and frenetic and was always one of the best experiences of the game.

    It's not perfect, and at times it does feel ike there could be more there to do, but rather than an MMO to burn hours of your life in, it's more like a shooter with progression features which add to the customisation feel of your character, and improve your interaction with the world, and there' alot there to make your character feel unique. Spending hours and hours doing PvE in this can get very dull particularly by yourself, but get a group of friends, and thump or do PvP and this game really shines.

    In short, I'm older and I have less time than when I used to bury myself in an MMO for days at a time and lose track of time.
    With family and other commitments, this game fits in nicely, and there still remains the potential for endless expansion and world boss moments like the exciting videos of the original trailers way back when.

    It's not perfect, but there's much more good than bad and the co-op play can make this game very exciting.    … Expand
  84. Voharin
    Apr 5, 2015
    8
    Too all the negative reviewers I suggest you give a try again because obviously we must have been playing different games. There is always something to do in this game. It's massive. If you get bored with the missions, join a squad and do side missions or fight some bosses. You can't even stand around AFK being bored in this game or the Chosen hunter squad will track you down. I also don'tToo all the negative reviewers I suggest you give a try again because obviously we must have been playing different games. There is always something to do in this game. It's massive. If you get bored with the missions, join a squad and do side missions or fight some bosses. You can't even stand around AFK being bored in this game or the Chosen hunter squad will track you down. I also don't get the whining over PVP. So what boo hoo you can't run around being an asshat in a game killing everyone you see. You can DUEL so PVP still exists.… Expand
  85. nanotechnician
    Jul 19, 2015
    8
    It's a beautiful game with a Sci-fi twist. Needs a stronger storyline and explanation of how things work. Reminds me of the 2001 MMO Anarchy Online but better! Hope it lasts 14 years as well.
  86. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    Firefall is game with a long and troubled history. I wish I could say it has evolved, but it's really more like a mutation. And not the kind that gets you a snazzy yellow uniform, either. Read any of the top reviews here on Steam these days and you'll get an idea of what I mean. But, somewhere, buried under the encroaching pay2win, persistent bugs new and old, missing and removed contentFirefall is game with a long and troubled history. I wish I could say it has evolved, but it's really more like a mutation. And not the kind that gets you a snazzy yellow uniform, either. Read any of the top reviews here on Steam these days and you'll get an idea of what I mean. But, somewhere, buried under the encroaching pay2win, persistent bugs new and old, missing and removed content like endgame areas, story missions, items and even an entire class, inferior new voiceovers, and high staff turnover...

    Is a game I have enjoyed playing since the first time I tried it at PAX East, years ago, and I have played it on and off ever since. I can fully understand why so many hardcore players have been driven away over the years as the nebulous Red5 has tried, instead of expanding upon the game's original foundation, tried continually to reinvent it only to have it ♥♥♥♥ bugs like it got kissed by a facehugger. I hear them lament the loss of their endgame content and hard-won (or paid for) epic items, and I comprehend. However, speaking purely from personal experience, I never partook of such in this or indeed any MMO since my bad experiences participating in a raiding guild in WoW. I have always found Firefall excellent for solo unwinding and casual cooperative play with friends. It has fun vehicles, glider pads, cooldown-based abilities, the ability to switch classes on one character, plentiful ammo and health pickups, beautiful environments, random world events to particpate in, cool armor designs, fun weapons, frequent rewards and bonuses, and of course: Aero and Oilspill, the friendly voices in your ear through the years. The core of what I believe makes Firefall a good game remains alive, and there is still a chance for it to become the game it was meant to be.    … Expand
  87. Eide
    Aug 3, 2014
    7
    Firefall is something of a conundrum. Expect a FPS and you'll come out deceived. Expect and MMORPG and you'll come out deceived. Both elements lack the depth of true games of that genre. As it's a shooter quests you know quests are going to be along the lines of "kill X of this or Y of that". This game has every element to be absolutely meh.

    And yet, somehow, it has appeal. It's fairly    Firefall is something of a conundrum. Expect a FPS and you'll come out deceived. Expect and MMORPG and you'll come out deceived. Both elements lack the depth of true games of that genre. As it's a shooter quests you know quests are going to be along the lines of "kill X of this or Y of that". This game has every element to be absolutely meh.

    And yet, somehow, it has appeal. It's fairly innovative and gear and crafting especially works pretty well. Quests are repetitive but its storyline set-up is fun and there's stuff to do everywhere. You have your quests, there's public quests and there's gathering resources, which works even when helping others. And so you glide (yes, there's gliding, jumping and such) from quest hub to quest hub clocking hour after hour.

    Yeah, the AI is weak. The UI is kind of sluggish, the economy hasn't gotten under way and there's many more things. As I said, this game has everything to be absolutely mediocre...

    and yet.... it's fun. I'm not sure how long it'll be fun, but for now that's what it is. Fun.    … Expand
  88. rubensanders
    Aug 12, 2014
    7
    one of those games downloaded in steam that is free that is not disappointing, so far so good for me .. have liked read all their reviews and videos and so far i am impressed with how they upgrade every time they open up the game,

    the levelling is also not that hard to follow 2-3 days will you good level with all the necessary equipment needed, the battleframes classes are awesome im    one of those games downloaded in steam that is free that is not disappointing, so far so good for me .. have liked read all their reviews and videos and so far i am impressed with how they upgrade every time they open up the game,

    the levelling is also not that hard to follow 2-3 days will you good level with all the necessary equipment needed, the battleframes classes are awesome im going medic!

    see ya out there COPA!    … Expand
  89. Bandit439
    Aug 1, 2014
    7
    I started playing Firefall about a year and a half ago when it was still in its closed beta phase. I loved it so much I bought the $100 Founder's Pack. I played it daily for about 6 months, even after my friends had all moved on. I recently came back when I started seeing news and advertisements heralding the official launch. The game I found when I logged in last week is mostlyI started playing Firefall about a year and a half ago when it was still in its closed beta phase. I loved it so much I bought the $100 Founder's Pack. I played it daily for about 6 months, even after my friends had all moved on. I recently came back when I started seeing news and advertisements heralding the official launch. The game I found when I logged in last week is mostly unrecognizable.

    PVP
    Gone is the instanced PVP I enjoyed so much during the closed beta, even the much hyped Jetball mode. This was very sad for me. Instead, they've included an open-world PVP zone. I was at first excited by this because I enjoyed the WvW and AvA game modes in Guild Wars 2 and Elder Scrolls Online. What I found in Firefall though was an almost completely empty zone. Nobody responded to me in team chat and I only once saw a teammate. In about an hour of play I only found 2 enemies and despote having a max-level character with epic quality gear, I couldn't even dent them.

    PVE
    The playable area has more than doubled since I had last played, which was right after the introduction of the melding pockets. This sounds great, but the big caveat is that they have added levels to the game and now the entire zone I used to play in is pointless for me to visit on my max level battleframe. This essentially means you will only ever have one zone to play in that is appropriate for your level. The game used to proudly proclaim that you could access any content on day one and you might even survive if you were skilled. That's pretty much gone. The ARES missions and thumping are fun as always though. I haven't tried the new job board "quests" but have heard in chat they get repetitive quickly.

    PROGRESSION
    The game used to have no levels and instead your progression came from increasing the power, mass and CPU ratings of a particular battleframe. The then CEO even made a comment that it wasn't intended that everyone would even get a battleframe fully maxed out. Getting your frame to max level took an huge amount of resources and crystite (in-game currency). The XP just kind of came naturally from playing. I felt like it was a huge achievement when I finally got max power, mass & CPU on my Tigerclaw and was finally able to equip some really good crafted items. The new progression system is a very standard xp grind for levels. It's a fairly trivial thing compared to the effort that went in under the old system.

    F2P MODEL
    This is one area where I have nothing but praise for Red5. The things you can buy with in-game currency are almost completely cosmetic (battleframe paints, hats, mustaches, hair, etc.). The only thing offered in the cash shop that most players will feel they "need" is the motorcycle and there is a way to get one in-game if you're willing to wait. They also have included a way to buy the cash shop currency from other players with in-game currency which is a model that worked really well in Guild Wars 2 and will probably do well here as well. There is not gating of content or pay 2 win via the cash and that's a win in my book.

    CONCLUSION
    Firefall is an enjoyable game and has a lot to offer compared to other F2P games I've played. It's definitely worth the download if you've never checked it out. BUT, it's no longer the game I fell in love with back in the closed beta. Gone is the go where you want, do what you want, no quest, who cares about XP experience. Instead it offers the all-too-familiar MMO XP leveling grind and I just don't need another game like that. I probably won't be back unless/until they bring back instanced PVP where I can at least get consistent player vs player action for 10-15 minutes at a stretch.    … Expand
  90. Jeroen15
    Sep 3, 2014
    7
    the graphics,textures,and landscapes for this game on ultra settings are amazing and beautiful. but the put to little detail into the characters,and enemies. and game play is not the best. i would recommend this game to someone who wants a visual treat.but not for someone who enjoys good gameplay
  91. Goekhan
    Aug 6, 2014
    6
    First things first; This game deserve none of the 10's or 0's. It is neither perfect (nothing is) nor terrible as some may lead you to believe.

    The world of Firefall is beautiful. But at the same time, it feels empty. Over time, I only hope they'll add more event types, and distribute them around. Story is OK-ish, sounds are fine, gunplay is enjoyable. But the real problem I have with    First things first; This game deserve none of the 10's or 0's. It is neither perfect (nothing is) nor terrible as some may lead you to believe.

    The world of Firefall is beautiful. But at the same time, it feels empty. Over time, I only hope they'll add more event types, and distribute them around. Story is OK-ish, sounds are fine, gunplay is enjoyable. But the real problem I have with this game is, the identity crisis it is going through.

    It wants to be a shooter. Then it wants to have RP elements. Over the beta phases, it has changed drastically, and I don't believe they have tested all of these changes properly. Many of the depth has been removed from the game, and now what we have is a shooter with a very shallow progression system. I wish they kept some of the complexity rather than trying to streamline everything.

    Overall, I enjoy the game, but sometimes it feels like a chore. But as a F2P title, you should at least give it a chance.

    (over 100, Graphics: 85, Sound: 60, Music: 70, Gameplay: 60, Progression: 30, Story/World: 50)    … Expand
  92. nessie404
    Aug 9, 2014
    6
    Enjoyed it, Has some decent gameplay perks. Nothing I've ever seen before in most RPGMMO's! Sadly it has some really buggy features but they're nothing that can't be changed in a future update. The level system is kinda bad, PvP is meh, AI is horrible and some missions/quests can be a real drag due to having very little mobs in the game. Graphics are nice but some of the particle andEnjoyed it, Has some decent gameplay perks. Nothing I've ever seen before in most RPGMMO's! Sadly it has some really buggy features but they're nothing that can't be changed in a future update. The level system is kinda bad, PvP is meh, AI is horrible and some missions/quests can be a real drag due to having very little mobs in the game. Graphics are nice but some of the particle and post-fx are just plain ugly. Transport around the map is very fluid and it's a really good looking map. You can tell its very borderlands inspired.
    6/10 from me for the game having some gameplay elements you can enjoy and very nice art-style, They should of spent some more development time just polishing off the game, but its a good concept to say the least!    … Expand
  93. VideoVillain
    Jan 4, 2015
    6
    I beta tested this game from its inception and followed it faithfully until now. It had so much going for it, then right before it launched, they changed directions and ruined it all... similar to the way Tabula Rasa switched gears or Star Wars Galaxies switched gears. They did it to please the masses, forced into it by their Publishers when the Developers actually don't want to do it.I beta tested this game from its inception and followed it faithfully until now. It had so much going for it, then right before it launched, they changed directions and ruined it all... similar to the way Tabula Rasa switched gears or Star Wars Galaxies switched gears. They did it to please the masses, forced into it by their Publishers when the Developers actually don't want to do it. It is such a sad thing to see.

    I continued to follow the game and play it for many months after it launched, in the hopes the new direction could appeal to me, but I just couldn't take it anymore. Don't get me wrong, the game is still very unique and can be very fun at times, but for what I'm getting, I'd rather play Unreal or WoW at two different times and get the better game-play of each than the dumped down, washed out mix offered by FireFall. The lack of content, especially end-game, is depressing and what was shown in the trailers for the game that got everyone so excited still isn't even added...    … Expand
  94. stimpy77
    Aug 3, 2014
    5
    I was tantalized to try out the beta of Firefall a year ago, I loved what I saw, and could only hope for what was coming. I thought the game had spectacular vision and charm--and, like coffee, beer, and Star Trek, would inevitably be an acquired taste, something some people would love up front while others would have to endure before they could appreciate it.

    The vision of Firefall as    I was tantalized to try out the beta of Firefall a year ago, I loved what I saw, and could only hope for what was coming. I thought the game had spectacular vision and charm--and, like coffee, beer, and Star Trek, would inevitably be an acquired taste, something some people would love up front while others would have to endure before they could appreciate it.

    The vision of Firefall as it was during development, became something else at launch. It *was* a classic PvP game like Tribes, with instanced balanced PvP gameplay of the e-sports variety, but apparently the execution of e-sports was so deliberate and premature that the testers began to hate it and began demanding only the open world PvE experience of an MMORPG. As Red 5 added more open world content, players took time out to explore it, and PvP instances couldn't even launch. So they threw out balanced PvP instances altogether. Thus the game became a different beast altogether.

    In the end Firefall has become a game that doesn't really do anything *well*. It does a lot, a heck of a lot, just fine, with decent graphics and sound. But while there are PvP features in the game (duels and open world PvP in designated places) this isn't a PvP game, and it's also not an RPG, and it's sort of an FPS but the AI system couldn't handle the scale of many players so, at launch, a lot of interesting content was thrown out just like PvP was thrown out a year prior to launch. The notions of thumpers and tiki torches and Chosen put the game on the right track--really great ideas to build on and replicate--but new ideas seemed to have frozen to a halt some time prior to launch. The world is massive, but there's not much going on in it. In the end you have an okay game, extremely stable on the client, quite playable in its mechanics, but quite mediocre in its creativity and content. I cannot recommend this game until they add a LOT more campaign missions, dramatically soup up operations (AI servers etc) to restore the experience I enjoyed on the test servers during development, and turn PvP back on while finding a PvP matchmaking strategy that brings players together once again. Until then, this game is a tragic premature birth.    … Expand
  95. player6587
    Aug 15, 2014
    5
    this game does not have good graphics, but i love the voice acting and such amazing map and actions. this game IS VERY LAGGY but turns out the graphics are not too good. there are too much objects (and entities) so the map is very messy (though its kind of beautiful) that you basically cant see the enemy. i didn't really enjoy the game.
  96. ww99w
    Aug 1, 2014
    5
    The quests are horrible (repetitive and boring). its run 500m, kill a bunch of things, run another in another direction, kill some more stuff. This is repeated several times for each quest, every SINGLE quest. The side missions only come in a handful of flavors and after you've done a few, you've seen them all. Character building is a bit lacking and limited.
    Gameplay is fun, in short    The quests are horrible (repetitive and boring). its run 500m, kill a bunch of things, run another in another direction, kill some more stuff. This is repeated several times for each quest, every SINGLE quest. The side missions only come in a handful of flavors and after you've done a few, you've seen them all. Character building is a bit lacking and limited.
    Gameplay is fun, in short bursts I guess. Though hardcore players will probably find alot lacking from Firefall    … Expand
  97. grimloki
    Nov 30, 2014
    4
    It would be a decent product for what you pay, but there are plenty of good F2P games to spend time on.

    The gunplay is nice... inspired by Tribes, and dumbed down. The MMO aspects severely lack.

    Give it a shot, then delete it and move on. Investing time or money in it will just disappoint. Its a failure of a game... and one they're desperately trying to monetize.
  98. xsweetcheeksx
    Jul 30, 2014
    4
    Their leveling system sucks for a shooter. The PvP is terrible. The quests are boring and repetitive fetch, kill, and escort. The high level crafting takes AGES to unlock, and forever to gather the materials to make high quality high level gear. The graphics are pretty amazing. Travel (once you pay for it) is pretty cool; you get gliders and motorcycles to ride around the open zones with.Their leveling system sucks for a shooter. The PvP is terrible. The quests are boring and repetitive fetch, kill, and escort. The high level crafting takes AGES to unlock, and forever to gather the materials to make high quality high level gear. The graphics are pretty amazing. Travel (once you pay for it) is pretty cool; you get gliders and motorcycles to ride around the open zones with.

    Level system sucks: It's hard to play with your friends (especially if you're the lower leveled one) because they're off grinding away at higher level content that your just unable to participate in, and even if you did you don't get rewarded for it because it's too high level. Typical MMO "grind to max level so you can start playing the game" crap; typical Free 2 Play "We're going to make this take way longer than it should and prevent you from using your actual shooter skill to skip content so we can sell you xp boosters."

    The PvP is TERRIBLE! I went in as a level 30 to the PvP zone and met up with another player (lvl 40) that was on my "team". There weren't very many people in the PvP zone and we wanted to see how much damage the "bike with guns" would do to him, so we dueled. The game kicked me off the bike and wouldn't let me back on... fine no bikes in duels. The other player wanted to know how much damage I could do to him so he stood still while I shot him in the head. Nothing but straight headshots and he could out regenerate all my damage. Level and gear completely outweigh skill; which is horrible for a shooter. Your skill will only come into play if you are the same level and close to the same gear rating.

    The crafting is designed to sell you resource boosters and you can pay to skip the long wait time (days in some cases) between clicking craft and getting your item.

    The player to player economy is doomed for failure as there are infinite resources, your gear never needs to be replaced, and there is a finite player base. It doesn't take an economical genius to figure out that the market will be saturated in short order.

    The graphics are great! After you pay to get an LGV (motorcycle thingy) and a glider pad, traveling around the zones is some of the most fun I've had getting from boring kill quest to boring fetch quest in a video game. The storyline instances are pretty fun, but they're gated by forcing you to hit certain levels to play them.

    Overall, the game is too much of a grind fest, the quests are too repetitive, and FPS skill means very little. It doesn't feel rewarding, it just feels tedious.

    I'm giving it 2 for the world travel and graphics and 2 for the storyline instances.    … Expand
  99. gobblecoque
    Aug 7, 2014
    4
    A titanfall ripoff. It's below average. All mechanics are bad, a bad story. The only good thing is the servers. Play Titanfall instead. Final verdict: Don't play it.
  100. nilsy
    Sep 14, 2014
    4
    PvP:
    -The pvp is horrible, some people say just wait and they will get it balanced but after years of beta its not even close to being balanced.
    -The goals in pvp leads to anti-fun base trading since you need extreme number of rewards to trade for gear upgrade. -You can enter PvP before you are max lvl on a frame but as lvl30 out of 40 you will get 1 shoted and with the best pvp frame    PvP:
    -The pvp is horrible, some people say just wait and they will get it balanced but after years of beta its not even close to being balanced.
    -The goals in pvp leads to anti-fun base trading since you need extreme number of rewards to trade for gear upgrade.
    -You can enter PvP before you are max lvl on a frame but as lvl30 out of 40 you will get 1 shoted and with the best pvp frame at lvl30 with best equipment you need 7-9 headshots to kill a lvl40 enemy while he needs 2 bodyshoot or 1headshoot to kill you.

    PvE:
    -This actually has potential but the game has very little content and no chance they will be able to produce new content to slake your hunger for new content. best you can hope for is to play it for 10days every 3 months.
    -Ares quests are a big part of lvling up and they are
    run to X--> talk npc--> run X kill 10+spiders/bandits--> run to start. Those who defend them usually say things like "dont mind ares" "you get decent exp/time why you complaining" "its not that much running". Even their defenders admit they are wildly unpopular and hated for their sheer dependance on running between locations.

    Good stuff:
    -Contol over your character the jetpack mechanics of being able to jump like the hulk and hover in the air like iron man leads you to feel like a super-skilled-ninja player when you dodge shots like spiderman. Even if your not as myself even halfway decent in shooters it gives you that gut feeling of Im-Good!. Could have been a fun offline game if they had built on this and made a fun main campaign but as a mmo it keeps giving you Missions that are 80% running and such a tiny amount of content and PvP that forces you to play in a antifun way with unbalanced "classes"

    All in all id say dip your toes into it for around 10days or so and then get up quickly before the "potential" trap catches you. When it comes to mmos its better to be wise then intelligent    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. SpazioGames
    Jan 5, 2015
    70
    Firefall probably is the most innovative MMO of the last period, whose indisputable merits are, however, counterbalanced by significant technical gaps as well as a general flatness of end-game contents. Worth much, but it could've been even better.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 24, 2014
    65
    The story of Firefall’s development (9 years!) is much more interesting than the game itself. [Nov 2014, p.54]
  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 19, 2014
    48
    The potential is there in the gunplay, but it's covered with shonky visuals and lifeless, grinding action. [Nov 2014, p.73]
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