Firewall Zero Hour

 PlayStation 4
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 294 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 240 out of 294
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 294
  3. Negative: 40 out of 294
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  1. stankmeister
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    omgg i actually love this game so much me and my boyfriend play it all the time!!!! def worth the purchase
  2. arostislavna
    Sep 19, 2022
    8
    Probably the best VR tactical FPS released, still not perfect but that's based on my personal bias that the VR tech isn't there yet.
  3. Henkes17
    May 30, 2021
    9
    Really good gameplay, love the guns details, the attachments and how the sights work, the non-toxic community, the only thing that doesn't make this game 10/10 is the dead lobbies
  4. drcoomer
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    An absolutely amazing experience all around. It takes gaming to a whole new level with the use of the AIM controller in VR. It's simply one of the most impressive VR titles (and for that matter, gaming titles in general) I've ever played. And to top it all off, it has a great community where I found some great teammates to play with every night. The gameplay is awesome with a just a fewAn absolutely amazing experience all around. It takes gaming to a whole new level with the use of the AIM controller in VR. It's simply one of the most impressive VR titles (and for that matter, gaming titles in general) I've ever played. And to top it all off, it has a great community where I found some great teammates to play with every night. The gameplay is awesome with a just a few very minor flaws (slow movement, long loading screens, etc.) But these are things that are easy to look past when the game is so fun to play!

    Overall score: 9.3/10    … Expand
  5. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The best tactical multiplayer shooter for VR today. It has the quality of counter strike, so this could also be a candidate for E-Sport tournaments. There is a lack of campaign and also playing as solo is boring, so this game really shines on multiplayer. The aim controller is really well done implemented and a must-have for this game.
  6. Trustedreviewe
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This is for me the best PSVR game, a must have for tactical FPS lovers.
    Very immersive game play with aim controller, new maps keep on coming thank you and well done FCE.
  7. TheEngineerGuy
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    Firewall Zero Hour has great gameplay that makes you want to come back. The tracking is intuitive and is enhanced with the Aim controller. However, a lack of host migration is incredibly irritating, as an entire play session can be interrupted due to one person. The lack of multiple rounds is also a bummer. So while this game is great fun, it needs a few gameplay adjustments and someFirewall Zero Hour has great gameplay that makes you want to come back. The tracking is intuitive and is enhanced with the Aim controller. However, a lack of host migration is incredibly irritating, as an entire play session can be interrupted due to one person. The lack of multiple rounds is also a bummer. So while this game is great fun, it needs a few gameplay adjustments and some backend improvements before it deserves a 10.… Expand
  8. RUSSIANsonyBOY
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This is zaebis
    Я люблю эту игру,это радуга 6 в VR. FIREWALL THIS IS VERY ZAEBIS CYKA BLYAT
  9. Andrew_grande
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    It is a good game but it would be even better with a training area to test new guns on dumbies to test equipment without going against bots.
  10. ThisIsY2J
    Jun 27, 2019
    8
    One if not the best experience you get on the PsVR!

    I played it first with the DS4 Controller, it works but the Aim Controller gives you a better feel. Over my playtime there were a few minor bugs in the menus and i had some host migrations but the simple yet allways fun attack and defend gameplay makes up for it! The only thing that could have been better is the unlock system. At least    One if not the best experience you get on the PsVR!

    I played it first with the DS4 Controller, it works but the Aim Controller gives you a better feel.
    Over my playtime there were a few minor bugs in the menus and i had some host migrations but the simple yet allways fun attack and defend gameplay makes up for it!
    The only thing that could have been better is the unlock system. At least make it somehow possible to see WHEN you unlock a certain gun or item.
    There could also be a ep or crypto bonus if the entire team survives a round in my opinion.
    Otherwise the most fun game I’ve played in a while!    … Expand
  11. Aftrthought051
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    This game is the best PSVR game hands down. Sure, it is has some faults, but let's not get hung up on these things. No game is perfect. This game is a FPS that uses the AIM controller to fully immerse you into the world, but you can play with a dualshock controller if you don't have one, Trust me though, once you play, you're going to want to go out and get one. I did and have no regrats.This game is the best PSVR game hands down. Sure, it is has some faults, but let's not get hung up on these things. No game is perfect. This game is a FPS that uses the AIM controller to fully immerse you into the world, but you can play with a dualshock controller if you don't have one, Trust me though, once you play, you're going to want to go out and get one. I did and have no regrats. FZH shows how much fun a FPS can be in VR and paves the way for future games. The audience is there. The desire is there. And First Contact Entertainment has shown that the capability is there. Be an OG. Get FZH and brag about how you played the first game to offer online multiplayer in VR.… Expand
  12. pmant
    May 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing and addictive. Find and stick with people that communicate and the addiction is even greater. Using cameras while down in favour of your team keeps your interest in the game even if you are eliminated. This game is not cod or BF. It's actually tactical. Team play is rewarded. Enemy elimination and staying alive has never felt so crucial.Apart from minor problems matchmaking whileAmazing and addictive. Find and stick with people that communicate and the addiction is even greater. Using cameras while down in favour of your team keeps your interest in the game even if you are eliminated. This game is not cod or BF. It's actually tactical. Team play is rewarded. Enemy elimination and staying alive has never felt so crucial.Apart from minor problems matchmaking while in party, no other issues exist. The level design and detail are excellent and designers managed to escape the 3-corridor confrontation and build levels that allow strategic planning, pinning , overlapping fire sectors etc. Good Job people. You are pros. Contract Fulfilled.… Expand
  13. juanpi1983
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Firewall zero hour is simple an amazing game so inmersive and adictive thats hard yo explain, its has to be played whit the ps4 aim controler to fully enjoy the experience, I just buy the freaking aim controler just for this game and I dont regret one bit, do yourself a favor and tried the game just once
  14. JoeBJobbles
    Dec 31, 2018
    9
    I thought it was going to be a boring, one trick pony for VR... 3 hours later, boy was I wrong. Great sense of team play, very realistic gun physics. Fantastic game play all around. Minus 1 point because sometimes, the rounds are too short. That's it, only annoying part about the game is the length of the rounds.
  15. cdub414
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Great game and great community. People actually talk to each other instead of jumping into a private chat and ignoring teammates. Best game for VR hands down, very addicting and has a great future ahead of it. People that aren't playing this game are missing out on an amazing experience.
  16. omochadreams
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    Almost perfect. Great experience. Way to go! This is indeed a piece of video game history.
  17. Jasonizer
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Love this game there isn’t one thing I would change about it from the 4v4 online to the private matches everything was done right!
  18. VRPolska
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    Fast multiplayer matches are the main attraction of Firewall Zero Hour. In the long run, however, there are doubts about how long these short skirmishes will last in the only mode offered by the game? Full of eager players servers show that, contrary to appearances, it does not discourage people. The creators have already promised to expand the game with new modes in consultation with theFast multiplayer matches are the main attraction of Firewall Zero Hour. In the long run, however, there are doubts about how long these short skirmishes will last in the only mode offered by the game? Full of eager players servers show that, contrary to appearances, it does not discourage people. The creators have already promised to expand the game with new modes in consultation with the community. The game in Firewall Zero Hour, even in its current form, makes playing in this game great and the syndrome of one more fight is very strong here. Even if you avoid playing by internet with people, I still recommend trying this production with friends.

    Benefits

    1. intense and emotional exchange of fire in a small area
    2. very good immersion
    3. emphasis on cooperation and communication to win the clash;
    PlayStationVR Aim Controller shows its capabilities

    Disadvantages

    1. currently only 1 game mode
    2. unused potential for solo mode
    3. small diversity of character classes

    Full reviev https://vrpolska.eu/wyroznione/firewall-zero-hour-recenzja/    … Expand
  19. predator73
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I am playing everyday. Awesome game. It is like counter-strike vr. It has same online problems, For example; when the host left the game, 7 people connections can be lost. It should be like this; when the host left the game, second or third host must be countine the game!
  20. Dudes582
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Best VR I've played. I get sick from a lot of VR games...NOT THIS ONE. The tracking sucks in a lot of VR games...NOT THIS ONE. No respect/attention from the big reviewers, But take my word for it... The game is awesome!

    Addictive as Fuk and I'm loving it!
  21. peurKe
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    Awesome multiplayers game! very immersive and exciting, hope this game will live a very long time :)
    Just one con : in game the aim controller is positionned below the real position of a gun in real life (there is an offset) this is very disturbing when you notice it.
  22. pacific1
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    If you have the PSVR aim controller, there is no good reason to not buy this game. If you don't have one then go buy one and play this. It is the best. Visceral and immersive in a way no other shooter can be.
  23. wilier
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    I made this user account because I felt compelled to write a short review.

    In 30 minutes experienced some of the most memorable coop play in 30 years of gaming. The immersion, communication, teamwork... just incredible. Maybe deserves a 10 if the developers can fix the lobbies to allow for teams of friends to play together, and add more game modes. I do hope that over time, the game    I made this user account because I felt compelled to write a short review.

    In 30 minutes experienced some of the most memorable coop play in 30 years of gaming.
    The immersion, communication, teamwork... just incredible.

    Maybe deserves a 10 if the developers can fix the lobbies to allow for teams of friends to play together, and add more game modes. I do hope that over time, the game will allow for teams to be paired fairly based on rank (relative skill level). As someone who does not play regularly, the first few sessions were fun because everyone was new to the game. I would be concerned if the upgrades in weapons completely favors those that grind up, rather than those players with refined skills.

    Simple flanking manoeuvers, blind firing and communication can lead some quite complex interactions that feel logically sound, based on commonly understood military tactics. This is the first time that i feel that clearing a room with a teammate needs carefully coordinated covering of all the angles. It's just perfectly executed. When the game mechanics and level design are so well implemented, it becomes a magical sandbox for everyone to live out their Special Forces fantasy.

    I truly believe this is THE killer app for PSVR.

    Edited: Upgaded from a 9 to a 10, after the recent 1.03 patch which streamlined the matchmaking to allow squads to play together vs other squads. Matchmaking is fast now and increases playtime over wait time.    … Expand
  24. Kwright
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! This is the future.
    It’s like a game of chess with guns. Incredibly immersive and addictive, the more you play the more rewarding it gets.
  25. DW817
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Alway tense, always fun! This game is a blast and very addictive. First Contact has done a great job clearing up the long wait times in the lobby with patcth 1.03. I can now get into a game immediately. Also, it's puzzling why some reviewers like Push Square have given mediocre reviews or why the big boys like IGN and Gamespot have not reviewed the game. FWZH blows the doors off theAlway tense, always fun! This game is a blast and very addictive. First Contact has done a great job clearing up the long wait times in the lobby with patcth 1.03. I can now get into a game immediately. Also, it's puzzling why some reviewers like Push Square have given mediocre reviews or why the big boys like IGN and Gamespot have not reviewed the game. FWZH blows the doors off the current FPS offerings by breathing new life into a stale genre.… Expand
  26. sampson3121
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    The game is on another level, I never thought i would be playing an FPS as smooth and intense as it is.
    Buy the game and the psvr, you won't regret it.
  27. Osaka_Doc
    Oct 2, 2018
    9
    Playing video games since the early 1970's, and this is without question one of the most engaging and fun games I have ever played, on any system. I would go so far as to suggest that if you are a fan of FPS, particularly those that encourage teamwork, this is worth a PSVR+AIM purchase - maybe even a PS4 Pro. Yes, it is that good. And I am not particularly a fan of this genre!

    Having    Playing video games since the early 1970's, and this is without question one of the most engaging and fun games I have ever played, on any system. I would go so far as to suggest that if you are a fan of FPS, particularly those that encourage teamwork, this is worth a PSVR+AIM purchase - maybe even a PS4 Pro. Yes, it is that good. And I am not particularly a fan of this genre!

    Having said that, there are some issues (matchmaking is spotty, glitches in the item purchase menus) but focusing on these is really a non-issue at this point, as the overall experience itself is simply sublime.

    UPDATE:
    So after a couple of weeks, I am lowering my score. The "sublime experience" I reported has become more a nightmarish one. Constant host disconnections before, during, and after matches have really soured the experience. This in addition to the game crashing (blue screening) and having random menu glitches. For a given hour of time spent trying to play the game, I have been lucky to get 5-10 minutes of actual gameplay, no exaggeration. The netcode supporting the online experience, vital for an online only game, is completely unfit for purpose. Here is a template for the kind of experiences you may have based on my own excessive play over a couple of weeks (I am ranked in top 200 worldwide, if that means anything to you):

    1. The use of Peer-to-Peer networking means that should the current game host decide to quit, for any reason, everyone is booted to the game menu screen. This also usually, but not always, screws up your ability to smoothly reconnect to a new host. You might join a game with 7 of 8 players, and the game disconnects before the final player has been selected, and then try 2-3 times to reconnect. That might be a good 15 minutes of staring at loading/blank screens (in VR no less). Sound exciting?

    2. When you finally get matched and a game actually starts, the voice chat is probably now glitched due to the aforementioned connection/disconnection issues, which means there is no team communication. Not good for a game than absolutely requires effective communication in order for your team to have a good chance at victory.

    3. The game then might end with your team winning (a fast game is over in less than 1 minute BTW), but before the victory/point scoring screen is reached, one or more players on the other side have rage quit and everyone is booted - no soup for you (or anyone else).

    4. Goto 1.

    If you are lucky and have a stable host, you might get several hours of thrilling fun. But when you rejoin later you might then get a host who is AFK for days at a time, who cannot be kicked or booted, and you keep getting matched to join their game. Over and over. Thrills-a-plenty.

    As an aside, another incredibly annoying thing about the game is the broken item/gear/character edit system. Some glitchy, buggy code there for sure. For example, in the first couple of days playing I was able to inadvertently select locked items due to overflow bugs, and this does not bode well for developers wanting to introduce paid DLC at some point. Not confidence inspiring in the least.

    So, lesson for me - never give a review of a game, no matter how fantastic it seems, until perhaps a week or two later. Particularly an on-line only game. I wonder if many other reviewers/users feel the same now. To be fair, the game WHEN IT WORKS is absolutely thrilling. But, really let down by the bad design and poor code implementation. More worrying is that the developers have apparently given a cursory response to an overblown game balance issue many players were complaining about, but have said nothing about the more serious issues (i.e., the matchmaking, hosting, connectivity problems). I would still recommend the game, but be warned - there is considerable frustration to be had, made worse by the fact that the game (when it works) is fantastic.

    UPDATE 2:
    So, following a small patch (that fixed the exploits to various contractor skills and weapon skins, and rectified some of the matchmaking issues) I am upgrading my rating. There are still issues, but the overall experience is great. No way is this a 10 beyond the initial thrill, but it certainly is one of the most compelling PSVR games. A definite must buy.    … Expand
  28. Kroduu
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    2012-2016 - People created very good fps shooters (R6S, CSGO, DOOM)
    2018 - People created very, very very nice "be in game" shooter, and its name is Firewall Zero Hour.
    Only on Playstation, thats very good, because PC have Pavlov VR, and we have a better game, Firewall ZH. Why 9/10? Becaise of the servers and the price, the servers crash very recenstly, but i dont give a f*ck and i    2012-2016 - People created very good fps shooters (R6S, CSGO, DOOM)
    2018 - People created very, very very nice "be in game" shooter, and its name is Firewall Zero Hour.

    Only on Playstation, thats very good, because PC have Pavlov VR, and we have a better game, Firewall ZH. Why 9/10? Becaise of the servers and the price, the servers crash very recenstly, but i dont give a f*ck and i still play it!    … Expand
  29. ToMajonez
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Great game. Great experience. Few paths, few more maps, and this game became a masterpiece.
  30. cusman
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    It requires a team of 4 that aren't shy about using headset / microphone (which is built into the PSVR), but if you have a group or are comfortable making online gaming friends with whom to play together, this is probably the best PS Aim controller game on the market today.

    Maybe even the best VR game including all the VR game options on PC.
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. SpazioGames
    Oct 3, 2018
    87
    Firewall Zero Hour is the most ambitious VR shooter on the market. With solid gameplay and tactics on the field, Firewall is all we were looking for.
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 1, 2018
    80
    Engaging, graphically impressive, enriched by an excellent level design. Firewall Zero Hour is one of the best games available for PlayStation VR. Recommended for lovers of online FPS.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Sep 27, 2018
    80
    Firewall Zero Hour needs more support from a pretty large community of PSVR owners. It's understandable that it may not be everyone's choice of gameplay. With dozens of small quirky titles and some fully fledged AAA games that don't rely on interpersonal competitiveness, some players may choose to pass on this shooter. It's way too early to tell if the game will take off and garner the praise and community that it arguably deserves. Firewall Zero Hour is a dream for any shooter fan.
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