Firewall Zero Hour

 PlayStation 4
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 294 Ratings

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  1. Ropkins
    Aug 29, 2018
    9
    Well it’s finally here... Firewall zerohour! With all the janky half baked games that have come, A lot of us were nervous how this one would turn out. Rest assured this is one of the most fun I have ever had gaming.. Very tense and rewarding this rb6 inspired shooter does almost everything right.

    Pros: great tracking Deep customization and cosmetic options Sounds design is great    Well it’s finally here... Firewall zerohour! With all the janky half baked games that have come, A lot of us were nervous how this one would turn out. Rest assured this is one of the most fun I have ever had gaming.. Very tense and rewarding this rb6 inspired shooter does almost everything right.

    Pros:
    great tracking
    Deep customization and cosmetic options
    Sounds design is great
    Extremely immersive
    Aim support

    Cons:
    some annoying bugs
    Games are one round instead of best of 3
    Matchmaking with a party of any size can split your group up (known bug)
    VOIP drops out sometimes (known bug)

    In short if you own or are thinking about getting a PSVR this game will keep you busy for the months and maybe even years (depending on post launch support) ahead.    … Expand
  2. Youshang
    Aug 28, 2018
    9
    This is a very good start for online VR! I think they need to fix a few things like add calibration for ppl who are having issues and add more game types and rounds in. There is some easy work to do for them but they have a done a fantastic start to something that I'm very excited to be apart of
  3. ChuMag
    Aug 29, 2018
    9
    I'm a fanboy. This game will do great things for VR. Counterstrike was an addition of mine in collage. Woot!
  4. DoodlebugUK
    Aug 30, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, a defining moment for VR. The control scheme is intuitive, the experience is unmatched. A few easy to resolve niggles - 3 round matches need to be patched in, host migration is needed and the offset on the aim should be made optional or adjustable. If you don't buy this game you are missing something truly brilliant!
  5. kleiv8
    Aug 30, 2018
    9
    One of, if not the best PSVR game to date. Much like past games of the Rainbow Six series, it combines squad based tactics, teamwork and communication to succeed as a team. I have found it to be very addictive and although matches are short, the are immersive, intense, and all about having fun. The only issues I have been having are the loss of the host connection and very minor AIMOne of, if not the best PSVR game to date. Much like past games of the Rainbow Six series, it combines squad based tactics, teamwork and communication to succeed as a team. I have found it to be very addictive and although matches are short, the are immersive, intense, and all about having fun. The only issues I have been having are the loss of the host connection and very minor AIM tracking problems, but I am sure the development team will fix them. For those people hating on everything PSVR and this game, give it a chance and appreciate what First Contact Entertainment has built for the PSVR community. Until you actually put yourself into the VR headset, you'll never know how great it really is. For those of us who love it for what it is, lets continue to reach out to developers, spread the word on FWZH and other great games out there like Farpoint, RE7, Star Trek Bridge Crew and many others.… Expand
  6. riznick
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    Incredible immersion and fun team play. Mic use has been great in every game I've joined. Would be a ten but for some issues with Squads being split up, though i'm sure that will be one of the first patches coming. Lol regarding the negative comments on this one... obviously people giving a zero or two don't really understand the underlying concept of a 10 point rating system... discountIncredible immersion and fun team play. Mic use has been great in every game I've joined. Would be a ten but for some issues with Squads being split up, though i'm sure that will be one of the first patches coming. Lol regarding the negative comments on this one... obviously people giving a zero or two don't really understand the underlying concept of a 10 point rating system... discount those reviews heavily, this game is the real deal and will only get better with patches and DLC.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. dragonmachida
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    Excellent shooting experience on psvr. Rainbow Six is a good comparisson but in VR.
  9. Naderade
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    I will admit I grew a bit skeptical of this game because I thought it would play too slow, but the pacing in matches is usually really good. Its a pretty good mix of CS and Rainbow Six Siege. The customization options are great and they start you off with some pretty good preset classes. The game could use a bit of changes though as the matches only last 1 round and the wait times are kindI will admit I grew a bit skeptical of this game because I thought it would play too slow, but the pacing in matches is usually really good. Its a pretty good mix of CS and Rainbow Six Siege. The customization options are great and they start you off with some pretty good preset classes. The game could use a bit of changes though as the matches only last 1 round and the wait times are kind of long, and the choice of offsetting the gun from the controller is a bit odd but I eventually got used to it. Overall this is a solid experience and was definitely worth the money, especially since the developers don't plan on abandoning it.… Expand
  10. JustEnoughOak
    Sep 5, 2018
    9
    While there are definitely issues and questions around the core experience in regards to Matchmaking, game sales, concurrent players, etc... The gameplay itself is what sets this game apart. Like Rainbow Sic Siege, you choose an operator and take out the bad guys. Like any other online game, the community is who you're primarily up against. While we don't currently know what the size ofWhile there are definitely issues and questions around the core experience in regards to Matchmaking, game sales, concurrent players, etc... The gameplay itself is what sets this game apart. Like Rainbow Sic Siege, you choose an operator and take out the bad guys. Like any other online game, the community is who you're primarily up against. While we don't currently know what the size of the community is, it is far friendlier and more team oriented than the likes of Battlefield or COD. Pop into a lobby and you're usually met with at least 2 out of 3 teammates that are utilizing the PSVR's built in microphone to actually communicate, strategize, and ultimately have fun. So far in the roughly 25-30 hours I have into the online play, I've only encountered 2 people that were being trolls. Now obviously this experience may vary, but from everyone I've talked to, the online community for this game seems incredibly kind and devoted.
    This game would easily be a 10 for me if it weren't for the peer to peer matchmaking, squading issues, and in game voice chat cutting out during loading screens (or at least an easier way to access your squad mates profiles for partying up in an outside party chat). But those are very minor gripes compared to the incredible amount of fun to be had here. Find a squad of players that all talk and communicate effectively, and you can usually stay in the same lobby for hours with very few people dropping in or out. The experience delivered here is top notch, and hopefully as soon as First Contact gets the minor issues sorted out and perhaps some dedicated servers- we could potentially have a true juggernaut on our hands. Only time will tell if a large enough community forms to keep the online experience going for the foreseeable future, but if enough people take a chance on it, it'll be an awful lot of fun for all of us PSVR fps fans for quite some time to come.    … Expand
  11. Brazabraz
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    It's an amazing game with a few minor issues that shouldn't be to hard for the Dev's to fix.
    If you like FPSgames, have a PSVR or are alive you owe it to yourself to at least try it out, there isn't anything quite like it.
    Pro's: - Amazing gunplay - Super immersive visuals & audio - Awesome maps that are really well made - You can customize everything from your weapon to your    It's an amazing game with a few minor issues that shouldn't be to hard for the Dev's to fix.
    If you like FPSgames, have a PSVR or are alive you owe it to yourself to at least try it out, there isn't anything quite like it.

    Pro's:
    - Amazing gunplay
    - Super immersive visuals & audio
    - Awesome maps that are really well made
    - You can customize everything from your weapon to your character
    - The ability to blind fire around corners or walls

    Indifferent:
    - Slow progression. It doesn't really bother me cause this way you have something to grind for and keep playing but yeah it's a little on the slow side.
    - The weapon model is a bit higher in-game than your physical controller which bums out some people but i don' really mind

    Con's:
    - No host migration yet so when the host quits, you all quit and if the host has a bad connection you'll probably get kicked. (they're gonna fix that soon)    … Expand
  12. STARSTRIKER187
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    I registered for an account just to create this review. This is the best VR title I have played so far. It is masterfully crafted.

    The Good: It is tactical shooting at its finest. The gun play is excellent as is the team work required to win games. The progression system has alot of variety, it is a little grindy but definitely rewarding. Tracking is decent when correctly setup.    I registered for an account just to create this review. This is the best VR title I have played so far. It is masterfully crafted.

    The Good:
    It is tactical shooting at its finest. The gun play is excellent as is the team work required to win games. The progression system has alot of variety, it is a little grindy but definitely rewarding. Tracking is decent when correctly setup. Community is very mature and friendly (I'm assuming the additional VR price tag has removed the kids).

    The Bad:
    Long wait times between rounds. Can occasionally be waiting longer than expected for players to join but doesn't happen that often, maybe 1/10 games you'll wait 5 minutes for someone else to join. I have been disconnected mid match about 5 times in 10 hours of play so this needs to be addressed. A few other glitches like XP disappeared and coming back aswell as credits doing the same, all easily fixed in an update.

    A great title and one that will help sell the VR to reach more players, well done First Contact.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. omochadreams
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    Almost perfect. Great experience. Way to go! This is indeed a piece of video game history.
  22. 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.
  23. vulkman
    Sep 6, 2018
    8
    There are some problems, mainly matchmaking, but in general this is the Ranbow Six VR you want.
  24. Ezio-926
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    The game is overall pretty fun. If you expect Call of Duty or fast the gameplay of Farpoint, you'll be disappointed.

    Firewall: Zero Hours is pretty barebones compared to it's inspiration (R6: Siege and CSGO) but the vr component makes up for it. The games has a lot of content (Guns, Skins, Capacities, Gadgets) but there isn't a lot of maps ~10, even tho they're all pretty unique and    The game is overall pretty fun. If you expect Call of Duty or fast the gameplay of Farpoint, you'll be disappointed.

    Firewall: Zero Hours is pretty barebones compared to it's inspiration (R6: Siege and CSGO) but the vr component makes up for it.

    The games has a lot of content (Guns, Skins, Capacities, Gadgets) but there isn't a lot of maps ~10, even tho they're all pretty unique and fun to play. There's some verticality to the game, but it's not as much developed as Siege.

    My only complaint are the length of the games, there's only 1 round per map and they often end in less than 6 minutes (which is easily fixable).

    This game is amazing and probably the first true multiplayer PSVR game that's worth the price.    … Expand
  25. AlexWalker80
    Aug 29, 2018
    8
    Let's be fair. Right now the user score is 9.1. Yes, it is a good game, but I do not think it deserves that much. By watching traillers, I was expecting a game of strategy more than action (like Megal Gear), but the game is about quick gameplay sessions, although is does require team strategy. Is it worth buying? Yes, I do recommend.

    What is great: It is a "can't stop playing" type,    Let's be fair. Right now the user score is 9.1. Yes, it is a good game, but I do not think it deserves that much. By watching traillers, I was expecting a game of strategy more than action (like Megal Gear), but the game is about quick gameplay sessions, although is does require team strategy. Is it worth buying? Yes, I do recommend.

    What is great: It is a "can't stop playing" type, challenging, good graphics, huge and detailed maps . One great innovation is the ability to keep playing even after you die - you are able to look at the room's cameras and give voice guidance to your team warning them where the enemies are, best route to go, etc.

    What is not great: No campaign mode (only some training sessions), always the same firewall story (objective) that never changes, more time spent at the lobby than gameplays, server connection issues (hope it gets fixed). Also, if you are unable to speak in English, you are in disadvantage as voice communication is one of the best and most important features, not that you won't be able to play and win. The worst thing is that one day the game will likely die after it gets old and nobody plays online anymore. Single player is not worth it at all.    … Expand
  26. DanaramaPyjama
    Sep 7, 2018
    8
    I did use paragraphs but I'm not sure they show up. Sorry for the block text if so...

    Firstly, the negative. There are some tracking issues beyond what seems to be attributable to camera placement and lighting. However I have found that this can mostly be overcome with the correct set up and then the odd power-cycle of the aim controller. Whether this is the game or just the PSVR setup    I did use paragraphs but I'm not sure they show up. Sorry for the block text if so...

    Firstly, the negative. There are some tracking issues beyond what seems to be attributable to camera placement and lighting. However I have found that this can mostly be overcome with the correct set up and then the odd power-cycle of the aim controller. Whether this is the game or just the PSVR setup in general I am unsure. Perseverance plays a big part here. I have mostly overcome this now and with the odd-power cycle, it's not that much of a deal breaker really.

    No Host migration. If the host player leaves (particularly mid-game) it can be a bit frustrating as the entire game is "destroyed" and everyone is chucked out to the main menu, even disbanding your squad. The rounds are short. It would be nicer if there were fewer lobbies and maybe a best of three round system.

    Now for the positive. I LOVE this game, despite the above, and it can only get better. I've been playing for a solid 2-3 hours a day since launch. I'm only level 19 which indicates to me that I am not very good at it. I see new players much lower level than me being much better than me in my team, but hey... I'm old and rubbish at games so it's to be expected.

    The gameplay is largely slow paced, where creeping around the map is essential, as are strong team communication skills. There is very little of the john Rambo style play here, or call of duty players jumping around the corners and bouncing all over the place in what I would deem unrealistic. Thank you for not putting a jump button in. Most games with a jump feature are really exploited for this (battlefield 4) removing any element of realism that the game could have had. The rounds are short, and focused and they're over quickly which could be seen as a negative, however for me, that just impresses upon me how important it is to employ proper tactics, strategy planning, communication and taking care. Is it the most realistic game play out there? No, but these things certainly help it toward that goal. And when actual firefights break out, it can be amazingly intense and ultimately very rewarding.

    The game is not really complicated and as many would say, if this was a flat screen game, it would probably fall flat (excuse the pun) but it has to be simple, because it's VR. Standard FPS control doesn't really apply here. You can walk in one direction, aim in another direction and look in yet another direction. Being able to aim your gun at a door way and look to check your flanks without moving your gun is a game changer. It adds to the immersion and realism no end. Being able to peek around corners properly without pre-defined character positions and being able to blind fire round corners is fantastic. As an FPS game in VR, this is fantastic and pretty much the only thing we have that resembles a proper, tactical shooter on the PSVR. It is immense fun but saying (and hearing) "just one more round" in lobbies for an hour or longer does get tedious. It's very hard for me to tear myself away from this game. It is very addictive and there is a constant personal objective to do better next time.

    I would highly recommend this game to people who like proper tactical game play and not just run-and-gun shooters. Although microphones may not be deemed essential, a team with players all on microphone will always be at an advantage, and it can be a might frustrating meeting team players who are incommunicado. I'll play the game and then leave after the round has finished. I have met plenty of great team mates on this game and the community seems to be non-toxic, patient and forgiving. I was nervous before jumping in for the first time for the fear of letting people down, but I've had a great time.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. ToxicMike
    Feb 12, 2020
    7
    Firewall is great but waiting in lobbies for minutes on end is terrible, waiting when you die for a few minutes, again, is not ideal. I love game modes with one life, as it emphasizes playing strategically but why couldn't there be team death match or something faster paced? Gameplay is amazing, very good attention to detail and graphics

    It is set up to be great but it really falls    Firewall is great but waiting in lobbies for minutes on end is terrible, waiting when you die for a few minutes, again, is not ideal. I love game modes with one life, as it emphasizes playing strategically but why couldn't there be team death match or something faster paced? Gameplay is amazing, very good attention to detail and graphics

    It is set up to be great but it really falls short (IMO) if there were some single player it would be amazing, but for now I think I'm done with it.    … Expand
  31. budlightlime
    Feb 16, 2019
    7
    This game is one of a kind and does the VR shooter genre massive justice.

    Combat is fluid and the VR experience is amazing. Downsides, there are a few. - There is only one game mode. ONLY ONE. The game mode is a 4v4 hack or defend the laptop with no re-spawns. It reminds me a lot of rainbow six siege which is another great game. However it slows down the game so much and    This game is one of a kind and does the VR shooter genre massive justice.

    Combat is fluid and the VR experience is amazing.

    Downsides, there are a few.

    - There is only one game mode. ONLY ONE. The game mode is a 4v4 hack or defend the laptop with no re-spawns. It reminds me a lot of rainbow six siege which is another great game. However it slows down the game so much and considering it takes about 4-5 minutes to start a game it can be over in 2-3 minutes then you have wait again which can be annoying.

    If this game had a simple team death match tacked on, 10 minutes with respawns, I could see myself giving this game an 8/10 instead of a 7. Due to this fact I cannot give it any higher because I believe it was such a poor decision to only include one game type and quite frankly it isn't even the most popular online shooter game mode.

    The graphics can also be quite hazey too.    … Expand
  32. 2theTardis
    May 14, 2019
    6
    You will see alot of 10/10 users here say that while it is fun, it has plenty of issues but they still rate 10/10 because the issues should be easy to fix. Guess what, its been two years, and actually getting and staying in the game part of this game is still a **** nightmare

    The gameplay is so cool, and with the aim controller it is incredibly satisfying and tactical. So it's a real    You will see alot of 10/10 users here say that while it is fun, it has plenty of issues but they still rate 10/10 because the issues should be easy to fix. Guess what, its been two years, and actually getting and staying in the game part of this game is still a **** nightmare

    The gameplay is so cool, and with the aim controller it is incredibly satisfying and tactical. So it's a real shame this game has more connection issues than any game i have ever played. I am not exaggerating when I say you will spend the vast majority of your time waiting to start a game. It uses peer to peer connection, so you can guess how well that works, and there is no host migration, which means every couple of matches you will be kicked out to the main menu and have to wait for ages all over again. This is not helped by the long wait times to start, the 5 minute ready up timer, and then the long wai times for it to load the map. I really enjoyed this game but had to give up playing it as it was so frustrating to be kicked out every match, often midway through if the host left. This isnt helped by the fact the dev team are active enough to release endless nw micro transactions, but not active enough to fix all the sever issues and bugs. How interesting. I would say wait until the game is fixed and it will be great, but it has now been 2 years and nothing has changed. The gameplay is so good, the best on psvr, if you have played pavlov its basically a much simpler version, but my good is it frustrating, and the dev team do not care. They are still releasing battle passes, but not fixing the fundamental flaws.    … Expand
  33. QuiGonJinn
    Aug 30, 2018
    6
    This game has potential to be really great. There’s currently some issues with game hosts dropping out, not being able to play with friends, and with the aim controller tracking (the gun is higher in game than in real life). If these issues are fixed I think the game would deserve a 8 or 9 rating. I’ll update my review as time goes on. Really fun though!
  34. konpapadopoulos
    Oct 10, 2018
    6
    Basicaly a mediocre game that vr experience makes it reign due to lack of good aim controller games. Fun to play but be prepared for a lot of technical problems even after patch 1.0.3. Countless disconects and endless waiting.
  35. yghtim
    Aug 29, 2018
    5
    My god i was having high hopes for this game, and the gameplay delivers! too bad you are spending half of the time in the lobbys..... how am i the only one noticing this? its like 2 minutes of gameplay then its 2 minutes of lobby. in 1 hour you play half that our...

    The graphics are good, the guns feels right, its a fun game. so let me play it! i dont want to just wait and wait and    My god i was having high hopes for this game, and the gameplay delivers! too bad you are spending half of the time in the lobbys..... how am i the only one noticing this? its like 2 minutes of gameplay then its 2 minutes of lobby. in 1 hour you play half that our...

    The graphics are good, the guns feels right, its a fun game. so let me play it! i dont want to just wait and wait and wait... Why isnt there any rounds? there should be like 3 or 4 rounds that would make this lobby system okay. but one short 2 minute hide and seek and then its back to the main menu again. Feels like im playing a demo and have to restart everytime it completes.

    This game could be so much more if it just wasnt all about standing there and waiting. if there is going to be so much lobby then have a gun range or something in the lobby. no its just a small room where you cant do much at all but wait for the next breath moment of fun...    … Expand
  36. Catalyst_22
    Sep 1, 2018
    5
    Gameplay is fun when it works. Would have given it a 9 out of 10 but with the latest 1.02 patch it has become unplayable. Constantly getting dropped out of matches and lobbies. Spend 20 minutes just trying to get in a game.
  37. Ruegrong
    Nov 19, 2019
    4
    Best game ruined by greed . this is ridiculous, The game has one game mode and lots of missing features, such as host migration, muting other player, and proper loading of skills/skins. Yet instead of implementing these feature or fixing the TONS of bugs in this game they add these passes that are TIMED exclusives. I may be the minority in this but also, charging for contractors withBest game ruined by greed . this is ridiculous, The game has one game mode and lots of missing features, such as host migration, muting other player, and proper loading of skills/skins. Yet instead of implementing these feature or fixing the TONS of bugs in this game they add these passes that are TIMED exclusives. I may be the minority in this but also, charging for contractors with unique skills is PAY TO WIN. I can't unlock it through normal gameplay but i can pay for a contractor that can detonate c4 when dead...pay to win. I purchased the first pass not knowing it was all time exclusive, so when i missed out on the skins unlock and things i payed for it's theft… Expand
  38. MrDubensky
    Apr 6, 2023
    1
    I am a graduate of Dominican University's Master of Library and Information Science Degree Program. I studied the video game industry for three years with Amazon's Luna Controller, Nintendo Switch Lite, Playstation IV and V, and XBox Series S and One S.

    I am surprised that I am having problems with Firewall Zero Hour. In fact, I contacted the FTC twice because Firewall Zero Hour may be a    I am a graduate of Dominican University's Master of Library and Information Science Degree Program. I studied the video game industry for three years with Amazon's Luna Controller, Nintendo Switch Lite, Playstation IV and V, and XBox Series S and One S.

    I am surprised that I am having problems with Firewall Zero Hour. In fact, I contacted the FTC twice because Firewall Zero Hour may be a Call of Duty competitor. Remember the sled in one of America's favorite movies Citizen Kane. In this case there is a white light gun. According to Video Game History, the gun accessory gets a lot of support from the gaming community. Could the FTC case be someone' elses anger at being denied the use of an $80 Playstation gun accessory? There is a $69 billion dollar deal in which the Department of Justice is arguing that Microsoft would be in violation of the FTC AntiTrust Laws.

    Well, I had a $300 used Playstation IV and it blocked my use of the TV via two HDMI ports and then also denied me use of the Playstation VR headset. I just got a new $300 Playstation 4 and it just pulled a couple of tricks. First to make the image to big so that there would be eye strain. Of course you should be able to recalibrate the image by going to the VR section in the system file. Now it's claiming that "The add-on for the following applications is corrupted."

    How many people can still see the white sled in the fire? That Playstation iV gun accessory will be the main image in the minds of the judges before they decide to block the $69 billion Activision deal with Microsoft. Now let me contact the FTC for the third time.    … Expand
  39. Draclif2
    Aug 9, 2019
    0
    Cannot play the game. The new user support system is so poorly designed that two grown me. Could not figure out how to activate any of the menu items. There was no moving cursor generated by any of four separately used controllers. The game is unplayable.
  40. Sambe
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    Way too many bugs to be enjoyable. Countless hours spent waiting in lobbies trying to even play a game is not fun. The lack of dedicated servers leads to unplayable lag due to p2p hosting. Getting shot through walls and watching players skip around makes winning impossible. When you kill the “host” they more than likely will quit Mid match and you’ll get kicked out of the game and loseWay too many bugs to be enjoyable. Countless hours spent waiting in lobbies trying to even play a game is not fun. The lack of dedicated servers leads to unplayable lag due to p2p hosting. Getting shot through walls and watching players skip around makes winning impossible. When you kill the “host” they more than likely will quit Mid match and you’ll get kicked out of the game and lose all your progress. Back in the lobby you go only to repeat the wait for 8/8 players which takes on average 5-10 minutes. Matches are over in less than a minute when you are able to finish them and there’s only one round. Add in the terrible customer service by community manager Frank and you’ve got yourself a losing experience. Here’s a hint FCE, don’t ban players for addressing issues with you when you rely on them to support your pay to play business model. Fix your game and employees please.… Expand
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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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