FBC: Firebreak
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Critic Reviews for FBC: Firebreak
A bold approach to the concept of work marks this game out as a singular enterprise.
FBC: Firebreak is a big swing for Remedy Entertainment that's definitely worthy of a few cheers.
FBC: Firebreak's madcap mission conceits are delightfully silly, but balancing issues and limited replay value hinder the fun.
Being forced to stand stock still and stare at that horrible traffic light longing it to turn green is wonderfully tense.
Remedy's co-op FPS is a fun Control spin-off when everything goes right, though such circumstances can prove elusive early on.
Although most of its rewarding features add variability to custom loadouts, there's not much else here that, unfortunately, makes it worth spending an effort on. I'd much rather see a sizable number of differences in the job variety, missions, and power fantasy elements that actually heighten the sense of being an FBC operative who's exterminating the evil corruption of the Hiss.
FBC Firebreak is a multiplayer game with good ideas and a great setting that brings back the Control universe. Despite some inaccuracies and the possibility of more content, what it offers brings a touch of freshness to the co-op genre with friends. It's not crazy, but it's not your typical first-person shooter either, thankfully.
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FBC: Firebreak is an impressive multiplayer take on the Control universe. Each Job is cleverly designed to make the most of the game’s various playstyles, while also enjoying a steep amount of replayability thanks to Job customization. It’s a multiplayer game that can give you chill, casual vibes and intense, challenging gameplay; it’s all about what you want to get out of it.
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