Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue
Developer(s)Dejima
Publisher(s)Thunderful Games
EngineUnreal Engine 4[1]
Platform(s)
Release
  • Windows
    • WW: December 14, 2021
  • Consoles
    • WW: June 22, 2022
Genre(s)Platformer
Mode(s)Single-player

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue is a platform game developed by Dejima and published by Thunderful Games.

Gameplay

Players control a firefighter who must rescue citizens and defeat fire-based monsters attacking her city. Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue is a side-scrolling platform game, though the world is 3D. The levels are procedurally generated. Players have a limited amount of water they can use, and there are time limits, both of which can be replenished.[2]

Development

Developer Dejima is based in Sapporo, Japan.[3] Thunderful Games published Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue for Windows on December 14, 2021.[4] Under the name Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX, ports to PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Switch followed on June 22, 2022. This version is rebalanced and adds additional content. The Windows version was updated to it for free.[5]

Reception

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue received mixed reviews on Metacritic.[6][7] Hardcore Gamer said the DX update is fun and challenging, though more fair than the original release.[2] TouchArcade said it can be repetitive, and they criticized combination of time limits and procedurally generated levels. However, they said the challenge can make winning satisfying.[8] Although they praised the pixel art graphics, Nintendo World Report disliked the level design and gameplay.[9] Both TouchArcade and Nintendo World Report complained of technical issues on the Switch.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ "Making it in Unreal: battling raging infernos in roguelite Firegirl". PCGamesN. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  2. ^ a b Peeples, Jeremy (2022-06-22). "Review: Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  3. ^ "About". Dejima Games. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  4. ^ Romano, Sal (2021-10-01). "Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue launches December 14". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  5. ^ "Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue". Gematsu. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  6. ^ "Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX". Metacritic. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  7. ^ "Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue". Metacritic. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  8. ^ a b Musgrave, Shaun (2022-06-28). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring Bassmaster 2022 and Firegirl, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  9. ^ a b Hilhorst, Willem (2022-06-22). "Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2024-09-10.