Fireburst - PC - Game Review

Fireburst is a neat arcade racer with a gimmick - cars have something called Fireburst - which can both be used to destroy your enemies and to speed up. You can use it at any time, but it heats up your car - and if the car gets too hot, it explodes.

You can cool your car on water barrels throughout the levels, or convenient places on the level - puddles, the sea, waterfalls, etc.

There are several kind of Fireburst - one makes the car indestructible and on fire, and destroys any cars you bump into. Another leave fire tracks, which heat up and possibly explode other cars.

There are quick races, as well as challenges, divided among several characters.

Graphics really look great, and I was surprised by how good the music was.

Gameplay is good, but either my reflexes are not what they used to be, or the challenges are too hard.

Overall, recommended given the low price.

4/5 Stars.

Comments

Sablicious said…
Any way to enable AI controlled cars in split-screen mode?

The trailers clearly show CPU cars in split-screen mode, yet they seem to be MIA in the actual game... =/

(PC version)
April 26, 2012 at 10:01:00 AM GMT-3
Sablicious said…
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April 26, 2012 at 10:01:00 AM GMT-3
STG said…
Looked around, but couldn't find any options to enable it...
April 29, 2012 at 12:04:00 PM GMT-3
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