All in all, Firewall Ultra is a game full of promise, but which fails to deliver. What's more, in addition to making almost no use of the PS VR2 headset's technologies, the developers haven't mastered them very well.What's more, the graphics are pretty and you can have a lot of fun if you play with friends. And once again, with PS VR2's low market penetration,...
Firewall Ultra2023
Firewall Ultra
2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment64Worthwhile
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Details
- Launch
- August 24, 2023
- Developer
- First Contact Entertainment
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
Overview
Enlist as an elite contractor and squad up for PVP and PVE multiplayer missions in Firewall Ultra, a tactical first-person shooter in development by First Contact Entertainment for PS VR2.
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Reception
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Worthwhile- Metacritic62from 24 reviews
- OpenCritic65from 12 reviews
Could be one of PSVR2s best shooters, but is held back by some baffling design decisions.
Firewall Ultra has quickly moved itself to the regular playlist at my home. The game's fun and unique style of combat over other FPS titles on the market make for some interesting matches and tactics.
It was reasonable to expect more from Firewall Ultra. The legacy of Zero Hour is only partially taken up, as the production alternates between steps forward and inexplicable steps backwards in terms of interactivity.
While Firewall Ultra might have a bright future, as suggested by the franchise's initial success, its current state offers few justifications for its price. The limited game options and slow progression favoring microtransaction enthusiasts over casual players, along with the matchmaking issues and gameplay flaws, mean the development team needs to...