When a series of seemingly unrelated fires erupt across the city, a firefighter named Dean McGregor leaps into action as a superhero fireman of sorts. No fire is too daunting for Dean as he barrels into burning buildings and attacks the flames with a gushing hose and a mighty battle axe. Every burning building contains luckless victims who scream and call out for help as our hero makes his way through flickering infernos to the rescue.
When victims come into view, they'll wave their arms to ensure that they're seen. On a floor filled with flames, water blasts may be pumped out in steady streams to stanch fires or blasted out in wider area sprays to snuff entire patches of burning floorboards. When Dean's path is blocked, the axe may be wielded with two hands to land powerful blows in order to clear the way. Dire straits may be countered with a call for help where a fellow firefighter comes to save the day with a powerful salvo of water.
The missions are fairly straightforward where Dean is charged with the rescue and recovery of victims in various situations and locales. A swiveling map on the upper right corner of the screen captures every move one makes. It shakes when you shake and rotates when you turn. Victims are also shown on the map for easy tracking along with their remaining levels of vitality. Reach those desperate souls before they succumb to the smoke and flames...
The gameplay Firefighter F.D. 18 is focused on one of two things: rescuing survivors from the flames and killing fire "bosses" that are usually at the end of each stage. The player is equipped with only a fire hose, a fire extinguisher, an axe for breaking through walls and boxes, and, later on, a fire cannon that shoots a quick burst of water. There's also the chance to call in for a quick bit of help from a partner and bombs that can be detonated to take the wind out of the fires.
There are three main locations in the game and each one is broken down into several different stages that are different parts of each location such as a different floor. No matter what, the goal is the same: rescue all of the hostages. The hostages provide a time limit for both sections and if a hostage dies, or you die, you'll need to try again. Where the survivor rescue sections are based on exploration and maneuvering quickly through flames, the bosses stick the player in one location until you extinguish the main flame.
In playing through, I was pleasantly surprised at how Konami had managed to make both sections of the game entertaining and especially how the bosses had been given distinct personalities. The survivor rescues are laid out like obstacle courses where there is an occasional branching path to follow. The actual fighting of the fires and working through several rooms full of flames can get a bit tiresome which is where Firefighter F.D. 18 gets bogged down, but there are several situations that present fiery puzzles that need to be solved quickly and liven up the action.
Inspired by the heroism of those firefighters who sacrificed their lives during the September 11 attacks, Konami of America presents Firefighter F.D. 18 for the PS2 console.
Taking place in a large city, players assume the role of firefighter Dean McGregor. Together with news reporter Emilie Arquette, the two become immersed in a mystery involving random eruptions of fires throughout the city. While chasing the perpetrator responsible for the fires, the two become close, at the same time putting their lives in danger.
With realistic fire simulations including backdrafts, flashovers, and chemical explosions, tracking down the one who is responsible will be no easy task. Luckily, players are armed with equipment capable of putting out the rogue fires, such as water hoses and an impulse firefighting gun.
Features:
Save civilians trapped inside multiple areas of a tunnel, lab, chemical plant, and ship
Battle raging fires while guarding against backdrafts, flashovers, and chemical explosions
Locate missing items such as phones and wallets for bonuses
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Time is Ticking
A deadly arsonist is on the loose, setting fire to parts of a major US city. With each passing second, the public becomes increasingly in danger. As Dean McGregor, a heroic firefighter, your mission is to fight the blazes, save innocent lives, and unravel a mystery about who is behind the fires. Can the arsonist be stopped before the city is engulfed in flames?
- The most exciting and tension-packed firefighting experience eve
- Save innocent civilians, fight raging infernos with water hoses, the IFEX impulse gun, and other high tech equipment
- Realistic depictions of fire, including backdrafts, flashovers and chemical explosions
- Features music arranged by Klaus Badelt /Pirates of the Caribbean, K-19 The Widowmaker)
FEATURES:
- Third person perspective.
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Firefighter theme.
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