Embr concurrently looks like a fantastic, humorous thought for a game, and a horrifying glimpse into an all-too-likely future. Developed by Muse Games (Guns Of Icarus) and due in early entry later within the 12 months. Embr is s a tongue-in-cheek firefighting sim. The downside for the individuals you’re making an attempt to save lots of is that you simply and as much as three buddies usually are not extremely educated professionals, however common folks simply taking firefighting jobs through a smartphone app to make ends meet. Have a take a look at the debut trailer, plus Alice Liguori taking an extended look and chatting with the builders at Rezzed final weekend.
I’ve at all times had a gentle spot for firefighting games, and we simply haven’t had practically sufficient of them. Burning Rangers on the Sega Saturn won’t ever depart my coronary heart, however this seems to be like the following neatest thing. Messy, chaotic firefighting in procedurally stocked homes for as much as 4 gamers. The preliminary early entry launch may have solo and co-op play, and rescue missions. The full game (due out 9-12 months later) goals to incorporate extra map and mission sorts, boss battles, a driving mini-game and missions the place you sq. off in opposition to a rival firm, Hosr. About double the content material, they’re aiming for.
And you’ll be able to see a bit extra of the game from our RPS Sessions at EGX Rezzed. If the time-stamped video doesn’t skip you to the precise bit, simply click on by to 4:14:15.
As clearly good a joke Embr is, it does really feel prefer it hits a bit of too near residence. Back within the ’80s, the company hellscape of Robocop appeared like amusing however solely faintly cautionary satire. Now there’s most likely a couple of libertarians trying on the Embr trailer and questioning why no one has began that enterprise for actual but. There’s potential right here for spinoffs, although. Mountain rescue on a funds? Amateur surgeons on name 24/7 (in relevant cities)? Successful-sharing service for cut price bin assassins may make for a hilarious game, however I digress. Either manner, I’m positively keeping track of this one, and the opposite nervously on headlines in case it turns into actuality.
Embr shall be touchdown in early entry later this 12 months, though no date or worth has been pinned down. You can test it out here on Steam or its official page here.
