FBC: Firebreak Is Missing Control’s Weird Charm

FBC: Firebreak is missing Control’s weird charm

With FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment has entered the world of the first-person co-op shooter. Set in its Control universe - specifically the site of the first game, the brutalist nightmare office called the Oldest House - players control a member of the titular three-person team of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), tasked with addressing various containment breaches. Unfortunately, all the aspects that make Remedy's worlds so intriguing …

Dead on arrival: Firebreak struggles to spark interest

Is Remedy behind the next team-based FPS flop? All signs point to yes. Judging by the nonexistent player base and the moaning online, almost no one seems interested in trying—or sticking with—FBC: Firebreak. The devs may have hoped for some Control-style magic in multiplayer form, but players have instead been served a mess of tiresome weapon testing, zero content, and garbage optimization. It's pretty clear that this game—barely two days old—h…

FBC: Firebreak Review: Triumphant and Tragic

Remedy Entertainment is one of the most beloved developers in modern gaming. The studio has created some of the most unique experiences in the medium to date, bringing the distinctive worlds of Control and Alan Wake to life. Whether you’re a fan or not, the quirky, yet haunting storytelling is something wholly unique to Remedy, and deviates in many facets compared to other games out there. This is why there has been somewhat of a fervor for FBC:…

Remedy’s Co-Op Spin-Off FBC Firebreak Gets Mixed Reactions at Launch – Satire Gaming

Almost exactly eight months after announcing it, Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment has released its co-op action title FBC Firebreak. The game is now available on Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, priced at around €40. It’s also part of the PC and Xbox Game Pass from day one, giving subscribers instant access. FBC Firebreak is built upon the critically acclaimed single-player hit Control. However, early player feedback su…

FBC: Firebreak Review - Employee of the Year

When I previewed FBC: Firebreak at Summer Game Fest Play Days, I walked away more than impressed with Remedy’s first multiplayer game. Despite only playing through one of the jobs during my session, I admired the emphasis on teamwork and envisioned that this game could be massive for Remedy. After... The post FBC: Firebreak Review – Employee of the Year appeared first on The Koalition.