Fireburst

I am really enjoying Fireburst! The controls on gamepad work great. The music is once again a mix of metal and punk, perfect for the genre. I had Fireburst running in ultra graphics and it looked really good. I did have a few problems when restarting a race, with the colors loading in. Hitting pause and then resume seemed to fix that instantly. The voice acting was great. The drivers are talking smack back and forth the entire race and the lines are funny as heck. The stereo typing is kind of hilarious if you pick up on it. I will leave those for you to discover and I won't quote them here. The outright boomer bashing is even better "You smell like my Grandpa" and "you are worse than my Dad" Followed by a flat out "yu suk". It makes it really fun to play with family. If not split screen on the couch with the kids. Yes split screen clearly says 1vs1 and that is not uncommon for games from this time. The challenges is where you will get most of your value out of this one if you are solo. They are fun and unique. Completing challenges unlocks new content. +Rep for no DLC, play to play more is a model you don't see anymore. Other than that, Firebust has not aged a day. It is really har…

Lacks polish but you can tell it was made with SOVL. The overheat/cooling mechanics are surprisingly neato.

Fireburst is an unapologetically explosive arcade racing game that fully commits to speed, spectacle, and controlled chaos. Developed by exDream and published by Strategy First, it presents a racing experience that is less about clean lines and technical precision and more about aggression, momentum, and risk-reward decision-making. From the moment a race begins, the game establishes its identity through loud engines, fiery visuals, and an intense pace that rarely gives players time to breathe. It deliberately leans away from simulation sensibilities and instead embraces a bold, over-the-top style where winning often means pushing your car — and your nerves — right to the brink of destruction. At the heart of Fireburst’s design is its defining Fireboost mechanic, which doubles as both a weapon and a liability. Activating Fireboost surrounds your car in flames, dramatically increasing speed while allowing you to smash into rival racers with devastating force. This creates a constant tension throughout every race, as using Fireboost too aggressively causes your heat meter to rise, and overheating results in an explosive self-destruct that sends you back onto the track with a costly …

I'd love to write a great review. But this game isn't worth it. It sucks. Avoid it. That's all.

It's really not that bad of a game, but there are better arcade racers out there. I would even suggest just playing Star Wars: Racer on the N64. The playable characters are pretty lame, I didn't find any that really interested me and they're all just boring. The collision mechanics also suck. Everything looks amazing and the feeling of speed is really awesome, but the moment you crash into a wall or other racers, you realize how janky the physics are and it takes you out of the game. Also, it's a little weird they don't have a tournament mode. I guess the gameplay doesn't really lend itself to a tournament style racer. The 'fireburst' combat is the main gimick, and it's okay. I don't think it's that bad of a gimmick, but I don't think it's enough to carry the game. Ultimately, if you already own the game, I'd give it a play, but I wouldn't go out of your way to purchase it. There's better stuff out there.

You race. There's fire. It's ok.