EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe Reviews

STOP RESISTING

i still find it fun years later

Best Emergency game ever made, no question about it.

Best game in the series.

very fun with mods especially South Central LA

Good game, 10x better with mods

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent (depends on the mods you play) ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☑ Big (depends on the mods you play) ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master (based on the mods you play) ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult (only if you just download creations from the worckshop) ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☑ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☑ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price (depends on the mods you play) ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☑ Can get annoying (depends on the mods you play) ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 (for a game just shy of 20 years old, it is extremely fun, I have over 350 hours in only probably 4 years) ☐ 10

Even though the game is older than me, the game is very good. Emergency 4 is almost like nostalgia. Sure the graphics might not be "up" to date, but overall a good game and even better with mods.

Such a very fun game. This game doesn't lag most of the time. The only thing that I don't like is that the game is not very fun without mods, so if you get this game I recommend that you have mods already installed

EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe offers a deeply immersive take on crisis management, placing players in control of a variety of emergency services, including fire brigades, medical units, police forces, and technical rescue teams. The game doesn't just task you with reacting to disasters—it challenges you to think like an incident commander, where every decision affects the outcome, and time is often your greatest enemy. The Deluxe edition builds upon the base game with added content like international missions and additional scenarios, making it the most complete version available. Each mission feels like a standalone crisis, presenting dynamic challenges that range from minor traffic accidents to large-scale disasters like floods, fires, and terrorist attacks. The satisfaction lies in solving each situation with a well-coordinated response, using the right units at the right time. What sets EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe apart is its emphasis on realism and strategic depth. Unlike more arcade-style emergency games, this title leans into the logistical and procedural complexity of real-world rescue operations. Each unit type has specific tools and vehicles at its disposal, and they must be used correctly to resolve incidents. Firefighters can’t treat injuries, paramedics can’t remove debris, and police can't put out fires—success depends on layered, sequential planning. Calling in a fire engine won't help if you haven’t first cleared a path with a technical support unit, or if you don't control traffic with police. This interconnectedness between services requires players to think multiple steps ahead, especially in more complex missions where incidents stack and escalate. The game offers a variety of modes to explore, with the campaign mode providing a structured progression of increasingly complex emergency scenarios. Each mission builds on previous lessons, forcing you to learn new mechanics while honing your tactical decision-making. Free Play mode drops you into a persistent city environment, where emergencies appear randomly and you must maintain order continuously, adjusting resources and priorities in real time. Challenge missions and the endless mode further deepen the experience for players seeking more sustained or difficult gameplay. These modes encourage experimentation with different strategies and make each session feel fresh, even after many hours of play. One of the most notable strengths of EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe is the active and passionate modding community. Over the years, fans have created total conversion mods that overhaul everything from unit designs to gameplay systems. Popular mods like the LA Mod or Winterberg pack introduce new maps, real-world vehicles, revised interfaces, and rebalanced mechanics, breathing new life into the game and keeping it relevant long after release. These mods often raise the realism and complexity to new heights, sometimes adding new systems like air ambulances, K9 units, or even weather effects. For returning players, mods are practically essential, and for newcomers, they significantly extend the replayability of the core game. Visually, the game shows its age, with graphics rooted in the mid-2000s era. However, the visual design remains clear and functional. Vehicle models and character animations are easily distinguishable, and the interface, though slightly dated in appearance, is well-organized for efficient multitasking. The sound design complements the atmosphere with realistic sirens, radio chatter, and ambient city noise, all of which contribute to the immersion. There's a particular sense of urgency and realism in how emergencies unfold visually—watching a fire spread across buildings or an ambulance race through congested streets feels authentic, even with the older engine. The game does, however, come with some frustrations. Pathfinding AI can sometimes be erratic, particularly in crowded or obstacle-heavy environments, leading to units getting stuck or taking inefficient routes. This can be especially aggravating during time-sensitive missions. Interface quirks also appear during large-scale emergencies when managing multiple units becomes a race against the limitations of the control scheme. Performance issues can also arise on modern systems, with some players experiencing frame rate drops or minor compatibility bugs, though these are often resolved with community fixes or tweaks. While these issues don’t break the experience, they serve as reminders of the game’s age and the lack of official modern optimization. Multiplayer adds another layer of engagement, allowing up to four players to tackle missions cooperatively. In these sessions, coordination becomes even more critical as responsibilities are split, requiring real-time communication and mutual trust. It's in these moments—dividing up the city grid, managing unit handoffs, and backing each other up—that the game reaches its most dynamic and satisfying form. Even years after its release, the cooperative mode remains a standout feature that other tactical simulators rarely replicate as effectively. EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe ultimately stands as one of the most detailed and rewarding emergency simulation titles ever made. Its commitment to realism, combined with complex mission structures and a thriving community of modders, makes it a game that continues to offer depth and variety for both new and veteran players. Though it has its technical blemishes and interface limitations, the strategic satisfaction of managing large-scale emergencies with precision and calm remains intact. For those who enjoy management games with a tactical edge—and especially those with an interest in public safety, rescue operations, or disaster response—this title delivers a unique and enduring experience. Rating: 9/10