EMERGENCY 3 (2017)

Developer: Sixteen Tons Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 171 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You coordinate multiple emergency response units in high-stakes rescue operations, balancing chaos and urgency with deliberate planning.

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What players say

Players call it a childhood classic but warn the mechanics feel dated and stiff. The career missions are interesting and ramp up in difficulty, but some become unfair and demand trial and error. Civilian AI is laughably bad, and modding is tough. Many recommend installing the LA Mod first.

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