Firewatch

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  1. Umur
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    If you wanna play this game it is an amazing game to play but you have to be prepared to be walking endlessly.
  2. Wohnrath
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    strengths: story, map, setting/art direction, audio and voice acting
    weak points: too many bugs, unsatisfying ending
    one of the games I loved the most, but not one of the best
    but it will stay in my heart
    probably top 5
    would recommend to anyone
  3. clem666
    May 22, 2023
    8
    The game starts with choices to be made that shine by their uselessness. Once you are dropped in the forest, things begin to be interesting. 'Firewatch' is beautiful, has a terrific atmosphere that can change as fast as the wind.
    The characters are very attractive and manage to engage in an intense relationship without even seeing each other. Delilah (pull me out of here!) easily takes a    The game starts with choices to be made that shine by their uselessness. Once you are dropped in the forest, things begin to be interesting. 'Firewatch' is beautiful, has a terrific atmosphere that can change as fast as the wind.
    The characters are very attractive and manage to engage in an intense relationship without even seeing each other. Delilah (pull me out of here!) easily takes a special place in our hearts.
    The soundtrack is amazing. Special thanks to this free-roam mode at the end of the game, which allows you to play with the music you love the most (I have to go with the 'Prologue' one).
    The map is large enough to offer many different scenes and environments without being huge or boring to navigate.
    We can complain about the ending, but it feels like it was premeditated. because there are way more clues than we actually think there is. It is like the more you get into it, the more you invest yourself in the mind-blowing plot.    … Expand
  4. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  5. klaaz
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    A game that falls short in terms of adventure and exploration, but in terms of narrative it makes us rethink the priorities of our lives.
  6. Zeneko90
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  7. LeonardoH86
    Oct 8, 2022
    9
    No es cómo viviste la vida, si no las personas que conoces durante ella. Una historia de el reencuentro contigo mismo en la soledad de un inmenso bosque mientras una voz escucha tu pesar y tu le escuchas a ella. Acompañada de una historia de misterio que termina en algo simple y que fue de lo más débil de este juego. El final es algo que te desilusiona, no por que sea un mal final si noNo es cómo viviste la vida, si no las personas que conoces durante ella. Una historia de el reencuentro contigo mismo en la soledad de un inmenso bosque mientras una voz escucha tu pesar y tu le escuchas a ella. Acompañada de una historia de misterio que termina en algo simple y que fue de lo más débil de este juego. El final es algo que te desilusiona, no por que sea un mal final si no que esperas que pase algo que no termina pasando, pero la moraleja es con la que inicié esta reseña.
    Añadir la duración es corta, aproximadamente 4 o 5 horas, pero, en mi opinión, la duración justa para contar una buena historia y esta es una buena historia.    … Expand
  8. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    A short but beautiful indie game where you play as a volunteer fire watcher when suddenly a mystery arises. It's very well told and walking never felt as good. The environment is astoundingly gorgeous and it makes you want to look around every nook and cranny
  9. Wrecktangled
    Jun 28, 2022
    8
    What a ride. Starts out as a peaceful walk in the woods, but that doesnt last too long before you are trying to uncover many mysteries and guess who is lying to you. Still not sure what to think of Delilah, but I love that about this game. Keeps you thinking about it, even after you shut it down for the night.
  10. 2I2l1a
    May 1, 2022
    8
    In Firewatch you play as a man named Henry who has retreated from his messy life to work as a fire lookout in the Wyoming wilderness. Perched high atop a mountain, it’s your job to look for smoke and keep the wilderness safe.
  11. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    Historia interesante y bien contada aunque me dejo un mal sabor el final del juego
  12. Motoritz
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    The whole atmosphere is just amazing. Thrilling game just to get soaked into.
  13. Andrusha2
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    Отличный визуал, один из самых выдающихся стилей на моей памяти. Хорошая озвучка. Приятный геймплей. Игра проходится быстро, на одном дыхании. Может не совсем дописанная концовка, но каждому своё.
  14. Haynade
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    Firewatch is a great short Mystery game from 2016, that still looks and plays very well even in 2022.

    One of the features that I like is the game doesn't have many gameplay mechanics; which lets you fully dive into the story and don't get distracted by your health or inventory. Of course, this does make the game boring and short, but I don't think Campo Santos was planning to make    Firewatch is a great short Mystery game from 2016, that still looks and plays very well even in 2022.

    One of the features that I like is the game doesn't have many gameplay mechanics; which lets you fully dive into the story and don't get distracted by your health or inventory. Of course, this does make the game boring and short, but I don't think Campo Santos was planning to make Firewatch last for 10-15 hours.

    Chris Remo, a composer for Firewatch, did an amazing job at creating soundtracks and organizing them to add more tension and relief into your walkthrough. The switches and smooth entrances of each soundtrack can give you goosebumps, and even without looking at the game, you will know when something is about to happen, or you are about to find some clues.

    The graphics of the game are simple yet very complex and well made. The whole designing team did an amazing job translating light and full forest into a video game. I was satisfied to walk through it and enjoy the sound of singing birds and the beauty of the sunset through the leaves of many trees that fill up the game.

    Firewatch has also a great future that I think many games should include, which is Play with Developers. In this mode, you can play the regular story mode, but have little stands with tape stands around the map, where developers talk about how they came up with a certain thing or the general work that went into the specific level. It was interesting to listen to how for example Chris Remo came up with the tracks, or why there are tons of books in the game.

    I recommend buying the game and trying it out yourself. Yes, many people say that the game is short, but it doesn't mean it's bad, just a good mystery story made into a videogame.    … Expand
  15. SHAWNALLENMAY
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm hoping there will be a number two this game isn't loving game to play with hopefully they will be on the phone cuz this game have passion and I will always love this game always order my heart firewatch 2 hopefully it will be a no one!!!!… Expand
  16. NeoRazyMist
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    The type of games that have recently stopped being released. The game allows you to relax and think about life along with its plot. Nothing more, but she did not declare herself as something more. copes with its task quite well
  17. fedec
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    No juego indies generalmente, pero este juego lo voy a recordar siempre. Lo jugué con casi ninguna expectativa, simplemente lo probé por su arte, que es hermoso, pensando que sería algún tipo de juego de supervivencia o gestión en un bosque, nada mas alejado de eso. El núcleo del juego se basa en tu relación con tu compañera superior del trabajo, las conversaciones son excelentes, muy bienNo juego indies generalmente, pero este juego lo voy a recordar siempre. Lo jugué con casi ninguna expectativa, simplemente lo probé por su arte, que es hermoso, pensando que sería algún tipo de juego de supervivencia o gestión en un bosque, nada mas alejado de eso. El núcleo del juego se basa en tu relación con tu compañera superior del trabajo, las conversaciones son excelentes, muy bien escritas, y las potencian las brillantes actuaciones de voz. La banda sonora también es destacable.
    Es un juego que no tiene ninguna mecánica mas que caminar y elegir los diálogos, pero nunca llegas a aburrirte.
    La historia que lleva todo es bastante intrigante, lo único malo es que se pierde ese factor sorpresa una vez terminado.
    Sin embargo es un juego recomendadísimo que no exige tanto al jugador    … Expand
  18. SilverOrlov
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was divided into two parts for me.
    ...
    The good part: Great and very emotionally deep storytelling. Even with very simple graphics, you are imbued with a hero. Even with a very primitive gameplay, you love every walk in this park. A very interesting thing with a drawing that Delilah did about you.
    ...
    The bad part: I really disliked the invisible walls, when you can jump over this log, but you can't do the same with that one. Exactly the same!
    Yes, yes, the entire "gaming World" was divided into those who liked the ending and those who did not... I'm in the middle :)
    I completely understood the plot of this game, and I understand those who say that it is good. Like "The game played with us, as we did with it. All this is a wild surprise from the opposite direction. That what we find at the end is just as cool and emotionally heavy". Yes it is... but it does not change the fact that we do not know a thing about what kind of camp it was behind the fence with all those computers. Why did Delilah not know about it for so many years, although she can see perfectly far from her tower? What was this conversation that we overheard(in case you forgot, it was AFTER the wire was cut)? Why did she almost seduce us the whole game, and in the end everything was cut off - "go to my wife", "I won't wait, I'm leaving now"? Plus, she constantly lied on little things and cheated, judging by the note from the box, which did not add credibility to her leaving in the end.
    ...
    I consider myself to be in the middle because I liked the game, I liked the ending, but it also disappointed me. Not because I was waiting for some Hollywood action or like that, but it looked like as if they decided to change the story or end it, leaving something else behind that was given in the middle of the game.    … Expand
  19. BlazinT
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    Game was compelling, with a good story, great vibes and good change of pace. Would recommend as gamepass game. Would not have been happy as a $20 purchase as the game was a little short.
  20. izlee
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Świetna, najlepsza gra, w jaką grałem cała otoczka i fabuła zrobiło to na mnie ogromne wrażenie, muzyka jest niesamowita, tak naprawdę wszystko w tej grze jest niesamowite
  21. Denis94
    Dec 22, 2021
    9
    Empecé este juego una noche de diciembre con un buen café caliente y así es como los desarrolladores tienen pensado que juegues a este título, relajado y adentrándose en esta pedazo de historia, ambientación preciosa con toque cartoon y los misterios del bosque se juntan para crear un auténtico Juegazo... Y si os lo preguntáis... Si esa misma noche lo terminé.
  22. petrkozak13
    Dec 14, 2021
    8
    I had no expectations for Firewatch but after finishing it, I couldn't stop thinking about it for like 2 weeks straight.
  23. PublicNuisance
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    As far as “walking sim” games go Firewatch has been the undisputed king in my eyes for a while and still is. At it’s core it is dependant on the dialogue and interaction between Henry and Delilah and both voice actors blow it out of the water and are fantastic. If this key part were poor it would ruin a lot of the game in my opinion. The music is also well done, especially in that theAs far as “walking sim” games go Firewatch has been the undisputed king in my eyes for a while and still is. At it’s core it is dependant on the dialogue and interaction between Henry and Delilah and both voice actors blow it out of the water and are fantastic. If this key part were poor it would ruin a lot of the game in my opinion. The music is also well done, especially in that the developers knew when to use it and when to keep things silent. The game play itself is actually very fun. It is very linear and there isn’t much difficulty but there is some openness to it. For instance where you go is linear but how you get there is all up to you for the most part. If you want to explore the park feel free, and you really should as there is no time limit on any of the missions. The game is the epitome of “comfy”. I love the outdoors and this game includes great vistas; lots of nature; hiking, climbing; just a great time to be had. The one part that was a bit suspect was going down hills because sometimes just by walking up to a small drop it would just climb down the stone while other times it would force me to press a button. The story itself is also well done. There are times where it can get a bit of horror vibes, a bit of sci-fi vibes, and in the end choose a different approach all together. It kept me guessing in a good way.

    I played Firewatch on Linux. It never crashed on me and I didn’t notice any bugs. There are 6 graphics settings and a v-sync toggle. You can manually save whenever you want and there are also auto saves. There is only one save slot though so you keep overwriting the same file regardless. Alt-Tab didn’t work. The performance was great overall. Like many Unity games that use OpenGL though the GPU usage was all over the map and there were a few drops here and there but they didn’t last more than a few seconds each.

    Game Engine: Unity
    Graphics API: OpenGL
    Disk Space Used: 4.2 GB
    Game Version Played: 1.09

    Graphics Settings: all highest; motion blur off; v-sync on; 1920x1080
    GPU Usage: 1-100 %
    VRAM Usage: 1301-2720 MB
    CPU Usage: 11-31 %
    RAM Usage: 2.3-2.9 GB
    Frame Rate: 53-144 FPS

    I really enjoyed my time with Firewatch. I wish more walking sim type games would have as high of presentation values; as good of a story and as good of voice acting. It’s few issues were very small and nowhere near hindered my enjoyment. I paid $24.99 CAD for it and that is easily a steal for the fun I had. I finished the game in 3 hours and 53 minutes proving that quality is greater than quantity. It didn’t feel rushed or dragged out.

    My Score: 9.5/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 21.2.3 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Manjaro 21.1.6 | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 5.14.10-1-MANJARO | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz    … Expand
  24. Alexander_1996
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    Warmth - that's the word that comes to my mind when I think of Firewatch. You know, this kind of warmth that comes from hands of your grandma which you visit once or twice a year, this warmth that comes from candles on your dinner table on the Christmas night, this warmth that is radiated by the bonfire you and your father made one cold summer night beside a calm river. This "game"...Warmth - that's the word that comes to my mind when I think of Firewatch. You know, this kind of warmth that comes from hands of your grandma which you visit once or twice a year, this warmth that comes from candles on your dinner table on the Christmas night, this warmth that is radiated by the bonfire you and your father made one cold summer night beside a calm river. This "game"... Forgive me but I can't call it "a game". It is not a game - it is an interactive story. So this INTERACTIVE STORY from the very beginning with its visual style, music, setting, even the animation and gameplay makes you feel comfortable, cozy, peaceful. Campo Santo created a beautiful place where you want to come back to after a stressful day and just walk around that dream-like forest...alone. Kind of. You have your colleague: Deliah. This is where the game shines the most - the characters are developed beyond any praise. The dialogues are one of the best in history of videogames. The voice acting is top notch. From the very beginning Deliah feels like a real person and Henry isn't just a character - you become Henry after some time thanks to the great job the creators made in the beginning by introducing Henry's backstory and giving you a chance to play your role in that as well.

    Though it is a story-driven "game" the plot here isn't something phenomenal so don't expect to be blown away by some crazy twist that turns everything upside down. But that what makes it special, in my opinion. In the end of the day you realize that all what happened actually could happen in real life and that makes the whole experience more relatable and believable. I think the goal here was to tell a really grounded story in order to provide the most immersive experience possible even if that experience consists out of just walking and talking to your colleague over radio - I even will go as far as saying that the main focus of the game is on the dialogues and everything else is a backdrop, a driving power for these dialogues and I wouldn't mind to experience the whole story just as an audiobook.

    Conclusion: This game isn't for everyone - this game is for those who are looking for escape from their chaotic and tumultuous lives. In Firewatch you don't fight monsters, you don't seek revenge, you don't try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, you don't save the world - you "watch fire".    … Expand
  25. JustAHonestGuy
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Firewatch .. the game I wanted to play like no other. What can I say about this game? It's a game where you walk like there's no tomorrow. It sounds boring but somehow you connect with the character. As you walk, Delilah talks to you. A woman with a charming voice. They both have a terrible life full of problems. Stress is your worst enemy. But it is like this. Like life itself. Raw. TheyFirewatch .. the game I wanted to play like no other. What can I say about this game? It's a game where you walk like there's no tomorrow. It sounds boring but somehow you connect with the character. As you walk, Delilah talks to you. A woman with a charming voice. They both have a terrible life full of problems. Stress is your worst enemy. But it is like this. Like life itself. Raw. They try to escape problems by being a little distracted. But then the fun ends and you go back to the same life. So there is no way to escape. You have to assume. A game that touched my heart. I recommend it if you want to have a quiet and reflective time. But don't get your hopes up. Like I said before, don't expect a happy ending.… Expand
  26. hj54
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    It´s cheap and rather short but it was one awesome evening/night playing through it in one go. Wish I could experience it again. The end is kinda meh, but I couldnt think of a better ending. All in all well worth the couple of bucks. Also amazing soundtrack.
  27. XLazer
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    Overal - 8.5/10

    +graphics
    +voice acting
    +ost
    +peaceful

    i personally liked the ending, even if they built it all up, it seemed more natural, life can be rather disappointing.

    -bugs
    -map system ( kinda )

    enjoyment - 8/10
  28. Chelskii
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Что-же такое Firewatch.
    Firewatch - бродилка в открытом мире, в котором есть только ты, природа и ОДИН человек с которым ты можешь общаться, да и только по рации
    Давайте рассмотрим эту игру поподробнее! ГРАФИКА: Графика в этой игре необычная, но безумно красивая! Глухие леса Вайоминга, мультяшная графика и немного оранжевого фильтра- просто идеальное сочетание! СЮЖЕТ: Сюжет в этой    Что-же такое Firewatch.
    Firewatch - бродилка в открытом мире, в котором есть только ты, природа и ОДИН человек с которым ты можешь общаться, да и только по рации
    Давайте рассмотрим эту игру поподробнее!
    ГРАФИКА:
    Графика в этой игре необычная, но безумно красивая! Глухие леса Вайоминга, мультяшная графика и немного оранжевого фильтра- просто идеальное сочетание!
    СЮЖЕТ:
    Сюжет в этой игре прост и глубок одновременно. Повествование в начале очень прикольное.
    И так что по самой истории. 1989 год, главный герой по имени Генри после семейных проблем нанимается работать рейнджером в глухие леса Вайоминга, где должен провести всё лето и следить за возникновением пожаров. В лесах за всю игру мы никого не увидим.Единственный с кем мы можем общаться-это Делайла из соседней вышки. Большего, к сожалению сказать не смогу, спойлеры.
    ГЕЙМПЛЕЙ:
    Firewatch это простая бродилка.
    ИТОГИ:
    Прекрасный и интригующий сюжет, красивая и необычная графика, простой геймплей который не мешает следить за историей, в итоге дают нам ЛУЧШУЮ БРОДИЛКУ В ИСТОРИИ.
    Спасибо за внимание!    … Expand
  29. CrAzYpEnGuIn
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't like to throw around the "if you didn't enjoy it you didn't get it" bit, but in this case it's quite true.
    A lot of people's big problem is that the story is cut short and the ending isn't satisfying, but most people don't talk about the psychological, philosophical and moral questions the game raises silently. The story is actually absolutely baffling if you pay close attention to it straight from the beginning. As soon as the game establishes the exposition of how Alzheimer's affects Julia and her loved ones you get a sinking feeling in your heart, something is off, and as soon as you reach Two Forks Lookout, just by looking around the abandoned, boarded up tower you start to feel the weight of utter loneliness and guilt that's on Henry. Throughout the game you always feel Henry's paranoia and self-condemnation, this is basically the game's way of talking about human instincts, behavior and processing something hard. Pulling through a low point in your life and moving on, that's what Henry's story is about. There is also a story of two strangers, who ended up in the middle of nowhere, Delilah is well established in her job of being a firewatch lookout, while Henry is left quite a predicament where he has to pick up the pieces his predecessor left behind and do his job right, all the while Delilah is there on the other end of a radio, always of help. This is a story of how even in a miserable and uncertain situation you can find the right people and through hardships you can always rely on them. The story follows them as they grow closer, to the point where they can only trust each other to get through the hellish horror that is the constant preying pair of eyes watching them and the possible murder plot they accidentally uncover.
    The game's story is quite interesting as well, all the way through you feel something watching you, even when the branches rustle in the wind it feels like someone or something is near. There are points during the rising action when everything feels like a supernatural conspiracy, Henry even questions if any of it is real, even if Delilah is real. Henry is disoriented and in distress. The climax comes when you open cave 452's restricted section, somebody tries to lock the door behind you, you delve deeper into the cave and find Brian Goodwin's body. Your heart is beating, you feel the weight of the truth, though it is hard to embrace and some parts of it stay in the dark, some things you just don't want to know the truth behind... The resolution of the story is also quite unconventional, as you don't get to meet Delilah, after all the build up you only get to exchange some heartfelt words with her about the future, which is the continuation of both of their stories, the short dialogue is quite deep and resolves both their stories even if it doesn't seem like much on the surface. Then with the fire raging around the lookout Henry leaves Ol' Shoshone behind. This is an allegory of how his past is burning up, how he is moving on, he is forced to leave his past behind even if he loves it, he is drawn to it. The morality of the cover-up of Brian Goodwin's death, Henry moving on, Delilah's actions and Ned's actions is completely up to the player's interpretation.

    The game is a psychological and Philosophical masterpiece.    … Expand
  30. Oznerol
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    It's really short, the gameplay is almost absent and the graphic is normal.
    But i'm fall in love for this game, the musics, Henry(or maybe I would say Hank), Delilah's voice, the sounds, this huge national park where we are capulted by the game... Maybe the final could be better but anyway it's okay.
    For two/three days after i finished the game I was sorry to have finished it. :)
  31. OrcaSoul
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    The game has its strong points on the visual design, the story-line, the characters, the sound mixing & the graphics. Its weak points are hard-to-use navigation system, clunky movement & something personally about me, ambiguous endings, just not for me. So yeah, I like the game, but don't love it.
  32. gab_izidio
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firewatch - 9.3 / 10 - {highly recommend}
    The game is [Engaging, Beautiful, Atmospheric, Shocking, Unique]

    => Pros:
    - Engaging history (with an impactful beginning);
    - Perfect ambiance;
    - It is enigmatic and tense;
    - It has great soundtrack;
    - Unique and beautiful exploration map;
    - Gives the player the seat of the continuation for the story;

    => Cons:
    - Lack of physical interaction with
    other people (you basically spend the whole game alone and talking to your friend on the radio);
    - Final could be better;

    => VERDICT:
    The Verdict is that the conversations, the landscapes, the trails, the unfolding of the facts, everything makes this game extremely unique and bordering on perfection, and it definitely leaves a mark on the player, which makes us reflect on relationships, on choices, about empathy, and the dialogues are great together with the voices of the characters, making you get very involved in the story, and in addition to all that, the game still gives you a range of emotions. Not meeting other people and breaking expectations from the end it weighs a lot, so the game is not perfect, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s exceptional, and a masterpiece tremendously impactful from start to finish.    … Expand
  33. marlast
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    Хорошая игра ,со своим юмором и драмой,и весьма красочна и красива ))Я получил удовольствие проходя этот симулятор хождения ) Рекомендую для тех кому надоели шутеры ,рпг и онлайн баталии .
  34. DeathKillerNOR
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    {GamePlay: World/Level Design, Driving, Combat}
    ☐ 10/10 - Fantastic.
    ☑ 8/10 - Very Good. ☐ 6/10 - Average. ☐ 4/10 - Bad. ☐ 2/10 - Terrible. [The world design throughout the game is fantastic.] {Narrative: Dialogue ,Cutscene ,Voice Acting} ☑ 10/10 - Fantastic. ☐ 8/10 - Very Good. ☐ 6/10 - Average. ☐ 4/10 - Bad. ☐ 2/10 - Terrible. [The Dialogue is perfect. The Voice Acting is    {GamePlay: World/Level Design, Driving, Combat}
    ☐ 10/10 - Fantastic.
    ☑ 8/10 - Very Good.
    ☐ 6/10 - Average.
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad.
    ☐ 2/10 - Terrible.
    [The world design throughout the game is fantastic.]

    {Narrative: Dialogue ,Cutscene ,Voice Acting}
    ☑ 10/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Very Good.
    ☐ 6/10 - Average.
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad.
    ☐ 2/10 - Terrible.
    [The Dialogue is perfect.
    The Voice Acting is perfect as well.]

    {Visuals: Graphics, Animations ,Motion Capture}
    ☐ 10/10 - Fantastic.
    ☑ 8/10 - Very Good.
    ☐ 6/10 - Average.
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad.
    ☐ 2/10 - Terrible.
    [The Graphics is kinda cartoon-ish and it works with this game.]

    {Technical: Bugs, Performance/Optimization}
    ☑ 10/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Very Good.
    ☐ 6/10 - Average.
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad.
    ☐ 2/10 - Terrible.
    [Didn't encounter bugs during my PlayThrough.
    No performance issues during my PlayThrough]

    {Story: Plot/Ending}
    ☐ 10/10 - Fantastic.
    ☑ 8/10 - Very Good.
    ☐ 6/10 - Average.
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad.
    ☐ 2/10 - Terrible.
    [The Story is engaging and very well written.
    The ending was interesting, but predictable during the end of the PlayThrough]

    {Replayability: Replayability ,Game Length}
    ☐ 10/10 - Fantastic.
    ☐ 8/10 - Very Good.
    ☑ 6/10 - Average.
    ☐ 4/10 - Bad.
    ☐ 2/10 - Terrible.
    [I can't see anyone playing this game more than twice, as this game got a set story plot.]
    {Pros & Cons: Pro(+2) and Cons(+1)} ☐ 10/10 - Fantastic. ☑ 8/10 - Very Good. ☐ 6/10 - Average. ☐ 4/10 - Bad. ☐ 2/10 - Terrible. [Pros: +Engaging Story. +Fantastic Visuals. +Fantastic World Design. +Fantastic Voice Acting. Cons: -Average Replayability. "8/10 – Very Good. These games leave me with something outstanding to remember them by, ideas for single-player or multiplayer, clever characters and writing, noteworthy graphics and sound, or some combination thereof. If we have complaints, there are more than enough excellent qualities to cancel them out. I recommend getting this game." ~DeathKillerNOR~ ⚠️ IN MY OPINION ⚠️    … Expand
  35. schatwal96
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    Firewatch is a fairly interesting game. Every point until the ending is top class amazing. The ending was a bit weak, but if you think about the game and its story after the ending, it adds up and you start to feel something. This is a must-play if you like amazing stories, and the team was even bought by valve.... I think that says something.
  36. super_absorber
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is good up until the ending.I really don't like it because it felt like it ended in a irrelevant way.… Expand
  37. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    In general, the game was played in one breath and I liked it very much. It's okayish, needed a little more gameplay and it'd be great.
  38. TomyVercEty
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    More than a game a work of art, I will never forget this game, for those who do not like the end that is what makes it so special, few games leave you with that feeling of sadness at the end shows the reality you were not a hero Life is very hard and you don't always have a happy movie ending.
  39. JoelArpal
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    A very relaxing narrative experience. This game really made me want to be a forest guard, and that's something.
  40. trifonas
    Dec 9, 2020
    8
    blah, blah ''the ending sucked'', blah, blah ''omg my decision matters'', blah, blah, ''great voice acting.... for a HIKING SIMULATOR'', blah blah bleh.
    the game is great, you could see that the ending wouldn't be some bombastic thingy from the start, and you could see that the game isn't for you from the first three days, so why continue playing if you dislike it so much? It's unique and    blah, blah ''the ending sucked'', blah, blah ''omg my decision matters'', blah, blah, ''great voice acting.... for a HIKING SIMULATOR'', blah blah bleh.
    the game is great, you could see that the ending wouldn't be some bombastic thingy from the start, and you could see that the game isn't for you from the first three days, so why continue playing if you dislike it so much? It's unique and well paced, not the best game ever but if you're into story driven games and not so much in fast adventurous stuff, then this is for you.    … Expand
  41. PaulJazz24
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    Beautiful colors and landscapes, all drawn down in a minimalist style. Nice story and curated dialogue.
  42. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Review: This game is perfect. The End. :-) Now, seriously, the story is superb, you will fall in love with the characters (in more than one aspect!) and the art is great. Add tender music, very well treated themes that will let you thinking during days, weeks, months, and there you go: a perfect game. The emotional journey of the protagonist is something that can't be explained: you haveReview: This game is perfect. The End. :-) Now, seriously, the story is superb, you will fall in love with the characters (in more than one aspect!) and the art is great. Add tender music, very well treated themes that will let you thinking during days, weeks, months, and there you go: a perfect game. The emotional journey of the protagonist is something that can't be explained: you have to play it!!… Expand
  43. AhnHundtReviews
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Gameplay: 5/10
    Art & aesthetic
    in Story and Graphics: 8/10 Story: 9/10 Emotional Resonance: 7/10 Soundtrack: 9/10 Ending: 8/10 Urge to Play: 9/10 Fun: 6/10 Overall Rating: 76% Firewatch's biggest strength is the dialogue. Its some of the best writing for conversations that I have ever heard in a videogame. The game has many positives, but also many negatives. I think the    Gameplay: 5/10
    Art & aesthetic
    in Story and Graphics: 8/10
    Story: 9/10
    Emotional Resonance: 7/10
    Soundtrack: 9/10
    Ending: 8/10
    Urge to Play: 9/10
    Fun: 6/10

    Overall Rating: 76%

    Firewatch's biggest strength is the dialogue. Its some of the best writing for conversations that I have ever heard in a videogame. The game has many positives, but also many negatives. I think the gameplay could have been a bit more interesting. And the overall story was pretty good. But there could have been more. I think the ending is surprising yet disappointing, but in a way brilliant. And I think, if it were a movie, this ending would work perfectly. But here, I have a few issues with it. But its still a good ending. Thematically, this game approaches issues like grief, acceptance, disappointments and trauma so well. This is why the ending works. It is a story about TEMPORARY escape. And its biggest strength but also flaw are the visuals. They are incredibly beautiful. But sadly, after 1 or 2 hours of playing it, I got bored. It just looked all the same in the end. And this does not just apply with the visuals but the game itself:it needed more variety.
    Its overall still a good game and I like the twists and turns but it was just rather disappointing, since everybody was hyping it up.    … Expand
  44. WaterMellons
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    One of my favorite artistically alternative games. Makes you nostalgic for something you haven't even experienced. I loved the story and characters, though i did feel like the conspiracy/paranoia part got a little too quirky for me. Great voice acting and soundtrack, which i still listen to from time to time. If quarantine's making you miss hiking and/or real human interaction or if youOne of my favorite artistically alternative games. Makes you nostalgic for something you haven't even experienced. I loved the story and characters, though i did feel like the conspiracy/paranoia part got a little too quirky for me. Great voice acting and soundtrack, which i still listen to from time to time. If quarantine's making you miss hiking and/or real human interaction or if you just wanna clear your head a bit, then this game's for you.… Expand
  45. Fen1ma
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Красивая графика вместе с интересными диалогами. Эта игра понравится людям, которые любят исследовать красивый мир. Тут хорошо прописаны персонажи. Приятная атмосфера, которая легко может перейти в хоррор. Глубокий сюжет его интересно обсуждать, но концовка... подвела. Она реалистичная, но это игра а не жизнь.

    Советую отключить интерфейс (пропадёт только "прицел", он только портит    Красивая графика вместе с интересными диалогами. Эта игра понравится людям, которые любят исследовать красивый мир. Тут хорошо прописаны персонажи. Приятная атмосфера, которая легко может перейти в хоррор. Глубокий сюжет его интересно обсуждать, но концовка... подвела. Она реалистичная, но это игра а не жизнь.

    Советую отключить интерфейс (пропадёт только "прицел", он только портит атмосферу). Выключить его можно в меню игры    … Expand
  46. ritas666
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    Great game, I really enjoyed it.

    В этой игре всего два героя, причем один из них - лишь голос в рации. И тем не менее, она настолько атмосферная, что это становится неважно. Присутствует сюжет, это не просто симулятор ходьбы, герои занимаются целым расследованием. Но в центре находятся их отношения - два одиноких, побитых жизнью и уже не молодых человека - мужчина и женщина. Каждый для    Great game, I really enjoyed it.

    В этой игре всего два героя, причем один из них - лишь голос в рации. И тем не менее, она настолько атмосферная, что это становится неважно. Присутствует сюжет, это не просто симулятор ходьбы, герои занимаются целым расследованием. Но в центре находятся их отношения - два одиноких, побитых жизнью и уже не молодых человека - мужчина и женщина. Каждый для другого - спасительная соломинка и надежда на что-то светлое. Но на возможность этих отношений нам только намекнули, дав понять, что все это зыбко, как дым от пожара, который в любом случае будет унесен и рассеян ветром. История почти киношная. Живые диалоги, юмор и приятные голоса не дают заскучать. Геймплей весьма беден, но не сказать, что он совсем отсутствует. Помимо ходьбы, бега и прыжков, наш герой будет изучать предметы, читать записки, документы, осматривать вещи, ориентироваться по карте и компасу, фотографировать, слушать кассеты, взламывать двери и рубить деревья. И все же главное в Firewatch - это атмосфера леса, одиночества и надежда на голос в рации, который должен спасти тебя от прошлых воспоминаний и дать надежду на что-то светлое и хорошее.

    Игра на любителя. Фанаты шутеров и рпг строем проходят мимо. Те, кому нравится интерактивное кино, игры в духе Life is strange, обязательно сыграйте, вам должно понравиться.    … Expand
  47. kezzyhko
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
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  48. a_void
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    In my opinion Firewatch has one of the best dialogues in video game industry. I wish we had more games that have that relaxing and immersive feeling to it.
  49. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    ITALIAN:
    Gioco interessante ma che poteva essere gestito meglio.
    In ogni caso lo consiglio perchè è avvincente e piuttosto breve, quindi poco impegnativo. Ora analizzerò il gioco per punti. Audio e grafica: Lo stile grafico è molto personale, con modelli 3D low-poly ma curati, belle luci e soprattutto ottima scelta dei colori. Il gioco è ambientato in una foresta e bisogna    ITALIAN:
    Gioco interessante ma che poteva essere gestito meglio.
    In ogni caso lo consiglio perchè è avvincente e piuttosto breve, quindi poco impegnativo.
    Ora analizzerò il gioco per punti.

    Audio e grafica:
    Lo stile grafico è molto personale, con modelli 3D low-poly ma curati, belle luci e soprattutto ottima scelta dei colori. Il gioco è ambientato in una foresta e bisogna proteggerla dagli incendi, la scelta di solo colori caldi è azzeccata.
    Le tracce della colonna sonora. molto belle e adatte al gioco, sono poche e vengono riprodotte solo nei momenti in cui bisogna percorrere lunghe tratte senza parlare. Avrei preferito sentirle più spesso ma anche così vanno molto bene.
    Infine veramente di spessore sono i dialoghi al walkie-talkie tra il protagonista e l'altra guardia.

    Storia (no spoiler):
    Classico problema di questo tipo di giochi, per fortuna mi sono voluto fidare.
    Il gioco parte veramente lento, senza nulla che possa attirare l'attenzione fin da subito. Non bisogna aspettare molto perchè avvenga un colpo di scena, però comunque non l'ho trovato abbastanza forte da non farmi pensare di mollare il gioco.
    Quando la storia entra nel vivo, però, tutto si fa più interessante e allora si inizia a giocare molto più volentieri (anche perchè le giornate di lavoro nel gioco vengono saltate, all'inizio pensavo di doverle fare tutte di fila).
    Il finale è davvero forte ed empatico, sia come trama che come ambientazione.

    Gameplay:
    Il gioco è in prima persona e stranamente sono visibili le gambe e le braccia del proprio personaggio. I controlli sono quasi perfetti, se non fosse per la corsa che (utilizzando il controller) si attiva premendo L3 e la cosa non mi piace molto. Inoltre la corsa si disattiva automaticamente dopo che si utilizza un oggetto e dopo un po' è fastidioso.
    Per il resto il personaggio si muove comunque un po' lento, ma è tutto in linea con il gioco.
    Bella la possibilità di poter raccogliere e interagire con molti oggetti, ma una volta fatto ciò risulta difficile rimettere le cose a posto finendo spesso per lasciare tutto in disordine o perdere oggetti. Altra cosa migliorabile è che quando si decide di mettere un oggetto nello zaino, a differenza delle note scritte (per le quali c'è una sezione apposita), non è più possibile toglierli o analizzarli. Mi è capitato di mettere per sbaglio un oggetto nello zaino e pentirmene subito dopo.

    In ogni caso il gioco è bello ma forse è apprezzabile meglio una volta che lo si è completato.

    Voto: 8/10    … Expand
  50. nivelovet
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    There are no realistic graphics, no detailed gameplay, no big branches of the story, but it has something special. And I think it's soul. The game drags you. Plot is simple, but at the same time interesting. Graphics is also simple, but pleasant to the eye. Firewatch also got one of the best soundtracks that i ever heard and it's doesn't interfere with the gameplay (mostly it's talking onThere are no realistic graphics, no detailed gameplay, no big branches of the story, but it has something special. And I think it's soul. The game drags you. Plot is simple, but at the same time interesting. Graphics is also simple, but pleasant to the eye. Firewatch also got one of the best soundtracks that i ever heard and it's doesn't interfere with the gameplay (mostly it's talking on the radio).

    10 scared the raccoons out of 11 impassable landslides.    … Expand
  51. mbate25
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Firewatch is a great experience. It's not concerned with length and conveys a tight story. The stylised graphics are good, the problems and relationships are relatable, and the mystery isn't grand but relates it through the characters in such a way that conveys devastation.
  52. ahrek
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    nice game. lots of exploring. the story is fine, but it shines brightest in the visuals and the music.
  53. dragonowls
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    The atmosphere in this game is phenomenal, the artwork is stylish, and I adore the characters. The voice acting in this game was incredible, and the story was a glorious snapshot of a person's summer.

    Henry and his story felt extremely real, and his relationship with Delilah kept me wanting more and more dialogue with them. The decisions i was able to make felt meaningful and I loved    The atmosphere in this game is phenomenal, the artwork is stylish, and I adore the characters. The voice acting in this game was incredible, and the story was a glorious snapshot of a person's summer.

    Henry and his story felt extremely real, and his relationship with Delilah kept me wanting more and more dialogue with them. The decisions i was able to make felt meaningful and I loved how some actually changed Henry.
    The game does tense and foreboding very well, especially when things start to get entangled; I kept looking behind me in some scenes. The Goodwin's story was heartbreaking, and it made a silly beginning serious and somber as the game went on.

    I loved seeing the scenery while exploring, but sometimes it felt like i was ready for the next part already with a long walk ahead. I wish the pictures I took had a little bit more meaning, but i loved seeing them during the credits. The ending was true to real life, sometimes there's no conspiracies and crazy twists, it's just a unique situation that makes you wonder what's next.    … Expand
  54. zzz_DeV1L_zzz
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    An ordinary game with an unusual plot. All the same, something was not enough. I would like to see at least a small part of the continuation. 8 points.
  55. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Beautiful nature and graphics. modern recent setting, nice voiceacting / characters. gameplay is lacking, its pretty short and plot is not great. but overall I can recommend it
  56. wolfram812
    May 21, 2020
    9
    Absolute masterpiece! Although I'm not a big fan of such kind of graphics, so because of that my score is 9, not 10. Deep, moving story. Writing and voice acting are superb. Don't think this game is suitable for kids. I was never against of "walking simulators" but this game made me an avid adept of this genre.
  57. LevG
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    This game is a piece of art in every possible sense. The photography of this journey into the wild is extremely beautiful, the story catches you from the first second and one easily connects emotionally with the characters; they feel complex and human. The ending might feel a bit dissappointing or unfinished in a first playthrough, but after a second play and after some thought, it justThis game is a piece of art in every possible sense. The photography of this journey into the wild is extremely beautiful, the story catches you from the first second and one easily connects emotionally with the characters; they feel complex and human. The ending might feel a bit dissappointing or unfinished in a first playthrough, but after a second play and after some thought, it just tells beautifully a very prosaic story of human nature, pain and escapism.… Expand
  58. FullyAlive24
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    There's a good chance that this won't be the best game you'll ever play. It probably won't even reach the top ten list, but it is one of the most interesting indie game experiences recently available for PC and console.

    The game revolves around the life of a man who takes up a job that is typically known as deathly boring and uses it to form a story of in-depth relationships and trust.    There's a good chance that this won't be the best game you'll ever play. It probably won't even reach the top ten list, but it is one of the most interesting indie game experiences recently available for PC and console.

    The game revolves around the life of a man who takes up a job that is typically known as deathly boring and uses it to form a story of in-depth relationships and trust. This game is all about Henry and Delilah, and the way that they interact after their own personal lives go up in flames. How their relationship plays out is almost entirely up to you, and it makes the characters feel much different. You can stick to the life you ran away from, or try to seek a better one in the middle of the wild. It's all up to you.    … Expand
  59. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    I loved playing this game..
    The real power of Firewatch is in the conversations. I laughed a lot and it just seems so real. I totally dig the black sarcastic humor these 2 people have between eachother.
    The ending was a bit of a let down in my opinion but the rest of the story was just awesome and without a doubt worth playing. Don't expect some first person action game though.. it's a    I loved playing this game..
    The real power of Firewatch is in the conversations. I laughed a lot and it just seems so real. I totally dig the black sarcastic humor these 2 people have between eachother.

    The ending was a bit of a let down in my opinion but the rest of the story was just awesome and without a doubt worth playing. Don't expect some first person action game though.. it's a chill-out game without any real action.

    I loved it and I sure as hell recommend it.

    Oh and for anyone who cares, it has built-in Steam-Controller support which plays incredibly well    … Expand
  60. SelfPlayer123
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    It's not a AAA game, but it sure has a god **** story man. All interactions between the characters are awesome. The game looks awesome, making the story actually feel real! It's smooth and runs like a charm. The only actual problem the game has is it's inconsistent and sometimes flat story, but for the majority is is just good.
  61. ALMAZ_and_GOLD
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    Great atmospheric game with cool dialogue mechanics and soundtrack.........
  62. Tomicsavo
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Short but with good tone. Sometimes funny, sometimes shocking. I can recommend it at bargain prices.
  63. w0lf1
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    Beautiful World and a heartwarming connection between Henry and Delilah. Overall one of the best Storys i Played since The Walking Dead
  64. pedraww
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Don't care if it's a walking simulator. Every single pixel of this game is beautiful and the story is nice.
  65. ru_ND
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    This game definitely belongs to the genre of interactive cinema. To do this, she has all the components of success in this genre: a non-trivial plot with all the relying on complications and outcomes, high-quality, and even fully voiced dialogs with the ability to choose answer options and a beautiful visual design.

    In the story, the protagonist, a man under 45, after his wife’s serious    This game definitely belongs to the genre of interactive cinema. To do this, she has all the components of success in this genre: a non-trivial plot with all the relying on complications and outcomes, high-quality, and even fully voiced dialogs with the ability to choose answer options and a beautiful visual design.

    In the story, the protagonist, a man under 45, after his wife’s serious illness, unable to bear such a shock next to her, is sent to work as an observer at a fire tower in Wyoming National Park. This is seasonal work, that is, he has about three months to understand himself and the situation, to think about life in peace and quiet. There is nobody around him, only on the horizon you can see another tower, where his boss Delaila works. He never saw her and knows only her voice, because all that connects them is a working walkie-talkie. They often communicate, get to know each other better, begin to trust each other with some personal details. In parallel, our character travels around the district, carrying out various everyday tasks of the leadership.

    It sounds quite pastoral, but don’t think that this is some kind of nerdy with dialogs, such as: “Today the weather is beautiful, isn't it?”. The screenwriter or screenwriters of the game are very cool, like the voice actors. Honestly, I really liked it. Moreover, I specifically tried to maximally prolong each dialogue so that it was almost by chance to find out some new details about the main characters or the space surrounding them. For those who still think that this is some kind of tediousness, I inform you that by the middle of the game the plot begins to throw up a detective line for itself, and behind it is almost a thriller! Around the heroes, strange, inexplicable events begin to occur and the player is invited to figure out what is happening. I will not go into details to prevent spoilers. Everything is seasoned with strong household dramas of the main characters.

    The main disappointment of the game is that it is rather short. However, this may be good. Tightening the plot, the developers risked making the players bored, and so it all worked out just right, very seamlessly. Heroes made me empathize with them and this is wonderful. I really did not care when I selected the answer options in the dialogs of the final scene. As, in fact, throughout the game.

    Yes, over time, I had a few questions for the plot, but immediately after the game I had extremely positive impressions. 9/10    … Expand
  66. jakematthews
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    I loved this game. I was quite nervous most of the time. To be fair, I created my own jump scares. I felt really immersed in the story and I was hoping the other character would pop up so I didn't feel alone. The walkie talkie communication is what makes this game stand out to me! I was always checking my back, expecting someone to pop out, especially during climbing. Navigation in thisI loved this game. I was quite nervous most of the time. To be fair, I created my own jump scares. I felt really immersed in the story and I was hoping the other character would pop up so I didn't feel alone. The walkie talkie communication is what makes this game stand out to me! I was always checking my back, expecting someone to pop out, especially during climbing. Navigation in this game is unique. Can be a lot of walking if you get lost. I'm not sure whether or not my decisions at the start of the game had any affect on the ending though? Either way I really enjoyed the game. I would recommend.… Expand
  67. Grachechkovski
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    A wonderful story about an ordinary man who decided to go further and be stronger than his problems (spoiler: if you chose the appropriate path in the dialogues).

    In this game everyone will really find themselves and understand that the main character for them is closer than anyone else. Genius work of PANIC, INC.
  68. brendo214
    May 30, 2019
    9
    I can understand people being frustrated with the ending, but I think it ended in the only way it could have.
  69. 75978
    May 11, 2019
    9
    hard to say something about the game should just go through and appreciate the story itself
    no doubt you can say the game looks great
  70. beccathestrigga
    Apr 9, 2019
    8
    I'm a big fan of great stories in video games. And I got a great story here. Sure, some of players may be disappointed with an ending, but I really like it. Beautiful graphic and astonishing voice acting, all of that with well writing gave me a great experience I'll never forget. I'm already waiting for "In the Valley of Gods" from this developer :)
  71. Krzych
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Firewatch certainly stands out among other games of this type. Thanks to great voice acting and interactive dialogues it manages to be more engaging, which combined with interesting story and great artstyle makes a very good and unique game. And what's maybe most interesting, this artstyle didn't prevent the game from resembling the feel of wilderness and creating believable environment,Firewatch certainly stands out among other games of this type. Thanks to great voice acting and interactive dialogues it manages to be more engaging, which combined with interesting story and great artstyle makes a very good and unique game. And what's maybe most interesting, this artstyle didn't prevent the game from resembling the feel of wilderness and creating believable environment, at times it is so believable that I could almost feel the smell of cold foggy morning when dispatching from the tower. Even though the game didn't make as much impression the second time as it did with the first, it is still a great game, especially the first time.… Expand
  72. hunk4survivor
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    el juego es bueno..las gráficas son acorde a la historia..solo que en momentos se siente el juego corto.pero es justo por lo que se paga..
  73. ave
    Dec 26, 2018
    8
    Firewatch is way more than just a "walking simulator". I think there is a thematic thread about what is means to take care of someone else. First your character has trouble with this, then there is your supervisor, and the whole mystery about the missing person...
    The environment is not just a huge national park but also a psychological landscape you traverse, filled with unanswered    Firewatch is way more than just a "walking simulator". I think there is a thematic thread about what is means to take care of someone else. First your character has trouble with this, then there is your supervisor, and the whole mystery about the missing person...
    The environment is not just a huge national park but also a psychological landscape you traverse, filled with unanswered questions, and sometimes paranoia. There is a mystery to unveil indeed, and that's only part of the whole experience.
    It's a game that you can play to take a reflexive vacation from other games. A game that doesn't ask you to master a core mechanic but to explore the difficulties of figuring things out, especially the relationships between people.    … Expand
  74. Give_em_hell
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    A nice short game, great voice-acting, nice atmosphere. There are some visual rough edges, they never affect the gameplay.
  75. barawekek
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    Игра имеет очень приятный визуальный ряд и музыкальное сопровождение, что отлично дополняет повествование, за которым мы наблюдаем. Да, игра довольно короткая, однако все эти 4 часа игрок получает совершенно новый для этого жанра игр экспириенс, испытывая положительные эмоции. Многие ругают концовку этой игры, однако я считаю, что она именно такая, какой и должна быть. Рекомендую игру кИгра имеет очень приятный визуальный ряд и музыкальное сопровождение, что отлично дополняет повествование, за которым мы наблюдаем. Да, игра довольно короткая, однако все эти 4 часа игрок получает совершенно новый для этого жанра игр экспириенс, испытывая положительные эмоции. Многие ругают концовку этой игры, однако я считаю, что она именно такая, какой и должна быть. Рекомендую игру к прохождению.… Expand
  76. POstAL_QueeN
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Безусловно красивейшая игра. То как она подано игроку, и ее общая реализация, заставляют любоваться и наслаждаться ею бесконечно. Firewatch - это история, которая уносит тебя на пару часов в другой мир, и показывает там себя во всей красе. Кстати да, игра не длительная, даже совсем. Но поверьте, что показать ту историю которая была задумана, она смогла с полна. Хватает одного захода, дляБезусловно красивейшая игра. То как она подано игроку, и ее общая реализация, заставляют любоваться и наслаждаться ею бесконечно. Firewatch - это история, которая уносит тебя на пару часов в другой мир, и показывает там себя во всей красе. Кстати да, игра не длительная, даже совсем. Но поверьте, что показать ту историю которая была задумана, она смогла с полна. Хватает одного захода, для ее прохождения. В этом я заметил большой плюс. Она и должна быть такой маленькой по прохождению, чтобы человек зашел всего лишь раз, и в сразу ее прочувствовал. Но вот какие последствия ждут игрока при проведении этого миниатюрного времени за игрой, это уже другой вопрос (спойлер - хорошие).

    Опять же хочу заострить внимание на том, что даже лучше если вы пройдете игру за один заход. Поверьте на слово, все впечатление соберутся воедино как пазл. В конце, после прохождения будет о чем подумать, что переосмыслить, понять, довести до совершенства, то что раньше не совсем понимали. Своего рода моменты, которые требуют действия от игрока. Вы должны обдумывать действия героя, несмотря на линейность. Вы просто обязаны это делать, ибо это и есть погрузиться в прекрасное данной игры. Только тогда можно прочувствовать истинные эмоции от игры. На самом деле, довольно втягивающее работает тот элемент в игре, который заставляет подумать перед тем как делать. Да, по сути все линейно, но если досконально все изучать, то получиться некая фоновая история, которая будет реализовываться у игрока в голове (пытаюсь не спойлерить изо всех сил).

    История в игре идеальная и минусов я не вижу. Ее маленькая продолжительность ни чуть не должна никого насторожить. Все так как и должно быть. Она абсолютно комфортно чувствует себя в этих рамках, они созданы для нее. В конце может показаться намек на продолжение, но мое мнение прямо противоположное. На мой взгляд, так разработчики и планировали, заложить в голове игрока семя сомнения, задумчивости и так далее. Также повторюсь, что если быть внимательным и изучать все, что попадает под руку, то действительно будет над чем подумать, особенно после прохождения. Важно понимать, что простой игрой для прохождения, Firewatch не является. Это история, которая дает нам вжиться в персонажа и пережить пару переломных моментов его жизни, точнее даже один большой момент. И после этого подумать и осознать произошедшее, для каждого это будут свои мысли. Главное не проходить игру для галочки, это полная низость по отношению к самой игре.

    Завораживающая история, которая я думаю будет всем по душе и не оставит никого равнодушным.    … Expand
  77. V0174
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    A game about hiking and talking over a walkie-talkie... Doesn't sound like much fun. Also, it is just a few hours of gameplay.
    However it absorbed me more than I expected and I admit, in the end I almost cried. It is a bit between game and an interactive movie, your gaming skills don't matter, only your decisions.
    It is a bit horror-ish in places and it's not a good idea to play it while    A game about hiking and talking over a walkie-talkie... Doesn't sound like much fun. Also, it is just a few hours of gameplay.
    However it absorbed me more than I expected and I admit, in the end I almost cried. It is a bit between game and an interactive movie, your gaming skills don't matter, only your decisions.
    It is a bit horror-ish in places and it's not a good idea to play it while intoxicated. But definitely worth playing if you like games with atmosphere. Because this is atmosphere concentrated.

    Cons:
    - Game length
    - It seems like you can move anywhere, but it is basically limited to paths and surroundings. You are disallowed to go to places that would be clearly reachable in real life. Sometimes it a bit frustrating. I didn't experience any major glitches, unescapable places etc. though.    … Expand
  78. errdyyy
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    Firewatch is an excellent game. While the developers did some pretty scummy stuff about the whole PewDiePie situation, the focus shouldn't be taken off how great this game is. The Dialogue is amazing. The story is thrilling. And to be honest, I really like the ending. I thoroughly enjoyed this game and I think it deserves more praise.
  79. GruntMichael
    May 27, 2018
    10
    If you are expecting a traditional Point&Click adventure it is not what you're getting here. It is very unique in it's design. Great art style and fascinating story telling. I liked it a lot.
  80. El_Manco
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Un juego maravilloso narrativamente hablando. Tenía dudas sobre el, pero nada más romperse el hielo de las conversaciones por radio, entre sel protagonista y su compañera, era fácil imaginar que me iba a encantar.
  81. YuraD
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is a true narrative masterpiece. Visual and sound enjoyment. The only problem that's the story is too shirt
  82. sarahlee123
    Feb 20, 2018
    9
    Firewatch is a truly memorable experience.

    During the few hours I played it, I felt almost as if I really was wandering through the wilderness of Wyoming, stopping for a moment to enjoy the sunlight trickling through the trees or watch a sunset dye the sky a brilliant shade of crimson. What it lacks in traditional gameplay, Firewatch more than makes up for in its beautiful    Firewatch is a truly memorable experience.

    During the few hours I played it, I felt almost as if I really was wandering through the wilderness of Wyoming, stopping for a moment to enjoy the sunlight trickling through the trees or watch a sunset dye the sky a brilliant shade of crimson.

    What it lacks in traditional gameplay, Firewatch more than makes up for in its beautiful environments, superb voice acting, and great storytelling.

    I enjoyed exploring Firewatch's world, with all of its beautiful scenery, and found navigation with its compass and map to be mostly straightforward—although I did get lost occasionally, leading to a few moments of frustration.

    Henry's conversations with Delilah were a major highlight for me. The well-written dialogue made for uniquely human moments and the clever humor had me cracking a smile on more than one occasion.

    A lot of other reviewers have cited issues with the game's brevity and less-than-satisfying ending. I wasn't bothered by the game's short length as I felt that it had plenty offer despite it, but the ending did feel a little rushed. The game's opening scenes do a good job of gradually building a sense of unease, but once things begin to come to a head, the game quickly reveals its secret and wraps things up.

    Without giving away any spoilers, the ending does feel a little anti-climactic after all of the suspense the game builds leading up to it, but in my opinion, Firewatch is still well worth playing despite that.

    Firewatch is an excellent example of what a game can be. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good story.    … Expand
  83. imnOth
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Please do a second part or something with more maps and stories, i don't know, just do something more! Really loved the game, and it's curious, because i found the game on steam and thought "Yeah an open world game in the forest, something that i love.. let's play it then.. why not?" and i loved it since the beginning!!! Do something more please! amazing game!!!
  84. PolarFox
    Dec 5, 2017
    9
    This game deserves the title of masterpiece.
    With a graph that puts you in a trance. This game offers an intriguing narrative experience, a mystery that makes you want to find out more, a game that carries you through feelings like a rollercoaster ,with overturning situations that makes you want to find out even more, the game unfortunately leaves you with a bitter taste from the fault of    This game deserves the title of masterpiece.
    With a graph that puts you in a trance. This game offers an intriguing narrative experience, a mystery that makes you want to find out more, a game that carries you through feelings like a rollercoaster ,with overturning situations that makes you want to find out even more, the game unfortunately leaves you with a bitter taste from the fault of the end that leaves more questions than answers.
    This game though has a strange end has an incredible story with a stunning graphics and for 20 euro game this is a must buy    … Expand
  85. fireyose
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    A delightful life experience through the wilderness.. Firewatch is a slow paced story teller that does what it aims for right. The overall impact of the story did not aw me, but the building pieces to get there did. that is saying a lot. This is an experience far more than a game play centered game that only some will like. Enjoyed the map navigation system you are given. IntuitiveA delightful life experience through the wilderness.. Firewatch is a slow paced story teller that does what it aims for right. The overall impact of the story did not aw me, but the building pieces to get there did. that is saying a lot. This is an experience far more than a game play centered game that only some will like. Enjoyed the map navigation system you are given. Intuitive interaction with the environment. The places I went really did stick with me through my conversations with 'D'. Symbolic nature and how Frank copes with his woes is really the main squeeze if this title. There is a real relationship between the characters which only adds to the immersion. Enjoyed my ventures with Firewatch. Recommend to anyone looking for a good story and a unique experience.… Expand
  86. RagingPoet
    Nov 3, 2017
    8
    Pros: great visuals, interesting main characters, fluid and engaging dialog system.
    Cons: 0 gameplay, unsatisfying ending and overall lack of closure in main story and every subplot.
  87. keanex
    Sep 12, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went into Firewatch with no expectations other than beautiful scenery and the game being story driven. Cool.

    I started off totally engrossed into the game, the nature of the relationship with Julia, but I found myself curious as to where things would lead to with Delilah. Then the mystery kicks in. I found myself thinking a bit of the TV show LOST at times. After an hour or two the mystery is revealed, and it seems like it was rushed, a bit of a cop-out as well.

    I don't know how to make this game better, but I will say that I enjoyed the first half a lot more than the second half.

    This is a game well worth playing, especially due to it being a short game, but I wouldn't recommend it at the $20 it's for on Steam. I think it's super polished in controls and scenery, but the story is too short and a bit rushed. $10-$15 seems more appropriate.

    Edit: I'm changing my score from 7 to an 8. The further removed I am from this game the more I think about it and remember it fondly.    … Expand
  88. Knightsabez
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    A very entertaining and different game. Very good writing, good soundtrack, good game overall!
    The core of the game is dialog, good dialog. Some may say it had a bad ending, but it made sense to me. Took me 4 hours :)
  89. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  90. joenorth
    Jun 24, 2017
    8
    The game definitely is a walking simulator, but if you can get past that it's an incredible game. The art is amazing and found myself going back when they made an exploration mode to look at the details of the world. The story is very good, and your decisions seem like they matter (even though they don't really). The characters are very fun and the chemistry between Henry and Delilah isThe game definitely is a walking simulator, but if you can get past that it's an incredible game. The art is amazing and found myself going back when they made an exploration mode to look at the details of the world. The story is very good, and your decisions seem like they matter (even though they don't really). The characters are very fun and the chemistry between Henry and Delilah is very good. It's fun to just sit back and appreciate a game for what it is. Once you start sinking your teeth into this game you won't want to stop playing.… Expand
  91. MAFIAxMaverick
    Jun 22, 2017
    8
    Definitely an unexpected treat. Glad I finally got around to playing Firewatch after picking it up a year or so back. It's definitely a different kind of game. Beautiful art directions and graphics. Short, but with a pretty good story. Really enjoyed the dialogue between characters and the options you were given in regards to conversation paths.
  92. suzy8track
    May 1, 2017
    10
    I really enjoyed exploring this world. The conversations between Henry and Delilah were the best part of the game. They were intriguing and mysterious as well as funny and heartwarming. Totally got sucked into the mystery and the developing relationship between these two characters who seem to really hit it off right at the start, even though they haven't met. The scenery wasI really enjoyed exploring this world. The conversations between Henry and Delilah were the best part of the game. They were intriguing and mysterious as well as funny and heartwarming. Totally got sucked into the mystery and the developing relationship between these two characters who seem to really hit it off right at the start, even though they haven't met. The scenery was incredibly beautiful and I enjoyed exploring the terrain. Its a quick game that only takes a few hours. I know many people were very upset with how things ended with Henry and Delilah, but I found it to be very honest and realistic. The voice actors on this game were also superb.… Expand
  93. LifeHistory
    Apr 19, 2017
    8
    It could have been even better if it was a little longer and if it had like multiple endings or something like that. But as it is still a great game, had lots of fun. Great voice acting and thrilling combining the art of the world and the graphics makes it special. I hate walking simulators but this is the best one yet. Do not miss and it pick it up at a discount totally worth every minute.
  94. Zazcallabah
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Firewatch is what a walking simulator should be. Compelling narrative, great visuals, and a run button.
    While some argue that the ending was cheap, I liked it. But I’m a sucker for a story with an unreliable narrator, so what do I know.
  95. ameya_mtacritic
    Jan 31, 2017
    9
    Video games over the past few years have become bigger in size and scale. Creating a convincing and visually appealing world is no longer a hinderance as studios invest a lot of money and effort in games. Despite the advancements in technology and scope of games the core objective of it remains telling a compelling story. Firewatch is a game which does'n have a huge scope and scale butVideo games over the past few years have become bigger in size and scale. Creating a convincing and visually appealing world is no longer a hinderance as studios invest a lot of money and effort in games. Despite the advancements in technology and scope of games the core objective of it remains telling a compelling story. Firewatch is a game which does'n have a huge scope and scale but manages to tell an intimate and heartfelt story.Developer Campo Santo has crafted a game which feels fresh and is also a welcome respite from bloated video games.

    Story of Firewatch

    Firewatch tells the story of a fire lookout named henry at Shoshone National Forrest. Henry takes up this job to escape from his troubled marriage and life. Henry has a supervisor called Delilah with whom he interacts over a walkie talkie. Over the course of the game both of them encounter strange situations which are part of the overall mystery. The prologue of firewatch reveals Henry's past which reveals his relationship with his Alzheimer stricken wife.

    Firewatch tells a intimate story with strong character progression

    Firewatch manages to weave a compelling yet intimate story around it's characters. It's a effective retrospective of human behaviour and it's traits in the event of adversity. Escape is a common theme in firewatch where all the characters are running from their problems. Henry is not as much interested in his new job as much he is in running away from his troubles. Delilah drinks a lot and though not confirmed she is also running from her troubles. A Father character in firewatch (part of the mystery)is also running from something which I will not reveal. Henry's escapade as a fire lookout mirrors his intent to right the wrongs he has regret over.

    Firewatch has excellent world building

    The world building in firewatch engages you with the dialogue driven story to the far reaches of Shoshone national forrest. You believe in the world and can identify with these characters.Both Henry and Delilah engage into conversations and dialogues which acts as tools for character progression. Even having not met before Henry and Delilah develop intimacy through these conversations. Even with a limited scope of the world these characters exists in everything feels fleshed out and purposeful. Henry's escapades as a fire lookout are surprisingly nuanced and fun. You feel like you are in the forrest with these people navigating through the eerie silence of the forrest landscapes.

    Firewatch has a unique visual style

    Firewatch feels like a painting with oversaturated colour palette spread over a beautiful canvas. Green Trees and grass basks in the morning sun & light giving us mix of green and orange colours. Everything feels realistic and stylistic but filled with whole lot of optimism.

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    Gameplay is mundane but fun

    Most of the tasks Henry takes up come from Delilah.Henry treks this terrain investigating trouble making teens and looking for missing people. Interactions with object is also simple with no complex key combinations required. The dialogue system is much like what it is in RPG games with your answers deciding the course of your interaction. Though the interactions are long they do not rely on heavy expositions. Gameplay mechanics are designed in spirit with what a fire lookout needs to do as a daily work.

    Music helps in the World building

    The background score of firewatch helps in setting up the mood & environment of the game. It evokes the ambiguity and uncertainty spread around the premise. When Henry is near an objective we get a pacing in the music. When he is disappointed we get a slow track of country side music.

    Conclusion

    Fire watch is a daring step towards reinventing the storytelling in video games. It does that with only handful of characters and effective world building. While firewatch is short in length it's length is long enough to convincingly narrate it's story. Studio Campo Santo in it's debut game has set expectations for both big and small games in terms of storytelling    … Expand
  96. LuckyLuky
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Amazing ambience. Great adult story, about adult problems, and especially about adult choices..choices that change you, like when you leave someone for other someone, or when you are vulnerable and cross paths with someone who (on owns right) just want to have some fun but ends up hurting you.. Great stuff. But likesaid only an adult, (and an experienced on) could understand some of theAmazing ambience. Great adult story, about adult problems, and especially about adult choices..choices that change you, like when you leave someone for other someone, or when you are vulnerable and cross paths with someone who (on owns right) just want to have some fun but ends up hurting you.. Great stuff. But likesaid only an adult, (and an experienced on) could understand some of the nuances and the pain. But dont give up kids youll get it on due time. Meanwhile play COD, It has your phew-phew.… Expand
  97. gloriouspotato
    Jan 3, 2017
    8
    With it's striking art style and overall strong presentation, Firewatch was one of my favorite games from 2016, though this is coming from someone who's no stranger to the "walking simulator" genre. Every piece of dialogue between Henry and Delilah was something to look forward to as they conversed about the hardships of life. Through this, Firewatch explores the degradation ofWith it's striking art style and overall strong presentation, Firewatch was one of my favorite games from 2016, though this is coming from someone who's no stranger to the "walking simulator" genre. Every piece of dialogue between Henry and Delilah was something to look forward to as they conversed about the hardships of life. Through this, Firewatch explores the degradation of relationships and the tendency for escapism. This is accompanied by a very fitting ambient soundtrack and an occasional dose of wit and comedy. I thought the resolution to the mystery/thriller aspect was a bit contrived, and perhaps the setting could've felt that more authentic if there was more wildlife and things to see and interact with, but on the whole I found Firewatch to be a fulfilling experience.… Expand
  98. Neng-
    Dec 17, 2016
    8
    Firewatch is a very enjoyable game that heavily relies on it's main characters, their conversations and voice acting is one of the best i've seen in a videogame and that makes it special. The enviroment is well crafted and looks great.
    Plot wise, it is nothing really special, but as i said earlier, the protagonists make it so believable that you get instantly engaged with the story.
    I    Firewatch is a very enjoyable game that heavily relies on it's main characters, their conversations and voice acting is one of the best i've seen in a videogame and that makes it special. The enviroment is well crafted and looks great.
    Plot wise, it is nothing really special, but as i said earlier, the protagonists make it so believable that you get instantly engaged with the story.
    I really recommend to check this out    … Expand
  99. jacob_lukas
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    That was an incredible experience! Fresh and beautiful. I would rate story 12/10 if I could. Deep and thoughtful. It was great from the beginning to the end. Especially ending, it's so real and damn realistic, I hated it at first but then I loved it after realizing "hey that's life!" Changing subject, graphics are stunning and well designed, orange'ish palette gives unique. dreamyThat was an incredible experience! Fresh and beautiful. I would rate story 12/10 if I could. Deep and thoughtful. It was great from the beginning to the end. Especially ending, it's so real and damn realistic, I hated it at first but then I loved it after realizing "hey that's life!" Changing subject, graphics are stunning and well designed, orange'ish palette gives unique. dreamy atmosphere. Music is great, mostly subtle, but it has it's moments. Gameplay is also "subtle", with not a lot interactions so it's kinda a drawback, (not really for people who hate walking simulators) but than you can focus more on story, exploring and embracing the atmosphere. So overall it's beautiful, "epic" (in it's own way) and unforgettable adventure. I greatly recommend and hope that devs will publish another game like that :)… Expand
  100. ponx
    Oct 3, 2016
    9
    For me Firewatch is one of the rare proofs that games are finally becoming a mature medium, telling stories for grown-ups. Firewatch bleeds a very unique atmosphere between melancholy and tension, and i enjoyed every minute of it - sometimes biting my nails in suspense, sometimes just enjoying the beautifully crafted setting. If you don't expect your games to throw explosions andFor me Firewatch is one of the rare proofs that games are finally becoming a mature medium, telling stories for grown-ups. Firewatch bleeds a very unique atmosphere between melancholy and tension, and i enjoyed every minute of it - sometimes biting my nails in suspense, sometimes just enjoying the beautifully crafted setting. If you don't expect your games to throw explosions and jumpscares in your face every second, and still enjoy an intense and believable experience, this game is for you.… Expand
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#61 Best PC Game of 2016
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#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. CD-Action
    May 1, 2016
    80
    Firewatch is hands down the best, the most engaging first person walker I have ever played. Something doesn’t let me rate it higher though, and I guess it’s my common sense. [04/2016, p.50]
  2. GameSpew
    Apr 15, 2016
    80
    The look of this game is nothing short of stunning… Each detail is carefully designed and thought out with a charming feel to it overall.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2016
    100
    This unconventional game combines strong story, beautiful natural surroundings and fantastically written and played characters. What it lacks in classic adventure mechanics, it makes up in great dialogue system between the main protagonists. [Issue#262]
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