Firewatch

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  1. Krober
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    Is this a game? Why there is no gameplay then? This game is a sample why people are laughing at indie
  2. visiblelight7
    Aug 29, 2023
    3
    Very boring. The story isn't even there to drag you threw the gameplay loop which is mainly you walking toward your destintion while holding your map and compass and getting annoyed because the road is not ''obvious''. This gameplay loop begins IMMEDIATELY. The story consists of you talking on the walkey talkey with a very annoying feminist. I was bored out of my mind. There's noVery boring. The story isn't even there to drag you threw the gameplay loop which is mainly you walking toward your destintion while holding your map and compass and getting annoyed because the road is not ''obvious''. This gameplay loop begins IMMEDIATELY. The story consists of you talking on the walkey talkey with a very annoying feminist. I was bored out of my mind. There's no characters , no worthy story either. don't download this if you are bored. Good thing i had gamepass. The game is VERY overrated. It's at most a 4/10… Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. Shinoadoto
    Aug 18, 2023
    5
    Простенькая бродилка на 4 часа за 400 грн). Графика очень приятная, хоть и в мультяшном сеттинге. Закаты можно инста ставить на обои рабочего стола. Сюжет интересный, вся эта история под соусом постоянной напряженности и нарастающей шизы от любого шороха делают свое дело.
    Уж слишком файервоч реалистичный, в плане событий и концовки
    5 енотов в кустах из 10    Простенькая бродилка на 4 часа за 400 грн). Графика очень приятная, хоть и в мультяшном сеттинге. Закаты можно инста ставить на обои рабочего стола. Сюжет интересный, вся эта история под соусом постоянной напряженности и нарастающей шизы от любого шороха делают свое дело.
    Уж слишком файервоч реалистичный, в плане событий и концовки
    5 енотов в кустах из 10
  6. pepefrostimus
    Jul 4, 2023
    6
    The game makes you feel like you are there, the lingering feeling of mystery until the very end is quite amazing. Somehow i still remember how empty this game made me feel and the (somehow) feeling of wanting to touch grass.
    But that damn ending man.. it was like finding out the mystery in gravity falls, but atleast in gravity fall they had an real ending.
  7. 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
  8. Suprizer
    May 18, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7.5 I would give if i could borderline 8 what i am trying to say, story is nice the, way they tell story is engaging atmosphere is marvelous and at times this game was scary... You heard me there was points in this game i felt that i was being watched someone was just behind me looking to me from a near bush. Ending was the onlything that made me feel bad... Game was going really good than the ending is just... RUSHED!… Expand
  9. 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»
  10. vova22379
    Feb 17, 2023
    5
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  11. 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.
  12. hileger
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
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  13. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    7
    La historia es linda pero es todo muy simple, no le podes pedir mas de lo que ofrece para mi lo recomiendo igual dura 3-4horas.
  14. CodaHensley
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    A genuinely engaging story that hooks you from beginning to end. It lacks a couple features I find would be necessary to make this a truly exceptional game, namely, the lack of any true 'gameplay' makes the game feel somewhat surface level. Regardless, I played through the entirety in one consecutive sitting, something that as a working adult I've come to appreciate. One could say it'sA genuinely engaging story that hooks you from beginning to end. It lacks a couple features I find would be necessary to make this a truly exceptional game, namely, the lack of any true 'gameplay' makes the game feel somewhat surface level. Regardless, I played through the entirety in one consecutive sitting, something that as a working adult I've come to appreciate. One could say it's simply an interactive movie, but sometimes, that's enough for me. Good story, interesting characters, and a mystery/tragedy that begs to be uncovered.… Expand
  15. Zeneko90
    Oct 30, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  16. 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
  17. christyguy
    Aug 10, 2022
    7
    Very pretty game with an interesting story in a unique setting. The backtracking was annoying in parts, and sometimes a little guidance was needed. The views and atmospheric horror made up for it though!
  18. Leo_Manzano
    Aug 2, 2022
    6
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  19. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
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  20. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    7
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. StarkAgentos
    Apr 16, 2022
    5
    Пустой скучный мир, ничего нет, никого не встречаешь. Игра для меня уж слишком скучная.
  25. Mehrshad_MB
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    Firewatch has excellent environment to explore and interesting dialogues throughout the game (Sometimes I had to stop playing and just listen to the conversation between H and D!) . Voice acting was incredible. Usually such games forces player to go from one side of the map to the other, several times to make the game's beating time longer but luckily Firewatch wasn't like that.
    Story was    Firewatch has excellent environment to explore and interesting dialogues throughout the game (Sometimes I had to stop playing and just listen to the conversation between H and D!) . Voice acting was incredible. Usually such games forces player to go from one side of the map to the other, several times to make the game's beating time longer but luckily Firewatch wasn't like that.
    Story was good at first and had lots of potential to be amazing, but then it went nowhere. Not to mention unmeaningful and simple ending.
    Game gives you different choices for almost everything but has ONE ending? Pfft. (Secret ending is so dull that you can't count it as second ending!)
    Game lacks music. You can hear music at some points but that's not enough in my opinion. Such beautiful and mysterious environment needs beautiful music.
    To conclude, I had fun playing Firewatch. The game is quite different with any other games I've played; being a fire lookout and reporting stuff were fun. Maybe if the game had better story, challenging puzzles, and detailed environment, it would be one of my favorite games.
    (March 2022)    … Expand
  26. Proxy_1m
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    The world details were not bad. The story, however, should be enhanced. The story began perfectly. Unfortunately it became tedious in the middle of the game.
  27. ErdemMT5
    Feb 21, 2022
    6
    Firewatch, is an fps adventure game by a small indie studio.
    Like most the small indie studio's greatest aspect, Firewatch's strongest point is, art design and atmosphere. Art design is simple as expected, and mostly inspired from The Long Dark. But with the great lightling and beutiful color schema , visuality is still can be felt cozy and adorable.
    Game doesn't have too much mechanics    Firewatch, is an fps adventure game by a small indie studio.
    Like most the small indie studio's greatest aspect, Firewatch's strongest point is, art design and atmosphere. Art design is simple as expected, and mostly inspired from The Long Dark. But with the great lightling and beutiful color schema , visuality is still can be felt cozy and adorable.
    Game doesn't have too much mechanics except walking. During the whole game players can do only climb some wall's and interect some objects, except for walking.
    And the animation's are satisfying and adorable. But unfortunately there is not too much animation requirement because of lack mechanics.
    And in the game design, Firewatch has lots of lacking. There is not even stamina or hunger. Firewatch's whole game design and core gameloop is walking on a point of the map. There is no extra content like coocking, wild life, some difficulties on the way etc.
    Firewatch has some levels representing on the game as days. But all the levels are takes place in the same map. And unfortunately, this map is too small and linear. Once set off the road for a task, player doesn't have to check the map often, because all the roads are just like corridors. They leading the player in only one way without any diversion or a different path.
    the game has a interesting story in the first few hours. And even in the beginning, storytelling is attracted me so deep. But near the end, i felt like writers couldn't handle climax point. and the game's second part's storty is a frustration for me.    … Expand
  28. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    Historia interesante y bien contada aunque me dejo un mal sabor el final del juego
  29. Motoritz
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    The whole atmosphere is just amazing. Thrilling game just to get soaked into.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. FlamesoFF
    Jan 29, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, that’s one of the most overestimated games I’ve ever played.
    The weakest part is the story. I played really careful, but in the end I didn’t realized who the hell is that Ned guy, and why I should care about him and his problems at all? And the ending is generally disappointing. The mystery part just sucks, there’s no mystery or detective. The game would be way better if the story would be built around Delilah and Henry only, about their relations and overcoming everyday routine.
    Technical part is poor. Graphics is bad, even considering cartoon stylization, probably because of the Unity engine.
    Concluding all, this is a mediocre indie project without any new ideas or mechanics, or any extraordinary story.    … Expand
  33. razMN
    Jan 27, 2022
    7
    It's an interesting game from the start to be honest - you feel like your character is going there to figure things out. Henry himself is actually a good character, aside from all the **** the character has done in the past and is actively doing by just staying there. Delilah is a good character too but I'm not sure she's there to be something for Henry to move on, or to just watch him orIt's an interesting game from the start to be honest - you feel like your character is going there to figure things out. Henry himself is actually a good character, aside from all the **** the character has done in the past and is actively doing by just staying there. Delilah is a good character too but I'm not sure she's there to be something for Henry to move on, or to just watch him or to unfold her own story.

    Many elements are great as a kind of a chill walking simulator, the setting is cool, walking in the forest isn't a pain and the few interactions you make aren't bad too. So, it's a heavy focused story game, right?

    The game puts in Henry and Julia's story, Delilah and Brian story and a research story with some Doctor, right? Henry is there, even talks to Julia at a point, but doesn't seem interested in staying with her or whatever. Delilah just throws her story there, but also they start to create an interesting pair, until the third plot unfolds, there's a place fully fenced, there's a doctor conducting a research and people spying on them and you have to figure things out.

    I was genuinely interested until you open the cave. Turns out, the story is just about a man who couldn't say he killed his son and proceeded to start a fire and leave without answering anything. Henry has a bad ending too (doesn't want to go see Julia and doesn't really want to stay with Delilah). And Delilah has some excuse to have her own ending.

    The plot towards the ending of the game could be more worked, for sure. It's disappointing that a game that can keep you hooked because of the thriller ends up like that.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. Traxillion
    Jan 17, 2022
    6
    A nice story let down by a rather rushed and disappointing ending.
    The voice acting is incredible and the relationship between Henry and Delilah is written perfectly, it's just hard to shake the feeling of being let down by all the suspense being thrown away by a meek conclusion.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. AlexandrRosca
    Dec 29, 2021
    7
    Firewatch | 2016 | PC | Played for: 5h

    A story told through a beautiful walking simulator.
    Played it in one sitting, it is nicely packed but nothing to write home about.
    Can only recommend if heavily discounted. The atmosphere is nice though, soothing.

    Story: 7,5/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Graphics/Physics: 9/10
    Music/Sound: 8/10
    Final Score: 7,4/10
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. Kratos_Redfield
    Nov 28, 2021
    0
    Waste of money. Performance problems, rushed ending and that attitude of “if you don’t like me you don’t understand me”. Avoid at all costs.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. Kadirov
    Jul 12, 2021
    7
    At first I was disgusted by the game's graphics, but generally this experience is worth trying. Story gave me some good emotions, I don't regret spending my time on it.
  50. freenik
    Jul 4, 2021
    7
    Fun game but going nowhere.
    The story is good, a little bit bland but it is not supposed to be too dramatic. I like how the story unfolds and all, but the whole storyline is a bit too short. I just felt a bit familiar with Delilah and the whole area and the story ends. But well, if you think of it as a 3-4 hour movie, it is good enough.
  51. 4ya5h1
    Jun 30, 2021
    7
    I like drawing, music, atmosphere, plot, this game is really good, but still something is missing, some kind of scale or something
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. kitru
    Mar 25, 2021
    7
    Good game, good graphics, cool story. Only 2 endings without any differences at all (it was bad). Really 7/10
  55. 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
  56. Lukas_Janicik
    Mar 15, 2021
    7
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  57. Crimert
    Feb 19, 2021
    7
    Basically, it's a walking simulator but I enjoyed this game. The story-telling was cool. 5hrs on record.
  58. Angrytiger
    Feb 17, 2021
    7
    Graphics = 2 of 3
    Story = 3 of 3
    Gameplay = 2 of 3
    Music and Sound = 2 of 3
    Wow factor = 2 of 3
    Total = 11 of 15 or 7 of 10
  59. 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. :)
  60. 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.
  61. pawq
    Feb 9, 2021
    7
    A lovely chill adventure game with a truly gorgeous visual style, a blissful world, and a story and relationships so compelling that I felt like playing it again as soon as I finished it. And I think that's its main problem - length. At under 5h, the game ends way too soon :( Still lovely though, highly recommended!
  62. 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
  63. 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 .
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. SparkEthos
    Jan 1, 2021
    6
    I found the game to be a bit of a let down. I've played a lot of story-driven walking simulators and while Firewatch does a lot right, it didn't deliver where it counted.

    Let's start with the positives: The game runs well with only a few minor textural and sound issues that were easily ignored; no impact the gameplay. Controls are smooth and default keybinds are intuitive. There    I found the game to be a bit of a let down. I've played a lot of story-driven walking simulators and while Firewatch does a lot right, it didn't deliver where it counted.

    Let's start with the positives:

    The game runs well with only a few minor textural and sound issues that were easily ignored; no impact the gameplay. Controls are smooth and default keybinds are intuitive.

    There is a LOT of stuff to interact with; a typical issue with many walking sims is that you are hunting for the one thing you can interact with to progress the story. Firewatch gives you plenty of buttons to push and items to use; you'll always feel engaged.

    For the negatives:

    I was not a fan of the art style. This is a personal preference of course, but I found the color palette exhausting. It is not "cartoony" per se, but just a little too cel-shady for me. Took away from the experience. Same goes for the score; it was just lame. There was not a lot of music throughout the game, but what did pop up added nothing to my experience. The art style and music also felt counter to the lonely feeling the game was seemingly trying to create.

    The art style did not help another issue I had: navigating the world. Once you play it a while you start to memorize paths and whatnot, but constantly pulling out the map and compass was laborious and detracted from the experience; added unnecessary difficulty to traveling.

    However the biggest was that I felt like the ending was just... boring. That's all I say to not give anything away. Now, don't get me wrong, most of the game has a very engaging story, but that engaging story was let down by an ending that was just sort of whatever.

    Overall, it is not a bad game and if you enjoy the art style then its probably worth picking up. It won't be for everybody, but for some I imagine it will hit the spot.    … Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. DanielEZ22
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    I've been following Sean's work since TWD game season one, firewatch wasn't good as I thought it'd be I think everything about the game was awesome except plot it starts good but doesn't end well enough
  73. PaulJazz24
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    Beautiful colors and landscapes, all drawn down in a minimalist style. Nice story and curated dialogue.
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. honest_rev7
    Sep 26, 2020
    4
    UH this falls under one more genre of "i forgot i even played this??|" cos i did. i forgot i got it and played it, and beat it. HUH, how's that for impressions?

    no idea what to give it cos at least i played it until its end. more than i can say for most stuff these days. but it wasn't a good end, anyway. ppl say this game's characters had good banter but i just thought that this is    UH this falls under one more genre of "i forgot i even played this??|" cos i did. i forgot i got it and played it, and beat it. HUH, how's that for impressions?

    no idea what to give it cos at least i played it until its end. more than i can say for most stuff these days. but it wasn't a good end, anyway.

    ppl say this game's characters had good banter but i just thought that this is kind of barren empty experience i'd never want to experience if it was my story in colorado, so why did i pay someone for an experience i'd consciously avoid?

    there's some story but idunno it all felt kinda cheesy to me. first person perspective isn't the way you get to connect with your character and immerse yourself cos it takes me away weirdly.

    such a shame about this game's ending. a cop-out    … Expand
  77. Manzanetti
    Sep 19, 2020
    7
    This is a solid experience. Great voice acting, nice graphics, music and has a lot of charm. It's quite short though for it's price tag, but at a discount, I'd recommend it any day.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. Figomor
    Aug 21, 2020
    5
    This is more of a walking simulator, than an actual game. It is going there and back again over and over.
    The narrative is pretty solid though and the relationship between Henry and Delilah is really interesting. Dialogues are smartly written and voice acting is very good. But, the most of the time I was bored by constant strolling and the lack of an actual gameplay. Also the conclusion    This is more of a walking simulator, than an actual game. It is going there and back again over and over.
    The narrative is pretty solid though and the relationship between Henry and Delilah is really interesting. Dialogues are smartly written and voice acting is very good. But, the most of the time I was bored by constant strolling and the lack of an actual gameplay. Also the conclusion is very weak. My rating: 5 out of 10.    … Expand
  81. 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
  82. kezzyhko
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
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  83. Ber4
    Aug 3, 2020
    6
    Graphics are very good and game play is fine for this kind of story driven game. Story is good but because game is too short story development gets very thin. Biggest complaint is simply game length. This can be played trough in couple of hours.
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. Dex9
    Jun 30, 2020
    6
    Игра скорее разочаровала так как весь геймплей представляет собой хождение туда сюда к которому по мере прохождения добавиться возможность взбираться по канату на некоторые утесы и рубить деревья чтобы перейти на другую сторону и при этом иногда болтая с помошницей. Оставались надежды на сюжет но к финалу он резка заканчивается. По итогу если захотите купить дождитесь хорошей скидкиИгра скорее разочаровала так как весь геймплей представляет собой хождение туда сюда к которому по мере прохождения добавиться возможность взбираться по канату на некоторые утесы и рубить деревья чтобы перейти на другую сторону и при этом иногда болтая с помошницей. Оставались надежды на сюжет но к финалу он резка заканчивается. По итогу если захотите купить дождитесь хорошей скидки потому что как по мне она не стоит 400 рублей.… Expand
  88. touchofheaven
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Приятный, медитативный симулятор ходьбы по лесу, хорошая музыка и картинка.
  89. Chubac
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    A very relaxing game but if you want something more (like I did) you gonna be very disappointed.
  90. 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.
  91. ahrek
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    nice game. lots of exploring. the story is fine, but it shines brightest in the visuals and the music.
  92. 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
  93. Relkad
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Short,simple,beautiful,atmospheric.
    Also, not a bad level design.
    Don't expect replayability.
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. michaelb1928
    May 27, 2020
    6
    The game can be gorgeous ill give it that but there isn't much else to it really. Initially Its fun, its intriguing. The voice acting is done well but theres just nothing to it in the end. The ending was a big letdown. Theres hardly any interactivity. Its a walking simulator of course but there are better examples of them. Towards the end youll end up trecking through areas you haveThe game can be gorgeous ill give it that but there isn't much else to it really. Initially Its fun, its intriguing. The voice acting is done well but theres just nothing to it in the end. The ending was a big letdown. Theres hardly any interactivity. Its a walking simulator of course but there are better examples of them. Towards the end youll end up trecking through areas you have already seen so theres nothing interesting to see anymore and as ive previously mentioned the story falls a bit flat.… Expand
  97. 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.
  98. bancandrei
    May 15, 2020
    6
    One of the better walking simulators, elevated by the beautiful graphics. It attempts a lot of things, whether it succeeds can be hit or miss depending on you, but it is worth checking out.
  99. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    6
    I should be missing something cause i dont understand the super scores this game is getting. Sorry.
  100. 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
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#61 Best PC Game of 2016
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#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

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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