Firewatch

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  1. fubenalvo
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    Best game I've played in last few years. If you like the good dialogs, nice story, beautiful scennery then this is your game! I think we can call this as an interactive film / adventure game. So if you like this genre this four hour worth the money!
  2. Davidtiger
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    A beautiful story starts with introducing the main protagonist with text in conversational form, first pleasing you, then causes worry. The feeling of anxiety doesn't leave you during the entire game.
    "Firewatch" is a story about problems, usual problems of simple life.
    It teaches us to not run away from those problems, but to face them, to continue live with them. Fiction tells us to    A beautiful story starts with introducing the main protagonist with text in conversational form, first pleasing you, then causes worry. The feeling of anxiety doesn't leave you during the entire game.
    "Firewatch" is a story about problems, usual problems of simple life.
    It teaches us to not run away from those problems, but to face them, to continue live with them.
    Fiction tells us to love at all costs instead of teaching us how to make decisions within a romantic relationship that aren’t ultimately centered on selfish motivation. This creation centers on making right decisions. It teaches us to let it go when it's necessary.
    This beautiful and short story is accompanied by a delightful graphics and an excellent theme music.
    The game has it's logical ending, and it's very disappointing to see how many gamers haven't understood it.    … Expand
  3. BobbyJohnson
    Aug 17, 2016
    8
    What an amazing adventure it was - it sucked me right in. The ending was a disappointment though. I expected something else. But it was all right most of the time. And the game isn't too long - I like that since I don't have much time for video games these days.
  4. Gamercritic777
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Very interesting and innovative game. I got drawn into the game pretty quick and kept wandering until the end. Short game as can be done in few hours, but well worth it. Like watching a movie, but somehow directing it too.
  5. meglaa
    Aug 11, 2016
    4
    Going from point A to point B, with sometimes an additional point C. Basically the game is a walking simulator with dialogue. You can't run with the map open, which is a big deal, since you hardly learn the map before the game is over. The story is pretty interesting, but it feels like at the end, the writers were fired, because nearing the ending is just ridiculous. The actual gameplayGoing from point A to point B, with sometimes an additional point C. Basically the game is a walking simulator with dialogue. You can't run with the map open, which is a big deal, since you hardly learn the map before the game is over. The story is pretty interesting, but it feels like at the end, the writers were fired, because nearing the ending is just ridiculous. The actual gameplay time is a few hours, which is pretty sad, considering the price of the game and the game has absolutely no replay value. The decisions you make have no impact on the game itself, it's just for you to do something. Whatever you choose, whatever you do, the entire game will still be exactly the same.… Expand
  6. rodericrinehart
    Jul 10, 2016
    6
    Great visual, pretty interesting story, but very short, ok ending, and gameplay was just so-so. Definitely worth it on a five dollar sale, then it would be pretty good.
  7. Tagirix
    Jul 5, 2016
    8
    Firewatch is a short game, but very interesting one. It has got an awesome graphics, gameplay (which is so-so... just walking), strange story. Albeit the cost is very high, I definitely recommend this title for picking up! But my advice is to wait for sale.
  8. MajorCraic
    Jul 2, 2016
    8
    The story for Firewatch is well told and keeps you, the player, guessing as to what is possibly happening right to the end. Although any choices made in the game will not have any consequences on the outcome of the story, I think this game is best thought of as a visual novel, letting the story develop in your head as the main character reveals more and more about himself or discovers moreThe story for Firewatch is well told and keeps you, the player, guessing as to what is possibly happening right to the end. Although any choices made in the game will not have any consequences on the outcome of the story, I think this game is best thought of as a visual novel, letting the story develop in your head as the main character reveals more and more about himself or discovers more information about his current setting until finally the whole picture is revealed.

    The visuals are beautiful and overall I really enjoyed the game and just wished it played for a little longer.    … Expand
  9. Grenna
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    As an adult, I really enjoyed this game. It was short but sweet. I was genuinely scared during lots of it and kept looking behind me while traversing the forest. It's a somber game overall. The voice acting and plot are realistic and top notch.
  10. EntitySeven
    Jun 11, 2016
    9
    A very beautiful and story-rich game. It's like a movie but in the version of a game. This game involves a lot of walking, so don't play it if you expect action. The game conveys a strong message, if you are smart enough to figure it out what it is. One of the best games I've played so far!
  11. smith
    Jun 8, 2016
    0
    Игра шлак, полный шлак. Всё на что хватило разработчиков, это на размытые текстуры и ни одного прорисованного персонажа в игре.
    Вкратце:
    - Графика... графика полное говно. Закат смотрится неплохо, в остальном всё невзрачно. Почему не взять и не сделать игру на UE4, используя всю его красоту? Ну почему нельзя?! (Как в исчезновение Итона Картера, шикарнейшая графика, которая создавала    Игра шлак, полный шлак. Всё на что хватило разработчиков, это на размытые текстуры и ни одного прорисованного персонажа в игре.
    Вкратце:
    - Графика... графика полное говно. Закат смотрится неплохо, в остальном всё невзрачно. Почему не взять и не сделать игру на UE4, используя всю его красоту? Ну почему нельзя?! (Как в исчезновение Итона Картера, шикарнейшая графика, которая создавала тонну атмосферы.)
    - Игра длится 5 часов, из них 2,5 часа ты карабкаешься по веревкам вверх вниз - такой бред, боже, как я ненавижу такие игры с дрочерством (((
    - Очень слабый и глупый сюжет для игры такого жанра.
    - Музыка не запоминается и т.д.
    Можно все детально расписывать, но время жаль тратить на эту игры, и так 5 часов потерял.    … Expand
  12. Distrait
    May 25, 2016
    5
    Very short. Boring game-play. The dialogue is good, but the story falls flat in the end. Disappointing to say the least, if not for the scenery this would be a 4 for me. Spend your money elsewhere and save your 4 hours.
  13. Tomle1202
    May 21, 2016
    7
    Firewatch is like a flame in the centre of darkness. It shines with character development and voice acting, but not bright enough to overshadow its rather short length and a disappointing story.
  14. bisson420
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Firewatch is great!

    That being said, I have to say that Firewatch is not for everyone. The story is great and the voice acting is one of the best I've ever heard in a videogame but it is for a more mature audience, younger gamers might not understand what Firewatch is about. Tackling some very serious subjects, the game is beautifully directed, I really felt like I was in Henrys    Firewatch is great!

    That being said, I have to say that Firewatch is not for everyone. The story is great and the voice acting is one of the best I've ever heard in a videogame but it is for a more mature audience, younger gamers might not understand what Firewatch is about.

    Tackling some very serious subjects, the game is beautifully directed, I really felt like I was in Henrys shoes and after a short time, I was completely absorbed by the story. There is a lot of plot twist, strong emotional moments and some very creepy parts that made me wish I wasn't playing alone in the dark.

    The atmosphere is great, the art style is wonderful and animations are well done. The only thing I could say against the world itself is the lack of animals, you are in the middle of the forest and you encounter very few living creature during the whole game.

    I give this game a 9 out of 10 because it kept me searching for answers. I did not want to interrupt this beautiful adventure, I wanted to know more, to know wtf is actually going on. The story, atmosphere, voice acting and the lack of dull moments makes this game a MUST. Campo Santo is an independent developer and this is an example of what gem can be created when you think outside of the box, they hit the bullseye!    … Expand
  15. JMountain26
    May 13, 2016
    2
    Thsi game is **** awful. It was so damn fun and **** interesting as hell. But the goddamn ending made me want to neck myself and drink bleach at the same time. DONT BUY! 20.00 is not worth a 4 hour long train ride to a neverending circle of **** that ends with 0 questions answered.
  16. Purguins
    May 10, 2016
    7
    The story here has so much potential until the devs decided to be lazy and destroyed it with a disappointing ending by not concluding the story well enough and I expected an epilogue or multiple endings. The gameplay was very good, story was tense and compelling enough to keep you finish the game in one seating, The characters were interesting and their voice acting was very good. The gameThe story here has so much potential until the devs decided to be lazy and destroyed it with a disappointing ending by not concluding the story well enough and I expected an epilogue or multiple endings. The gameplay was very good, story was tense and compelling enough to keep you finish the game in one seating, The characters were interesting and their voice acting was very good. The game would be better if they had expand their ending and we actually get to see Delilah and Henry faces or at least what happened to them in the end.… Expand
  17. smodcast
    May 5, 2016
    9
    This "experience" works best when you bring zero expectation to it. It may put a controller in your hand, but a lot of the interaction you will have with this world is baked into the game play.

    That being said, this may be the best game I've played in 2016. The story it tells is a thought invoking, paranoia inducing trip that you want to take a hit of. This will leave you with something
  18. Zoup
    May 4, 2016
    10
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  19. Shahenita
    Apr 29, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game is just 2 hours long! its too short..
    its an adventure to reveal the story.. that start very good and ends very Sad!
    raising to expectation until the middle.. and then is just disappointment after another!

    games should be fun! whats fun about a boy dead on a cave!!!    … Expand
  20. yenno
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    I am seeing very negative reviews against this game. This game is meant to be explored, people are complaining about how short it is but, they did not explore. I would love to see another game from them as this was a very fun game for me. Sure there was some disappointments from them here and there but, altogether it was a nice change of pace from all of the rpgs and fps's out today.
  21. PPartisan
    Apr 5, 2016
    9
    I've given Firewatch a high score because it's very difficult to find anything to knock. The story is compelling, the art work appropriate and the acting top grade. I'd happily buy more story-driven games like this.

    Only small criticism is that the game is fairly short. More open-ended outcomes would have been nice as well, but as it's more part of the "interactive story" sub-genre of    I've given Firewatch a high score because it's very difficult to find anything to knock. The story is compelling, the art work appropriate and the acting top grade. I'd happily buy more story-driven games like this.

    Only small criticism is that the game is fairly short. More open-ended outcomes would have been nice as well, but as it's more part of the "interactive story" sub-genre of games then it isn't a big deal as the story is a good one.    … Expand
  22. Crackfarmer
    Apr 2, 2016
    6
    I really don't like how the End goes. Very rough. Would've expected more than that. So i rate it okay-ish. But i wouldn't buy it. Get it free from the net and you're good to go.
  23. Crescendo
    Mar 31, 2016
    7
    As many others have said before me, Firewatch is a pretty and intriguing game featuring a very interesting scenario. I guess I'd can call it another walking simulator if I disliked the game, but quite the opposite is the case here. I felt the narrative driven by just two people seemingly alone just using their radios was pretty well written, and the story exciting and thick up to a certainAs many others have said before me, Firewatch is a pretty and intriguing game featuring a very interesting scenario. I guess I'd can call it another walking simulator if I disliked the game, but quite the opposite is the case here. I felt the narrative driven by just two people seemingly alone just using their radios was pretty well written, and the story exciting and thick up to a certain point... you begin to questioning your own sanity, the others, if there is something bigger going on... but in the end the trailer shows a much more dramatic and sensationalist version of this game (which I'd have liked to play instead)

    Pros:
    + Atmospheric
    + Good narrative and tension buildup
    + Good looking
    + Interesting scenario

    Cons
    - Very much 'on rails'
    - No real decisions to make
    - Probably a bit of a disappointing finish, but I liked it that way    … Expand
  24. Jarbear28
    Mar 29, 2016
    8
    Firewatch is visually stunning and very intriguing. The gameplay is simple yet satisfying and the story kept me on the edge of my seat. Its a solid game from star to finish and would recommend to anyone.
  25. JohnWitten
    Mar 24, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Brief Synopsis of Full Review]

    The scripted sequences that progress the narrative and the interactions through relationship building and dialogue are the finer points of the game and make the experience one that I would say is entirely worth it even though the second and third acts gradually slack off and leave a sour taste in the mouth. What starts as a mystery I would love to uncover gradually morphs into something that even X-Files would shudder at in terms of just how much it seems to retcon earlier information and make liberal use of “video game logic.” What is at first an entirely believable and enjoyably realistic experience seems to hoodwink even the player themselves and end with a less than stellar thought.

    Concept: Explore the wilderness and a potential cover up and other intriguing events in the backwoods of Wyoming over the course of a summer with your fellow fire watchers.

    Graphics: It certainly has its own unique look and reminds me more of graphics or posters sometimes than a realistic or cartoon style of visuals in games.

    Sound: Although characters never meet face to face per se, the voice work is well done and showcases an incredible level of detail and emotion in the way it conveys the words from script to realization.

    Playability: It is quite literally a stroll through the woods and an enjoyable experience lacking difficulty but not lacking for substance.

    Entertainment: Games in this genre are slow going but if you can get into the story then you’ll be right at home for at least seventy percent of the game or so.

    Replay Value: Low.

    Overall Score: 7.0    … Expand
  26. SenshudoTV
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    Unfortunately, the game really comes apart at the very end. I’ve seen many Steam reviews complaining that the ending was a disappointment and that all of the promise built up during the mid-game was simply discarded. However, I’d have to disagree. I felt the ending was a great, if not bitter-sweet finale. But it was undoubtedly rushed. Characters that ought to have made a visual appearanceUnfortunately, the game really comes apart at the very end. I’ve seen many Steam reviews complaining that the ending was a disappointment and that all of the promise built up during the mid-game was simply discarded. However, I’d have to disagree. I felt the ending was a great, if not bitter-sweet finale. But it was undoubtedly rushed. Characters that ought to have made a visual appearance conveniently left before the game really had a chance to explore them properly and then Firewatch just kind of fizzles out. This is really evidenced by the running time, which is about 4 hours (and I’m being generous there.) Given that the asking price is £15/$20, it’s hard to recommend Firewatch to anyone other than those who truly love a well told story. While I’m really glad I played it and I'm totally torn up about having to give this review a bad ending, I can’t help but feel that there are much better value-for-money games out there right now. Playing Firewatch is like being served the tastiest food in the World and then only being allowed to have a few bites of it before having your plate yanked away and being told to leave the restaurant.… Expand
  27. B3ckett
    Mar 23, 2016
    7
    Something different and something beautiful. The tension builds up nickely, the views and atmosphere are wonderful, but the ending dissapoints. With a capital D.

    Nevertheless it's worth a few hours of your time so go get it. Ending's bat taste in the mouth will eventually pass, but you will recall time spent with the game fondly.
  28. Ewakid
    Mar 22, 2016
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not much content for a game I spent 19.99 on, I've player DLCs that are longer and more enjoyable than this game. The conversations between Henry and Delilah are ok, but its hard to pay attention to them when trees pop in and out of existence, or when the ground disappears. The 15 FPS is great too, I have a pretty nice Pc and I'm above the system requirements but I still have to endure a god awful framerate. [[SPOILERS]] The endings piss poor, the second they introduced the weird hiker guy with his son I knew that he would have a big role to play. Sure enough, he was the one that was doing all the weird **** After that, you just get rejected no matter what, and nothing you did affects the outcome of the story. Now you can say the ending doesn't matter and that its all about the journey, but you can't say that when the **** journey was "walk to this place, walk to another place, talk a bit". Another game that had a **** ending was Fallout New Vegas, you get a **** slideshow and you realize nothing matters. BUT the difference is in fallout new vegas I can **** do stuff, I don't just walk and walk and walk. So in the end, don't buy this game, you won't really have fun, it's just walking. Watch a full walkthrough with no commentary. You will get more out of just watching everything happen than actually playing the game.… Expand
  29. WGamers90
    Mar 20, 2016
    10
    Excellent Game Worth to Buy!

    Story Of Game : Firewatch is a mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. 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    Excellent Game Worth to Buy!

    Story Of Game :
    Firewatch is a mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. 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. An especially hot and dry summer has everyone on edge.

    The game is a first person mystery, With a huge emphasis on Character development with your boss Delilah, and the ways that you interact with people defines who you are. The game gives options for player choice creates the responsive world, and while there are various different opportunities, there aren't branches of trees that allow different endings or discovering a failed attempt at discovering the mystery.    … Expand
  30. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    After the unnecessary beginning where you go through all kinds of details about the Julia and Henry relationship I have to admit the game gets really interesting. You are on your own on that empty forest with only Delilah to talk with on the radio, I definetely enjoyed their conversations a lot. And then the intriguing story comes in. All of a sudden you go from being in a forest withAfter the unnecessary beginning where you go through all kinds of details about the Julia and Henry relationship I have to admit the game gets really interesting. You are on your own on that empty forest with only Delilah to talk with on the radio, I definetely enjoyed their conversations a lot. And then the intriguing story comes in. All of a sudden you go from being in a forest with nothing to do to not knowing who the hell is out there spying you and delilah, the game gets so intriguing and exciting and then... Then the game finishes... and with a terrible ending that makes you feel you've been losing your time.

    What looked like it could be a huge interesting plot ends with an extremely disappointing lazy outcome, and then you realise you paid 20 bucks for a game you've only been playing for ~3 hours (the game is no longer than that), doing nothing (it's one of those annoying walking simulators) and with a storyline that you will forget after a couple of months due to its bad ending.    … Expand
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#61 Best 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
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  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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