Firewatch

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1504 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 361 out of 1504
  3. Negative: 221 out of 1504

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  1. ourendlesseason
    Dec 30, 2019
    6
    Aspetti visivi del gioco? Assolutamente eccellenti. Grafica, scenari e anche le voci dei protagonisti fanno da contorno ad un gioco che ha del potenziale, ma non lo sfrutta abbastanza. Il finale ripaga un po' le tre ore passate a girovagare per la foresta.
  2. Tomicsavo
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Short but with good tone. Sometimes funny, sometimes shocking. I can recommend it at bargain prices.
  3. ALMAZ_and_GOLD
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    Great atmospheric game with cool dialogue mechanics and soundtrack.........
  4. SelfPlayer123
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    It's not a AAA game, but it sure has a god **** story man. All interactions between the characters are awesome. The game looks awesome, making the story actually feel real! It's smooth and runs like a charm. The only actual problem the game has is it's inconsistent and sometimes flat story, but for the majority is is just good.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Relkad
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    Short,simple,beautiful,atmospheric.
    Also, not a bad level design.
    Don't expect replayability.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    6
    I should be missing something cause i dont understand the super scores this game is getting. Sorry.
  13. 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.
  14. Chubac
    Jun 29, 2020
    6
    A very relaxing game but if you want something more (like I did) you gonna be very disappointed.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. ahrek
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    nice game. lots of exploring. the story is fine, but it shines brightest in the visuals and the music.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best PC Game of 2016
13
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
55
#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

Critic Reviews

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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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