Firewatch

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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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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. :)
  39. 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 .
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. Lukas_Janicik
    Mar 15, 2021
    7
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  44. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    Historia interesante y bien contada aunque me dejo un mal sabor el final del juego
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. Motoritz
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    The whole atmosphere is just amazing. Thrilling game just to get soaked into.
  55. 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»
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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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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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