Firewatch

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  • Summary: 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. YourIn 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. Your supervisor, a woman named Delilah, is available to you at all times over a small, handheld radio — and is your only contact with the world you've left behind. But when something strange draws you out of your lookout tower and into the world, you’ll explore a wild and unknown environment, facing questions and making interpersonal choices that can build or destroy the only meaningful relationship you have.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. 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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  2. Forbes
    Feb 8, 2016
    90
    It’s a gripping, compelling story set in a truly beautiful world that’s worth exploring. Just go in with your expectations clear. This is a relatively short game that’s almost entirely about the story, which consists almost entirely of two people talking over radios to one another. You play a chubby guy in his forties talking to, presumably, a woman of a similar age who you never see. There’s really nothing else like it I can think of, which makes it all the more rewarding...I loved Firewatch, mostly, letdown with the ending notwithstanding
  3. IGN Sweden
    Mar 15, 2016
    90
    Firewatch is a fantastic game, it has great storytelling and believable characters. It’s one of the more refreshing gaming experiences I’ve had in years.
  4. GameWatcher
    Feb 8, 2016
    80
    The ending will be a point of contention for some, but it all comes down to a perspective and regardless of that, you should play this game.
  5. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 7, 2016
    80
    Whether you're looking for several hours of mystery and drama or just a magnificent world to explore, do yourself a favor and spare a few hours of your time to experience Firewatch.
  6. Brash Games
    Feb 9, 2016
    80
    If you want fast paced action heavy moments, this isn’t for you. What the game does offer is mystery, intrigue and beautiful design. The game isn’t very long, but doesn’t need to be anything more as it feels compact, interesting and felt like a movie.
  7. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 7, 2016
    50
    A bold experiment in semi-interactive narrative that doesn't quite succeed. [Issue#249, p.58]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 177 out of 355
  2. Mixed: 108 out of 355
  3. Negative: 70 out of 355
  1. amfxc
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    A thrilling story accompanied by absolutely beautiful artwork. Ever since you start playing the game it will be hard to put down. TheA thrilling story accompanied by absolutely beautiful artwork. Ever since you start playing the game it will be hard to put down. The conversation you have with the other character is never boring.… Expand
  2. busbfran
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Firewatch is a perfect example of how to capture the imagination of story driven games, while providing the audiences with griping dialogueFirewatch is a perfect example of how to capture the imagination of story driven games, while providing the audiences with griping dialogue and compelling characters. I had a very enjoyable experience with this game. Although it only tool 7 hours to complete it was something special and my favorite game of 2016 so far.… Expand
  4. 75978
    May 11, 2019
    9
    hard to say something about the game should just go through and appreciate the story itself
    no doubt you can say the game looks great
  5. vonbird
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Firewatch has an impressive and beautiful environment for and indie game but I've seen better. It looks eye catching for the first few hoursFirewatch has an impressive and beautiful environment for and indie game but I've seen better. It looks eye catching for the first few hours but the problem is that the whole game is just a few hours.
    The voice acting is also rather good and that probably the only thing that keeps you from leaving the game unfinished.
    But the game play gets boring very soon, although they try to add new elements every now and then but it really doesn't help.
    And then there is the plot...
    It really seems to be a great story until you finally find out that it wasn't and it was just another ordinary story.
    Overall if you have spare 4-5 hours to kill
    You might give Firewatch a chance, otherwise, its not worth it.    … Expand
  6. Dough15
    Feb 10, 2016
    7
    Great narrative-experience, accompanied by top-notch voice acting, art-direction and pacing, that's therefore weakened by a heartlessGreat narrative-experience, accompanied by top-notch voice acting, art-direction and pacing, that's therefore weakened by a heartless conclusion that doesn't make justice to the mistery established early in the game. Firewatch is memorable, but replaying it seems pointless.… Expand
  7. Feeder16
    Feb 10, 2016
    5
    Summary
    Art - Amazing
    Voice Acting - Amazing Story - Average Game length - 4 hours (would be 2 1/2 if there wasn't loads of days where it    Summary
    Art - Amazing
    Voice Acting - Amazing
    Story - Average
    Game length - 4 hours (would be 2 1/2 if there wasn't loads of days where it makes you go back an forth)

    Ultimately I was disappointed with the game, the story starts so incredibly and then just deteriorates into insignificance.

    Only paid £15 but feel slightly overcharged.

    Was looking forward to Firewatch for months and I'm the end feel disappointed.    … Expand
  8. mrmustard
    Mar 7, 2020
    0
    My experience with this **** game: Game starts out with a depressing intro, then after a short time my character bugged out and got stuck on aMy experience with this **** game: Game starts out with a depressing intro, then after a short time my character bugged out and got stuck on a rock so I had to re-do the entire game. Made it to the same point and it happened again, so I uninstalled this **** game and wish I never wasted my money. What a joke, literally no idea who gave this crap positive ratings, very suss… Expand

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