Firewatch

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 45
  3. Negative: 1 out of 45
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  1. Quarter to Three
    Feb 8, 2016
    40
    Firewatch probably should have been a short movie. Or a short story. Or a radio play. It should have been something other than a minimally interactive multi-hour first-person perspective videogame. It’s too modest an undertaking, too divorced from any meaningful player involvement. It is not the stuff of videogames. It doesn’t work.
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  1. Ars Technica
    Feb 8, 2016
    For a game that takes place in such a wide-open wilderness, the actual story is almost claustrophobic in its quick pace and clipped storylines—a short story rather than a great American novel of rugged adventure in the remote mountain west. It's a shame, too, because by the time the game ended I was finally starting to be able to feel my way around Firewatch's unique landmarks and winding paths without relying on that map overly much.
  2. CNET
    May 5, 2016
    Firewatch is undoubtedly beautiful, with its world seemingly hand-drawn and brimming with the yellows, oranges and browns of a Wyoming sunset. This backdrop, coupled with two characters that are remarkably believable and who take part in such genuine banter result in a package of truly immersive fiction.

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#26 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#70 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 693 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 404 out of 693
  2. Mixed: 167 out of 693
  3. Negative: 122 out of 693
  1. inaneHELLRAISER
    Feb 9, 2016
    0
    Played it for about 10 minutes on ps4 and cant deal with he performance issues. Will make you sick with its fluctuating frame rate. Avoid thisPlayed it for about 10 minutes on ps4 and cant deal with he performance issues. Will make you sick with its fluctuating frame rate. Avoid this game until they properly patch it. WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE BEFORE RELEASE.… Full Review »
  2. Riskyreview
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    From the writers of Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 1 (A.K.A the best game Telltale will ever make) comes Firewatch!

    Firewatch is the    From the writers of Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 1 (A.K.A the best game Telltale will ever make) comes Firewatch!

    Firewatch is the most atmospheric game I have played to date and the only thing this year that might beat it's atmosphere is Mafia 3 but other than that this is going to be the most atmospheric game this year no doubt!

    The gameplay is a sort of mix between a Telltale game and a "walking simulator" and the results are incredible!

    There is some performance problems though which is pretty sad but Panic inc. has said that they're working on it.

    Basically if you like mystery, exploration and dialogue choices this is the game for you!    … Full Review »
  3. al1en
    Feb 12, 2016
    0
    hasnt been tested properly before release, i experienced a gamebreaker bug at day 77. not amused...

    other than that its just another    hasnt been tested properly before release, i experienced a gamebreaker bug at day 77. not amused...

    other than that its just another Walking Simulator, nerdy Story, nerdy Humor, Zero gameplay    … Full Review »
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