Firewatch

1. 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 theFrom 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!… Expand

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2. Dal_ReviewedDat

   Feb 11, 2016

   9

   After reading IGNs 9.3 review on Firewatch, and seeing it for £13.49 on PSN (with PS+ discount), I felt this game ticks lots of boxes of aAfter reading IGNs 9.3 review on Firewatch, and seeing it for £13.49 on PSN (with PS+ discount), I felt this game ticks lots of boxes of a game style I don't currently own, a walking Sim as they're currently called.
   
   Being a fan of non-fiction, I can appreciate good writing. Firewatch exceeded my expectations of script within the first few hours of gameplay. It's refreshingly witty, sensitive, emotional and well, real. Much like the banter I have with friends, I felt the game allowed and even encouraged it.
   
   As far as performance goes, I've read a lot about frame-rate issues on the PS4 version, but I've really not noticed these myself. It feels a good pace and to be honest, my boy-scout skills of map-reading weren't up to scratch and I found I spent a lot of time early on working that out whilst going to the wrong places!
   
   You really need to accept with Firewatch that it's a 5 / 6 hour journey to completion. That it's not going to demand frantic gameplay, and it wants to consume you into the character and natural world around you. All of these things it does fantastically, beyond that actually.
   
   This game will leave its mark on you. The weight of the characters past and the bitterness that consumes is melancholic-bliss.
   
   IGN reviewer said this was one of the most refreshing and memorable games of the last decade. I would agree fully. For me, I got it really as a break from Fallout4 whilst awaiting the DLC, and it has been simply a joy to play.
   
   Highly recommend this for people looking for escapism in gaming. Its a delight!… Expand

   • 0 of 3 users found this helpful
4. mattthewkyle

   Feb 10, 2016

   9

   People giving this game a "0" are absolutely asinine and spoiled. This is a wonderful and fresh game that delivers a gripping story andPeople giving this game a "0" are absolutely asinine and spoiled. This is a wonderful and fresh game that delivers a gripping story and beautiful landscape. This game has elements of suspense, (slight) horror, and romance all flowing cohesively. this game is 100% story driven and focuses on the brilliant voice acting. For $17.99, you're in for a treat..… Expand

   • 2 of 7 users found this helpful
5. Uygar

   Aug 30, 2017

   7

   Firewatch is a first-person mystery adventure game developed by Campo Santo and published by Campo Santo and Panic. The game was released inFirewatch is a first-person mystery adventure game developed by Campo Santo and published by Campo Santo and Panic. The game was released in February 2016 for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, and PlayStation 4, and for Xbox One in September 2016.… Expand

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6. xvvolf

   Aug 24, 2016

   6

   The game has a nice art style to it. I enjoyed the conversations between the two characters, the setting (both scenery and era). The storyThe game has a nice art style to it. I enjoyed the conversations between the two characters, the setting (both scenery and era). The story isn't all that bad, although like others have said, the end feels a bit rushed.
   
   It is a pretty short game and since one of the factors I judge games on is how much I pay vs amount of enjoyment I get, I'd say this falls a bit short as $20CDN is a bit steep for a 3-4 hour game that you're likely to only play once.… Expand

   • 3 of 4 users found this helpful
7. FlapJack72

   Feb 15, 2016

   5

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the inspired visuals, which are compelling in a serene kind of way. And, I suppose, the banter back and forth is a decent way to pass the time while exploring the world. That's about all the nice things I have to say about this overpriced indie game.
   
   At $20, Firewatch is a rip. It's not the length that is the problem, it's that so many of the game is undercooked, which is highlighted by the fact that the game could have been brilliant. Where to start? Ah! Delilah is a pain in the ass, and a bore by the time the game is over. She is every girl you've ever been instantly attracted to over the first drink at a bar, and repulsed by as the night wore on. She's far too full of herself, she is nosy, and she obviously thinks she's the most clever girl in the outfit (which she may be, seeing as she's the only girl in the outfit).
   
   Further disappointing than the wordy, mouthy Delilah, are all the unresolved plot threads. The main baddie is a total Scooby-Doo villain, and the setpieces leading the story along are pretty uninspired (go roust some drunk dorks, go find a way into a fended off area you inexplicably can't simply climb over, etc.). A mountain range in the wilderness should be a place rife with secrets and hidden goodies to find. Sadly, there are no such things in Firewatch's world. The world is also immensely barren of life -- where are the bears, the coyotes, the birds, the snakes, the ANYTHING? The most I saw in my entire walkthrough of the game was a few birds flying off in the distance, and that may have even been at the title screen; I can't quite remember. The world to this game is barren, which sucked me right out of the lovely visuals.
   
   On top of that, the mechanics are supremely limited. There are only a few items you find along the way, and don't expect to be too wowed by those, either. They're all pretty basic in application, and not creative in the least. I see where the developers were going with the idea of limiting exploration until you find certain goodies a la Metroid, but it just doesn't work here. The game became a bore to play, especially once...
   
   You get to the end. For a game relying so heavily on its narrative, the game wraps things up by having a convenient villain, and a convenient discussion with the cheeky Delilah, and that's it. For all of its narrative trappings, I ended up feeling more conflicted about the reason Henry arrives to begin with. As torn as he feels about his future, so to do I about parting with so much money for a skimpy game with a pretty face.
   
   Enlist if you must, but do so knowing that you could get the same conversational value at an Applebee's on a Friday night, and as much adventure at a bingo tournament. Firewatch gave me heartburn.… Expand

   • 4 of 4 users found this helpful
8. SIPPIO

   Jan 13, 2018

   0

   This game is a scam.....
   There's plenty better options that are even cheaper..
   This game NEVER goes on sale for anything substantial...This game is a scam.....
   There's plenty better options that are even cheaper..
   This game NEVER goes on sale for anything substantial...
   
   Not a coincidence..
   And the character of the Devs are also NOT a coincidence...
   DON'T BUY!… Expand

   • 0 of 3 users found this helpful

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