Superb characterisation and dialogue, Wonderful atmosphere in every situation, Utterly gripping story feels like it's happening to you, Beautiful middleofnowhere vistas
Some technical hiccups on PS4, Short and linear (though it needed to be)
A stunning example of interactive storytelling, Firewatch's greatest success is making you feel like it's really happening to you. And the less you know about it going in, the more you'll enjoy it...
Abstract: Firewatch is a mystery set in the woods of Wyoming, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. You play as a man named Henry who has retreated from his messy life to work as a fire lookout in the wilderness. Per...
Published: 2016-02-08, Author: Simon , review by: darkzero.co.uk
Abstract: It turns out that Firewatch isn't quite as difficult to describe as a certain E3 podcast appearance from its creators would have you believe. I can sympathise with being want for shorthands and easily applicable monikers that don't just sound reductive, b...
Published: 2016-02-08, Author: Luke , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: Firewatch is a very lonely video game that's all about people.Set in 1989, you play as Henry, aka Hank, a guy who has had a pretty shitty time of things lately, and who decides that a Summer job in a Wyoming national park is just the thing he needs to tak...
Published: 2016-02-08, Author: Eric , review by: gamingtrend.com
Beautiful graphics and aesthetic, Mysterious, compelling story, Big emotional moments that linger, Physicality of objects
Technical hitches and bugs hinder story, Ending falters compared to the rest
Firewatch is a beautiful story of escapism and loss, set against the beautiful Wyoming wilderness. The physicality of your interactions, the excellent radio conversations, and poignant writing and imagery are hindered only by slight issues in presentation...
