Firewatch
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Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness.
The year is 1989. You are 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, dry summer has everyone on edge. Your supervisor Delilah is available to you at all times over a small, handheld radio—your only contact with the world you've left behind. But when something strange draws you out of your lookout tower and into the forest, you’ll explore a wild and unknown environment, facing questions and making choices that can build or destroy the only meaningful relationship you have.
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Firewatch Review
9 /10
Firewatch puts story first and delivers a compelling mystery that sends players into the Wyoming wilderness with nothing but a map, a walkie-talkie, and a lot of questions.
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One of the best digital adventures I've ever been on, from the tongue-in-cheek dialogue, to the innovative (yet simplistic) tools linked to the mechanics and the spooky auras spread over the environment.
The soundtrack perfectly weaved different feelings of peace, fear and excitement, all while the developers successfully gave off a feeling of satisfying accomplishment whenever a task was finished, regardless of how minor it was.
The chemistry between Henry and Delilah felt like school-leavers with the life experience and wisdom of middle-aged adults, and instead of giving off a volatile burst, or a mawkishly viscous foam, it simply kept its reactions perfectly controlled.
While it's not a must-play, with its adequately-detailed graphics, harmonious and eerie soundtracks, witty dialogue and rewarding gameplay, I'd consider it to be an honorary nominee.
2025-07-09 16:58:06 -
I didn’t expect to get so attached to a game about being a fire lookout, but the storytelling and voice acting were top-notch. The mystery kept me hooked, and the visuals were stunning. It’s a short game, but it left a lasting impression on me.
2025-01-15 11:13:42 -
A fun, narrative-focussed game with a unique setting. Though the story was good and voice acting top tier, I found it to be quite a dissatisfying conclusion overall.
2025-01-09 18:06:52
