Abstract: Firewatch is an absolutely beautiful game. We played it on the PC, and it looks wonderful from start to finish.It's also a very engaging game with a unique narrative delivery. I wouldn't go so far as to call it “fun,” but Firewatch is enjoyable.Now, here'...
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Published: 2016-02-08, Author: Scott , review by: gamespot.com
Visually splendid world, Believable, endearing characters, The power to craft a real relationship
Central mystery doesn't totally make sense, Minor yet persistent technical issues
Realistic dialogue, from small-talk to serious crises, Beautiful travel poster aesthetic
Central mystery falls apart under scrutiny, World feels empty
Firewatch is beautiful. Firewatch is intriguing. But ultimately I don't think Firewatch is very good. At its best, this is a quiet game about two characters struggling with real-life insecurities. But when that's sidelined to make room for a main plot...
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: 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...
Firewatch is narrative-driven adventure game dealing with adult issues in ways unlike any other game out there, and is one of the best looking games so far this year...
