Firewatch

Quick playthrough. Good to spend an afternoon on. Interesting story line.

Firewatch is one of those rare narrative experiences that stays with you long after the credits roll. Set in the Wyoming wilderness, the game puts you in the shoes of Henry, a fire lookout trying to escape the weight of his past. What follows is a beautifully paced journey full of mystery, introspection, and emotional depth.

The real magic lies in the dialogue between Henry and Delilah—raw, honest, sometimes funny, and often heartbreaking. Their conversations feel so natural, you forget you're playing a game and not just living this story. The voice acting is top-notch and adds so much life to these characters.

Visually, the game is stunning. The stylized, warm color palette perfectly captures the serenity and loneliness of the forest. And the soundtrack? Subtle but emotionally powerful.

Gameplay-wise, it’s simple, but that’s the point. You're not here to fight enemies or solve puzzles—you’re here to feel. To explore. To unravel both the forest’s secrets and your own.

If you're into story-rich games that are emotionally resonant, atmospheric, and genuinely human, Firewatch is a must-play. It’s not just a game—it’s an experience.

A simple, yet beautiful and touching game that I thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely recommend picking up. It's not a super long game so if money's an issue I'd say pick it up on sale if you can.

At one point I realised the game had me on the edge of my seat and I'd been holding my breath for ages in suspsense.

I did experience one or two bugs in this game (It is almost 10 years old)

At some points in the early game I couldn't move left or right but managed to fix this simply by turning on V-Sync and was golden after that.

100% recomend the game!

This might not be the longest game there is, but it is for sure one of the best there is. The storie is just captivating and the gameplay is really well made. You can finish the entire game in just one play.

I was captivated to a point I wanted to know what could have happened after the end of the game.

It did break my heart a lil bit, but in the best way.
It is an incredibly pretty game with a vry compelling story !! 10/10

It's a great narrative experience!!!

If you come looking for anything else than a great story, then you will be disapointed.

Incredibly beautiful and peaceful game. Perfect for a hangover or when you just want to play something relaxing yet also has a story with meaning and exitement.

---{ 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕤 }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕪 }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ 𝔸𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕠 }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ 𝔸𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ ℙℂ ℝ𝕖𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☑ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕫𝕖 }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☑ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ 𝔻𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕪 }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ 𝔾𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕕 }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ 𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪 }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕖 }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ 𝔹𝕦𝕘𝕤 }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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Such a beautiful game for the visuals and story. Really love it!

Cons: I personally didn´t like the story, Delilah was a pain in the as̶s̶ for the majority of time and her dialogues felt unpleasing. I don´t wanna cheat on my wife and the ending was too abrupt.

Pros: Breath-taking art style, really nice to walk around and explore the view; It has a good immersion.
Story aside, the rest of the gameplay was very satisfying.

This game was like a dream. Just like choosing to leave everything behind to live alone in the forest. The atmosphere, brought to life by the absolute breathtaking landscapes and beautifully natural ambient lightning, was deeply soothing and fulfilling. On top of that, the narrative is so gripping it keeps you completely hooked, making you need to know how it all ends.

10/10
Would recommend

I really, REALLY enjoyed playing this game, and I give it 9/10 for the amazing experience.

Seriously, I think that this might be one of the best story-based games that I have played in my entire life.
It's quite simple and minimalistic, but it was done in such a way that makes it truly memorable.
I actually can't believe that I never played this (2016) game until 2025, almost a decade after it was released.
I obviously didn't know that I was missing.

That being said, as much as I love this game, there are some reasons that don't allow me to rate it as 10/10.
One of the few problems, well, not really a problem, but a disappointment, is that I don't feel like this game has much replay value.
Sure, this is a game that fully hooked me up with its amazing and suspenseful storyline. But once I finally explored everything, got to the end, and finished the whole game, I ended up having a weird sensation of... Emptiness.

The thing about this game is that there are not many interesting places to go to on the map.
Playing it for the first time was amazing, but I honestly don't see a big reason for me to play this again.
And while I might eventually replay this game someday, I will probably be considerably older by that time.

Now, the story is, without a doubt, the strongest aspect of this game. But I also ended up having some mixed feelings about it after having completed the game.
And no, I'm not saying that the story was either bad or mediocre, because it was great. But what I mean is that I was expecting a bigger plot-twist at the end.

Also, I felt a bit sad and disappointed that you never get to see how Delilah was in person.
It's funny because I kinda had a crush on her character while I was playing the game, and I wanted to know how she actually looked like. But I never got that privilege. LOL
By the way, she was 43 years old during the events of the game, which took place in 1989, so she would be like 80-years-old by now :(

But anyways, this was definitely a great game, and it was much better than I was expecting.

Very immersive and well written game, to enjoy it most question every interaction and avoid taking everything at face value, the narrative has substantial subtext

Well, that was incredibly disappointing. I don't know why I expected something special. Halfway through the game, it appeared as if something special was going to happen, but then, nope. Nothing special at all. I don't know what the people recommending this are smoking.

Compelling story, beautiful scenery/soundscape. Fairly disappointing ending, by fairly, I mean it was fair that it was disappointing. 10/10

1. Story & Atmosphere – 9/10

Firewatch drops you into the shoes of Henry, a man escaping a crumbling personal life to take a job as a fire lookout in the Wyoming wilderness in 1989. The story kicks off with a gut-wrenching text-based prologue that traces Henry’s relationship with his wife, Julia, and her descent into early-onset dementia—a sequence that’s as heartbreaking as it is effective. From there, the game shifts to the Shoshone National Forest, where your only companion is Delilah, your supervisor, who chats with you over a walkie-talkie.

The narrative thrives on the evolving bond between Henry and Delilah, built entirely through radio conversations that feel natural, witty, and deeply human. The writing is sharp, blending humor, tension, and vulnerability in a way that makes you care about these two flawed souls. The mystery that unfolds—hinting at conspiracies and unseen threats—keeps you hooked, though the resolution might leave some wanting more. The atmosphere is a standout: the isolation of the forest, paired with eerie silences and subtle sounds, creates a hauntingly immersive vibe.

Pros:

✅ Emotional, character-driven story with brilliant dialogue.

✅ Tense, mysterious atmosphere that plays on isolation.

✅ Stellar voice acting that brings Henry and Delilah to life.

Cons:

❌ Ending feels underwhelming compared to the buildup.

2. Gameplay: Exploration & Interaction – 7/10

Firewatch is a first-person adventure—or “walking simulator,” if you will—that prioritizes exploration and dialogue over traditional gameplay mechanics. You roam the forest with a map and compass, tackling simple tasks like investigating smoke or tracking down clues. The lack of combat or complex puzzles keeps things minimalistic, which suits the game’s introspective tone but might disappoint players craving action.

The dialogue system is the real star, letting you choose how Henry responds to Delilah—whether he’s sarcastic, earnest, or guarded. These choices shape their relationship, though they don’t drastically alter the story’s path. It’s simple but effective, making every chat feel personal. The pacing can drag at times, and the limited interactivity might not satisfy everyone, but it fits the game’s quiet, reflective nature.

Pros:

✅ Intuitive exploration with a satisfying map-and-compass system.

✅ Dialogue choices add depth to character interactions.

✅ Minimalism enhances the story’s mood.

Cons:

❌ Gameplay lacks variety or challenge.

❌ Slow pace can feel repetitive.

3. Open World & Exploration – 8/10

The Shoshone National Forest is small but stunningly crafted. It’s not a sprawling open world like some modern titles, but every inch feels purposeful. From sun-drenched trails to shadowy canyons, the stylized art direction—courtesy of Olly Moss—turns the wilderness into a living painting. The day-night cycle and shifting weather add to the immersion, making each hike visually spectacular.

Exploration is rewarding in a subtle way: you’ll stumble across notes, abandoned camps, and scenic vistas that flesh out the world’s history. There’s no fast travel, which forces you to engage with the environment, though the compact map means you’re never truly lost. It’s a contained experience, but one that invites you to linger and soak in the details.

Pros:

✅ Gorgeous, cohesive world design.

✅ Subtle environmental storytelling.

✅ Compact yet immersive exploration.

Cons:

❌ Limited scope might feel restrictive to some.

4. Technical Performance & Graphics – 9/10

Visually, Firewatch is a treat. Its bold, painterly aesthetic—think warm oranges, cool blues, and soft shadows—sets it apart from photorealistic games. The forest feels alive, with rustling leaves and flickering light filtering through the trees. The soundtrack, composed by Chris Remo, is understated yet evocative, perfectly complementing the mood. Voice acting is top-notch, with Rich Sommer (Henry) and Cissy Jones (Delilah) delivering performances that carry the game.

On the technical side, it’s mostly smooth, though the original PC release had some bugs and performance hiccups. By 2025, most issues have been ironed out across platforms, including the Nintendo Switch port. It’s not a demanding game, so it runs well even on modest hardware.

Pros:

✅ Striking art style and lighting.

✅ Exceptional voice acting and sound design.

✅ Stable performance on modern systems.

Cons:

❌ Early technical issues linger in memory for some players.

Final Verdict: Is It Worth Playing?

Firewatch is a short, poignant journey—clocking in at around 3.7 hours for a focused playthrough—that trades bombast for intimacy. It’s not a game for everyone; if you need fast-paced action or intricate mechanics, you’ll likely walk away unsatisfied. But if you value storytelling, atmosphere, and characters that feel real, it’s a gem. The ending might not stick the landing for all, but the experience of getting there—lost in a beautiful, lonely forest with only a voice to guide you—is unforgettable.

Final Ratings:

Story & Atmosphere: (9/10)

Gameplay (Exploration & Interaction): (7/10)

Open World & Exploration: (8/10)

Technical Performance & Graphics: (9/10)

Final Score: 8.25/10 – A quiet, captivating tale in a breathtaking wilderness.

Fantastic short story game.

SImple gameplay, beginning throws you into a very personal and sentimental backstory, and immediately puts you into solitude.

The dialogue is amazing, but the devs missed the oportunity to create different soft endings, in my opinion.
Decent amount of unexpected thrill and ~scare. Made me memorize the map pretty quickly as the dialogue truly made me feel like I was in a rush to avoid consequences.

Definitely recommend. Playable in one session, but do take your time to enjoy the views, dialogue, and especially the soundtrack.

Just a pretty and simple game, but most importantly it's fun. Graphics and the game ambient/lightning it's just beautiful (good story telling too), worth my 7-8 hours of playtime, i don't usually post reviews, but there you go, recommended.

I thoroughly enjoyed playing this walking sim as that’s all you do whilst talking to someone on a radio which was an interesting experience learning about this person on the other end.

The games map/art is absolutely gorgeous but it’s not fully open as there’s places blocked off but there is shortcuts.

Replayability isn’t here unless you want all achievements which some are missable plus completing the main story opens up free roam which I never tried.

Think I’ll load up one of my saves to get the 3 remaining achievements. When you save open up load game and you can copy your save upto 3 more times which in my opinion is helpful for 100% completionists.

I played this game for Pay or Play 1st Cycle of 2025 and it was picked for me by Droha.

Firewatch is one of those games that sticks with you long after the credits roll. It’s a beautifully crafted, story-driven experience that drops you into the Wyoming wilderness as Henry, a man coming to work as a fire lookout, trying to escape his messy life. Your only real connection is with Delilah, your supervisor, who you talk to over a handheld radio—and from there, things slowly unravel into a gripping mystery.

I won’t say too much about the story (since that’s what really makes the game shine), but exploring the gorgeously rendered forest, making choices that shape Henry’s relationship with Delilah, and uncovering secrets along the way was an unforgettable experience. It’s not a super long game—I finished 100% in just under 7 hours, with some idle time—but it’s absolutely worth playing.

That said, it’s not without its flaws. There are a few more bugs than I expected, and I did notice some traversal stutters here and there. Also, the later part of the story felt a little rushed—I would’ve loved to experience more days firsthand instead of skipping ahead so much. But even with those minor issues, Firewatch is an emotional, atmospheric, and visually stunning adventure that I’d highly recommend.

Wow just wow, it was something alright a quite buggy something but also something beautiful, the story was funny then just freaky with the spying and the death, the forest was surreal at times and quite unnerving but it was always spectacular and that was my favourite part of the game, the convos between the 2 characters were always nice to hear and i really like how in a way they both help each other through their problems, 9/10 really nice relaxing game sad it was only 3 hours would of loved more.

Heartfelt story with a peaceful and relaxing gameplay

A well-made game, a true thriller, excellent dialogue, a great atmosphere and beautifull artwork. Firewatch is a game I absolutely recommend to those who know what to expect.
A must-buy if you like stories, recommend

For the sake of Delilah's love for puns, I would say that Firewatch felt pedestrian. I really liked the promise of the game and the start of it ~1st hour, and I wanted to like the rest of it... Vibes, coziness, exploration, it all disappear for me the more I played.
I couldn't stop myself from thinking about what if Firewatch was a novel? It definitely felt like it would be a better novel than a game (especially in audiobook format). In the context of Firewatch, game medium offers developers 3 unique opportunities that they haven't used or didn't flesh out. Let's deal with everything in order.

Gameplay: Very streamlined. It felt like the game take your hand and pull you along all the time. I totally understand that this game is about story and not the gameplay per se, but hear me out. Each diversion to explore a location wouldn't benefit in anything. No Easter eggs, no interesting stuff lying around, waiting to be explored. Nothing. Just one raccoon. Each mechanic (or resources for that mechanic) introduced in the game at the very convenient time to get through the location that time gated by the plot. They could just add more stuff along the way when you're hiking, so it would not feel like get from point A to point B all the time, which started to feel like a chore pretty quickly.

Plot & choices: I felt robbed. Why make any choices in dialogues for the whole game if at the end the result is the same ? I—and maybe Henry too—felt another heartbreak. Maybe it's just me getting older and becoming a sucker for good endings, but developers teased relationships between Delilah and Henry. For me, it felt very natural that 2 broken souls that took that job would try to heal each other afterward. Is it so hard to introduce a "good" ending if you choose all positive dialogue options? Because dialogues itself were the most positive thing about the game. I really enjoyed them and I wanted more of them. I guess that introduces the idea of utter boringness in the wilderness very well—when the only person you can speak to is on a walkie-talkie with you. You develop a connection to that person.
With that chill introduction, for the 1st hour of the game, I expected a more relaxed game. Maybe it's more on me than on the game, but it made me wonder why each game tries to bring action and thriller motives when it doesn't need to? I would be totally happy to do mundane tasks as a forester/fire watcher, rather than feel ominous thrill for 3 hours. Who thrashed your room at the tower? Are girls got killed? By who? Who the hell smashed my head with a rock or something? Why and how someone listening and recording our talks with Delilah? The game always put questions into your head, like you're some sort of detective, which isn't the bad thing per se, but it didn't work for me in that story. The majority of the time I just concentrated on the anxious nature of the game rather than enjoying it.

Visuals & Audio: Could be better. It's not about chunky style. It just wasn't breathtaking enough, which I expected from that type of game. If not the gameplay should entertain you while you're hiking from point A to point B, then the visuals and audio (except the dialogue, which I discussed previously). Locations were fine, but that's it, not great. Music often turned on unexpectedly when you press a hidden trap panel, which sounded really weird, like you got to the boss room, but boss is nowhere near. And the general vibe of rather tense music to increase suspense of the plot didn't work for me as well.

To conclude my point, If Firewatch was a novel:
1. The dialogues would be fleshed out, and there will be more of them by the nature of the medium, and that's great.
2. Thriller idea feels like would suit much better for something like 50,000-60,000 words with good pacing.
3. Descriptions of surroundings could paint so much better picture than what I saw.
4. We wouldn't lose a lot of the gameplay, because it was almost point-and-click game, but in 3D.
5. Useless choices would be cut off, and we didn't lose a lot from it.

At the end of the day, it might be just not the game for me. But I reckon it's not the game for everyone, maybe not even for the most people. Still, I enjoyed some parts of Firewatch, but I can't recommend it for the majority of people.
I give Firewatch 5/10.

Overall, I enjoyed this game and would recommend it. Full price is a bit much for the playtime (under 5 hours for this moderately-skilled dad-gamer), but absolutely worth it on sale.

First things first: I love the atmosphere of the game. The beauty and loneliness of the mountains, the ever-increasing threat of fire, the overall mystery - *chef's kiss*. I'd consider this more an interactive story - although on the surface it looks wide-open the map is surprisingly linear, with plenty of invisible walls and few opportunities to explore hidden corners until the story has unlocked them. I would have loved a game that rewards the player for orienteering through wild country with no more than a compass and a map, but that would have been a different game (note to developers: please feel free to make this!). The plot development also could be a bit awkward at times - I get the feeling I missed some fairly major reveals in dialogue because I was too occupied with the puzzle in front of me to catch key dialogue on the radio.

That said, these are all minor quibbles. This game creates a world, a vibe, and a sense of mystery - regardless of how satisfying or unsatisfying the final reveal may be, the journey to get there is wonderful. Great writing, great voice acting, great atmosphere. great style/artwork. Wait until the kids are asleep, turn off the lights, put on your headphones, and get lost in the story.

Firewatch is good, but not great. I enjoyed the story, but I feel like I heard too much hype about the game that got my expectations too high. I would say it's worth it on sale though, it is a good game.
For some reason I didn't get the last two "compleate day x" achievements even though I did. And there were a couple bugs, nothing save and quitting to the menu didn't fix though.

More about the journey than the destination.
Scenery is beautiful, makes you feel you are in a real national park.
Very comfy, but also makes your body hair stand up in some tense moments.
Maybe the ending is not what most people were expecting, but if you understand it as a ¨Its time to let go¨ kind of story, i think it makes perfect sense. Its depiction of complicated love and feelings is surprisingly realistic and... relatable.
Gameplay could be better, have a few more interactions with the world and items. Voice actors are perhaps the best i have ever listened to.
Over all, i highly recomend this short but sweet experience of a game.

I would not recommend this game. I like mysteries and I like games that try new things or have atypical ways of playing. Unfortunately this game just wasn't that interesting and the story was ultimately dull. There's only a few characters and none of them really have any depth to them that matters. I paid $4 for this and I feel like I regret the time spent playing more than the money. I felt a little misled by the Steam reviews. I don't think your average Joe is going to really enjoy this. Oh well, they can't all be winners.

It's a walking simulator that has you go from point to point. The story line is mildly interesting but does not really make sense. Occasionally you are blocked by fences and they say you need special tools to get around them while in reality you could just climb over the fence. You spend the whole game talking to a character over the radio, but you never actually meet her, and there is no satisfying conclusion at all to the relationship between you and her. The game ending is completely lame. I finished it in 4 hours. The story line seems like its building up to something but then it just becomes a nothing burger. You never actually meet any character involved in the story line. The graphical atmosphere can be pretty decent but that's about it. I don't recommend the game.

After getting through my first playthrough I can confidently recommend this to anyone looking for a casual story game to pass the time. I would wait when the game is on sale to buy it but it deserves its flowers for keeping you hooked by a girl you never meet. 9/10

8/10 incredible game
before I say anything, I 10/10 recommend you play it, and I won't give any spoilers.

the ending leaves something to be desired. And thats part of the point. The views are stunning, even as a 10 year old game, and the story is incredible, especially given how short it was. There are no plot holes. Upon looking at interviews, the developers intentionally left some things as an exercise for the reader, and I'm not 100% settled whether or not that is the most satisfying way of doing it. Unfortunately its replayability is a little low, but I think its something you can revisit in a couple of years. There is a free roam mode once you beat it, but without fast travel it can get slightly annoying to visit places you haven't been and recollect all of the things you collected in the main game but without a real incentive but exploration. I very much like that they included it however. I would add that I'd like to be able to hop around and replay certain days, and see how different dialogue options play out.
I know this game is a decade old. I know they won't add these things. I just want it to be said.
I loved this game, I had been using their wallpapers for years and always wanted to get around to it, and it certainly did not disappoint. It did a very good job of making the exploration rewarding in its own rite, and I think they even could have removed the sprinting mechanic to make you absorb and take in your environment. They did a good job at making the characters lovable and relatable.
Even though its a decade old and only has max 8 hours of gameplay, I fully recommend this game. It was deep, funny, relatable, sad, beautiful all in one.

some of the achievements are super buggy and very frustrating to deal with, don't recommend for anyone that wants to 100%

I really enjoyed this game, it has some bugs, particularly in the movement and interaction department. But none if it made the game unplayable, just took me out of the moment for a second. The story, writing and voice acting is phenominal, my only real issue is with the ending, which only really resolves one side of the story in a satisfying way. Although i only played through it once and if i chose different dialogue options i might have gotten a more comprehensive conclusion.

Overall i absolutely recommend the game, was a great time and it's totally completable in one sitting, and if you like character driven narratives you will most likely thoroughly enjoy Firewatch.

Besides having an open world, we have freedom of choice, where we can choose whatever we want to make the game progress in one or another way. And I definitely like games where you can do whatever you want. Despite what achievements need to be achieved here. Although they can be collected in one playthrough, where there is an achievement to survive as many days as possible.

SPOILERS!

The visual design of this game is appealing. The graphics are simple but the colors and lighting have a cinematic feel to them. The beginning of this game make it seem like there might be a poignant or emotional story to be had here. Nope. The dialogue is very limited, so your "choices" are not great. The only dialogue is delivered to you by some dumb lady on the radio. This drunk broad keeps trying to get you to cheat on your dying wife with her...yet she is supposed to be your love interest. Frig off. I curved her every with every single dialogue choice and gave her no satisfaction or pleasure in our conversations. I am loyle to my capo. I didn't really find it in good taste that there is an option to emotionally cheat with someone when you have a sick wife dying at home...like what the fuck is that lol?! Couldn't they have just had the main character be fresh off a divorce or something instead, like damn...


A random stranger keeps assaulting me in the woods, yet nobody thinks to get a weapon, hold up and defend yourself, or stop "investigating" the "mystery". What is the mystery anyway? Two hikers got lost in the woods? I assumed they died from the beginning from the way the lady was talking about their disappearance. Then I find out them being dead was supposed to be a big reveal. Then the game just ends. I never got to go back to my dying wife. I never got to tell the drunk lady to fuck off. If the point of the game was that you shouldn't flee from your problems when they get difficult, it didn't really give an opportunity for closure. If the point of the game was to cheat on your dying wife and abandon her(!!...bruh) then I don't think you can actually do that either.

I'm not surprised this game has mostly good reviews. The graphics look nice for sure. It's a little bit immersive but the map navigation is a bit annoying. It's over in a few hours, and feels rushed. Most of the game is backtracking past trails you've already seen before. A main gameplay feature is actually using a map to navigate in an old-school manner. It's pretty cool at first but I thought by the end it wasn't fun and was a pain in the ass. This game is pretty linear, and you don't really get to explore. They still make you backtrack a fuckload and stare at your map to get around.

Don't give me the illusion of depth, the pretense of meaningful dielogue, or the hints of a complex story. This game is like a teaser to what could actually be a really good game but is ultimately an unsatisfying experience. The beginning starts off solid. The middle gets a little bogged down. The ending is pretty lame and fizzles out. With a bit more meaningful choices and a stronger ending, or more endings, this would be great. It's just okay right now.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☑ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☐ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
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☑ Worth the price
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☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

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Firewatch is absolutely fantastic, but it’s also not a game I can say too much about, since this is one of those games that is carried by it’s story and world. You play as Henry and are tasked with patrolling a forested area for fires. You’re basically entirely alone other than a woman, Delilah, who you talk with via radio. The dialog is fantastic and both characters are well written. The world has some stunning scenery and thanks to the cartoony look, it should age very well. The game also has some fantastic music. Without spoiling much there is a somewhat mysterious plot that takes place over the course of the game, so the game is more than just wandering around a forest. While it’s not a very long game, taking me just over 5 hours to 100%, and it does have more bugs than I would expect from such a short and fairly simple game, and it does suffer from traversal stutters; it was an absolutely fantastic experience that I paid 2 or 3 dollars for. I highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys slower paced story rich games and can enjoy a game that his little to no gameplay.

Firewatch is an unforgettable journey into the Wyoming wilderness that left me hooked from start to finish. As Henry, a fire lookout, I spent my days exploring the tranquil forest, but it was the conversations with Delilah, my supervisor, that really pulled me in. The way their relationship develops over the radio feels real and emotional, with every interaction adding layers to the story. The visuals are absolutely stunning, and the peaceful surroundings make you want to explore every corner of the forest. The gameplay is pretty simple—mostly wandering and talking—but it’s the emotional depth and the slow-burn mystery that made me keep playing. It’s a short experience, but one that’s both beautiful and thought-provoking. Definitely a game I won’t forget anytime soon.

This game brought an experience I never had before in gaming. A beautiful world design and storytelling that will crush your mind.

I don't know how else to describe it other than beautiful. To be in the shoes of someone who is trying to go through struggles and hide from his problems only to find himself into new ones, all while exploring the gorgeous flora getting the thrills for the surprises along the story.

This game is sentimental, heartbreaking, fabulous and refresher out of action games.

this is perhaps the worst game i have ever had the displeasure of playing. i spent 2 hours collecting rocks and pinecones only to have them deleted from my home. the most fun i had was banging on a fence and putting every interactable object in my cabin onto my bed. nothing mattered. nothing was interesting. everything about this game sucked.

Almost a decade old and still a beautiful experience, While very short it gives a good insight of how everyone tries their best to escape their current reality but have to come to terms with the fact there really is not a easy way of running from the responsibilities you have. No matter what youll have to return to the things you tried so hard to run from. If youre looking for a chill relaxing game that will make you slightly mentally distraught, play this!

A short but worthwhile mystery/exploration game with a poignant story, great adaptive soundtrack and relatable, human characters.

A must play if you liked The Long Dark story mode, particularly Episode 2. Also check it out if you enjoyed the nature vibes and soundtrack of Paperbark, the outdoorsy exploration and painting mechanics of Eastshade, or the mystery and interpersonal aspects of Subnautica Below Zero.

I finished the story in about 5 hours and spent a bit longer in the free exploration mode to finish off the achievements.

LOVE IT

I played Firewatch right after Stray ( Orange car simulator) , and this type of game truly makes you feel like you’re in the character’s shoes—choosing the right words, making decisions, and immersing yourself in the experience. The colors, the world—it was all so relaxing. I only wish there was more to discover: more mysteries to solve, puzzles, books, and journals from past firewatchers.

But I truly felt betrayed when I never got to meet Delilah. It was heartbreaking. I spent the entire game wondering what she would look like after learning that she was four years older than me, unmarried, and without children. I kept asking myself why she left the firewatch station as soon as I arrived. Was I the last person she would ever talk to in this job? She once mentioned that she never spoke to the previous firewatchers the way she spoke to me. That thought stuck with me.

What a unexpected experience. Was going through my library looking for something to fill the weekend, and here I am three days later still thinking about this game. Atmospheric and narrative masterpiece, I'm sure many people were touched by and felt connection with Henry and his story. I honestly don't remeber when was the last time any piece of media made me feel that way.

This has to be one of my favorite games that I've played. I picked up this game at full price because I saw some pictures of it on TikTok, and it looked beautiful. I also liked Road 96, which isn't made by the same people but have very similar gameplay and vibe (the art style is so similar that I actually did think they were made by the same people lol). I finished the game in 4.8 hours. This was by just following the story. I never went off the path of the story, but the game has lots of different exploring options and caches you can collect that have no effect on the story other than for lore, it seems like. The scenery in this game is very beautiful and very eery at the same time. During the game, I felt super lonely and uncomfortable. I really liked the conversations between Henry and D and really enjoyed their relationship. I would definitely recommend this game but maybe at a discounted price. $20 for less than 5 hours is kinda crazy, but I enjoyed it.



Spoiler Alert

This game was very scary for me when, in reality, it wasn't scary at all. This game plays entirely off your imagination. The only real horror is your mind. I had never seen a game completely play off that and it was super cool. However, I did not like the ending. It felt like it was missing a lot. We finally found out who has been following us for the past 2 months, and we kinda just moved past it. I also wish we could've at least seen D in person, but I guess it suits her character that we don't. Their relationship also kinda tanks at the end to me. I feel like the end was very boring and could've used maybe a little happy moment, or a moment where I didn't feel lonely.

Great game with a great little story
Lags like hell on mac but still enjoyable if you don't mind it being slow

I want to love this game. The dialog, the characters, and the world building makes me feel so immersed. Then its all taken away by the simplicity of ending. I don't care if there something big going on or something small. Its simply you don't see any result of it all. Its a grand burger with lots of condiments, but it has no meat inside the burger ;-;. I want to see the end credits. I want to see the result of this game, whether the main character gained something or not. Nothing happened and my left feeling like I spent so long doing nothing. I want to see my wife!!!!! (ingame)
Tried making this review spoiler free but brev I'm just sad by the story.

Well done game for one evening. It wasn't amazing experience for me, especially because of backtracking and disappointing ending, but overall it's just nice.

The walking mechanics are awful. Keeps me in one spot and glitches out when I try to move.
Not even in an area where you would expect a glitch (out in the middle of an open area as opposed to being by trees, for example).
So frustrating, didn't continue with the game. 3/10 - fix the bugs.
How do you expect people to play what is essentially a walking simulator when the walking element isn't functional? Lame.

Gah, I'm so torn on this game...

On the one hand, Firewatch has great graphics, fantastic 10/10 dialogue, immersive gameplay and a really intriguing first act.

...on the other hand, the ending feels rushed and deeply unsatisfying.

In the end, I'll recommend it due to the first half. Just don't expect it to hold up all the way through (such a shame...)