Firewatch

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.

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...)

You're stuck to a track the entire time. The game isn't tagged as open world, but the videos on the store page give the impression that you can at least explore the world. You can't. The written description says, "explore a wild and unknown environment." Again, that's not what this game is. This is literally "follow the only line, click on the only thing that's there, then walk on the track to the next thing we tell you to click on." The atmosphere is nice, it's well written, and the story is kind of interesting. Not interesting enough to finish, though. This isn't a game; this is an unskippable quicktime event that lasts for hours. There isn't a single decision to be made at any point in time.

I don't normally leave bad reviews but I feel like the game was severely misrepresented on the store page. Like, I don't go to fast food places because I know I don't like fast food. This game's store page is like seeing sleek, studio-made pictures of a Big Mac and thinking it looks delicious...then you get one and you realize that you just got a dried up McDonald's burger and it doesn't even have special sauce. The game falls very, very far short of what's shown in the videos and description.

Unfortunately, I bought the game over two weeks ago and I'm not eligible for a refund.

Idk if I got the bad ending or what, but that story basically went no where and then just ended. It kind of felt like the writer didn't really have a vision or there were two writers with two different plot ideas and they settled in the middle.

Very very short, but on sale, definitely worth it! Linear but intriguing story. Atmospheric with nice music and cute graphics. Just hope there was more.

Fun and engaging story. Beautiful music.

Best story i have ever played, felt as if i was Henry, and Delilah was talking/flirting with me. The ending couldve been better, however the mystery of what Delilah looks like is also amazing, keeping in mind that the game takes place in 1989, when people would talk with strangers and never see them again, in this case being talking with your boss for the entire summer, catching feelings, but realising that its best that you go back to your wife in Australia, rather than start dating based on your pain. 10/10

incredible, yet way too short took me about 3 hours to complete. There is very little replayability but your first playthrough is absolutely magical making you feel emotions you've never felt before.

Absolute Cinema. Literally could not stop playing once I started. Everything about this game was incredible, from the visuals and story, to the voice acting and the relationship with Henry and Delilah. Highly recommend this to anyone interested. 100% worth it

Beautiful game that doesn't overstay it's welcome. The atmosphere and pacing felt refreshing compared to modern AAA games.

Wonderful game, I see it gets a lot of hate for not having a "complete story line", IMO it is fully complete once you actually take into considerations the main characters back story.

Replay ability is available due to different dialog options and there is also a dev talk walk through that I absolutely loved.

In the end if you take the time and appreciate the design aspect for the work put into it this is a well flushed out game and I 100% recommend it.

This game is short, but it is perfection. Art direction is unmatched, so simple, yet every 10 seconds you just have to stand there and take it all in. The story is amazing, and the ending is just heartbreaking.

Really great game, the only thing that i dislike is the price. Because 20 euros is too much for a game this short. Buy it if its on sale.

the achievement bug was a bit annoying but all in all is a great game, with an amazing inspiring art style!

It's a very nice short little game, definitely worth the sale price.

This game had its moments, but overall was very boring. Ending felt rushed and lackluster, and the big reveal was disappointing.

What a story, just 3 hours and it's like... really.. really warm and nice.. if I have to review it.

Such a great game with a really interesting story, an absolutely wonderful artstyle and a perfect length so you can finish it in just one afternoon.

An absolute masterpiece! Firewatch is an absolute gem in the world of narrative-driven games. I would love a sequel to it but it probably wont be released in my lifetime. I do however look forward to trying out the developer's next game though! 10/10 highly reccomend

While Firewatch is a pretty decent game, I just can't bring myself to recommend it.
The story is mysterious and engaging, and even emotional at some points, only to end with a very disappointing ending: all the mystery gets a really boring and mundane explaination, and the emotional bits of the storyline just don't have any meaningful conclusion.

At the same time, the game is short, cheap and has some positives, like the charming artstyle, so it might still be worth a try.

Game kinda sucked. Lots of running around to places you've already been with pretty clunky movement. Found a lot of the dialogue way too quirky millennial pilled, which is not good for a narrative/story focused game. And like others have said, the plot built up to an interesting and almost scary conspiracy, that fizzled into a very mundane twist. Okay experience for like 5 bucks, don't buy at full price for the love of god.

An amazing story on a beautiful canvas. I wasn't ready to get so enthralled into this.

Lo compre después de acordarme de su existencia por vídeos en Youtube y la verdad no me decepciono. Aunque es algo corto su historia es buena, pero sus paisajes son extraordinarios <3, me pase más tiempo buscando los lugares con el mejor paisaje que siguiendo la historia principal. En verdad vale la pena darle un intento a este juego.

I had a good time. Just that. A pure unadulterated good time. Filled with a bit of melancholy and sadness. Maybe a tinge of friendship with whom my character might never even meet. An escape from the harsh reality, where we the players, along with our two main characters (yes Delilah too) has to return to their own world where they have to deal with their own problems (e.g.- i got exam in 2 days and i completed this game in 2 sittings neglecting my syllabus :D, don't regret it).

When I booted the game, I was hooked. It felt like Bioshock, or Mass effect. Deeply personal. When I chose through Henry's life decisions, I felt the weight. I felt like I aged a lifetime in those starting 10 minutes. I felt mature. I grew attached to Bucket. I felt like I, too, loved Julia. That's why I couldn't bring myself to flirt with the charming lady D for my life. We developed a sweet friendship though. One built on mutual understanding, not expectations. Maybe, that's why I loved the ending....it went perfectly with the chemistry I had built up in my head.

This is a deeply personal game, that I don't think I will replay anytime soon, or maybe ever. Because, I don't want to sully my experience of this playthrough, ever. I know I would be unable to experience these raw emotions for a second time, so I'll always remember and love this game, but it has to collect dust in my steam library. Maybe one day, I will have the courage to come back.

Definitely recommend. It's a must play game for every gamer.

Pros:
+ beautiful visual style
+ great soundtrack
+ strong opening
Cons:
- all the buildup towards something big or dramatic ultimately leads to a disappointing conclusion
- story leaves many questions unanswered, making you feel unfulfilled after finishing the game
- map is expansive, but much of it feels empty and doesn’t play a significant role in the story, leading to pointless wandering with not rewarding exploration
- day 79 bug can require you to redo whole day

Short and sweet. Atmospheric walking simulator with pretty decent ambience, visuals and music. A must-have for achievement hunters. A lot of people know about Firewatch and you should too.

The Game

The Story

The Unsatisfactory Ending

Final Thought

A Relaxing and Memorable Adventure

Firewatch is a game that really stuck with me. The cozy graphics and beautiful environment made exploring the Wyoming forest so relaxing. I loved the story, the conversations, and the bond with Delilah.it felt so real and personal.

Even though I couldn’t see Delilah, I didn’t mind too much. It added to the mystery, and the ending was tempting and bittersweet, which I thought was perfect for the game’s story.

If you like games with great dialogue, a cozy atmosphere, and a story that makes you think, Firewatch is definitely worth playing.

A simple game with a bittersweet story. There are certain moments when you just want to get away from your problems, no matter what.

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🎚️ Difficulty

🗺️ Graphics

📚 Story

⌛️ Length

🎶 Music

🕹️ Interest

🔁 Replayability

🐛 Bugs

⚙️ Requirements

💰 Price

🤑 Worth Buying

🎯 Expectations

✒️ Final Rating

The first couple of hours are very interesting to play, you get attached to the characters and begin to understand the idea around which the plot is knitted. Then the fierce suspense quickly increases, you discover more and more details and... nothing. Empty. A worthless, terrible ending that gives you zero emotional feedback and simply drains the whole story. I don’t know, maybe I didn’t understand the full depth of the narrative, but in my opinion, this is just a stretched-out empty plot

Firewatch is straight-up a vibe🌲✨ Chill story, stunning views, and major feels. Perfect for when you just wanna relax and escape. 🍃🧡

It was a nice game, but I was so disappointed with the ending. The story was going great, and it kept pushing the idea that there was a huge mystery. Then, boom, it's just normal human stuff... nothin to worry about. And Delilah is damn wrong for leaving without Henry.

I would recommend it for the environment and adventure. However, i really hated the ending sold 6.5/10 game tbh

It is dishearteningly common nowadays to find people complain about how XYZ story game is woke because the main character is not what they expected them to look like or that what gender they expected them to be. Even tho Firewatch itself is very far away from this topic, I feel like this game surely goes on to show how video games does not need characters with looks or something that fits into the stereotypical idea of a game character to have great attachment.
The main protagonist of Firewatch Henry and the main supporting character Delilah don't even get their physical appearance showed throughout the game, but the level of attachment you end up building with these characters is immense.

We never see Henry's face, even though he is the lens through which we experience the game’s story. He isn’t a muscular action hero or a glamorous icon, he’s an ordinary middle-aged fucked up man who is in a messy chapter in his life. What makes Henry extraordinary is his humanity—the humour, vulnerability, and raw emotion.
Similarly we never see Delilah's face, and are left to imagine her appearance based on her words, her humour, and the stuff about her life she chooses to share. Yet, by the end of the game, Delilah feels as vivid and real as any other character.
This is where Firewatch truly shines - it demonstrates that connection doesn’t depend on physicality. Delilah’s charm, vulnerability, and wit unfold naturally when we talk to her. She’s imperfect and deeply human, with her own insecurities and regrets. These things make her relatable.

This also shows one of Firewatch's core themes: the power of connection in isolation. Delilah’s voice always feels comforting in the lone wilderness. Her absence at the game’s end reminds us how deeply we can care for someone based solely on shared moments and conversations we had, and not their physicality.
In a medium often obsessed with photorealistic character models instead of actual character building, Firewatch offers a very different and refreshing perspective.

Calling any game in general “woke” simply because its characters aren't similar to traditional expectations reveals an unwillingness to engage with the complexity of storytelling. Firewatch shows that characters, like people, are more than their outward appearances. It’s their thoughts and emotions that make them memorable.

10/10 game - Don't let this masterpiece fade into your gaming backlogs. The game is very cheap on sales and also can be completed in just 4hrs so try to get it :D

I wasn't expecting the game to be the way it was. It was really interesting and spooky at times. The graphics were impressive and had a warm aesthetic. The story was great, but the ending felt a bit bland, but understandibly so , if you look at it deeper I suppose. Overall a solid 9/10

Halfway through playing the game I searched for reviews, and found people describing the ending as underwhelming. I didn't quite understand why — not even after unlocking all the achievements — until I finally realized that the game's mainstream appeal lies in Henry and Delilah developing an emotional connection. What disappointed people was precisely the fact that Henry and Delilah never meet. Looking back, I awkwardly remembered that I never shared anything about Julia with Delilah throughout the game, deflected her flirtatious remarks, and played deaf to her teasing. And then it struck me — I related far more to Ned, who knew deep down he had made terrible mistakes yet was too cowardly to face reality; and to Dave, who carried emotions as deep and heavy as the ocean but kept a calm facade just to keep life moving.
I was drawn to this game because ChatGPT recommended it as "a space for awake eyes and ears beyond the numbness of reality". In the end, it reminded me of how much of a mess my own emotional world still is, how my choice to seal off my emotions from others and painstakingly construct a solitary inner world remains unconventional, even alien. The only solace I found was that, during the fleeting hours I spent wandering the rocky trails and caves, I felt a solid, unspeakable emotional connection with the lonely souls of Shoshone National Forest, and with all the players who had ever been comforted by this game. And that, I realized, was enough. Henry leaving the Wyoming wilderness still has to return to a world revolving around his wife with dementia; Ned, exposed and forced out of his solitary life, likely faces an uphill struggle to find his next psychological sanctuary; and we, shutting off the game and returning to our daily lives, will once again grind away our patience in the 9-5 monotony until we grow weary and wither. The game and life share the same theme: brief escapes are always followed by the inescapable force of long separations. Fate listens to neither your explanations nor your pleas — it just moves forward. Yet, on some random warm spring Saturday nights, we might find ourselves thinking about these kind smiles and gentle people, these books, these songs, these games that remind us we are not alone and we can still find noble souls to talk to: tiny, fragile beams of light that, in the prolonged darkness of life, illuminate our path. I'm grateful for and deeply admire this kind of light.

What an adventure.. highs and lows that have you on the edge of your seat until the end!

Firewatch is a first person narrative driven game. Our protagonist, Henry, has taken a job as a fire lookout in a national park in Wyoming. He's trying to get away from the world after suffering some personal issues. Over the radio, he meets Delilah, who is stationed in another tower. As the season progresses they exchange stories and get to know each other more and more. The strong point of the game is its dialogue and character development. The voice acting is well done, and the sound work really makes you feel like you're somewhere wild and remote. The environments are beautiful and vibrant; there are gorgeous vistas, there are forests, and there are mountain views. The gameplay itself is uninspired, with mundane tasks to accomplish initially, and as the story unfolds the exploration becomes more interesting. Firewatch is a short but immersive experience that does taper off towards the end, yet is worth the playthrough.

I honestly thought this game was something horror-related; I was skeptical throughout the first part. I don't know, I just randomly bought this game under Winter Sale and called it a day. It was damn worth my few last dollars in my Wallet.

(Delilah is a baddie)

Firewatch is just one of those games that manages to grab you by the cajones and lightly tug until the very last scene. If you have about 4 hours to kill, I recommend playing this one through, from start to finish. It moves quick and has enough things going on to never leave you bored OR lost in what to do next (So, in that way it's 100% linear, but 100% enjoyable even so).

I was also pleasantly surprised at the amount of interactivity I had with the game objects, even if 99.9% of the time that meant just being able to lob it into the air. (The inclusion of the dungeons & dragons nods was also awesome).

If you don't mind a beautifully written adventure game that you can complete in an evening, I'd say pick this one up and give it a go!

After playing and finishing Firewatch, I’m left with mixed feelings, especially about the ending.

The graphics are undeniably stunning, and the game does a great job of immersing players in the beauty and solitude of nature. At times, the environment felt truly alive, with the dense forests and serene landscapes adding to the overall atmosphere. The story starts with an interactive flashcard sequence that introduces Henry, the main protagonist, and gives a glimpse into his life and struggles with Julia. It’s a simple yet effective way to establish a strong emotional foundation.

The game’s pacing is slow at the beginning but gradually builds up to an intense and mysterious atmosphere. This is, in my opinion, where Firewatch truly excels. The creeping paranoia, the eerie sense of being watched, and the blend of deep forests with calming areas created a unique and captivating experience. The atmosphere is the game’s strongest point. At times, it felt creepy, mysterious, and downright unsettling, which kept me hooked throughout the story.

However, I have some significant criticisms, particularly regarding the movement mechanics. The controls often felt clunky and unpolished, which hurt my immersion. On multiple occasions, I got stuck between trees, rocks, or even patches of grass, forcing me to restart the game. Additionally, the movement speed felt sluggish, and going downhill was painfully slow—so much so that it became frustrating and distracting from the plot.

Then there’s the ending, which left me feeling disappointed. While the buildup to the climax was gripping, the conclusion felt shallow and anticlimactic. The idea of Henry being manipulated by Ned and Delilah had potential, but the resolution didn’t deliver the payoff I was hoping for. I expected a major plot twist or a dramatic unfolding of events, but instead, it fizzled out. I also wish the game had leaned harder into the idea of Delilah and Ned collaborating—it would have added a fascinating layer to the story. While some players might interpret this as a fan theory, I believe it should have been made canon by the developers.

In conclusion, Firewatch shines in its atmosphere and visual presentation, but its technical flaws and unsatisfying ending hold it back from greatness. That said, I recommend buying this game on sale. It’s a colorful, story-rich mystery that can be entertaining at times, despite its shortcomings.

This game felt more human than 90% of the games i've ever played, At times i felt like i was intruding on a private, even intimate conversations. It made my eyes water in the first ten minutes, Grieving someone who's still alive, still with you gotta be one of the most devastating things :(

I can't wait to replay this years from now.

These days I tend to enjoy games that are similar to a good book: a solitary, escapist experience I can get completely lost in without any interruptions from the outside world. Firewatch, then – on the strength of its gripping story, brilliant branching script, wholly convincing voice-acting performances, and stunning art direction – is easily one of my favorite and most memorable game experiences of this decade.
Firewatch quickly lets you know that it’s not going to pull any emotional punches over its four to five–hour runtime, opening with a series of text-based choices that call back to adventure genre forebears like Zork. I dare not spoil this potent sequence, but I will say that it masterfully bounces between being funny and heart-wrenching and plausibly establishes just why protagonist Henry ends up in the Wyoming woods as a solitary fire lookout.

Firewatch is more than just a game — it’s an emotional journey. At first glance, a game where you simply walk through a national park and chat over the radio might not seem all that compelling. Yet beneath this simplicity lies a profound story about a man seeking solace from life’s tragedies, choosing to distance himself from the chaos of the world. The game’s stunning atmosphere, heartfelt narrative, unique blend of walking simulator and engaging dialogue create an experience unlike any other. Firewatch is a short but incredibly captivating adventure that leaves a lasting impression.

Overall I enjoyed the Firewatch experience, and it was the first game I played on Steam Deck, which ended up being a good pairing.

The gameplay is typical for a walking simulator, you explore the map, make observations and discoveries, and the plot reveals itself to you over time. I mostly enjoyed the moment to moment exploration, small talk on the radio with our new friend Delilah, and learning about the main characters' backstories.

At the point where the game starts trying to work in an actual plot and mystery, I enjoyed that well enough but the payoff was disappointing enough that I kind of wished they hadn't bothered with it in the first place. So despite ending on a slightly weak note, I found the experience to be worthwhile as a whole.

Firewatch might be a little overhyped but it's still worth checking out.

Okay, so here is the deal, this game doesn't cater to everyone. Matter of fact, only a fraction of people will find any enjoyment here. It's just yet another walking sim but that's not a bad thing, some folks just want to sit down and relax.

The graphics are lovely. So is the story which is told mostly via a walkie-talkie and visuals; I expected the story to be more of an afterthought but it's actually intriguing and will keep you on the edge to the very end. It's eerie when you realize you don't really see another person until the very last scene.

The game is rather short, I did a bit of exploration and clocked in exactly 5 hours, but that's absolutely fine as I doubt anybody would have the nerves for it to linger for much longer. As I said above, some people will like it, some will not, I enjoyed it so thumbs up from me :)

Firewatch is simple and gorgeous. The devs did an amazing job feeling like your in the game and walking around this fun world! If your looking for something to play to relax and rest your mind, play Firewatch!

Stinky, farty pretentious game. Started off good but had a sucky, inconclusive ending which one could argue is the point but to that I would say it still stank and I want my 4 hours back. If you're someone who's consumed with their own thoughts and feelings this game might be for you.

Fun game, with great story telling and good looking art style. Haven't played anything like this before, and I had an awesome time with it.

I did encounter some bugs, which forced me to restart the game more than 5 times. That was pretty annoying.

- So do save your game, more than you would expect and disable auto save, since you might encounter some achievements not coming up at first.

Sad but beautifully written. One of the few games where I felt immersed in the character's story. All good things must come to an end, sorry Henry. 10/10

A beautiful world with an interesting storyline. This is the first game I've played where I've experienced an ending which is complete yet dissatisfying, which is a new experience for me. Was worth getting it on sale!