80
Firewatch is hands down the best, the most engaging first person walker I have ever played. Something doesn’t let me rate it higher though, and I guess it’s my common sense. [04/2016, p.50]
80
The look of this game is nothing short of stunning… Each detail is carefully designed and thought out with a charming feel to it overall.
100
This unconventional game combines strong story, beautiful natural surroundings and fantastically written and played characters. What it lacks in classic adventure mechanics, it makes up in great dialogue system between the main protagonists. [Issue#262]
7
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6
good game but way too short. the game literally ends just as it gets interesting.
10
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Firewatch
Released On:
Feb 9, 2016
Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
User score
Mixed or Average
7.4
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78% Positive
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Apr 12, 2016
100
This unconventional game combines strong story, beautiful natural surroundings and fantastically written and played characters. What it lacks in classic adventure mechanics, it makes up in great dialogue system between the main protagonists. [Issue#262]
Feb 15, 2016
90
Firewatch is a quiet mystery for gamers who know how to listen. A strong script and exceptional dialogue direction make Firewatch to one of the best interactive storytelling experiences you can get your hands on.
User score
Mixed or Average
62% Positive
1456 Ratings
1456 Ratings
27% Mixed
636 Ratings
636 Ratings
11% Negative
250 Ratings
250 Ratings
Nov 15, 2025
10
Beautiful landscapes, intriguing story, and good music. It combines moments of relaxation with moments of suspense and even fear. For me, a masterpiece.
Feb 8, 2016
85
A brilliant adventure packed with some of the best dialogue gaming has even been medium to, Firewatch manages to engross you from the moment it begins and throughout its fittingly brief tale. Even if the journey is far more captivating than the eventual destination, Firewatch is more than worth the price of admission. Wyoming and its mysteries await.
Mar 7, 2016
80
Whether you're looking for several hours of mystery and drama or just a magnificent world to explore, do yourself a favor and spare a few hours of your time to experience Firewatch.
Feb 8, 2016
80
The world is beautiful and the voice acting is excellent. But Henry and Delilah’s story is far too short, and the resolution of the game’s story relies far too much on a backstory that isn’t given the breathing room it needs. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that just teeters back down to a merry-go-round, leaving me with a detached feeling that everything I had spent the past few hours working towards has been all for naught.
Feb 22, 2016
70
It’s an interesting take on the usual “walking simulator” and a dividing experience that many will appreciate. The art direction is great, as are most of the dialogues between the characters, and yet the closure of the story isn’t fully satisfying. It could have been... more.
Apr 7, 2016
50
A bold experiment in semi-interactive narrative that doesn't quite succeed. [Issue#249, p.58]
Apr 14, 2025
10
juegazo, la historia es muy buena, te lo puedes pasar en una ****, yo **** 8 horas o asi y me encantó lo recomiendo muchisimo/ is a very good gme i passed it in 8 hours or something else, the history was great and i recomend it a lot
Nov 2, 2025
4
Firewatch è il classico esempio di gioco che acquisti emozionato dall'idea di giocare una grande avventura narrativa. Magari se sei fan di Life is strange, Telltale, Don't nod. Ma non appena ti immergi nell'avventura, realizzi che dieci anni fa poteva intrattenere, magari intrappolare in un mondo magnetico, ma nel 2025 si tratta di poco più di una manciata di scenari nemmeno dettagliati e un pretesto per ascoltare dialoghi. Dialoghi notevoli sia chiaro, ma pur sempre dialoghi che accompagnano un avanti e indietro più che pretestuoso. L'esplorazione è minimale, non esiste il senso di scoperta o la sorpresa. Raccogliere gli oggetti,esaminarlo, non ha alcuna utilità. Dispiace, perché sicuramente gli autori hanno fatto un grande lavoro di introspezione e costruzione del background dei ****, ma resta un grande senso di apatia, per non dire noia, alla fine.
May 21, 2025
4
There's just not much there with the gameplay. And in these sorts of situations, it's vital that the story and dialogue be truly compelling, and that's simply not the case here. I was turned off right away by the glib, snarky radio back and forths between the main character and his boss. And it just never improved.
SummaryIn Firewatch you play as 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 and dry summer has everyone on edge. Your supervisor, a woman named Delilah, is available to yo... Read More
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Feb 9, 2016
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