Wow. This game is a complete masterpiece. The core mechanic is so original and does a fantastic job of getting across the message of communication and unity. It’s just a triumph in so many ways, all working together to create a truly perfect game. I’ve never played a game that got me thinking about the craft of game design like this one did, and it’s left me excited to find more games that are this completely original.
Firewatch is an incredible game.
It shouldn’t be my thing. Very story driven walking simulators aren’t usually for me. But I picked it up one day on Xbox game pass because I thought the cover art was pretty. I was up til 4am that night finishing the game because I simply could not put it down. I don’t know if I’ve ever been as absorbed in the story **** as I was with Firewatch. The dialogue is the best I’ve ever read. The music is fantastic. The visuals are gorgeous. I was on the edge of my seat trying to see where the story would go. Sure, the ending disappointed me, but to me it doesn’t negate the journey to get there. Overall, very few games have ever stuck with me like Firewatch has, and I think that’s the marker of a truly great game.
Firewatch is an incredible game. It shouldn’t be my thing. Very story driven walking simulators aren’t usually for me. But I picked it up one day on Xbox game pass because I thought the cover art was pretty. I was up til 4am that night finishing the game because I simply could not put it down. I don’t know if I’ve ever been as absorbed in the story **** as I was with Firewatch. The dialogue is the best I’ve ever read. The music is fantastic. The visuals are gorgeous. I was on the edge of my seat trying to see where the story would go. Sure, the ending disappointed me, but to me it doesn’t negate the journey to get there. Overall, very few games have ever stuck with me like Firewatch has, and I think that’s the marker of a truly great game.
