Posted on: July 15, 2019

Jeux: 0 Avis: 1

Take Up Knitting

Fight Night was a boxing game. Need for Speed was a racing game. In the same way, Firewatch is a hiking game. My W key is exhausted, and so is my optimism. Think of Firewatch as a 1980s text-based adventure with the privilege of seeing what happens between decisions. But it's not really a privilege: it's like Skyrim without fast travel, and nothing to be done in any of the cities you to walk to. You arrive, hear what happened before you got there, and find out where you'll have to walk to next. Nothing happens between destinations; just keep walking. Firewatch is an existentially depressing indie drama movie that accidentally manifested as a video game. In the beginning, you get to choose the nuances of your character's heartbreak over marrying a girl who comes down with dementia at 41. Then you flash to arriving at your outpost for the summer, choose some more tragic subtleties (which change the ending or anything about the game exactly 0%), and flash back to the hike from the parking lot to your lookout spot. After you arrive at your lookout spot, some weird stuff happens... but nothing too weird. Actually, the details make even the weird stuff more depressing than weird. Your Alzheimerzy bride has gone to live obliviously with her family in Australia so it feels okay that you strike up a walkie-talkie-based romance with your contact at HQ. You make tentative plans to meet and maybe even take on the world together when the summer's over, but she says no in the end. Then you go home. If you're thinking about buying this game, first read The Stranger by Albert Camus. If it somehow doesn't leave you feeling like a waste of flesh--or if you're into that kind of thing--then you might have a pretty good time playing this game. Otherwise, take up knitting.

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Posted on: September 10, 2019

rfrecer

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Jeux: 68 Avis: 9

Something just didn't click

I applaud the idea, but somewhere along the way I just got bored and couldn't be bothered to finish the game. I couldn't identify with the character, and that made the dialogues (which make up a large portion of the story, while you're walking/climbing to a place to finish a task), well, boring.

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Posted on: June 3, 2023

MariusDMG

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weak attempt

Overrated game. I've heard that it's excellent but I was disappointed. It's a walk around the forrest with some anticlimactic mistery around it, talking with someone, thinking that your dialogue choices, or any choices, matter, but they don't. Don't bother exploring, don't bother carefully choosing your dialogue carefully, they all lead you to the exact same one ending that the game has. It's so sad that the developers gave us so many options but didn't do anything meaningful with them, it's a complete letdown.

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Posted on: May 10, 2024

GoodOldOFF

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Jeux: 334 Avis: 1

A Wilderness of Inconsistencies

Embark on a journey through Wyoming's wilderness in Firewatch, a game that promises much but delivers inconsistently. Visually, Firewatch offers an intriguing landscape, with detailed backgrounds that immerse players in the wilds of Wyoming. However, the animations lack appeal, and details feel neglected, detracting from the overall experience. The story, while initially engaging, takes an unexpected turn as it sidelines main character development for a convoluted narrative involving secondary characters. The disjointed prologue further adds to the sense of inconsistency, leaving players feeling disconnected from the overall narrative. In terms of audio, Firewatch fails to leave a lasting impression. While the voice acting is commendable, bringing the characters to life with vivid and realistic dialogue, the music is forgettable, and the sound design lacks the immersion necessary to fully captivate players. Gameplay in Firewatch is overly simplified, with exploration feeling monotonous and serving primarily as a backdrop for dialogue between main characters. Choices in dialogue have little impact, contributing to the overall sense of disappointment and leaving players yearning for a more engaging experience. However, Developer Commentary adds depth and insight into the game's development, providing players with a unique perspective on the creative process behind Firewatch. In conclusion, Firewatch shows promise but ultimately falls short due to its inconsistencies. While it offers glimpses of potential, particularly in its landscape and voice acting, it fails to deliver a cohesive and immersive experience, leaving players wanting more.

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Posted on: June 28, 2024

dashesofrainbow

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Jeux: 14 Avis: 1

Soft Recommend

TL;DR: If you like walking simulators, I recommend checking out the game but maybe wait for it to be on sale. As far as walking simulators go, this one was pretty intense. It was engaging, emotional, and had me at the edge of my seat for much of the game. The visuals were quite beautiful for a game of this type. As someone else mentioned, the audio could have been better but I feel like the quietness of the game was likely intentional to make it as lonely feeling as possible. The game is so immersive that you don't notice that some stuff doesn't make any sense and aren't cleared up in the game. I highly recommend looking up the theories online after you finish the story. If you let your imagination run wild, it's a very enjoyable game. Also, you can adopt a turtle so that's cool.

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