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Firewatch (2016)

Campo Santo

Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One

3.88 from 3541 ratings

7641 members have it in their collection · 140 playing now · 1828 backlogged · 1363 wish listed

How long? Main story 4h · with extras 5h · 100% 5h (from 153 logged playthroughs)

Firewatch is a single-player first-person video game where you, as a man named Henry, explore the Wyoming wilderness after taking a summer job as a fire lookout. What is supposed to be a peaceful respite from your complicated life takes a turn when you start to question some of the things that are happening to you. Your only human connection … Read more
Firewatch is a single-player first-person video game where you, as a man named Henry, explore the Wyoming wilderness after taking a summer job as a fire lookout. What is supposed to be a peaceful respite from your complicated life takes a turn when you start to question some of the things that are happening to you. Your only human connection is over a handheld radio, which you’ll use to speak with your supervisor Delilah about the things both of you are experiencing. Read less
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Details

Developers
Campo Santo
Publishers
Panic
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Themes
Drama, Mystery, Open world
Event
PlayStation E3 Experience 2015 Press Conference
Steam
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Release dates

  • Feb 09, 2016 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4
  • Sep 21, 2016 (North_America) Xbox One
  • Sep 30, 2016 (Europe) Xbox One
  • Oct 14, 2016 (Australia) Xbox One
  • Dec 15, 2016 (Europe) Mac
  • Dec 17, 2018 (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch

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Rating distribution

5 stars
933
4 stars
1519
3 stars
867
2 stars
168
1 star
53
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Nitemice

Status Nitemice Nov 30, 2017

Finished it in two sittings. The ever increasing tension is fantastic. The story was really engaging. I loved trying to piece together any infomation I found.

I went away from it mainly wondering how much I could have changed if I had made different choices. I made a few bad dialogue decisions in the heat of the moment, and I …

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Finished it in two sittings. The ever increasing tension is fantastic. The story was really engaging. I loved trying to piece together any infomation I found.

I went away from it mainly wondering how much I could have changed if I had made different choices. I made a few bad dialogue decisions in the heat of the moment, and I wonder if that hurt my overall experience.

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VyXZeN

Status VyXZeN Nov 26, 2017

Finished the game last night and WOW! What a great game! I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about the ending. Was a little unsatisfied, but after reading a few theories, I'm excited to go back in for a second playthrough. Starting that up now to pick up on things i missed and to do trophy clean up.

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VyXZeN

Status VyXZeN Nov 25, 2017

Welp, without giving away any spoilers, I officially do not wish I could be in those woods with Henry and Delilah. Things are clearly not alright out there. I'm creeped out (great atmosphere building!), but I am excited to see where the story goes from here. Curious about what sort of route they'll take (thriller, horror, sci-fi, etc.).

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VyXZeN

Status VyXZeN Nov 25, 2017

Day 2 completed and it feels like the calm before the storm. Everything seemed like an ordinary day on the job, except for when it didn't. But at the end of the day, it was back to the tower to keep guard over the forest. Seriously in love with the art style and color palettes. This is a world I'd …

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Day 2 completed and it feels like the calm before the storm. Everything seemed like an ordinary day on the job, except for when it didn't. But at the end of the day, it was back to the tower to keep guard over the forest. Seriously in love with the art style and color palettes. This is a world I'd love to live in.

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VyXZeN

Status VyXZeN Nov 24, 2017

Completed Day 1 and let's just say that this game does a really great job at creating atmosphere. Definitely had a few spine-tingling moments. Also loving the banter between Delilah and Henry. She sounds like someone I'd want to hang with in real life. Onward to Day 2!

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VyXZeN

Status VyXZeN Nov 24, 2017

Without giving away any spoilers, the opening to Firewatch already effects me deeply and hits extremely close to home. It plays on my own fears and experiences and I can feel a weight sinking in my chest. Tell tale marks of a fantastic game. Fingers crossed for it to continue to live up to expectations.

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VyXZeN

Status VyXZeN Nov 24, 2017

Because, once again, I can't stick to playing one game at a time, I'm finally giving Firewatch a go. Been on my wishlist for ages now and so I finally bought it to play over the Thanksgiving holiday. Already massively in love with the art style and excited to watch the story unfold.

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Nashrif

Status Nashrif Aug 16, 2017

Induced severe motion sickness in me. Wish I could cure it. :'( Had to give up on so many RPGs because of my indisposition .>_<

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Please...callmeYork

Status Please...callmeYork Feb 19, 2017

Was very hungover. Decided to play this. Sat rooted to my chair for 4 hours completely enthralled. I loved the atmosphere, characters and story. I really just loved all of it.

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amcvfx

Status amcvfx Feb 16, 2017

Wonderful art direction, atmosphere, writing and voice acting. This is the kind of game I would want to make.

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BorisY

Status BorisY May 8, 2016

Just finished playing this, and I hate to say it but I really didn't feel like I had any form of worthwhile experience whilst playing it. It looks really pretty, the landscapes appear vast and there are some good moments and a bit of tension, but the overall experience just left me feeling bit empty, as did the story, and …

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Just finished playing this, and I hate to say it but I really didn't feel like I had any form of worthwhile experience whilst playing it. It looks really pretty, the landscapes appear vast and there are some good moments and a bit of tension, but the overall experience just left me feeling bit empty, as did the story, and the characters.

Maybe I'm being a bit harsh, but the bits that fell flat for me far outweighed any depth or enjoyment I got.

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