Mysterious bunkers, a locked gate in a cave, and a fenced in research camp in the middle of the forest indicate the presence of others in what is supposed to be a solitary solace for Henry.
These discoveries create an overwhelming sense of dread as you start to realize that you may not be entirely alone in the Shoshone as the game tries its hardest to convince your that Henry is completely alone, save for Delilah’s voice on the other end of the radio. While exploring the forest and gathering various tools to delve deeper into the overall mystery, players will come across notes, empty beer cases, cans, and bottles, backpacks, and/or mysterious research notes lying around the forest. Gameplay While the gameplay in Firewatch consists of the standard pick up object/inspect object/make a comment on said object style of play that adventure games are built on, Campo Santo has made its environment and surrounding atmosphere a key component of gameplay as well. While the M for Mature description states that the game contains nudity, there is no visible nudity in the game as the only other people that Henry sees are shown as silhouettes. Content Warning Firewatch, while looking very beautiful and resembling an oil painting at some points, does contain its fair share of foul language, drinking, drug references. Can they both overcome their own personal fears and inner demons to discover what is really going on in the forest, or will the mystery engulf them like an encroaching fire? This is the question you will ask yourself as the story slowly reveals itself through well-acted dialogue between Henry, Delilah, and a limited supporting cast. This revelation tests not only Henry’s personal resolve as he races to discover the truth, but also the newly forged relationship between Henry and Delilah. After investigating a pair of teen girls who decided to set off fireworks at the lake, Henry and Delilah become embroiled in a mystery that involves not only the two of them, but also others from their past, and gives them the nagging suspicion that they are both being watched. During his stint in the forest, Henry’s only point of contact is his fellow Firewatch ranger, Delilah, the friendly, sometimes flirtatious, and often sarcastic voice on the radio. Storyįirewatch tells the tragic tale of Henry, a man in his forties, who takes a job as a ranger in the Shoshone National Forest after finding out that his wife, Julia, has early onset dementia. While Firewatch in some ways contains many similarities and story beats that are similar to Gone Home and The Walking Dead, Campo Santo has managed to create something of a masterpiece in storytelling with some of the best acting in video games that I have experienced in years.
Genre: Adventure Rating: M for Mature Price : $19.99įirewatch is the first title from indie studio Campo Santo, comprised of developers who have worked on smash hits Bioshock 2, The Walking Dead series, and Gone Home.
Developer: Campo Santo Publisher: Panic Inc.
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