It sets up a Lost-style mystery, and in the end, it's not really that mysterious at all. Some challenges, side quests / sandbox play or perhaps different endings would have been nice for replay value.I suspended my disbelief long enough such that the actual reveal of what Ned was up to out there made logical sense, but my main issue was that it didn't really impact me all that much. Thankfully the story is deeply engaging and keeps you playing until the final outcome is revealed. (I downloaded the game and played it through in one sitting, 3-4 hours of gameplay.) It’s a very passive game as there are no puzzles to solve, you just simply trot along listening to the dialogue. Firewatch follows a red thread and the story is quite short. The forest backdrop reminded me of Assassins Creed III, yet AC III felt so much more alive with all the wildlife. In fact, with the exception of a few birds you never encounter a living thing throughout the game. While the game environments are dramatic and rendered beautifully with dynamic weather effects, walking through the forest felt a bit dull after a while as there is no sign of any wild life. The game has an original setting and story, complete with gorgeous graphics. I really enjoyed playing Firewatch on a Macbook 2013 with an xbox360 gamepad. Programming by Will Armstrong (Bioshock II), Ben Burbank (Costume Quest 2, Space Base DF-9), and Paolo Surricchio (Deadpool, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare).Gameplay scripting and design work by Patrick Ewing (Twitter) and Nels Anderson (Mark of the Ninja). Fluid first-person animation by James Benson (Ori & The Blind Forest).A stirring original soundtrack by Chris Remo (Gone Home).A thrilling story and script by Sean Vanaman and Jake Rodkin (The Walking Dead: Season 1, Poker Night at the Inventory).A spectacular wilderness environment by Olly Moss (Illustrator) and Jane Ng (The Cave, Brutal Legend).Living, breathing characters brought to life by Cissy Jones (The Walking Dead: Season 1) and Rich Sommer (Mad Men).Secrets and discoveries to be made over every hill.A tailor-made story: the choices you make shape the narrative and build relationships.A stunningly beautiful wilderness environment that expands as you explore.But when something strange draws you out of your lookout tower and into the forest, you’ll explore a wild and unknown environment, facing questions and making choices that can build or destroy the only meaningful relationship you have. Your supervisor Delilah is available to you at all times over a small, handheld radio-your only contact with the world you've left behind. An especially hot, dry summer has everyone on edge. Perched high atop a mountain, it’s your job to look for smoke and keep the wilderness safe. You are a man named Henry who has retreated from his messy life to work as a fire lookout in the Wyoming wilderness. Mac Pros, 5K iMacs, and 15" MacBook Pros 2014 or newer are recommended.) (GRAPHICS NOTE: dedicated graphics are required for a smooth experience. If you plan on playing with a younger gamer, that might be good to know going in.) (NOTE: Firewatch is a video game about adults having adult conversations about adult things. Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness.
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