Firewatch

Nintendo Life

Dom Reseigh-Lincoln·Dec 17, 2018

Critic90/100

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It really doesn't matter that Firewatch came out over two and a half years ago, because it's just as engrossing and enchanting as it was the first time around. From the warm glow of its forests in the morning summer light to the subtle tension of exploring a rocky gorge in the isolating silence of night, Shoshone National Forest is a character in its own right. With a story that's both funny and heartbreaking – and enhanced by some brilliant performances by its two central actors – this is an essential purchase, irrespective of whether you're playing it for the first time on Switch or simply using it as an excuse to revisit an old favourite.

GameSpot

Scott Butterworth·Feb 8, 2016

Critic70/100

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Though its plot doesn't fully pay off, Firewatch gives you a thorough, thoughtful insight into the formation of a meaningful relationship.

Polygon

Colin Campbell·Feb 8, 2016

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Firewatch is the video game equivalent of a page-turner

Eurogamer

Christian Donlan·Feb 8, 2016

Critic80/100

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Her first question is: what's wrong with you? That's Delilah, Henry's new boss, talking to him over the radio as he tak…

Kotaku

Luke Plunkett·Feb 8, 2016

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Firewatch is a very lonely video game that’s all about people. Set in 1989, you play as Henry, aka Hank, a guy who has had a pretty shitty time of things

PC Gamer

Andy Kelly·Feb 8, 2016

Critic85/100

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Hiking through a beautiful wilderness in the moving, mysterious debut game from Campo Santo.

Game Informer

Jeff Cork·Feb 8, 2016

Critic78/100

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Campo Santo delivers great dialog, but Firewatch's ending extinguishes its intriguing embers.

GamesRadar+

Justin Towell·Feb 8, 2016

Critic90/100

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You simply have to play this PS4/PC adventure from Campo Santo. Check out our spoiler-free review and we'll tell you why.

Push Square

Sammy Barker·Feb 8, 2016

Critic60/100

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Firewatch has the embers of a great narrative-driven game, but it fails to ever ignite into a furnace. Unforgivable performance issues detract from the otherwise outstanding art direction, but it's the abrupt story and unconvincing characters that really douse the hype here. Campo Santo's inaugural outing starts incredibly strongly, but your alarm bells will be ringing long before it burns out without ever really sparking into life.

IGN

Ryan McCaffrey·Feb 8, 2016

Critic93/100

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Firewatch is among the best of the so-called “walking simulators” thanks to impeccable writing, gorgeous art direction, and stellar voice acting.

Rock Paper Shotgun

John Walker·Feb 8, 2016

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Firewatch is a rare and beautiful creation, that expands the possibilities for how a narrative game can be presented, without bombast or gimmick. It's delicate, lovely, melancholy and wistful. And very, very funny. A masterful and entrancing experience.