![]() The mystery surrounding “Firewatch” does make for some intense moments during the relatively peaceful experience. It is not much, but it helps mix up the routine of walking from location to location, and invokes an authentic sense of a forest explorer’s experience. Even though it is easy to get lost, it makes the game more immersive, and Delilah’s conversations with Henry keep you company as you find your way around.Īs the days go by, and Henry explores more of the land, leading to the discovery of different tools that will help reach new areas, such as rope that lets Henry scale down cliffs. As you explore Shoshone National Forest, you are only given a map and a compass to navigate. ![]() The gameplay, while it is essentially exploring the forest, is still enjoyable thanks to its interactive abilities. The map and compass Henry uses to navigate I would even goes as far as to compare Delilah’s character to the character Scarlett Johansson’s Samantha in the 2013 film “Her.” The excellent voice acting is a big reason for why this works so well. Henry does not interact with any other human beings during his stay in the forest, but Delilah’s cheerful commentary on everything seen makes it feel like the players is exploring the forest with a best friend. Delilah, who is appropriately described as “a record you don’t want to flip over” because of her charming conversations with Henry, is sarcastic and spunky, which is a large contrast to Henry’s character.Įven though Delilah is essentially a voice on a walkie-talkie, it is hard not to fall in love with her character. Henry, originally fun-loving and simple, is a very lonely and confused person in his current state. Henry really does not go through much character development during the five hours given to finish the game, rather than the game shows the many layers of his character. The mystery surrounding the game’s story is what got me quickly engaged, but it was Henry and Delilah that made the experience so enjoyable. Showcases “Firewatch’s” abstract art style As Henry explores the vicinity, strange events start to occur, such as his watchtower getting broken into while he is away. He is taught the basics of fire watching by his supervisor, Delilah (voiced by Cissy Jones), via walkie-talkie who is in a watchtower faraway. Henry takes the volunteer position after needing to escape for the summer. Taking place in the summer of 1989, Henry has recently reached a low point in his life after helping his wife with an early form of Alzheimer’s. ![]() “Firewatch” is a first-person adventure game, where the player takes control of Henry (voiced by Rich Sommer), a middle aged volunteer fire lookout, as you explore the Shoshone National Forest. Despite what its title may imply, “Firewatch” is a game that focuses on its troubled characters, rather than actually watching for fires. Smokey Bear is a reminder of the importance of preventing forest fires, but game developer Campo Santo’s “Firewatch” is a reminder of the importance of facing your responsibilities.
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