There’s something about the wilderness. The fresh air. The green leaves. The tall tress. It would be a shame if everything…oh I don’t know…just went up in smoke now wouldn’t it? That’s exactly where Firewatch wants to trap you.
Firewatch is one of those indie titles that completely flew under my radar the first time it was formally revealed, which made its first trailer release almost like a debut. It’s a heavily-stylized, first-person adventure that is part mystery, part slow decent into insanity?
Sign. Me. Up.
Firewatch puts you in control of Henry, a lonely watchman in the absolutely gorgeous Wyoming wilderness. Again, the gorgeous wilderness. Developers Campo Santo have opted for a heavily stylized approach with this rather unique first person adventure, and it the reason why it stands out. Personally, I’d take this over photorealism any day.
As for the gameplay, well there isn’t much below. You do get the sense that Henry is slowly losing it, with his only contact to the world being a mysterious friend on the other end of a walkie talkie. He’s trapped in a leafy bomb that could literally ignite at any moment. How would you deal with it?
Firewatch is out next year on PC, Mac and Linux. It’s hopefully coming to consoles soon after.
Last Updated: September 1, 2014
Rinceable
September 1, 2014 at 12:36
Ohhh, colour me intrigued!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2014 at 12:37
You’re biased because it’s your colour.
Rinceable
September 1, 2014 at 12:42
oi!
PERSONA 5!!!! (Umar)
September 1, 2014 at 12:38
Seems a bit overly avant-garde , but it looks interesting
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2014 at 12:39
He abseils without gloves???
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 1, 2014 at 12:49
I’d be more worried about the state of his nails…is that…white nail polish?
Where is our resident make-up expert?
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2014 at 12:49
LOL!
Alessandro Barbosa
September 1, 2014 at 13:29
INORITE?
By the end of the game, Henry’s hands are going to have more holes than swiss cheese 😛
Pieter Smal
September 1, 2014 at 16:23
Superman!
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2014 at 12:49
So there wasn’t any fires in the trailer that I could see. But if there is, do you just call it in while watching the world burn or do you continue fighting with Delilah?
Sk3tz0
September 1, 2014 at 12:50
Watch the World Burn as u open ur Packet of Marshmellows.. giggling like a little schoolgirl
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 1, 2014 at 12:52
It’s not a giggle, it’s a manly chuckle or guffaw.
Sk3tz0
September 1, 2014 at 12:52
well i like to giggle when i set things on fire.. thank you very much…
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2014 at 12:50
“Henry there are some things you can’t prevent” What? Like forest fires?
Sk3tz0
September 1, 2014 at 12:52
Actually his name is Josh…
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2014 at 12:53
But she says Henry @ 1:48?
Sk3tz0
September 1, 2014 at 12:54
That’s his Code name..
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 1, 2014 at 12:54
He eats a lot?
Sk3tz0
September 1, 2014 at 12:55
ya he likes Smoked Ribs
Admiral Chief Assassin
September 1, 2014 at 12:54
Where?
Hammersteyn
September 1, 2014 at 12:56
LOL I refreshed the page
Xcalibersa
September 1, 2014 at 13:01
This sounds incredible boring
Pieter Smal
September 1, 2014 at 16:23
“I don’t give a shit”
It looks like an indie-game – and exactly the kind of game I want to play!
Asturias_Knytt
September 1, 2014 at 23:38
Oh dayum day one. I stopped watching. I don’t want spoilers! Looks like Dear Esther…but it’s actually a game!