What a beautiful escape! A game categorized as a 'walking' simulator.. although it's more like a hiking simulator.
This is a video game, but it's more like an interactive film - much like the walking dead games. You get to make responses in conversation, but I don't believe it has an bearing on the story outcome.
It is very similar to another game I played a while back called, 'Gone Home'. I actually prefer the depth of the story in Gone Home over Firewatch, but the overall I enjoyed Firewatch more. Both provide a rich story driven experience, while Firewatch is more about the outdoor visuals. I really got drawn into the environments - sunsets, horizons, and mountain views.
The story is linear. No fighting. No challenge. These sound like negatives for a video game, but it's really about the immersive experience - and escape, which is the main character's purpose. I feel the core story could have been more complex and length of the game could have been extended. Fingers crossed for a sequel!
Firewatch Steam store page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/383870/Firewatch/
Gone Home Steam store page:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/232430/Gone_Home/
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