Welcome to another #SteamSpotlight feature!
Wait, are you scratching your head, wondering just what in the world #SteamSpotlight feature is? Well, let us explain it for you!
#SteamSpotlight is a series we do here at Game N Guide that shines the spotlight on the thousands of games available on Steam! For this feature, we are shining the spotlight on a story-rich adventure-mystery game that you will surely enjoy if you love games that are very atmospheric.
Without further ado, here's Firewatch.
#SteamSpotlight Feature: Firewatch
Released on February 10, 2016, Firewatch is developed by Campo Santo, who also published the game along with Panic. The game is set in the year of 1989 in the wilderness of Wyoming. You take on the role of Henry, who works as a fire lookout in the wilderness after leaving his messy life behind.
Henry's only connection to the world beyond the wilderness is his supervisor, Delilah, who you can communicate with at all times over a small, handheld radio. However, something from the wilderness will eventually pull you out of the lookout tower, and the choices you make will either make or break your relationship with Delilah.
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What to Expect
Since Firewatch is a mystery game, you can expect a lot of secrets and surprises that will be unveiled along the way. The story and script are done by Sean Vanaman and Jake Rodkin, who worked on The Walking Dead: Season 1 and Poker Night at the Inventory.
The game is played from the first person point-of-view, which lets your enjoy the stunningly beautiful wilderness the game is set in. This wilderness likewise expands as you go along.
To get a better idea of what the game is like, here is the official trailer for Firewatch.
Steam Reviews for Firewatch
Firewatch has more than 62,000 user reviews on Steam as of press time. These reviews are described by the platform as "Very Positive."
"The atmosphere in this game is PHENOMENAL," Steam user Tofu says in a review. "Not even just the atmosphere, this whole game is a masterpiece."
"It'ss ranked one of the best indie games of all time for a reason," Tofu adds.
"Firewatch was an emotionally and mentally manipulative (in the best way possible) story with a fantastic and polished style as well as a wonderfully quaint atmosphere," says user Monotone Sandwich is a separate Steam review. "I think about Firewatch at least once a day, where it may be staring off into the wall or just enjoying a cup of tea."
"This game has genuinely burrowed its way in and stuck somewhere in my mind, and for good reason too; It tells a tale of standard 'video game expectations' and the contrast between reality," Monotone sandwich explains. "The ending is unsatisfying and painful, but so was the start."
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