Firewatch

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After reading through the premise of this game I was pretty certain this wasn't going to be my cup of tea, but after watching the 17 minute gameplay trailer I changed my mind.

Firewatch is a mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. In Firewatch you play as a man named Henry who has retreated from his messy life to work as a fire lookout in the Wyoming wilderness. Perched high atop a mountain, it’s your job to look for smoke and keep the wilderness safe.

An especially hot, dry summer has everyone on edge. Your supervisor, a woman named Delilah, is available to you at all times over a small, hand help radio - and is your only contact with the world you've left behind.

But when something strange draws you out of your lookout tower and into the world, you’ll explore a wild and unknown environment, facing questions and making interpersonal choices that can build or destroy the only meaningful relationship you have.

Looks relaxing, and interesting. Makes a change from the usual pump thousands of rounds into bad guys type affairs.

http://www.firewatchgame.com/

Available to pre-order here:

Pre-order is available.

£14.99 on steam with a 10% pre-order discount making it £13.49. It'd be rude not to get it at that price.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/383870/

 

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Wicked, the more I read and watch about this game the more I want to play it.

Do love a good story driven game.

 

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Release date, Feb 9th 2016!

 

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I received a newsletter from Campo Santo a week or so ago that was still confidently displaying the 9th Feb 2016 release date, think we're still good to go.

 

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Bargain, I'll get the OP updated in a tick.

Thanks for that.

 

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I'm particularly interested in the replay value of this game, as there are many ways the story can pan out apparently.

 

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I think the pace of this will be right for Steam Controller/Link, looking forward to some couch and wine action with this one.

 

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Just done the first day before dinner, I like what I've played. Found myself just smiling and enjoying what I was playing, and soaking up the atmosphere. Some funny bits, some clever bits and a superb introduction that really held my interest. Off to a good start.

 

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jasonsony735 - Sort those spoiler tags out please! RTM'd it as well.

edit - thank you passing mod!