VideogameClub - June 2024 - Firewatch

@the_gamer_tavern Day 1 was literally...a blast! (see what I did here?)

Given the starting atmosphere I thought I was in for a creepy adventure... well, I was wrong. Or to better say it, I was wrong in believing the entire game would be too heavy.

Talking with Delilah lifted me up, Henry stuttering in front of a bra and some panties made me smile but the most important thing, I'm amazed by the vibrant colors of this game, especially on the Steam Deck.

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Right at the start of the game, the background story of the main character hits hard, creating a heavy personal baggage and a heavy atmosphere.

I found myself going with a loud "Oof" in more than occasion.

Fortunately, Delilah comes to help through the radio, brightening up the atmosphere a little bit but not lifting completely the weight on the shoulder.

Off to day 1 I go

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Getting back to this thread after ending the game and let some feelings seeping in

I enjoyed playing Firewatch so much! I believe this game achieved a whole new level of immersion and set the bar as a target for every other game out there

The music, the narrative, the immersion, all of them meshed together produced a wonderful journey throughout Firewatch, making me melanchonic during the credit roll

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Day 2 is gone and done, with the huge question mark about who could have done something like that to the tent.

I'm glad I found some rope so I can start rappel down pretty much everywhere needed, but now I need to find something to clear the blocked paths.

Generally speaking, not having a direction / quest indicator at first felt hard, but using the map feels more and more natural by the hours and it's such a cool and immersive concept.

@thegamerstavern @the_gamer_tavern This is one of those games that for some reason left a very strong positive impression, and a game I think about pretty often even after all these years. The reason? could be the immersive atmosphere