For the last video of 2018, I wanted to discuss Firewatch, a game with a message unlike any other. Bit of a somber video to end the year with, but hopefully still interesting! Follow me on Twitter! / boldlywired #Firewatch #CampoSanto
Really enjoyed this. I watched a let's play of Firewatch when it first came out, and it really struck me for some of the same reasons as you - there wasn't a big, epic fight, just the intersections of very human stories with very human tragedies.
I’m actually glad that I played the game through a second time. The first time I was so concerned about having to travel ALL the way across the stupid map and making it around the map in a timely manner because I thought my tasks were time-sensitive, I didn’t immerse myself as much as I should have and didn’t pay as much attention to the documents as I should have. The game provides you with EVERY SINGLE clue you need to be able to understand the ending. If you just listen…
You've given me something to think about. I've played a decent amount of games in my life but when I think back, you're right- the ones that have a message that I was able to absorb are the most memorable. Makes me think a little bit more about what kind of things I'll partake in in the future. Not that games that are just there to be fun are bad, but maybe cutting some of those out would make me spend time in a little more worthwhile ways. I'm also going to try to be a bit more introspective about why I spend as much time as I do gaming. I forget that games are ways of escaping real life...
Man, this hit pretty close to home. I've been playing video games a lot more over the past couple of years as I've been getting bored and frustrated IRL. Guess I need to consider whether that's really helping.
I just found your channel but I really enjoy the analysis you put into your videos. You deserve a lot more attention bc I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve watched. I hope to see more in the future!
This is a brilliant commentary, well done! You mention in your video about the games that will stay in your memory because they had something to say. Well, your video will stay in my memory because it’s one of the rare RU-vid videos that had something to say. Thank you
Yep this video was amazing. I had a vague feeling that I was similar to Henry in my desire to escape everything for a short while. And that explains the almost anti-climactic type feeling ending of the game as well. Excellently put together here.
I've never been this moved by a game. RD2 was pretty sad as i got really attached to Arthur Morgan but Firewatch was on another level. Couldn't agree with this analysis more - we connect with Henry because, in so many clever ways, his character's motivations etc is designed to mirror the player.
this has got to be one of the best looks at firewatch that i have ever seen. I Myself have invested 58 hours into playing the game. everything your saying is entirely right. This is just a really brilliant game. No Wonder their making a movie about it. It is a crime that this video doesnt have a minimum of 100 comments, 100 likes, and 1000 views
