Firewatch

Firewatch is a story about escaping from normal life into the forests. The action takes place in 1989. The fire tower serves as a shelter and a place to take notes. The plot rests on two voices. Conversations on the radio are interrupted by interference. Each choice of cue affects the relationship. A hero named Henry gets tired of his old life and becomes a forest caretaker. His tower is a small room with books and a typewriter. Summer passes by walking around the forest and talking on the walkie-talkie. Each shift brings a new mystery. Conversations on the walkie-talkie depend on the selected lines. The tone of communication affects trust. The forest is shown through long passages. A map and compass help you navigate. Boss Delilah keeps in touch on the radio. Conversations with her reveal the hero's past. Quiet shifts are disrupted by fireworks and strange guests. Someone breaks into the tower and causes mayhem. The ranger's diary contains observations about the forest. Riddles and logic problems lead further. The family drama remains behind the scenes, but is constantly felt. Radio conversations gradually reveal Delilah's character. Her credibility wavers. Detours follow trails and lakes. Garbage and trespassers disturb the peace. Walks give way to tense episodes. The atmosphere is kept quiet. This game is suitable for anyone who likes quiet stories with mystery. The hero's past is revealed in short flashbacks. The forest remains the only interlocutor. The story speaks of loss and loneliness. The ending leaves questions unanswered. The summer months are shown by drought and heat. Smoke on the horizon becomes a warning sign.